J amaica Combined
Cadet Force
THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE JAMAICA COMBINED CADET FORCE
P artnership for Progress
Cdr Roger L POWELL, MBA, psc(n)
Several repeated demonstrations
testify to the immense talents of
young Jamaicans. Athletic prow-
ess, entertainment, drama and
arts are only just a few. World
sprint champion Usain Bolt, demon-
strates that when talent is
matched by character, then hon-
ourable conferment is a natural
spinoff. Similarly, hundreds of
young Jamaicans are held re-
tarded and ransomed to an envi-
ronment dominated by despair or
coercion.
As the Jamaica Combined Cadet
Force (JCCF) celebrates sixty-six
years of maturity, the transition
from a 1943 establishment of the
Army and Air Cadet Force (AACF),
is evidence that former military
O
utstanding Female Cadet
Maj. Sean CHIN-SEE, CCM
WO2 LaBeach, who is presently an
upper sixth form student, has
been a cadet of St. Catherine High
School for over six (6) years. During
these years she has displayed an
overwhelming positive attitude as it
relates to respect, commitment and
stalwarts or visionaries were cog-
nizant of the need to invest in our
youth as we cope with the chal-
lenges of a fragile and changing
society. In his address at a parade
of boys from a Unit of the Army
Training Corps (pioneers to forma-
tion of the AACF), former British
Army officer, Brigadier-General T
Denis Daly, mapped the vision
MC
by expounding the need to “… give
mental, moral and physical training
… so as to form character and
bring out the qualities of self-
confidence, self-respect and the
ability to face and accept respon-
sibility and bear out the principles
of patriotism and good citizen-
ship…”
...Cont’d on Page 5
perseverance.
Her relentless efforts in ensuring
that the cadets at her unit, and
those of other units, are ade-
quately trained in the various skills
are worthy of emulating. As a
result of her devotion and tremen-
Lt Cdr N AMAIR supervis-
ing cadets as they carry out
practical boat handling,
which complements survival
at sea.
JDF Engineer Sergeant
Rohan Brown coaches the
Cadets as they practice
artisan skills.
dous effort over the years,
she became the first fe-
male cadet at her unit to
have attained the rank of
Warrant Officer Class
Two.
...Cont’d on Page 10
Volume 1, Issue 1
December 2009
I nside this issue:
Saluting Lt Col Woodburn Miller CD, 2
JP, CCM
Seasons Greetings from: 3
Minister of National Security
Chief of Defence Staff - JDF
Commandant - JCCF
Caribbean Development: JCCF Assis- 5
tance to the Grenada Cadet Corps
Pictorials of the various Battalions’ 6-13
Founders Day Celebration Island-
wide; the Presentations of Commis-
sioning Scrolls, Warrants, Medal of
Honour for Efficient Service, and the
Co mmandan t’s C o mmendation
Medal; Launch of the PERC; Assis-
tance given to Grenada 2009; Carol
Service 2009, and 1/JCCF Annual
Camp 2009.
Capt. Gosma Buddoo Moves on... 14
Band Fund receives contribution 14
Development and Establishment of 15
the Officers Training Units
The Formation of the JCCF as re- 16
corded by Col M R DeCordova
Special points of interest:
• The Five Year Development
Plan well in action.
• JCCF gives assistance to the
development of the Grenada
Cadet Corps over the Summer
of 2009.
• Officers and Warrant Officers
received their Commissioning
Scrolls and Warrants respec-
tively, in November 2009.
• Officers Training Units to be
established at the University of
the West Indies (UWI), Univer-
sity of Technology (UTECH), St
Joseph Teachers College,
Churches Teachers College,
Sam Sharpe Teachers College
and the GC Foster College at
the beginning of January 2010.
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Let me also extend a hearty greet-
ing to you all on the celebration of
our Sixty-Sixth Anniversary,
which is being observed at a very
exciting time in our development.
Col Lemuel A LINDO, OD, JP, CCM
The JCCF celebrations come at a
point in the nation’s history, when
provide us with a significant in-
crease in resources to enable us to
tackle the task of ensuring Ja-
maica’s youth become well rounded
individuals and we have published
our revised five year development
plan with clear objectives. Al-
though there are many challenges,
cess of our programme.
For my part I am sparing no effort
in implementing those aspects of
the plan which impact these areas
of our operations.
As we move forward, we are cogni-
zant that we must enlist the coop-

I
am very happy that this
magazine has become a
reality. It is intended to
provide a vehicle to inform us all
on the personal and personnel
matters relating to members of
the Force and their family, outside
of the abridge version of an-
nouncements which appear from
time to time in the Force Orders.
Our aim is to foster more camara-
derie, fellowship and esprit de
corps through this medium.
I thank and congratulate the edi-
torial group and the contributors
and look forward to lively debate
emanating from the contents as
well as an influx as follow up arti-
cles which will be greatly antici-
pated and warmly welcomed every
quarter.
there is a consciousness at differ-
ent levels of the society, that we
must increase our establishment.
This mandate must be accom-
plished in order to convince and
influence a larger portion of Ja-
maica’s Youth Population that
there are significant benefits to
be derived from the fun filled
training opportunities offered by
the Force.
No doubt we must also work at
attracting wider approval from
parents by helping them to appre-
ciate the usefulness of the skills
taught, positive values and atti-
tudes which will impact the worri-
some anti social behaviour of their
children.
Despite the decline in revenues,
the Government has attempted to
we are well on the way to achieving eration and assistance of several
the first year’s objectives. public and private sector agencies
and, we thank those who have so
My cadet family, I call upon all far assisted us and look forward
ranks within the Force we must to the kind cooperation of others.
redouble our efforts to ensure the
complete success and to live up to As we commemorate this Founder’s
the expectations of our country. month, we must be united in our
We dare not fail. purpose to build a better Jamaica
by empowering and uplifting those
I am particularly pleased that who are to take our place as the
many of the members of the next generation. Let us not rest
force, at every level, have rallied until we can say with surety
to the call and are making tremen- “Mission Accomplished”.
dous sacrifice to keep the various
units working together in an effi-
cient manner.
As leaders of this magnificent
youth movement we recognize that
motivation among the volunteers
and esprit de corps among all are
essential ingredients for the suc-

Lt Col Woodburn Davidson Miller CD,
JP, CCM, BA (Hons), Higher Dip. Ed.,
Dip. Educational Admin.; Retired
Teacher and General Secretary Ja-
maica Teachers’ Association. Deputy
Chairman, Joint Trade Union Research
Development Centre, Director, Ja-
maica Publishing House, Member,
Teachers Service Commission, Na-
tional Council on Education, Board of
Governors, Mico Teachers College and
Lt Col Woodburn D MILLER, CD, JP, CCM St. Hugh’s High School.
Organizations: Foundation Member
Jama ica T eac her s’ Assoc iation
(President in 1979), President, Chris-
tian Auxiliary Movement, Trafalgar
Park Citizen’s Association, Harbour
View Citizens Association, Member
J.U.T., Cadet Officer since 1954,
Formerly 2nd in Command J.C.C.F.,
Member Teachers’ Service Commis-
sion.
Born: Rock River, Clarendon, Febru-
ary 24, 1929, son of John N. Miller,
Farmer, and Lavinia Miller, House-
wife (both deceased).
Educated: Rock River Primary, Mico
Training College, University College
of the West Indies, University of
Leeds.
Career: Teacher Crofts Hill Primary
School 1952-53, Cockburn Pen Pri-
mary School 1953, Vice Principal,
Wolmer’s Boys’ School 1953-74;
Principal, Kingston Technical High
School 1974-75; Principal, DeCar-
teret College 1975-79, Principal,
Kingston College 1980-86, Secretary
General, Jamaica Teachers’ Associa-
tion 1986-94.
Educator extraordinaire, Lt Col
Woodburn D. Miller, a doyen of the
Jamaica Combined Cadet Force was
recently honoured by the Jamaica
Teachers Association with the nam-
ing of their refurbished Headquar-
ters in his name.
This function was recently held at
the Church Street Headquarters of
the Association with a large turn out
of well-wishers including members of
our Force.
He gave and continues to give similar
service to the JCCF in many capaci-
ties for over fifty years demitting
appointment as Second-in-Command.
Our heartiest congratulation to our
fellow Officer and may he continue
to enjoy good health to long bask in
glory of this significant honour.
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Sen. The Hon. Dwight NELSON, CD
This is a great time to pause and
celebrate life, after a challenging
year, in which the Jamaica Combined
Cadet Force maintained its solid
reputation as a disciplined force.
Indeed, this is what the season of
Christmas is all about – the celebra-
tion of life.
The wise men, the shepherds and
others had set the stage centuries
ago, when they paused to celebrate a
Maj. Gen. Stewart E SAUNDERS, CD, ADC, JP, MSc, psc
Col Lemuel A LINDO, OD, JP, CCM
The Year 2009 has been a momen-
tous one for our Force. Many new
initiatives have been embarked
upon. Many existing ones were
brought to satisfactory conclusion.
Particularly of note we have
launched our Five Year Develop-
ment Plan and have attempted to
M essage from Senator The Honourable Dwight NELSON,
Minister of National Security
new life – the birth of Jesus Christ.
Undeniably, Christ was given to us so
that we could have abundant life.
So, after a year fraught with uncer-
tainties in all spheres of life and
challenges - some familiar, others
new - the time has again arrived to
reflect and breathe in the love
Christmas embodies.
I am pleased to say that the Jamaica
Combined Cadet Force continues to
make a difference in the lives of
some of our youths. In so doing, the
cadet movement has maintained
superlative levels of commitment, the
setting of good examples at a time
when young role models are in short
supply.
There is no doubt that the Jamaica
Combined Cadet Force provides one
M essage from Major General STEWART E SAUNDERS, CD, ADC, JP, MSc, psc
Chief of Defence Staff
Jamaica Defence Force
This year has not been an easy one
for most Jamaicans as we have
been experiencing higher levels of
crime than in previous years and
also the impact of the global re-
cession.
Despite all these negative things
the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force
has managed to play their part in
national events and also develop
other relevant skills, outside of
M essage from Colonel Lemuel A LINDO,
Commandant
Jamaica Combined Cadet Force
address many of the issues relating
to Officer, Adult Ranks and Cadet
morale and the building of esprit
de corps among members of the
Force.
Despite the economic and budget-
ary challenges Government has
attempted to provide funds well
above last years Budget for which
we are grateful. The cooperation
and assistance of the Jamaica
Defence Force has remained at a
high level. To them we offer our
sincere thanks and best wishes as
they pursue their very difficult
assignments.
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of the most stimulating experiences
for both young people and adult
instructors alike.
The Force has been instrumental in
providing stability and a range of
services to our young men and women,
commonly referred to as the most
vulnerable in society.
That you have played significant
roles in youth development, the
process of growing up and developing
their capacities is a credit to your
organization.
The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force
has stood up to the challenge to
promote positive youth development
and planned quality experiences with
young people.
You therefore deserve to pause and
bask in the revelry of the season,
traditional modes, such as the
ability to conduct post disaster
assistance in communities.
As a Force you are therefore
constantly ensuring your relevance
to society but this focus will lose
its drive if it is not backed up by
an abiding faith in a superior being,
the one through which all things
are done. So, I implore you at
this time to pause and reflect upon
OD, JP, CCM
As we approach the celebration of
Christmas let us always be mindful
of the other Jamaicans who are
not as fortunate as we are and
reach out to whoever we can. Let
us bring hope to the young and
comfort to the old in our several
communities. It is not the size of
the gift that counts nor the mone-
tary value of what is received but
the spirit in which it is given and
received. Whatever challenges the
New Year will bring be sure not to
meet them with resignation and
apathy rather confront them with
even as you engage in sober reflec-
tions at this time. I know that this
will not be difficult for you due to
the discipline acquired in your ex-
tensive training and socialization in
the cadet movement.
Even as we enjoy the good cheer
during this, the merriest period of
the year, let us remember those
among us who are less fortunate.
I also urge you to prepare and plan
for the New Year as you continue to
stimulate, challenge, and encourage
the youths of this country, as to-
gether we work to plan, conduct, and
evaluate quality experiences.
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ,
renew your faith in him during your
celebrations at Christmas time and
continue to seek his guidance in all
endeavours in the year to come.
Merry Christmas and God’s richest
blessings for the New Year!
confidence for in every setback
there will be opportunities. Seek
for them and exploit them to your
advantage.
I enjoin all ranks to pay attention
to their educational advancement
and be diligent in their employment
so that you may bring credit to
yourself and the Force while im-
proving the valuable human assets
of the nation as a whole.
It is the sincere wish of my family
and I that you and your families
will enjoy a peaceful, safe and holy
season and some measure of pros-
perity in the New Year.
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Editorial
Capt. Lesma J FAIRCLOUGH, BSc, MBA,
We have great pleasure in present-
ing the first issue of our in-house
magazine, ‘JCCF IN FOCUS’.
We have deliberately chosen the
name JCCF in Focus, for this maga-
zine, because we want to vividly
capture and publish articles and
opinions representing a broad focus
on the activities of all our members
at every level of the Force.
It is important that we take the
exercise very seriously and make
every effort to seize the opportu-
nity to showcase our talents, report
on Units, Company, Battalion, Head-
quarters staff and Force activities.
We want to hear from you and see them to us and we will advise on
pictures of your family activities… their appropriateness. No one needs
our cadet family, your academic to be shy, its part of the training
achievements, sporting prowess and and a good way to close out the old
your schools’ mile stones. year and each quarter and welcome
the new ones.
Those Community projects, in which
you have actively participated in Let’s have an even more productive
order to enhance your surroundings and fun filled 2010.
or to uplift conditions among our
fellow Jamaicans, need to be high-
lighted.
Cadetting is fun so let’s have a lively
magazine. It is important to relieve
the stress in these trying times, so
please send us your jokes and car-
toons. If you are in doubt about the
suitability of your articles, still send

JCCF IN FOCUS
Volume 1, Issue 1, First Quarter,
Dec 09

JCCF In Focus is the quarterly

newsletter of the Jamaica Com-
bined Cadet Force. It seeks to
communicate policies and plans of
the force, senior promotions and
appointments in and outside of the
force, National Awards, distin-
guish services in and out of the
JCCF. It seeks also to highlight
Cadets who have gotten significant
appointments in school/
community/church e.g. Head Boy/
Girl, Deputy Head Boy/Girl, Stu-
dent Council President/Vice Presi-
dent, Graduating Class Valedicto-
rian, Excellent CSEC/CAPE/ A
Level Results and other such out-
standing achievements, and any
other newsworthy occurrences in
the JCCF.
The Editing & Production Team
Capt. Lesma J. Fairclough (Editor)
Capt. Jermaine M.A. Garvey
There will be a section in the JCCF In Focus Newsletters entitled ‘Your Thoughts…???”. All members of the JCCF
are invited to submit opinions/comments to the Editor on articles or any other relevant matters pertaining to
service and operations in the JCCF.
Views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views and/or policies of the JCCF News Letters Editorial
Committee or the JCCF.
All articles, comments, opinions can be sent to the Editor at jccfinfocus@yahoo.com .
Congratulations to the following medal recipi- Congrats to the following Officers on the awards/elections in
ents who received the Medal of Honour for the following organizations:
Efficient Service on the 29 Nov 09.
1. Major Andrew I Gracey CO 5 JCCF – Election as President-
1/JCCF - Maj. M MC CASE, BSc, MBA Elect – Kiwanis Club of Liguanea, he also served as President
2/JCCF - Maj. G J VIRGO, BSc, MSc – Land Surveyors Association of Jamaica 2007-2009
2/JCCF - Maj. K D JOHNSTON, Dip Ed
3/JCCF - Maj. J P LAMEY, BSc, MSc , JP 2. Major Marlon M.C. Case 1 JCCF – Re –Election as President
5/JCCF - Maj. O LEWIN, Dip Ed Wolmer’s Old Boys Association 2009-2010, Election as 2nd
4/JCCF - Capt. R GORDON Vice President Manchester Business School Alumni – Carib-
1/JCCF - Capt. R A WILLIAMS, Dip MS bean Chapter 2009-2011, Being awarded the Godfrey Dyer
2/JCCF - Capt. E D WILSON, Dip Ins Medallion by the Kiwanis International Foundation and the
1/JCCF - Lt GL GRANT Kiwanis Jamaica Foundation for Excellent Leadership of the
Kiwanis Club of Liguanea as President serving 2 terms over
the period 2007- 2008 & 2008-2009 the first person in the
Club’s 25 year history to serve two full years as President.

3. Major Cletus C. Graham, CO 2 JCCF – on being elected into

The late Capt RO Carr (former Officer Commanding Morant Bay High School Cadet
Unit, D Coy 1 JCCF (1986 - 1988) and former Officer Commanding Calabar High School
Cadet Unit (1988 - 1993)) and Second in Command, Bravo Company 1 JCCF - then Cala-
bar & Meadowbrook (1990 - 1993), OC Herbert Morrison Comprehensive Cadet Unit,
Adjutant 4 JCCF, OC D Coy, 4 JCCF
He was a cadet during his high school years at Morant Bay High School rising to the
rank of Sergeant. He was also a Senior Cadet at the Mico College Cadet Unit and was
commissioned in 1986. He was promoted to Lt in 1989 and Captain in 1996. He was
presented the Medal of Honour for Efficient Service in 2000.
membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) this year. He is the current President of the Jamai-
can Institute of Chartered Quantity Surveyors and demits
office in Dec 2009 has served 2 years in that post.
4. Major Rohan M. Robinson JP 2 i/c 5 JCCF – appointed as
Assistant Distillery Manager, New Yarmouth Estates, Wray
and Nephew Group of Companies.
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Front left-right: WO1 J. Chambers; Capt. J Garvey;
Commissioner of Police, Grenada, Permanent Secre-
tary (MOE), Minister of Education, Maj. C George, Lt
Col T.O. McCurdy; George Cherebin (Porgie)
Back row: Graduating Potential Officers (some were
absent)
Contingent of Instructors from the JCCF
Left-right: Capt. J Garvey; WO1 J Cham-
bers; Lt Col T.O. McCurdy
Partnership for Success cont’d from Page 1...
Cdr Roger L POWELL, MBA, psc(n)
The parenting partnership of the
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) with
its infantile counterparts in the
cadets follows a long tradition of
mentoring our youths by offering the
training and doctrine that are com-
mon to many prominent leaders. The
core values of discipline, courage,
honour, commitment, integrity and
loyalty, form the culture of this
mentoring programme. Our soldiers
and sailors continue to exude pride as
they volunteer their time and ener-
gies to guiding the cadets and shaping
them for future adulthood. This
partnership for progress has re-
sulted in character-building traits
that have propelled our young Jamai-
cans into a life filled with adventure
C aribbean Development: JCCF Assistance to the Grenada Cadet Corps
I
n the Summer holidays of
2009, during the periods 16
July — 04 August, a detach-
ment of two (2) Officers and one
(1) Warrant Officer from the
Jamaica Combined Cadet Force
(JCCF) were attached to the Gre-
nada Cadet Corps (GCC) to conduct
and instruct a Potential Officers
and Adult Instructor Course, and
also a Star 1 Training Course.
The contingent, consisting of Lt
Col Trevor McCurdy, Capt. Jer-
maine Garvey, and WO1 Julian
Chambers witnessed a total num-
ber of sixteen (16) Potential Offi-
cers graduating at their Passing
Out Parade, on Sunday 2nd August
2009, as they successfully com-
pleted their basic Officers’ Train-
ing.
Col Edison Isaacs, Commandant of
the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet
and the sharing of enviable skills.
Many corporate institutions are
following suit in the offer to shape
our teenagers for life’s securities.
The Office of Disaster Preparedness
& Emergency Management, Caribbean
Maritime Institute and the HEART
Academy also share in progress.
The future of the JCCF sees a grad-
ual but significant increase in its
membership and increase in the
offers that are bound to produce
future Jamaican leaders that not only
are of sound character, but matched
with a vast menu of skills and experi-
ences that will provide a measure of
comport and insurance as they pre-
pare to meet life’s growing chal-
lenges.
The JCCF now comprises Officers,
Adult Leaders and cadets serving in
one of six (6) Infantry Battalions, a
Band and Catering corps, a Medical
Corps, an Aeronautical Unit and a
Support and Services Battalion com-
prising Marine and Engineering Units.
While infantry topics such as Field
Craft and map Reading prepares the
cadets for survival and an apprecia-
tion for the environment, drills bring
out qualities of pride, alertness and
obedience and the basis for team-
work. The mandate of the Support &
Services Battalion also includes;
Capt. Jermaine M.A. GARVEY
Force also joined the team to
assist with the training of the
Potential Officers.
The Passing Out Parade was re-
viewed by the Minister of Educa-
tion and the Permanent Secretary
in that Ministry. She was de-
lighted in what she saw, and was
excited that the Grenada Cadet
Corps was being revived. Also, she
was grateful for the support given
by the JCCF in training and devel-
oping what is to be the core group
of Officers to take the GCC for-
ward in order to make the impact
on the youths of Grenada.
Four (4) Potential Officers of the
Grenada Cadet Corps, after com-
pleting the Training Course in
Grenada, journeyed to Jamaica to
participate in the Officers Train-
ing Course for further training.
These Potential Officers were
earmarked to take up significant
Marine Unit
(1) Supporting other Units in water-
manship training and exercises
(2) Supporting national development
for safe conducts of boating / and
preparation for lectures to fisher-
men etc.
(3) Lending support for disaster
relief and rehabilitation in times of
natural disasters
Engineering Unit
(1) Assisting with Unit and Force
Camp preparation and maintenance
(2) Engagement in selected ap-
proved projects at Force level
(3) Lending support for disaster
relief and rehabilitation in times of
natural disasters.
The skills taught include;
Marine Units
Power-boat and sail-boat handling
Rowing and kayaking
Marine rescue and lifesaving
Technical Engineering Troop
Electrical installation and distribution
Welding and Fabrication
Artisan Engineering Troop
Masonry
Plumbing and pipe-fitting
Carpentry and Joinery
appointments in the GCC.
The contingent also travelled
around Grenada to three (3) dif-
ferent sections of the Island to
train and assess the cadets in the
Star One Map Reading Course.
Twenty seven (27) cadets were
successful in the Map Reading
Examination, and would have
looked forward to doing the Field
Craft training and Exam during
period September to December.
Knowledge, skill and standards
were imparted. The cadets were
excited that their Cadet Corps
was being developed, as they saw
the change it was making in their
lives.
We look forward to doing this
again anytime...as the fruit of our
labour was quite evident.
“Juncti, Serviendo Ducemus”
Support Engineering Troop
Plant operation
Road-clearing
Improvised Structures Construction
Horticulture and landscaping
The JCCF is cognizant that in addi-
tion to the mentorship and parenting
guidance of the JDF, we must enlist
the support and cooperation of par-
ents and guardians of the cadets as
well as solicit further assistance
from several other public and private
sector agencies and, we thank those
who have so far assisted us and look
forward to the kind cooperation of
others to come.
Commandant of the JCCF, Colonel
Lemuel Lindo stresses that “… as our
Force celebrates our sixty-sixth
anniversary, we share in the purpose
to build a better Jamaica by empow-
ering and uplifting those who are to
take our place as the next genera-
tion…. Let us not rest until we say
with surety “Mission Accomplished”.
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Maj. Marlon M. C. Case BSc, MBA
This newsletter, “The JCCF in Fo-
cus”, serves to bridge the need to
capture the human interest and
R ationale for the JCCF Quarterly Magazine “IN FOCUS”
Maj. Marlon M. C. Case BSc, MBA
activities of the general member-
ship of the Force, whether it is
members of the Officer, Adult
Other Rank or the Cadets in school.
Please support this initiative by
sending regular articles, photos and
other useful stories for considera-
tion and inclusion in these newslet-
ters.
The first issue comes at a critical
time in Jamaica’s history where the
spirit of volunteerism is on the
decline and the financial and eco-
nomic conditions that prevail in the
society have an adverse effect on
persons coming forward to serve, or
sponsoring or donating to charitable
organizations; and even the ability
of parents and guardians to allow
their children/wards to join institu-
tions such as the Jamaica Combined
Cadet Force.
The Force has just celebrated 66
years of dedicated service to the
“Land We Love” and has an enviable
tradition in this regards and we all
must be the gatekeepers of this
tradition. The country needs insti-
tutions such as the JCCF as we
provide that disciplined outlet for
the youth to develop their leader-
ship potential and become the well
adjusted citizens that are needed
for the country to transform itself
from a developing country to a de-
veloped one.
Now is the time for all of us to
redouble our efforts and really play
our role in the Force’s 5 Year devel-
opment plan. The chain is only as
strong as its weakest link and simi-
larly, the Force can only be as strong
as the weakest amongst us.
The Holiday Season is upon us and I
wish you God’s richest blessing for
the season and the New Year.
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C aptain Gosma Buddoo moves on...
Capt. Gosma BUDDOO, CCM
A
lrick Price contributes to the Band Fund
The Commandant, Col Lemuel Lindo
has announced that on hearing of
the plans to set up three new
bands across the island, including
one in St Catherine, Mr Alrick
Price, a former senior Cadet of
the St Jago High School Cadet
Unit has made a donation of One
Hu nd r e d T h o u sa n d D ol l a r s
R eturn of the Black Heart Man
WO1. Natawah DIXON
Our country continues to spiral
into the abyss of grave uncer-
tainty, crippled by the third high-
est crime rate in the world and a
system entrenched in questionable
practices the solution seems far
off. The black heart man has re-
turned and is wreaking havoc on
our children.
The onus is upon each and every
one of us to take our own safety
Outstanding Female Cadet cont’d from Page 1...
A devoted Christian from a family
of four (4), WO2 LaBeach has
consistently displayed a high level
of devotion and discipline in her
cadetting life. These virtues are
also quite evident in her school and
social life.
Her achievements listed below are
evidences of these virtues:
Top Spanish student in 11th grade
Head Quarters Jamaica Combined
Cadet Force has recently lost the
services of the Assistant Training
Officer, Captain Gosma Buddoo to
the Forrestry Department of the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fish-
eries.
Capt. Buddoo has taken up the
appointment of Training Officer of
that Department with effect as of
($100,000.00) to the fund.
On receiving the contribution, the
Commandant thanked Mr Price and
encouraged him to urge his class-
mates to match or better his
contribution. Mr Price, remarking
that he was delighted to assist in
such a noble venture, promised to
and security at heart and imple-
ment adequate countermeasures to
thwart any criminal activity aimed
at hurting ourselves or damaging
our property. Consider the follow-
ing safety measures.
Keep cell phones fully charged, and
at least a minimum balance of $30.
Ensure that someone knows all
Successful in seven (7) CSEC sub-
jects in one setting
Successful in four (4) CAPE sub-
jects at the Unit 1 level
Founder and President of the St.
Catherine High School Environ-
mental Club
School House Captain
the first of August, 2009. We are
extremely happy that his talents
will still be available to the Force,
as he has been reassigned to the
Sixth Battalion, particularly to
develop new Units in the Portmore
area.
make whatever further contribu-
tion he could and undertook to
contact his colleagues to exhort
them to follow his example .
your whereabouts and your affilia-
tions.
Keep fuel levels at a minimum ¼
tank at all times.
When at home ensure grills and
doors are closed.
Speak to the children about being
safe encourage them to observe
their surroundings and report any
Certified Damage Assessor for
the Red Cross Society of Jamaica
Prominent Youth Member of the
Ebenezer Seventh Day Church of
God.
WO2 LaBeach is eighteen years of
age. She has attained the highest
star qualification available in Ja-
maica and has also attained the
highest rank a cadet can in their
Did you know that the majority of
Chiefs of (Defence) Staff have
served in the Cadet Force in
Jamaica?
Brig. D. F. ROBINSON MBE, CD, JP
Second Lieutenant at Wolmer’s
Maj. Gen. R. G. GREEN CD, OStJ, JP
Second Lieutenant at Kingston Technical High
Maj. Gen. R. J. NEISH CD, AFC, JP
Sergeant at Jamaica College
RAdm. P. L. BRADY CD, MVO, JP
Warrant Officer Class 2 at St Mary’s College
RAdm. H. M. LEWIN CD, MBA, JP
Sergeant at Ferncourt
Maj. Gen. S. L. SAUNDERS CD, ADC, MSc, JP
Warrant Officer Class 2 at Jamaica College
strange activities.
Constantly observe your environ-
ment make mental pictures of
anyone out of the ordinary or too
ordinary.
Protect your selves.
career as a cadet, that of Warrant
Officer Class Two (WO2).
With these and other commit-
ments, WO2 Tiphany LaBeach has
won the respect of not only her
peers, but also members of the
academic staff at her school. She
is definitely an asset to the Cadet
Force.
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T
he Commandant has been
playing a pivotal role in the
development and the es-
tablishment of Officers Training
Units throughout the tertiary
institutions.
Since September, much effort
have been placed in the develop-
ment of the already established
Officers Training Units at the
Mico University College and the
College of Agriculture, Science and
Education (CASE).
Capt. Clifton Lumsden has been
assigned to the Mico Officers
Training Unit (MOTU) as Officer
Commanding, and has been doing an
extraordinary job in developing
Potential Officers from the Mico
Officers Training unit as they
ventured on their hike to the
Holywell recreational Park.
T
he Mico Officers’ Training
Unit (MOTU) ventured on
a hike to the Hollywell
Recreational Park on Saturday
November 7, 2009. The objectives
of the hike were to assess the
fitness level of the Potential Offi-
cers at the Mico University Col-
lege and to participate in recrea-
tional activities.
The hike saw a total of two (2)
Officers and forty (40) Potential
Officers taking on the challenge.
The Potential Officers were
briefed by Captain Clifton Lums-
den, Officer Commanding. They
were then placed in two platoons;
each led by a Senior Potential
Officer, namely, Simion Buchanan
and Sashel Garriques, then they
were transported from the Mico
to Gordon Town where the hike
started.
For some Potential Officers, they
were venturing on a hike for the
Capt. Jermaine M.A. GARVEY
the Potential Officer Corps at the
MOTU. He conducted a massive
recruit drive on their Clubs and
Society day and recruited seventy
nine (79) prospects. After carry-
ing through the relevant admini-
stration and training, attrition
took its course.
Currently, there are forty eight
(48) Potential Officers in training
at the MOTU. They have recently
completed an intense module of
Service Knowledge and did an
assessment at the end, in which all
were successful. They have also
engaged and completed a Basic
Fitness Test (See article below on
the Hike to Hollywell)
The MOTU looks forward to the
M OTU Hike to the Hollywell Recreational Park
very first time. Nonetheless, they
were all excited and prepared for
the hike. They managed with ease
from the Gordon Town leg through
to the Redlight District with little
or no injuries or incidents. They
relaxed and chatted whilst in that
community.
Going through the “Pine Grove”
brought on the real challenge. This
route, even though shorter than
travelling by road through New
Castle, was a much steeper and
challenging route. The Potential
Officers had to acquire the Pine
Grove experience; as they will be
expected to take their cadets on
hiking adventures, after they are
commissioned. From our experi-
ence, Cadets are always interested
in taking this alternate route – the
“Pine Grove”.
Enthusiasm was the order of the
day when they started going
through the “Pine Grove”. This
enthusiasm soon faded. The chal-
lenges started with one Potential
Officer, who had a fear of height,
panicked and refused to carry on.
Captain Jermaine Garvey, leading
the expedition, was summoned and
he encouraged the Potential Offi-
cer to overcome her fear and
press on. Several stops were made,
as they became more exhausted.
next term where the Potential
Officers will engage sessions of
Foot Drill and Map Reading.
In keeping with the Five Year
Development Plan, the Commandant
has been moving vehemently in
establishing Officers Training
Units in other tertiary institu-
tions. Earmarked to establish an
Officers Training Unit in January
are the University of the West
Indies, The University of Technol-
ogy, St Joseph’s Teachers College,
Churches Teachers College, Sam
Sharpe Teachers College and the
GC Foster College.
Officers have been selected to
take on the task of recruiting
Other Potential Officers had
muscle cramps, minor foot injuries
and asthmatic attacks along the
route. Casualties were addressed
along the route as they arose.
Finally, the team completed the
Pine Grove leg of the adventure
and was now on the final leg to the
Hollywell Recreational Park.
We arrived at Holywell, where we
released our bags and did a roll
call and checked for injuries. All
were instructed to remove their
shoes and socks. Feet were
checked. When this drill was com-
pleted, the Potential Officers had
lunch and engaged in a variety of
recreational activities. Their most
enjoyable activity was playing a
game of “Stuck and Pull”. The game
was transformed from “Stuck and
Pull” to “Stuck Rugby”. It got
physical – however measures were
taken to prevent injuries.
On one of the buses during the
return trip, a Potential Officer
had a severe asthma attack. Cap-
tain Garvey was informed of the
situation. He rendered basic first
aid whilst she was being taken to
the University Hospital of the
West Indies for treatment. She
was nebulized and released from
hospital. This was a frightening
experience for all the Potential
Potential Officers and developing
the Training Units at the particu-
lar Institution.
To ensure this becomes a reality,
the Commandant has sought the
assistance of the Third Battalion,
The Jamaica Regiment, National
Reserve (3JR, NR - JDF) to assist
with the training of the prospec-
tive Officers Training Units.
A meeting has been scheduled in
January with the HQ JCCF, the
respective Officers assigned to
the Training Units and the Train-
ing Major of 3JR, Maj. Christo-
pher Loban to discuss the training
of the prospective Officers Train-
ing Units.
Officers, as most had never seen
such a situation before. They were
re-assured of her safety whilst
being transported to the Errol
Miller Hostel and the Mico Univer-
sity Halls.
A debriefing was done. During this
time, all the Potential Officers,
including the one taken to the
hospital, stated that the hike was
an adventure they enjoyed and
wanted to experience again soon.
The Potential Officers’ adrenaline
for training has increased due to
this adventure. They are even
more enthusiastic than before.
They are now more motivated to
commit themselves to becoming
good Commissioned Officers in the
Jamaica Combined Cadet Force.
This is one way of committing to
the aim of the Cadet Force which
is – “To provide adventurous and
challenging activities which will
stir the imagination and competi-
tive spirit of the youngsters, all
geared at honing qualities of lead-
ership and strength of character”.
“JUNCTI SERVIENDO DUCEMUS –
TO UNITE TO SERVE TO LEAD”
 J amaica Combined
Cadet Force
F ormation of the JCCF— as recorded by Col M.R. DeCordova, CBE, ED, JP
Sometime early in 1943, B.H. Easter, then Direc-
tor of Education, was playing Tennis at a Tennis
Party at our home Haining in the Half-Way-Tree
Road. Two or three times between sets Frank
asked me if I was busy, and as we walked to-
wards the verandah at dusk, my wife (Clare) said
to me, “What does Frank want from you?” and I
replied, “I haven’t a notion”.
On the verandah Frank informed me that the
O.C. Troops, the Garrison Commander and the
Education Authorities were considering a Cadet
Force in Jamaica and asked me if I would under-
take the formation of such a Force for the youth
at the principal secondary schools. I told him I
knew very little of the secondary schools in
Jamaica, but I’m willing to look into it. Later I
asked for data and information regarding similar
organizations abroad. He said he had little or no
information of any sort.
I sat down to a blank piece of paper and began to
think out the possibilities. Gradually I evolved a
plan for a Cadet organization with units at vari-
ous schools and with Military Training Methods,
and compiled a Handbook of Rules and Regula-
tions for it.
The only assistance I had in evolving the organi-
zation was by C.S. Melhado who became my 2i/c
(1943-1953) and with whom I consulted in devel-
oping the Rules and Regulations for the Force.
As there was at the time a Naval Air Wing in
Jamaica, I provided for Military and Air subjects
to be included in the training, and I chose the
name ‘THE ARMY AND AIR CADET FORCE’. It was
officially created under this name in November
1943.
“Juncti Serviendo Ducemus - To Unite To Serve To Lead”
I was appointed Commandant of the Force in
1943 and served as such till 1963 when I retired
and was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Force.
I had been awarded the MBE (Member of the
Order of the British Empire) in 1937 and was
awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of
the British Empire) in 1966.
Right from the start I was determined that he
object of the scheme must be to provide suitable
youth of Jamaica with intensive training in good
citizenship and leadership which would be appli-
cable by him in any and every subsequent walk in
life. Above all, “leadership”, to mean the ability
to lead a number of subordinates however few.
The object of Cadet Training as set out in the
handbook are:
To give mental, moral and physical training
to youth and so form the character of each
as to enable him to make a good start in
life.
To develop in him the principles of patriot-
ism, good citizenship, and leadership and so
bring out the qualities of self confidence,
self respect and ability to face and accept
responsibility with the power to control
himself and others.
To instill in him the idea of service to his
fellows, his school, his firm and his country.
To fit him in the event of a National Emer-
gency to take his place, if he so desires, in
the defence of his home and country.
HQ JCCF
DeCordova Barracks
Up Park Camp
Kingston 5.
Phone: 876– 928-1871
Fax: 876– 968-0396
Email: hqjccf@yahoo.com
Website: www.cadetforceja.org/
To fit him to make the Service a Career if
he so desires.
To provide technical training in Medical,
Signal, Engineering, and other subject as in
the various branches of the service.
To qualify cadets for Commissions in the
Emergency Reserve, should they volunteer.
Early in life I designed a standard for the Force.
A shield hung by a cord suspended from the
upheld hands of an Army and Air Force Officer.
At a command parade in 1953, Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II commented admiringly on it
and on the blue of its background.
In 1944 I went to Canada and promoted an Ex-
change of cadets between Canada and Jamaica.
Unfortunately, the Naval Air Wing was soon
withdrawn from Jamaica because of lack of
transportation and did not immediately devel-
oped. The seed of proposal had however fallen on
very fertile minds in Canada and has resulted in
the International Cadet Exchange of the world.
Since Maritime activities have been added to the
activities of the Force, the name has been
changed to the ‘JAMAICA COMBINED CADET
FORCE’.
I advocated that at an early opportunity, the
Insignia of the Force should be changed to “Add
a Naval Officer to the Army and Air Force Offi-
cer” and that the motto should be changed to
the English “To Unite, to Serve, to Lead”.