The Dominica Cadet Corps (DCC) has launched an intensive weekend training initiative to bolster its leadership capabilities. From February 27th to March 1st, 2026, over twenty Potential Cadet Officers (PCOs) will participate in a comprehensive camp alongside commissioned and non-commissioned officers at the Office of Disaster Management facility in Jimmit.
This strategic training camp represents a critical phase in the DCC’s ongoing expansion efforts, designed to equip future officers with essential skills for assuming command positions and various operational roles within the organization. The program bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge acquired through virtual sessions since November and practical field application.
Senior DCC officers will lead the three-day immersive training, focusing on hands-on exercises that complement previous digital instruction on cadet corps operations. The camp simultaneously serves as a professional development opportunity for existing officers to refresh their expertise and leadership competencies.
As a paramilitary youth organization operating through secondary schools nationwide, the DCC plays a vital role in fostering discipline, civic responsibility, and leadership qualities among Dominica’s youth population. This current recruitment and training drive reflects the organization’s commitment to strengthening its institutional framework and expanding its positive influence across the island.
Media representatives have been extended a formal invitation to observe and document the training activities, highlighting the program’s transparency and community engagement objectives.