Cadetshop Further Reading Material
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MRE Camp Meals and Army Rations Review
On Track Meals - Hungerbuster - Back Country - Outdoor Gourmet. All of these brands were tested and reviewed by our customers at our tasting day. Rations and Meals come... -
The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun hat badge is a symbol of pride and honour within the Australian Army, with its origins steeped in history. The origin of the badge stems from when... -
Gear Review - Sleeping Mats and Bags
Our team had the opportunity to field test some of our gear recently, heres the run down on the sleeping gear we used and road tested. Sea to Summit Camp... -
All Weather NoteBooks
All Weather Notebooks: A Necessity for Survival Rite in the Rain is a brand of notebooks that are perfect for anyone who wants to stay organised and prepared for any... -
Gear Review - Helinox Camp Chair
Helinox Chair One This tactical style chair is fantastic. Chair One's comfort is legendary, and with its ability to move easily from backpacking trips to music festivals to days at... -
Military Operations on Fraser Island
The Cadetshop team took an expedition to Fraser Island recently to check out a unique part of Australian Military History and explore the relics left behind from WWII. We also had the... -
Queens Colours
The different ceremonial flags (generically termed 'Colours') of the Australian Defence Force, are a Services' most cherished possession. They arc the embodiment of Service traditions, achievements and history. Colours are... -
Map Reading - Basic Principles of Reading a Map
Map Reading - Basic Principles of Reading a Map Navigation is a critical skill for any outdoor enthusiast, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Topographical maps... -
Military Gorget Patches - History and Origin
The gorget has been a part of military uniforms since ancient times, with its origins dating back to Roman legionnaires in the 5th century. In modern times, it is most... -
Military Formation Tactics
Military tactics are essential for any successful combat mission. In addition to being tactical in nature, military formations must also take into account the potential impact of non-combatant casualties and... -
Military Ceremonial Lanyards
Military Ceremonial Lanyards Virtually nothing is written in authoritative text that either mentions a dress lanyard or details its early development except in the period immediately after World War Two. ... -
Soldiers Individual Identification Patch
Australian Army Soldiers are issued Individual identification patches. An initial issue of four patches to each individual is made so that, Body Armour, Helmet and Field shirts can be identified. ...
