Ranks & Training

Military-inspired cadet hierarchy and comprehensive training modules

Cadet Hierarchy

Academic Ranks

Structured rank system promoting leadership and accountability among cadets

Highest Responsible Rank

1 Academy Senior Cadet Commander (ASC)
2 Academy Senior Cadet Under Officer (A/SUO)

Commissioned Ranks

C1 Senior Under Officer (S/UO)
C2 Cadet Senior Under Officer (CS/UO)
C3 Junior Under Officer (J/UO)
C4 Cadet Junior Under Officer (CJ/UO)

Non-Commissioned Ranks

N1 Company Sergeant Major (CSM)
N2 Company Quarter Master Sergeant (CQMS)
N3 Sergeant (SGT)
N4 Corporal (CPL)
N5 Lance Corporal (LCPL)
N6 Cadet (CDT)
Training Modules

Comprehensive Training

Physical Training
Drill Sessions
Leadership Exercises
Outdoor Activities
Personality Development
Interview Preparation
Team Coordination
Parade Practice
Unit Structure

Squadron System

Each squadron contains 30–40 cadets under dedicated leadership

Boys Squadrons (A – F)

A
B
C
D
E
F

Girls Squadrons (G – L)

G
H
I
J
K
L
Code of Conduct

Discipline Rules

Maintaining honour and order through a fair disciplinary framework

1st Offence

Rank Demotion

2nd Offence

Suspension

3rd Offence

Restriction / Restitution

Earn Your Rank

Join DDA and rise through the cadet hierarchy with discipline and dedication.

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