Dominica Cadet Corps plans new specialist units and secondary school programmes while expanding opportunities for young people across the island.
Dominica: The Dominica Cadet Corps (DCC) has expanded its operations across the island by introducing new specialist units, additional officers, and a programme targeting secondary schools.
As part of the expansion plan, the organization is planning to establish new units, including an Engineering Corps and revive the Sea Cadet company. This will expand the opportunities and training options for the young people. It also plans to form cadet units across all secondary schools in Dominica.
The DCC made history by introducing the first all-women platoon at Dominica’s 48th Independence celebrations which were held on November 3, 2026. It was led by a female platoon commander and deputy. The marching squad consisted of newly enlisted privates.
“It was an honor for some of our officers and cadets to be part of Dominica's 48th Independence Anniversary day parade,” shared Dominica Cadet Cops on Facebook.
The Cadets were assisted in their preparation for this event through support and services offered by locals and businessmen. The family of the late Major Lyndon Earle Johnson, a former DCC Commandant, contributed through the Earle Johnson Foundation led by his wife, Heather Johnson.
The donations included uniforms, parade equipment, berets and other accessories in recognition of his contribution to the organization.
FreeStyle Inc. and its CEO, Denny Titre, also supported the parade by sponsoring uniforms for about 40 female cadets. The DCC appreciated the contribution made by Kenneth Green and Titre.
Training in discipline, drills, fieldwork, summer camp, community service and disaster relief will be continued by the Corps for the rest of the academic year.
Established in 1910, the Dominica Cadet Corps was formally constituted in 1971 and was later reenacted under Act No. 2 of 2001.