UNIT HISTORY

The Invercargill Cadet Unit was formed by the local YLS section of the Otago Southland Regiment Territorial Force. The Unit had its first Parade in August 1999 in the Army Hall in Victoria Avenue. The Unit was formed and managed and trained by the TF Unit, while Officers were found to staff it: Geoff Hazlett (Maj Retired) was appointed the first acting Unit Commander and Neil Hughes was the first civilian appointed in an acting Officer role.

The Territorial Force continued to conduct the training under the supervision of the Unit Officers until the Invercargill Cadet Unit was recognised in 2000.