Cadet Commandment

The Nation

The Nation’s honour and interest comes first, always and every time.

The Services

We pledge to maintain the traditions of the DCA and keep them always bright and strong.

The Academy

We are proud of DCA. We will at all times endeavour to uphold its reputation by our conduct, bearing and manners both within and outside the campus.

The Houses of Cadets

We are a family. We are loyal to each other. We act as one single entity.

Truth

We will always follow the harder right rather than the easier wrong.

Discipline

We will obey all orders at once. We will never leave a task unless permitted to do so by a superior.

Punctuality

We will make punctuality our second nature.

Supervision

We will work without any need of supervision. Supervision is unnecessary when duty is performed conscientiously.

Work and Play

We will work hard and play hard. We will keep ourselves physically fit, mentally alert and morally upright.

Gentlemen

As future officers of the Armed Services we will learn to conduct ourselves as gentlemen.