Cadet

usgb/kəˈdet/
noun

A young trainee in the police or armed forces.

My cousin is a cadet at the police academy
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Often appears as...

  • cadet school
  • cadet training
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Trainee Status

Refers to beginners in law enforcement or military, not yet professionals.

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As a police cadet, he learned the basics of policing.
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Learning Phase

Indicates a period of formal training before becoming a full member.

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The cadet has to complete six months of training.
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Not Yet Deployed

Cadets are typically not sent on real missions; they practice in controlled environments.

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Cadets exercise in simulations before real-life policing.
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