Toulon: Civic Commitment for the Cadets de la Gendarmerie
During All Saints' break, young Var volunteers joined the Cadets de la Gendarmerie course as part of the Service national universel.
The Groupement de gendarmerie départementale du Var (GGD83) launched the "2026 season" of its Cadets de la Gendarmerie program.
For two weeks during the All Saints' school holidays, a new class of young volunteers immersed themselves in the heart of the institution to discover its many facets. This initiative is part of phase 2 of the Service national universel (SNU), dedicated to the mission d'intérêt général (MIG), offering a practical experience of civic commitment.
Immersion and discovery of missions
The course kicked off at the Golf Hôtel mess, within the groupement de la gendarmerie mobile in Hyères. The cadets, accompanied by their families, were invited to a welcome breakfast in the presence of the supervisory team.
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This time of exchange allowed Lieutenant-Colonel Frédéric Dauboeuf, course coordinator, to present the two-week program and introduce the supervisory team led by Reserve Captain Eric Moya.
The Cadets de la Gendarmerie scheme aims to familiarize young people with the institution, its core missions, and the values driving its action: respect, discipline, solidarity, and teamwork. The particularly dense program alternated between theory and practice, with educational workshops such as flag-bearer training, role-playing scenarios, and visits to specialized units to discover a wide range of professions. The course also included civic and environmental actions.
From cadets to reservists, an inspiring example
The strength of this program also lies in its ability to inspire callings. The presence of Kali and Lucas, two former cadets who became reservists within the Gendarmerie du Var, is a perfect illustration of this. By participating in the supervision of the new class, they created a true bridge between generations.
Their journey illustrates the continuity between discovering the institution and investing in the operational reserve. By sharing their experience with the new cadets, they contribute to passing on the values and spirit of cohesion that guided them.
Synergy serving youth
This initiative is the result of a collaboration between the association des Cadets de la Gendarmerie de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, chaired by Reserve Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Delmotte, and the Service Réserve Jeunesse of the gendarmerie du Var.
Supported by numerous partners, this synergy helps transmit republican values and foster better knowledge of security institutions and professions. For these young people, it was above all two intense weeks of discoveries, meetings, and learning serving the general interest.
Article from the print edition of La Gazette du Var