To promote values of citizenship among French and foreign youth aged 15 to 17, legally residing or studying in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department; to prepare volunteer youth for roles as cadets in the national gendarmerie, introduce them to the gendarmerie, its values, its missions, its personnel, and thus acquire a better understanding of the service; to strengthen the army-nation bond following the suspension of national service; to develop civic spirit through collective projects in the areas of environmental protection, sports activities, solidarity, respect for differences, and openness to others; to open the cadet program to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or in difficult situations. Two afternoons per month and two blocked weeks as day students (February and April) offer a unique experience of combining utility with enjoyment, with an important commemorative component.