The Lord-Lieutenant has a role to play in supporting the military in London: regulars, reserves and cadets. To that end, he is President of the Greater London Reserve Forces’ and Cadets Association (GLRFCA): a non-political, not-for-profit organisation that supports the Volunteer Reserve Forces of the Navy, Army and Air Force, and the Cadets within Greater London. They provide an essential representative link between the military forces and the local community, raise awareness of the benefits and skills gained through part-time military service and assist with recruiting. They also maintain the Reserve Forces and Cadets estate.
Every year the Lord-Lieutenant appoints three Cadets from the Sea, Army and Air Cadets across the city to help him perform his duties.
LORD-LIEUTENANT’S CADETS
These Cadets are selected in recognition of the outstanding example and devotion to duty they have displayed, as a Cadet and member of the Community. During the next 12 months they will assist the Lord-Lieutenant in his duties and will attend great occasions.
ACF Cadet Colour Sergeant Larissa Moore
SCC Sergeant Maisie Swan
CCF Cadet Sergeant Hannah Dormann
ATC Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhea McLeod
ACF Cadet Cadet Colour Sergeant Larissa MOORE
136 Cadet Detachment ACF
CSgt Larissa Moore is a very active individual, she plays Rugby for range of teams (club, school and county and plays for Wimbledon RFC (club) , Epsom College (school) and Surrey. She has an active involve in her school where she is a school advocate, and she is passionate about the use of social media and the subject of women’s rugby. Her love of Hockey is also a large part of her life, where she plays for the school in the second XI team and helping the third XI team. To add balance and gives strength to herself, she is also training for my ISTD modern intermediate level qualification examination twice a week which she will take as a solo exam in a couple of weeks. Csgt Moore also is involved in the schools STEM Club, is undertaking her Silver DofE, trains with the Wimbledon Ball Girls, Her natural leadership and compassionate side is used in her schools Peer Mentoring programme , she is a member of her House Council and is a Social Committee Representative. All while being a senior cadet within 136 Detachment SW London ACF.
SCC Leading Cadet Sergeant Maisie Swan
Chiselhurst & Sidcup Unit SCC
Sergeant Maisie Swan joined the Sea Cadet Corps in 2021 as a Royal Marines Cadet Recruit. Since joining Sergeant Swan has gained many qualifications and has helped drive up the standards of the unit, leading the Detachment in the Gibraltar Cup Competition as well as aiding in the training of other cadets including the 3 candidates for the 2025 National Cadet Sergeant Board. Swan has qualified as a pre-DL (soon to be a Cadet DL in July), and her sincere dedication and mentorship are some of the reasons she was chosen for the Deputy Lieutenant’s Award in 2024. Sergeant Swan has consistently thrown herself into cadets, working hard to embody everything that the Royal Marines stand for. Being the youngest Cadet Sergeant in the UK, Swan was forced to compete against much older (and bigger) candidates on her board for her stripes. Her humility and cheerfulness in the face of adversity are some of the values she embodies as she is able to overcome all odds, standing tall and proud when all is said and done. Moreover, her dedication to the role since being awarded her stripes has been unmatched, as she has helped staff lead courses such as the mock promotion board in September 2024, helped mentor and assess on the October 2024 Lance Corporal and Corporal board, and is booked on many similar events throughout the training year to do the same (including the 2025 NCSB). Sergeant Swan has also completed her Bronze DofE, and plans to enrol herself in the Silver level with some of her peers later this year. In addition, she plans to make an effort to better integrate herself with the sea cadets and take part in more District and Area Courses to not only get qualifications, but to meet, mentor and inspire more cadets as one of the few top-ranking female Royal Marine Cadets. Proud, determined, and an embodiment of the Royal Marines ethos/values, Sergeant Swan is a role model for all Royal Marine Cadets, ensuring standards are high and that all cadets are safe, and feeling looked-after. She goes above and beyond for the unit and the Company and has proven time and again that she is a valuable asset to the Lima Company’s cadet training team and cadet voice.
CCF Cadet Sergeant Hannah Dormann
St Benedict’s School CCF
Cadet Sergeant Hannah Dormann is a dedicated & hard-working cadet in her fourth year of service, who has consistently demonstrated leadership, discipline, & commitment. Her passion for both military training & the Corps of Drums earned her the award for Best 3-Star Flute at National Music Camp, highlighting her dedication to excellence. Beyond cadet life, she has completed both Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards & is currently working towards her Gold, showing resilience, teamwork, & determination. She has also embraced new challenges such as parachuting, further developing her confidence & skills. Looking ahead, she is excited to be taking part in Trooping the Colour, a prestigious event that reflects the highest standards of discipline & precision. With a strong work ethic & a drive for success, she aspires to become our Contingent’s RSM & to continue inspiring others within the Cadet Force.
CCF Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhea McLeod
282 Squadron RAFAC
Rhea joined the RAF Air Cadets in 2021 and since then has risen to the rank of Cadet Flight Sergeant. Rhea has achieved an array of qualifications since joining, from Leadership and Non-Commissioned Officer Training to being qualified to teaching younger cadets first aid and assessing on courses. She is an exemplary cadet leader who has recently taken on the role of recruit training officer, signifying her commitment to duty and helping teach young people the important of good citizenship skills.
Achieving the Lord Lieutenant Cadet for Greater London is the pinnacle of her achievements and demonstrates all the amazing leadership qualities that she possesses. She will be an amazing role model to her peers and many others for years to come.