CAS holds 85th Recruits Passing-out Parade

On 26 March 2023, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) held at its headquarters the 85th Recruits Passing-out Parade, which was reviewed by the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Li Pak-chuen.

A total of 26 officer trainees and 101 recruits participated in the Passing-out Parade. The graduates came from all walks of life, including members of the education, social welfare, aviation, accounting and engineering industries/sectors. They will apply the knowledge and skills acquired to serve society.

The Reviewing Officer presented awards to the outstanding officer trainee and recruits. The recruits also performed a rescue demonstration to showcase their learning outcomes. Speaking at the Parade, Mr Li Pak-chuen said that CAS members’ strong commitment to serving Hong Kong formed an indispensable part of the efforts to maintain the city's prosperity and stability, safeguard national security and uphold “one country, two systems”.

The CAS Recruit Training Certificate Programme has been recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework as meeting the accreditation standards at Level 3 by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Graduates will be awarded the Certificate in Auxiliary Forces Basic Training (Civil Defence).



The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Li Pak-chuen inspects the parade.
The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Li Pak-chuen inspects the parade.
The parade marches past the review stand.
The parade marches past the review stand.
The recruits perform the rescue demonstration.
The recruits perform the rescue demonstration.
The members conduct an aerial detection with drones during the rescue demonstration.
The members conduct an aerial detection with drones during the rescue demonstration.
The members take part in the Chinese-style flag raising ceremony.
The members take part in the Chinese-style flag raising ceremony.