Cadet/kəˈdet/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Trainee Status Refers to beginners in law enforcement or military, not yet professionals. As a police cadet, he learned the basics of policing. Pro Tip 2/3Learning Phase Indicates a period of formal training before becoming a full member. The cadet has to complete six months of training. Pro Tip 3/3Not Yet Deployed Cadets are typically not sent on real missions; they practice in controlled environments. Cadets exercise in simulations before real-life policing.