The HKAC's values are based in those of the British Army, providing a tough and challenging training with a distinctive military tone of discipline and esprit de corps.

The HKAC is an army-orientated and disciplined youth organisation that aims to promote qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance, perseverance and a sense of service to the community, as well as developing its cadets' leadership and social awareness.

Another training camp, also located in High Island, was formerly a correctional facility and detention centre for Vietnamese refugees.

Recruits who attain sufficient training are qualified to the rank of Cadet after a Passing Out Parade.

Adult members who had military force service experiences might own sets of No.9 uniform, issued by both RHKR(V) and HKMSC.

Combat Soldier 95 (CS95) shirts were restricted by the Corps as the system adopt rank slides instead of epaulettes.

However, some members modified the shirts, putting epaulettes tapes onto the uniform to meet the standard of the Corps.

In winter time, olive-green pullovers or Combat Smock jackets can be worn, based on the orders from the commanders.

Two Russian BTR-70 APCs confiscated by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department in an illegal shipment in 2000 are on display at the High Island Training Camp.

The Corps has 11 vehicles in service, with most of them donated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

The Home Affairs Bureau has also provided subsidies to replace two rubber boats used for water activities.

[3] The medals and clasps are modelled after those awarded by the British Army, and a lanyard with the Corps' colours are awarded to members receiving the following commandant commendations: To celebrate the Silver Jubilee of establishment, the Corps issued its Silver Jubilee Medal to eligible members on 2020.

The Corps began receiving online application for cadets and instructor since 2017 and 2018 respectively to cope with society needs.