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All cadets, and adult military staff, have ranks. Ranks correspond to a cadet's level of training, and assigned responsibility.
Cadets can be promoted to the next higher rank once they have fulfilled the criteria set out by national regulations (CATO 13-02: Merit-Based Cadet Rank Promotions). Promotion criteria is in place to ensure that every cadet is given the same opportunity to advance, provided that they have completed the necessary training, obtained the skills or qualifications needed to be promoted, and that there is a job for that individual the desired rank.
All promotions are at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.
Junior Cadets
Junior Cadets
Cadet (Cdt)
Cadet (Cdt)
This is the first rank in the Royal Canadian Army Cadet program, and is given to all cadets upon enrolment. There is no rank insignia.
Cadet Trooper (Tpr)
Cadet Trooper (Tpr)
Prerequisites for promotion
Participated in the Star Level training program for a minimum period of five months;
Have an attendance of at least 60%
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Cadet Corporal (Cpl)
Cadet Corporal (Cpl)
Prerequisites for promotion
Holds the rank of Trooper;
Have an attendance rating of at least 60%;
Successfully completed Green Star training; and
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Cadet Master Corporal (Cpl)
Cadet Master Corporal (Cpl)
Prerequisites for promotion
Completed at least six months of service at the rank of Corporal;
Have an attendance rating of at least 60%;
Successfully completed Red Star training; and
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Non-commissioned officers (NCOs)
Non-commissioned officers (NCOs)
Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)
Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)
Prerequisites for promotion
Completed at least six months of service at the rank of Master Corporal;
Have an attendance rating of at least 60%;
Successfully completed Silver Star training;
Achieved a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 303 (Leadership); and
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Cadet Warrant Officer (WO)
Cadet Warrant Officer (WO)
Prerequisites for promotion
Completed at least six months of service at the rank of Sergeant;
Have an attendance rating of at least 60%;
Successfully completed Gold Star training;
Be able to effectively teach a lecture and drill based lesson, in addition to completing a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 409 (Instructional Techniques).
Achieved a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 403 (Leadership); and
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Cadet Master Warrant Officer (MWO)
Cadet Master Warrant Officer (MWO)
Prerequisites for promotion
Completed at least six months of service at the rank of Warrant Officer;
Have an attendance rating above 75%;
Achieved a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 503 (Leadership);
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment; and
Be recommended by a Merit Review Board.
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Cadet Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)
Cadet Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)
Prerequisites for promotion
Completed at least six months of service at the rank of Master Warrant Officer;
Completion of Master Cadet training level;
Have an attendance rating above 75%;
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment; and
Be recommended by a Merit Review Board.
The cadet must also be recommended by their Star Level officer, who will consider the attributes listed at the bottom of this page.
Recommendation by Star Level officer
Recommendation by Star Level officer
In addition to the prerequisites for promotion listed above, cadets must be recommended by promotion by their Star Level officer. As per the regulation on promotions, the following attributes will be evaluated during the consideration for promotion. Greater expectations are set for the higher ranks:
dress and deportment;
conduct, discipline, and attitude;
participation;
response to direction;
ability to interact positively and comfortably with others;
ability to make sound judgements regarding their own actions;
willingness to accept responsibility;
ability to solve problems effectively;
ability to communicate effectively;
ability to set a positive example for others; and
initiative.
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