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To be eligible for membership as a Cadet one must:

 

  1.  be a legal resident of Canada:
    NOTE: A legal resident of Canada is a Canadian citizen, a landed immigrant, or, the dependant of a person who is lawfully resident in Canada on a temporary basis for the purpose of education or employment.

  2. provide proof of provincial health insurance coverage or equivalent;

  3. be at least 12 years of age;

  4. not have attained 19 years of age;

  5. normally be in good physical condition;

  6. not belong to another corps or squadron; and

  7. be acceptable to the Commanding Officer (CO) of the cadet corps.

Join Us

The CO of the cadet corps or squadron shall review and approve all membership applications; however, he/she shall consult with the Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) when there is uncertainty as to whether an application meets the basic membership standards or an application requires special consideration such as:

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  1. application from a youth who is not yet a legal resident of Canada; and

  2. application from a youth who has a medical, physical or mental condition specified in Part 2 of the CF 1158 that cannot be accommodated as outlined in the What about medical, physical and mental conditions section below.

The cadet training year follows that of the school year. We train from the Monday after Labour day right through until June. You can join at any time during the year, but the best time to join is in September and you have to join before January 31st if you want to go to Camp the following summer. 

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In that a minimum standard of medical fitness has not been established for membership of a cadet in a corps or squadron, a person with a medical condition or who is mentally or physically challenged may become a member at the Commanding Officer’s discretion.

The Commanding Officer of the Cadet Corps or Squadron shall ensure that:

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  1. the parent or guardian describes the medical, physical or mental condition at part 2 of form CF 1158;

  2. the corps or squadron has the physical facilities and the staff required to provide cadet training in light of the medical condition or the mental or medical challenge;

  3. the ability of the corps or squadron to provide effective training to other members will not be reduced; and

  4. the parent or guardian and the prospective cadet are aware that minimum medical fitness standards do exist for attendance at Cadet Summer Training Centres (CSTC) and for the Exchange Programmes. The parents or guardians shall be informed that cadets with a medical condition may not be permitted to attend summer training. This fact must be clearly understood by all parties prior to accepting a person with a medical condition, or who is mentally or physically challenged as a member of a cadet corps or squadron.

How To Join

The cadet training year follows that of the school year. We train from the Monday after Labour day right through until June. You can join at anytime during the year, but the best time to join is in September and you have to join before January 31st if you want to go to Camp the following summer. 

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Step 1:

Come visit! 
Drop in on a Monday and see what we're all about. You don't have to call or email in advance but if you'd like to confirm that we will be training on that particular Monday than feel free to contact us! If you want to sign up that night, remember to bring a photocopy of your birth certificate and health insurance card.

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Step 2:

Hand in your completed registration forms with photocopies of your birth certificate and health insurance card attatched. The sooner we get you entered into our system, the sooner we can give you a uniform and drill purpose rifle.

 

Your Cadet Personnel Record is stored safely and securely at the Cadet Corps or Squadron that you are joining. There is no need to send forms or documentation anywhere!

 

Access to Cadet Personnel Records are restricted to those individuals authorized in writing by the Commanding Officer (CO) of the cadet Corps/Squadron pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act.

 

Cadets/parents/legal guardians shall have access to the cadet’s file by asking the CO or the Administration Officer of the Cadet Corps or Squadron.

 

Cadet Personnel Records are kept until the date at which the cadet reaches the age of twenty-five. The files may only be destroyed at that time in accordance with the Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) on the Management of Recorded Information and the Treasury Board Policy on the Management of Government Information.

 

When you leave or age-out of Cadets, make sure to ask for a copy of your Cadet Personnel Record. You never know if you will need it in the future and it makes for a great keepsake!

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Step 3:

That's everything! Come back each Monday for more training, join us on Wednesday for optional training and sign up for extra activities throughout the year. There is always lots going on and lots to learn. Congratulations on becoming a Halifax Rifles Cadet!

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