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Rank Structure and Promotion Requirements

CADET RANKS / NCOs (NON COMISSIONED OFFICERS)

The rank and promotion structure is similar to that of the Canadian forces. As our affilliation is to the Halifax Rifles (RCAC), some ranks have alternate titles to reflect on armoured regiment traditions, but the grade or rank value is the same. Upon joining the corps, you are a 'cadet.' As you pass training levels and demonstrate leadership qualities you will become eligiable for a promotion. You will be referred to as 'Rank Lastname'. Although the ranks given to cadets are the same as NCO's of the Canadian Military, a cadet *NEVER* outranks a service member. 

Cadet

  • The rank given upon joining the cadets

     

Trooper

  • Participated in the first year of training for at least five months

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

Corporal

  • Hold the rank of Trooper

  • Successfully completed Green Star (first year training)

  • Participated in the Cadet Fitness Test

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

Master Corporal

  • Hold the rank of Corporal

  • Successfully completed Red Star (second year training)

  • Participated in the Cadet Fitness Test

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

Sergeant

  • Hold the rank of Master Corporal for at least 6 months

  • Successfully completed Silver Star (third year training)

  • Achieved a minimum of 'completed without difficulty' in leadership performance objectives

  • Participated in the Cadet Fitness Test

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

Warrant Officer

  • Hold the rank of Sergeant for at least 6 months

  • Successfully completed Gold Star (fourth year training)

  • Achieved a minimum of 'completed without difficulty' in leadership performance objectives

  • Participated in the Cadet Fitness Test

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

Master Warrant Officer

  • Hold the rank of Warrant Officer for at least 6 months

  • Successfully completed Gold Star (fourth year training)

  • Achieved a minimum of 'completed without difficulty' in leadership performance objectives

  • Participated in the Cadet Fitness Test

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

  • Identified by the merit review board process

Chief Warrant Officer

  • Hold the rank of Master Warrant Officer for at least 6 months

  • Recommended by the appropriate Sr NCO

  • Identified by the merit review board process

  • Commonly only held by cadets appointed to Regimental Sergeant Major 

  1. dress and deportment

  2. conduct, discipline, and attitude

  3. participation

  4. response to direction;

  5. ability to interact positively and comfortably with others;

  6. ability to make sound judgements regarding their own actions;

  7. willingness to accept responsibility;

  8. ability to solve problems effectively;

9. ability to communicate effectively;
​10. ability to set a positive example for others; and

11. initiative. 

Additional leadership attributes to be considered when recommending a promotion:

OFFICER RANKS

Members of our staff who are enrolled in the Cadet Instructer Cadre hold officer ranks of the Canadian Army. They start out as Officer Cadets and at unit level stop at Major. However Cadets should be able to identify all of the ranks, as anyone Second Lieutenent and higher has to be saluted.

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