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Promotion Criteria

Rank promotions are governed by national standards (CATO 13-02) and local standards (SOP 2-2). The Commanding Officer promotes deserving cadets at the recommendation his/her officers. All questions regarding promotion policies can be sent through the chain of command to the CO.

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SUMMARY - RANK PROMOTION CRITERIA

Rank promotion is a progression model wherein cadets may be recognized for proficiency in the training program and awarded suitable advancement opportunities. Promotion is not automatic and a cadet may only be awarded one rank at a time.

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Promotion to the rank of Leading Air Cadet (LAC):

  • participated in the first year of the level training program for a minimum period of five months 
     

Promotion to the rank of Corporal (Cpl):

  • hold the rank of LAC;

  • successfully completed year one of the proficiency level training; and

  • participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of PO X04 (Personal Fitness & Healthy Living)
     

Promotion to the rank of Flight Corporal (FCpl):

  • completed at least six months of service at the rank Cpl;

  • successfully completed the second year of the proficiency level training program; and

  • participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of PO X04 (Personal Fitness & Healthy Living)
     

Promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt):

  • completed at least six months service at the rank of FCpl;

  • successfully completed the third year of proficiency level training program;

  • achieved a minimum of "completed without difficulty" in PO 303 (Leadership),

  • participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of PO X04 (Personal Fitness & Healthy Living)
     

Promotion to the rank of Flight Sergeant (FSgt):

  • completed at least six months service at the rank of Sgt,

  • successfully completed the fourth year of the proficiency level training program,

  • achieved a minimum of "completed without difficulty" in PO 403 (Leadership),

  • participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of PO X04 (Personal Fitness & Healthy Living)
     

Promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2):

  • completed at least six months service at the rank of FSgt,

  • achieved a minimum of "completed without difficulty" in PO 503 (Leadership),

  • participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of PO 504 (Personal Fitness & Healthy Living),

  • identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process;
     

Promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer First Class (WO1):

  • completed at least six months service at the rank of WO2

  • identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process

 

*Note: All promotions require recommendation from the Level Officer and final approval from the Commanding Officer.

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