Promotion to the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks of Cadet Corporal through Cadet Warrant Officer 1st Class are based on national standards set by National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ). Criteria for promotion involves time in rank, training level achieved, completion of courses, and merit. The rank quota is set by NDHQ and is based on the number of Cadets in a squadron. All promotions must be endorsed by the Commanding Officer.
Promotions may be either acting or substantive. The major criteria are:
Promotion:
Actively participate in the Squadron mandatory training for a period of six months.
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Promotion:
Cadet must have successfully completed Proficiency Level 1 of the LHQ mandatory training program.
Hold the rank of LAC
Successfully completed Level 1 training
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment during the current training year
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Promotion:
Completed at least six months at the rank of CPL
Successfully completed Level 2 training
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment during the current training year
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Promotion:
Completed at least six months at the rank of FCPL
Successfully completed Level 3 training
Achieved a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 303 (Leadership)
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment during the current training year
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Promotion:
Completed at least six months at the rank of SGT
Successfully completed Level 4 training
Achieved a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 403 (Leadership)
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment during the current training year
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Promotion:
Completed at least six months at the rank of FSGT
Achieved a minimum of “completed without difficulty” in PO 503 (Leadership)
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment during the current training year
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process
Promotion:
Completed at least six months at the rank of WO2
Participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment during the current training year
Recommended by the appropriate Level Officer
Identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process.