Level Proficiency Requirements
Each Training Level has minimum requirements to complete the level. Air Cadets will work towards the completion of their level throughout the training year. The Cadet's Level Officer will review their performance throughout the year. If the Cadet has any questions about their progress, they are recommended to talk to their Level Officer. To complete their level, Air Cadets are required to maintain a minimum 60% attendance on parade nights and Mandatory and Complementary Supported Days. These are the minimum requirements for completion of the training level, certain activities, RDA, Optional Activities, Summer Training, etc may require prerequisites and/or due to limited availability and selection will be based on merit. The merit review process will take the cadet's attendance, level performance, achievements, etc.
Completion of a Training Level is one criterion for promotion.
The Level Requirements are abbreviated from the Qualification Standard and Pan (QSP’s) for each level.
Cadet Ranks
Upon enrollment a new cadet in the Air Cadet Program is known as a "cadet" (Cdt). Appointment (or promotion) to higher ranks occurs after the cadet has met certain nationally prescribed standards. The specific criteria for all ranks is established to ensure that all cadets who receive a rank promotion possess the same basic qualifications or similar experience, the successful completion of squadron training serves as the common standard on which all cadets are evaluated, and that every cadet is given the same opportunity to advance.
The chart displays the rank structure of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets (CATO 13-02).
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Leading Air Cadet
Promotion to Leading Air Cadet (LAC):
(1) participate in the first year of the phase / star / proficiency level training program for a minimum period of five months, and
(2) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn).
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Cadet Corporal
Promotion Corporal (Cpl):
(1) hold the rank of AB/Pte/LAC,
(2) successfully complete year one of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program, and
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn).
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Cadet Flight Corporal
Promotion to the rank of Flight Corporal (FCpl):
(1) completed at least six months of service at the rank of LS/Cpl/Cpl,
(2) have successfully completed the second year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program, and
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/ platoon commander / flight commander (corps/sqn).
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Cadet Sergeant
Promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt):
(1) completed at least six months service at the rank of MS/MCpl/ FCpl,
(2) have successfully completed the third year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program, and
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn).
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Cadet Flight Sergeant
Promotion to the rank of Flight Sergeant (FSgt):
(1) completed at least six months service at the rank of PO2/Sgt/Sgt,
(2) have successfully completed the fourth year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program,
(3) have achieved enhanced proficiency in most subject areas including leadership and instructional techniques, and
(4) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/ platoon commander / flight commander (corps/sqn).
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Cadet Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2):
(1) completed at least six months service at the substantive rank of PO1/WO/FSgt, and
(2) be identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process, and
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn).
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Cadet Warrant Officer 1st Class
Promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer First Class (WO1):
(1) completed at least six months service at the substantive rank of CPO2/MWO/ WO2, and
(2) be identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process.
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn).
