Ranks

Cadet Ranks & Leadership Progression

All cadets begin their journey at the rank of Air Cadet (Cdt) and advance through the ranks as they gain experience, complete training levels, and demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and commitment.

Rank progression reflects personal growth within the program and provides cadets with increasing opportunities to lead and mentor others.

Cadets are addressed by their rank and last name. Cadet Warrant Officers are addressed as “Sir” or “Ma’am” in recognition of their leadership role.

Only the Air Cadet ranks are listed below. Officers at the Squadron are members of the Canadian Armed Forces(CAF), use Royal Canadian Air Force officer ranks. All Canadian Armed Forces ranks can be found here. All CAF officers are referred to as ma’am or sir, and those above the rank of Officer Cadet are saluted.

Air Cadet (Cdt)

This is the rank assigned upon enrollment. As an Air Cadet, members begin learning the fundamentals of leadership, drill, teamwork, and aerospace education.

There is no specific insignia for the rank of Air Cadet.

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Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC)

(1) participate in the first year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program for a minimum period of five months, and
(2) be recommended by the appropriate level officer.

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Cadet Corporal (Cpl)

(1) hold the rank of LAC,
(2) Successfully complete year one of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program, 
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer, and
(4)having participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living. 

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Cadet Flight Corporal (FCpl)

(1) completed at least six months of service at the rank of Cpl,
(2) have successfully completed the second year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program, 
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer, and
(4) having participated in the Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living.

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Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)

(1) completed at least six months service at the rank of FCpl,
(2) have successfully completed the third year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer,
(4) having participated in the Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living, and
(5) achieved a minimum of “Completed Without Difficulty” in PO 303 Leadership.

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Cadet Flight Sergeant (FSgt)

(1) completed at least six months service at the rank of Sgt,
(2) have successfully completed the fourth year of the Air Cadet Proficiency Level Training Program,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer,
(4) having participated in the Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living, and
(5) achieved a minimum of “Completed Without Difficulty” in PO 403 Leadership.

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Cadet Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2) 

(1) completed at least six months service at the substantive rank of FSgt, and
(2) be identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process (IAW CATO 13-02 Anx B),
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer,
(4) having participated in the Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living, and
(5) achieved a minimum of “Completed Without Difficulty” in PO 503 Leadership.

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Cadet Warrant Officer FirstClass (WO1)

(1) completed at least six months service at the substantive rank of WO2, 
(2) be identified as a successful candidate through the merit review boardprocess (IAW CATO 13-02 Anx B), and
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer.

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