Promotions
Upon enrolment, a new Cadet in the Army Cadet Program is known as a “Cadet” (abbreviated as Cdt).
Appointment (or promotion) to higher ranks occurs after the cadet has met certain nationally prescribed standards. The specific criteria for all ranks is in place to ensure that every cadet is given the same opportunity to advance, provided that they have completed the necessary training, obtained the skills or qualifications needed to be promoted, and that there is a job for that individual the desired rank.
All promotions are at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, and subject to his/her approval.
If you're wondering what the general criteria is for promotions, please review the below documents - the first is the information broken down for you & the one below that is the original policy document available in English and French.
Ranks
Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)
Officers
