Ranks
CADET
Recruits are given the rank Cadet upon enrollment, although they will spend up to 4 weeks in the Recruit Troop.
Recruits are given the rank Cadet upon enrollment, although they will spend up to 4 weeks in the Recruit Troop.
TROOPER
The first promotion for a cadet is to Trooper. Trooper is earned after five months of active participation and regular attendance. Troopers are expected to participate in as many activities as possible.
The first promotion for a cadet is to Trooper. Trooper is earned after five months of active participation and regular attendance. Troopers are expected to participate in as many activities as possible.
CORPORAL
The promotion to Corporal is earned after the successful completion or waiver of the Green Star training level. Corporals are expected to help all new cadets and Troopers.
The promotion to Corporal is earned after the successful completion or waiver of the Green Star training level. Corporals are expected to help all new cadets and Troopers.
MASTER CORPORAL
The promotion to Master Corporal is earned after the successful completion or waiver of the Red Star training level, and having been a Corporal for a minimum of six months. Master Corporals are learning to become leaders and as such are often appointed 2IC (Second-in-Command) of their section.
The promotion to Master Corporal is earned after the successful completion or waiver of the Red Star training level, and having been a Corporal for a minimum of six months. Master Corporals are learning to become leaders and as such are often appointed 2IC (Second-in-Command) of their section.
SERGEANT
The promotion to Sergeant is earned after the successful completion of the Silver Star training level, and having been a Master Corporal for a minimum of six months. Sergeants have been trained to lead and therefore are often appointed Section Commander, leading as many as 10 other cadets.
The promotion to Sergeant is earned after the successful completion of the Silver Star training level, and having been a Master Corporal for a minimum of six months. Sergeants have been trained to lead and therefore are often appointed Section Commander, leading as many as 10 other cadets.
WARRANT OFFICER
The promotion to Warrant Officer is earned after the successful completion of the Gold Star training level, with enhanced proficiency in some subjects, and having been a Sergeant for a minimum of six months. Warrant Officers are appointed Troop Commanders, Troop 2ICs and other leadership positions.
The promotion to Warrant Officer is earned after the successful completion of the Gold Star training level, with enhanced proficiency in some subjects, and having been a Sergeant for a minimum of six months. Warrant Officers are appointed Troop Commanders, Troop 2ICs and other leadership positions.
MASTER WARRANT OFFICER
Promotion to Master Warrant Officer is dependent upon having held the rank of Warrant Officer for a minimum of six months. Cadets must apply and be selected by a Promotions Review Board based on criteria including seniority, qualifications, experience, attendance and performance. Master Warrant Officers are appointed senior positions such as Drill Sergeant Major (DSM), Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM) and Training Sergeant Major (TSM).
Promotion to Master Warrant Officer is dependent upon having held the rank of Warrant Officer for a minimum of six months. Cadets must apply and be selected by a Promotions Review Board based on criteria including seniority, qualifications, experience, attendance and performance. Master Warrant Officers are appointed senior positions such as Drill Sergeant Major (DSM), Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM) and Training Sergeant Major (TSM).
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
Promotion to Chief Warrant Officer is dependent upon having held the rank of Master Warrant Officer for a minimum of six months. Cadets must apply and be selected by a Promotions Review Board based on criteria including seniority, qualifications, experience, attendance and performance. Chief Warrant Officer is appointed the most senior position of Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM).
Promotion to Chief Warrant Officer is dependent upon having held the rank of Master Warrant Officer for a minimum of six months. Cadets must apply and be selected by a Promotions Review Board based on criteria including seniority, qualifications, experience, attendance and performance. Chief Warrant Officer is appointed the most senior position of Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM).
