star levels
Recruits enrolling into the Cadet Program will be placed into a training level year based on their age/developmental period. A developmental period in the Cadet Program is a progressive three stage learning model which is linked to an individual’s age and mental, physical, emotional, and social development.
Placement into a training Star Level is directed by CJCR Group Order 5002-2 Training Year Placement. Cadets joining at the age or 12 or 13 will follow the Star Levels below.
Placement into a training Star Level is directed by CJCR Group Order 5002-2 Training Year Placement. Cadets joining at the age or 12 or 13 will follow the Star Levels below.
GREEN STAR
- The Green Star is awarded to a cadet after their first year of participating in as many corps activities as possible. Upon successful completion cadets may be promoted to Corporal.
RED STAR
The Red Star is awarded to a cadet after their second year of participating in as many corps activities as possible. This training level provides the cadet greater opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge obtained during the first two years. Upon successful completion cadets may be promoted to Master Corporal.
The Red Star is awarded to a cadet after their second year of participating in as many corps activities as possible. This training level provides the cadet greater opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge obtained during the first two years. Upon successful completion cadets may be promoted to Master Corporal.
SILVER STAR
The Silver Star is earned after their third year of participating in as many corps activities as possible. Cadets must also be successful during assessments of selected skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion cadets may be promoted to Sergeant.
The Silver Star is earned after their third year of participating in as many corps activities as possible. Cadets must also be successful during assessments of selected skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion cadets may be promoted to Sergeant.
GOLD STAR
The Gold Star is earned after their fourth year of participating in as many corps activities as posisble. Cadets must also be successful during assessments of selected skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion with enhanced profiency in some subjects cadets may be promoted to Warrant Officer.
The Gold Star is earned after their fourth year of participating in as many corps activities as posisble. Cadets must also be successful during assessments of selected skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion with enhanced profiency in some subjects cadets may be promoted to Warrant Officer.
MASTER CADET
Master Cadet is earned after their fifth year in a leadership role in the cadet corps. This program is mainly self-study and requires a great amount of self-discipline to complete.
Master Cadet is earned after their fifth year in a leadership role in the cadet corps. This program is mainly self-study and requires a great amount of self-discipline to complete.
