Promotion Criteria
Ranks
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National Prerequisites CATO 13-02
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);
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn), and
(4) having participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living.
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/ platoon commander / flight commander (corps/sqn), and
(4) having participated in the Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living.
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn),
(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.
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) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/ platoon commander / flight commander (corps/sqn),
(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.
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn),
(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.
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,
(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).
Badge
National Prerequisites CATO 13-02
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);
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn), and
(4) having participated in the Cadet Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living.
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/ platoon commander / flight commander (corps/sqn), and
(4) having participated in the Fitness Assessment as part of Personal Fitness and Healthy Living.
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn),
(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.
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) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/ platoon commander / flight commander (corps/sqn),
(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.
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,
(3) be recommended by the appropriate divisional officer/platoon commander/flight commander (corps/sqn),
(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.
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,
(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).
