530 HAVOC
ROYAL CANADIAN
AIR CADET SQUADRON
Kitchener-Waterloo Regional Unit
CADET CHAIN OF COMMAND
Our Squadron functions on the Chain of Command for having any issues, questions, comments and concerns brought to attention. This allows for each level of the Command to have experience related responsibility, and to teach leadership. Our Chain of Command is designed to allow the Squadron to run effectively, and efficiently.
Cadets are eligible for promotion in rank IAW (in accordance with) regulations outlined in CATO 13-02 (Merit-Based Cadet Rank Promotions). National pre-requisites for promotion to each rank are outlined in CATO 13-02 and are listed below.
All cadets are referred to by their rank and last name.
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All cadets are referred to by their rank and last name.
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Officers at the Squadron are members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and use Royal Canadian Air Force officer ranks.
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All CAF Officers are referred to as ma’am or sir, and those above the rank of Officer Cadet are saluted.
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Civilan Instructors (CI) and Civilian Volunteers (CV) are not CAF members and are referred to as ma’am or sir.
RANK
QUALIFICATIONS
Air Cadet (Cdt)
No Insignia
This is the rank that you have upon enrolment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Warrant Officer First Class (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 board process (IAW CATO 13-02 Anx B), and
(3) be recommended by the appropriate level officer.
*Cadet Warrant Officers are referred to as ma’am or sir.