Royal Canadian Air Cadets
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The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a program for Canadian youth. It is supported by sponsors in the community and Canada's Department of National Defence. There are about 450 Air Cadet squadrons in every province and territory in Canada. The two other cadet programs for youth in Canada are the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets and the Royal Canadian Army Cadets. People between the ages of 12 and 18 can join this program for free, and they are led by the officers of the Canadian Forces Cadet Instructor Cadre.
[edit] Aims and Motto
The aim of the Air Cadets is to "develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; promote physical fitness; and to stimulate an interest of the air activities of the Canadian Forces."
[edit] Ranking
The ranking in Air Cadets is the same ranking system used in the Royal Canadian Air Force, but Royal Canadian Air Cadets are not part of the Canadian Forces and don't have to join the Canadian forces.
1) Air Cadet (AC)- When people first join Air Cadets, they get the rank of an Air Cadet. However, they need to pass an exam to officially be an Air Cadet. After they pass, they are sworn in to Air Cadets.
2) Leading Air Cadet (LAC)- After someone joins and often takes part in the Air Cadet training for five months, they hold the rank of a leading Air Cadet.
3) Corporal A corporal is a non-commissioned officer. To become a corporal, an air cadet has to be a Leading Air Cadet (LAC) first, and finish Level 1 of Air Cadets successfully.
4) Sergeant To become a sergeant, an Air Cadet to be a corporal for at least 6 months and successfully finish Level 2 training in air cadets. It is better is they also complete a Familiarization Summer Course, but a cadet does not have to take this course to become a Sergeant.
5) Flight-Sergeant To become a Flight Sergeant, an Air Cadet must be a sergeant for six months and successfully complete the level three training. They do not have to take and complete a Introductory Speciality Summer Course, but it is not mandatory.
6) Warrant Officer Second Class
7) Warrant Officer First Class