Non-Commissioned Members

Unskilled

This plan is for applicants with no previous military and job-specific training. As an unskilled recruit, you will attend Basic Training, followed by Occupational Training (specific job training). Then you will be employed in a unit to do your job and further develop your new skill sets.

Recruit School By-Pass

If you have previously graduated from a Canadian Forces Basic Training course, you may be eligible for this entry plan. The Recruiting Centre assesses eligibility of each applicant. If you qualify, you will skip Basic Training and receive the next level of instruction.

Semi-Skilled

This plan is for applicants who have training in a skill that we need. Say, for example, you are licensed mechanic and the occupation has availability for you under this plan. This means that after Basic Training and military skills update course, you will be employed in a unit to do your job and enhance your skill set.

Skilled

This plan is for applicants who have previously graduated from our Basic Training courses, successfully completed their classification training and can be immediately employed in a unit.

Officers

Regular Officer Training Plan

The Regular Officer Training Plan is the entry plan to attend the Royal Military College of Canada or a Canadian university to achieve your bachelor's degree. Under this plan, the cost of tuition, uniforms, books, instruments and other essentials fees are borne by the Canadian Forces. Medical and dental care, are also provided. Successful applicants will receive a monthly salary and are responsible for costs such as lodging and meals.

Upon awarded of an accepted bachelor degree, you will be granted a commission as an officer in the Canadian Forces. Graduates of the plan are obliged to serve a minimum of five years in the Regular (full time) component of the Canadian Forces.

Direct Entry Officer Plan

This plan is offered to university graduates with a minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree in an acceptable discipline from a Canadian university. If selected, basic officer training, second language training and occupation training will follow before employment at a unit.

Continuing Education Officer Training Plan

This plan is for those who do not hold a university degree and wish to become an officer. You will be required to commit to completing a bachelor's degree within your first nine years of employment. There are a limited number of entry positions available through this program. Your local Recruiting Centre will advise you on current availability. If selected, Basic Officer Training, Second Language Training and Classification Training will follow.