Unit Group

4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces

This unit group consists of Canadian Forces personnel who are non-commissioned officers (NCOs) or members of other non-commissioned ranks. They provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, airspace and other interests. All ranks of non-commissioned officers and members in the air force, army, and navy are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

able seaman – armed forces
chief warrant officer
master corporal
master seaman
ordinary seaman – armed forces
petty officer first class
private
sergeant

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Main duties

Personnel in non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces perform some or all of the following duties:

• Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defence systems

• Conduct peacekeeping operations and enforce cease-fire agreements

• Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts

• Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents

• Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief duties

• Perform administrative and guard duties.

Personnel in this unit group are assigned to specific operations related to reconnaissance, peacekeeping, disaster relief and combat.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• Three months of basic military training are provided.

• Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.

Additional information

• Progression to commissioned officer occupations is possible with additional training and experience.

Classified elsewhere

• Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces (0433)

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