Joining Instructions
How do I join cadets?
The Cadet training year follows that of the school calendar year, beginning in September and ending in June.
Our Cadet Corps hosts recruiting nights in September and again in January. If you are shy and want to join with the greatest number of youth, September and January are your best months to join as there will be other youth equally as shy and new.
Saying that, you may join at anytime during the cadet training year (September to May-June), however, if you are interested in attending summer camp or want to progress to the next proficiency level/star/phase the following year – you will need to have joined NO LATER THAN March 31.
To Register please visit our training location to submit and complete all the required documentation listed below or follow the link below to begin the registration process
Step 1
GETTING STARTED
Before starting your online application ensure you have this information ready:
The applicants health card information including expiry date if applicable.
Address and phone numbers of all parents/guardians.
Once you begin your online registration you will be unable to leave the session without having to restart.
Step ONE
Log on to the Online Registration Tool (ORT). Use the online unit directory on the first page to select which coprs or squadron you are looking to join. Enter your desired corps/sqn and e-mail address to receive your registration link.
Step Two
Using the registration link provided to you via email you are ready to start your registration process. Follow the directions in the form, and once the registration is complete you will receive an email confirmation that your information has been sent to your chosen corps or squadron.
Step Three
The Corps staff will contact you to arrange a time to review official identification, address any questions that require clarification, and welcome you to the Cadet Program!
If you have any questions regarding the ORT please go to our FAQ Page.
Now that you are ready to join Army Cadets, you will need to go and visit us. Upon joining you will need to bring a few things with you which include:
A photocopy of the birth Certificate or equivalent; and
A photocopy of the health Insurance Card (where available).
The Cadet Corps will also provide you with a few forms that will need to be completed and signed. These completed forms, along with the photocopies of your health insurance card and birth certificate start your Cadet Personnel Record. Your Cadet Personnel Record is stored safely and securely at the Cadet Corps. There is no need to send forms or documentation anywhere!
Access to Cadet Personnel Records are restricted to those individuals authorized in writing by the Commanding Officer (CO) of the cadet Corps pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act.
Cadets/parents/legal guardians shall have access to the cadet’s file by asking the CO or the Administration Officer of the Cadet Corps.
Cadet Personnel Records are kept until the date at which the cadet reaches the age of twenty-five. The files may only be destroyed at that time in accordance with the Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) on the Management of Recorded Information and the Treasury Board Policy on the Management of Government Information.
When you leave or age-out of Cadets, make sure to ask for a copy of your Cadet Personnel Record. You never know if you will need it in the future and it makes for a great keepsake!
Step 2
Now that you have completed all the necessary forms, have the proper documentation and have been accepted for membership – welcome to the Cadet Program!
Experiences that you cannot get anywhere else are about to begin! Experience the journey!
Transferring From another Cadet Unit
Process
Step 1: OUT-CLEAR WITH YOUR CURRENT UNIT:
Before you begin your transfer to #11, you must out-clear with your current unit. This includes, but not limited to:
Return your issued uniform;
Return any other equipment you may have been issued;
Complete any paperwork as requested by your Commanding Officer or Administration Officer;
Be struck-off-strength (SOS) from your current unit’s Fortress account (this is done by one of the officers at your current unit); and
Request that your current personnel file be mailed to us.
Step 2: To transfer to #11 please bring the following
a completed CF 1158 – Application for Membership;
one of the following pieces of identification of the applicant (the original is required):
a valid Canadian passport; or
a birth Certificate; or
a valid resident card;
a valid identification card issued by a Canadian federal or provincial government agency
a copy of any court, tribunal decree, judgment, or legal limitations; and
a copy of the relevant pages from the court decree or judgment or separation agreement if someone has “Limited Access Rights” to your son/daughter please provide.
Section 34 of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, of Ontario, prevents us from accepting a provincial health card as proof of age. However, do not forget to include your health card number and expiry date on your Application for Membership! For proof of age, please bring your original birth certificate or passport.
If at any time you need assistance with completing these forms you can contact us by email or telephone, or come see us on a Tuesday night and we’ll help you in person.