Navy League Cadets Senior Ranks

As Navy League Cadets pass each section of the program, they can get promoted to a higher rank. In addition to meeting the training requirements (passing each level) cadets must have the following to be promoted:

• Good Attendance
• Good Attitude
• Good Uniform

To be a Petty Officer First Class (PO₁), you have to finish Level 4 Training. There can only be one PO₁ for every 15 cadets in your corps, so you will have to demonstrate good leadership and strong dedication if you want to advance this far. Your Commanding Officer may use a test or interviews to help decide which Cadets will become PO₁'s. The PO₁ badge is a coloured crown.

To be a Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO₂) you have to have completed Level Four Training and demonstrate outstanding leadership. There can only be one CPO₂ for every 30 Cadets, so only the best cadets will ever get this far. As with PO₁'s, your Commanding Officer may use a test or interviews to pick which cadets will be Chief's. The CPO₂ badge is a coloured crown with white laurels.

Chief Petty Officer First Class (CPO₁) is the highest rank you can earn as a Navy League Cadet. To be a Chief Petty Officer First Class (CPO₁), you have to have completed Level Four Training and demonstrate exceptional leadership, dress and deportment.. There can only be one CPO₁ in any corps, so this rank is reserved for the Coxswain - the most senior cadet. The Coxswain will be picked by the Commanding Officer, Branch President and Navy League Cadet Chairman. The badge worn by a CPO₁ is the Canadian Coat of Arms.

Badge Placement

Senior rank badges are sewn on the left forearm, 63mm (or 2.5 inches) centred above the cuff.

More information can be found in the Badge Placement Diagrams and in Dress Regulations for Navy League Cadets and Officers.