C507.01

be a Canadian citizen;

be of good character and standing in the community and recommended by a cadet organization

commanding officer, parent committee or the corresponding provincial league;

have reached the minimum enrolment age of 18 and be able to complete at least one year of service

before reaching the CIC Compulsory Retirement Age (CRA) of 65;

meet the medical standards prescribed in CANFORGEN 070/07. Normally, the applicant must have a medical category no lower than V4 CV3 H3 G3 O3 A5. An applicant with a medical category below this standard but not lower than V4 CV3 H4 G4 O4 A5 may be accepted if the command surgeon approves the medical limitations and certifies that any medical condition will not be aggravated by military service; and

have a high school diploma or equivalent. In exceptional circumstances, with the approval of Director Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (D Cdts & JCR), an applicant who does not hold a high school

diploma may be enrolled. Education waivers shall only be granted in situations where the CCO benefits.