join our cadet corps

The following instructions will guide you through the joining process for new cadets.

STEP 1) Confirm Eligibility

To be eligible for membership as a Cadet one must:

• be a legal resident of Canada:
  NOTE: A legal resident of Canada is a Canadian citizen, a landed immigrant, or, the dependant of a person who is lawfully resident in Canada on a temporary basis for the purpose of education or employment.
• provide proof of provincial health insurance coverage or equivalent;
• be at least 12 years of age;
• not have attained 19 years of age;
• normally be in good physical condition;
• not belong to another corps or squadron; and
• be acceptable to the Commanding Officer (CO) of the cadet corps or squadron.

STEP 2) If you meet the requirements, and are ready to join, please complete the following forms entirely:

1. CF 1158 - Application for Membership in the Canadian Sea, Army, or Air Cadets
2. Cadet Code of Conduct

STEP 3) Scan and send the following to 3018army@cadets.gc.ca

1. Completed CF 1158  
2. Completed and signed Cadet Code of Conduct
3. Proof of legal residency (Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, or Permanent Resident Card)

Please note that PDF files are preferred to image files.  

If you need to use a smartphone to scan your documents, Adobe Scan is available, for free, at the following links:

Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.scan.android&hl=en_CA

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-scan-digital-pdf-scanner/id1199564834

STEP 4) Save your originals
Please save all original forms as they will be required on your first in-person training day.  Originals may be placed in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Administration Officer

STEP 5) Complete any additional paperwork as required

Depending on your particular circumstances, additional information may be required in order to process your application.  This will be discussed with individual cadets and parents on a case by case basis.  

QUESTIONS?

Questions may be directed to the Administration Officer via email at 3018army@cadets.gc.ca