No Insignia

New Entry

New Entries are cadets that have just begun their training. They are new to the corps and do not get a uniform. Once they have completed New Entry Training, they will take the cadet oath and be issued a uniform.

No Insignia 

 Ordinary Cadet

Ordinary Cadets are cadets that are still new to the corps. They have a uniform, and can earn Trade and Skill badges, but do not get any rank badges until they have completed Level Two Training.

Able Cadet

Able Cadets are cadets that have finished Level Two Training. They wear a single chevron (v-stripe) as their rank badge.

 Leading Cadet

Leading Cadets have finished Level Three Training and wear two chevrons with an anchor.

Petty Officer Second Class

To be a Petty Officer Second Class, you have to complete Level Four Training. PO₂'s wear three chevrons with two crossed anchors.

 Petty Officer First Class

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.

Chief Petty Officer Second Class

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

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.

Junior rank badges are worn on the left sleeve, centred between the shoulder and the elbow.

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

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.