ObedientiaZelum said:
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is it true that the rank of private was removed from the cadet rank structure because it was too "military like"?
Yup.
CHANGES TO CADET RANK
The following Bulletin is sent on behalf of LCol Christian Bergeron, D Cdts 4 (Program Delivery) and Senior Staff Officer - Army Cadets, Directorate of Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers
Greetings;
Over the past months, discussions took place to consider a change of designation for the rank of soldat/private used by Army Cadets. The argument for this change was brought forward by Eastern Region because the word soldat carries a significance which, in English, would mean SOLDIER. Given that we are trying to avoid situations where cadets might be perceived to be soldiers, a decision was made to consult all regions about a potential change of designation in both French and English. The feedback received for the change of the French version was unanimous in support. The feedback received in support of the English version was not unanimous for or against.
As SSO Army cadets, I am announcing that the CATO 13-02 Cadets promotions will be amended to read that the ranks of soldat/private will now become the ranks of lance-caporal/Lance Corporal. This decision will be effective in September 09 when the new training season starts. CATO 13-02 will be amended in the near future.
• Lance-Corporal becomes the official Army Cadet rank.
The following denominations will be considered acceptable at the corps level:
• Sapper, in observance to the historical and regimental significance the Engineer Branch of the Cdn Army;
• Trooper, in observance to the historical and regimental significance the Armoured Branch of the Cdn Army;
• Gunner, in observance to the historical and regimental significance the Artillery Branch of the Cdn Army;
• Guardsman, in observance to the historical and regimental significance Guards Regts of the Cdn Army;
• Highlander, in observance to the historical and regimental significance Highland Regts of the Cdn Army;
• Any other nomenclature used as Canadian Forces customs and traditions may dictate;
• The rank of Private can still be used in observance to the historical affiliation with the Canadian Army.
Edit to add: CATO 13-02 has been changed