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Originally Posted by klambie
While I am sure it is not entirely correct, my broad understanding of the current CF is that ranks like Cpl or M/Cpl are as reflective of time in as much as responsibility, though I admit to ignorance of how the intersection of seniority and responsibility is resolved.
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My experience in the C.F. is somewhat dated, as I last served in 2001, but I don't think much has changed to date. The rank of Corporal is achieved as a result of two things: time in and training. There isn't a whole lot of official responsibility devolving from being a Corporal, at least in the Engineers as we called ourselves "Glorified Privates" and worked hand-in-hand with both Privates (Untrained) and Privates (Trained) without anyone ever pulling rank. As you had completed your "Fives" (Qualification Level 5) as a Corporal you were expected to be skilled enough in you MOC to be left alone and run a small crew. You got your "Threes" and your "Fives" at CFSME (Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering) which was in CFB Chilliwack when I went through and is now in CFB Gagetown. To become Master Corporal, you had to be a Corporal, completed your JLC (Junior Leadership Course) and there had to be an opening for that rank and your MOC in your unit. As a Master Corporal your responsibilities increased: you could bring charges against a Private or Corporal, were expected to know Drill commands, and could be asked to handle money, such as the taking of cash at mess functions and were now able to become a certified Range Officer.
CHIMO! Derek.