Royal Military College of Canada

1. Royal Military College of Canada ”Where your day begins with a sense of purpose ….. and ends with a sense of pride”

2. Objective of RMCC • Our primary role is to educate and develop Canadians into leaders committed to serving the Canadian Armed Forces and Canada

3. RMCC’s Four Componentsof Achievement • Leadership • Academics • Athletics • Bilingualism

4. Leadership • Cadets will gain valuable experience by holding leadership positions which increase in responsibility every year • Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of personal integrity, ethical behaviour and professional responsibility

5. Academics • Programmes are designed to provide a balanced liberal, scientific and military education and include a Core Curriculum • Academic programmes apply theoretical knowledge to daily operations and military settings

6. Athletics The Athletic department teaches the importance of fitness and a healthy lifestyle through a comprehensive programme that includes: • 2 hour period of gym class per week • 2 Physical Fitness tests per year • Varsity or Intramural sports

7. Bilingualism Upon graduation Officer Cadets are expected to communicate effectively in both of Canada’s Official Languages. This is achieved through: • Daily classes; • Residency; • Language weeks; and • Summer training

8. A Cadet’s day at RMCC • 0600 – 0800 hrs – Reveille, Ablutions, Breakfast, Various Activities • 0800 – 1200 hrs – Classes • 1130 – 1300 hrs– Lunch • 1300 – 1630 hrs – Classes • 1700 – 2230 hrs – Dinner, Athletics, Tutorials, • 2300 hrs – Lights out

9. Admission Pre-requisites The minimum requirements include: • 75% average with marks of at least 75 on the pre-requisites • Extra curricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential • Suitable for entry into the Canadian Armed Forces

10. Application Process • Applications to the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) or the Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP) are submitted online to the Canadian Armed Forces at www.forces.ca • Deadline: mid-January • Canadian Forces Recruiting Centers will administer an aptitude test, medical examination and an interview

11. Acceptance • 2000 people apply, ~150 to RMCC Kingston, ~50 to RMCC St-Jean, 300 to Civilian University • Successful ROTP/RETP applicants will be notified by their respective Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Center approximately mid April and will be assigned to RMCC, RMC Saint-Jean or Civilian university • Note: All applicants must have a clear understanding of their contractual obligations

12. The Military experience begins All successful applicants attend Recruit Camp, an introduction to the Military conducted in Saint-Jean Quebec, two weeks prior to the start of First Year -Pay and pensionable time starts.

13. The RMCC programme begins • Those attending RMCC Kingston and RMC Saint-Jean continue with FYOP which consists of a five week orientation to College life • Culminates in the running of the Obstacle Course at the end of September • Cadets go home for Thanksgiving

14. Military Training All Officer Cadets must participate in military training between academic years: • 1st & 2nd – Basic Military Officer Qualification • 2nd & 3rd – Second Language Education or Environmental Training • 3rd & 4th – Environmental Training or Occupational Training

15. Upon Graduation • Officer Cadets who successfully complete the RMCC programme graduate with an undergraduate degree and are commissioned as Second-Lieutenants in the Canadian Armed Forces and must serve for a minimum of 5 years • RETP graduates are encouraged to continue as Officers in the CAF Reserves

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