OF-D · Officer
Officer Cadet
NATO code
OF-D
Category
Officer
Monthly pay
$2,913 – $5,060
Annual
$34,956 – $60,720
What the rank does
An officer cadet is a full-time student — at the Royal Military College or a civilian university, with the CAF paying — holding no command authority and carrying no operational duty. The salary is real and so is the degree; the rank is a placeholder until both are finished.
Getting past this rank
Occupationally employable at the introductory level.
Developmental period
DP1
Qualification required
Basic Military Officer Qualification, plus environmental and occupational training
The same rank in each element
Canadian Army
Officer Cadet OCdt
Royal Canadian Navy
Naval Cadet NCdt
Royal Canadian Air Force
Officer Cadet OCdt
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Ranks & PaySource
Regular Force monthly salary, effective 2025-04-01. NATO codes follow the STANAG 2116 comparative tables. Not official — always confirm current rates with canada.ca.
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