Cadet Wing Organization

The Cadet Wing Chain of Authority is comprised of a Cadet Wing Headquarters led by the Cadet Wing Commander (CWC), a fourth year Cadet who exercises authority over the Cadet Wing (CW).  The Cadet Wing is comprised of four divisions, each commanded by a fourth year Cadet Divisional Leader (CDL).  Each division is comprised of either three or four squadrons, each commanded by a fourth year Cadet Squadron Leader (CSL).  Squadrons are comprised of a number of flights, each of which is led by a third or fourth year Cadet Flight Leader (CFL).  Flights are comprised of a number of sections, each of which is commanded by a third year Cadet Section Commander (CSC).  One of the squadrons (Otter Squadron) is a separate squadron comprised solely of students enrolled under the UTPNCM.

Under the guidance of commissioned officers and civilian athletics staff, the Cadet Wing functions as a unit of the CF.  This is done with a view to providing officer cadets with a working knowledge of how operational units within the Canadian Forces function so as to prepare them to assume leadership responsibilities in such units upon graduation.

In addition to command positions, senior officer cadets (Third and Fourth Years) also fill staff appointments within the Cadet Wing.  Responsible for the discipline, progress, and efficiency of the Cadet Wing, senior cadets receive practical leadership training and experience.  Cadets also organize and run an intramural sports program and carry out typical service duties such as Block Duty Cadet (BDC) and Cadet Duty Officer (CDO).