Royal Military College of Canada

”Where your day begins with a sense of purpose ….. and ends with a sense of pride”

Objective of RMCC

• Our primary role is to educate and develop Canadians into leaders committed to serving the Canadian Armed Forces and Canada

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RMCC’s Four Componentsof Achievement

• Leadership

• Academics

• Athletics

• Bilingualism

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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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Questions ???

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