Variant of NOC 2011 - Analysis by skill level

• b - NOC skill level B: occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training
• 43 - Occupations in front-line public protection services
• 431 - Occupations in front-line public protection services

4313 - Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces

This unit group consists of Canadian Forces personnel who are non-commissioned officers (NCOs) or members of other non-commissioned ranks. They provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, airspace and other interests. All ranks of non-commissioned officers and members in the air force, army, and navy are included in this unit group.

• Illustrative example(s)

  Air Force and Army ranks

  • chief warrant officer
  • master corporal
  • private
  • sergeant

  Navy ranks

  • able seaman - armed forces
  • master seaman
  • ordinary seaman - armed forces
  • petty officer first class

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces (0433)

• Main duties

  Personnel in non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defence systems
  • Conduct peacekeeping operations and enforce cease-fire agreements
  • Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
  • Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
  • Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief duties
  • Perform administrative and guard duties.

  Personnel in this unit group are assigned to specific operations related to reconnaissance, peacekeeping, disaster relief and combat.

• Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Three months of basic military training are provided.
  • Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.

• Additional information

  • Progression to commissioned officer occupations is possible with additional training and experience.