Reserve Force Promotion Policy - Canadian Forces Administrative Order(s) (CFAO) 49-5 (Career Policy - Non-Commissioned Member - Primary Reserve)

Topic

Reserve Force Promotion Policy - Canadian Forces Administrative Order(s) (CFAO) 49-5 (Career Policy - Non-Commissioned Member - Primary Reserve)

Case number

• 2022-010 (F&R date: 2023-01-24)

Issue

The Committee became aware that the Naval Reserve (NAVRES) did not always apply paragraph 25 of CFAO 49-5, which requires the deferral of a member’s promotion until they have completed their Class “B” or “C” Reserve service. As such, there appeared to be a disconnect between the promotion deferral policy outlined in paragraph 25 and its actual application by the NAVRES (and possibly other commands) in that policy was not being applied as written.

Recommendation

The Committee recommended that the CFAO be reviewed with the view to confirming this Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) policy or bringing it into alignment with the needs of the CAF and providing clear policy communication to all CAF members.