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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

0643 – Commissioned Officers, Armed Forces

This unit group consists of commissioned officers in the armed forces who plan, organize, command and evaluate the activities of personnel in occupations unique to the armed forces such as artillery and infantry units, military intelligence units and air weapons control units. The ranks of commissioned officers included in this unit group range from lieutenant to general.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Air weapons control officer
  • Armour officer
  • Artillery officer
  • Court martial judge
  • Infantry officer
  • Intelligence officer (management)
  • Intelligence officer (management) - military
  • Air weapons control officer
  • Armour officer
  • Artillery officer
  • Infantry officer
  • Intelligence officer (management)

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Commissioned officers in the armed forces perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Plan, organize and command the activities of military combat units such as armour, artillery and infantry battalions
    • Develop and implement military procedures and policies based on detailed knowledge of units' capabilities and performance
    • Direct subordinates in training and co-ordinate and direct activities of units in accordance with military practices
    • Assume responsibility for welfare, morale and discipline of units
    • Review and evaluate unit performance, prepare reports and provide briefings for superiors
    • May command and lead units as part of United Nations' peacekeeping role in foreign countries.

Employment requirements

  • A university degree is usually required.
  • Completion of military training is required.
  • Experience as a non-commissioned member of the armed forces and demonstrated leadership ability may substitute for a university degree.
  • Senior ranks, such as colonel, require several years of experience.

Additional information

  • Data provided by Statistics Canada for <i>Commissioned Officers, Armed Forces</i> (0643) includes all commissioned officers. For further information, see Introduction to the NOC.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
0 – Management Occupations
Skill level
A – Occupations usually require university education.
Major group
06 – Middle and Other Management Occupations
Minor group
064 – Managers in Protective Service
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0