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44200.00 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Armoured soldier - Canadian Army
  • Infanteer
  • Infantry soldier
  • Soldier - Canadian Army

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection to choose the equipment that best suits the task, including selecting the right weapon, communication device or survival gear for mission success and personal safety
  • Operation and Control to maneuver a vehicle in combat, use advanced weaponry or coordinate with other units through communication systems
  • Explosive Strength to perform physically demanding tasks, such as carrying heavy equipment, engaging in hand-to-hand combat or performing rapid movements during raids and ambushes
  • Multi-Signal Response to process multiple signals simultaneously, such as visual, auditory and tactical cues, in order to make quick decisions and take appropriate actions in dynamic situations
  • Stress Tolerance to ensure combat members can continue to operate efficiently and make critical decisions under extreme conditions without being overwhelmed by anxiety or fear
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to identify potential threats, implement safety measures and take preventive actions to safeguard both personnel and assets

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Provide assistance in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents
  • Operate armoured vehicles, artillery, hand-held weapons and other military combat equipment and defense systems
  • Engage in non-combat operations for humanitarian efforts
  • Participate in drills and other training in preparation for peacekeeping, combat and natural disaster relief
  • Maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipment
  • Perform underwater search and recovery operations
  • Use tactics of camouflage and concealment, patrol, attack, defense, and evasion when engaged in combat missions.

Additional information

  • As they progress in their careers, members of this unit group who demonstrate the required abilities and potential will be offered advanced training.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (40042)
  • Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (43204)
  • Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (42102)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

44 – Care providers and public protection support occupations

Sub-major group

442 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Minor group

4420 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Unit group

44200 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Occupational profile

44200.00 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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