Officer Cadet Training Expectations

At all times Officer Cadets are expected to:

• Perform, to the best of his/her ability in all course study, tasks and assignments of the training program
• Attend all classes
• Take special courses or programs at the College or exterior to the College as assigned, such as Marine Emergency Duties training
• Follow tasks and progress goals outlined in the Course of Studies and the Officer Cadet Standing Orders
• Assist at special functions, such as graduation and civic events as assigned by the Liaison Officer
• At sea, an Officer Cadet shall competently apply himself/herself to the course tasks and assignments as assigned by the Commanding Officer/Chief Officer or Chief Engineer/Senior Engineer
• Complete all tasks, research and requirements as outlined in the Sea Training Manual
• Attend special events or do special assignments during or outside normal hours as required for training purposes
• Stand duty watches at the College, as assigned
• Perform the duties of Class Leader or Officer Cadet Leader, as assigned
• Maintain a high standard of fitness, ethics, orderliness and dress
• The OTP aims to nurture and develop men and women to become competent Officers in the Canadian Coast Guard with a high sense of devotion to duty, loyalty, obedience, trustworthiness, leadership, self-respect, and independence of character.