Canadian Armed Forces Military Personnel Instruction 20/04 – Administrative Policy of Class "A", Class "B" and Class "C" Reserve Service

1. Identification

Date of Issue: 2004-12-01

Date of Modification: 2024-12-01

Application: This instruction applies to members of the following Reserve Force (Res F) sub-components: the Primary Reserve (P Res); the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service (COATS); and the Canadian Rangers (CR). It also applies to Department of National Defence (DND) employees and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who employ Res F members or administer Reserve Service.

Supersession:

• NDHQ Instruction ADM(Per) 2/93, 1993-04-01
• CANFORGEN 152/16 CMP 072/16 261446Z AUG 16, Class A Reserve Exempt Duty and Training - Changes to Levels of Approving Authorities

Approval Authority: Chief of Military Personnel (CMP)

Enquiries: Administrative Response Centre (ARC)

2. Policy Direction

Context

2.1 This instruction provides policy for the consistent administration of Class “A”, “B” and “C” Reserve Service for members of the Res F, regardless of where they serve. It must be read in conjunction with all relevant regulations, orders, directives, and instructions listed in the reference section.

Note – For the purposes of this instruction, the approving authority is the authority who may approve the specific period of Reserve Service; the employing authority is the authority within the unit or other element embodied in the CAF, who approves any period of Class “A”, Class “B” or Class “C” Reserve Service; and the employing unit is a unit or other element embodied in the CAF, whether the Regular Force (Reg F) or the Res F, in which a period of Reserve Service is taking place.

Administrative Procedures

2.2 The administrative procedures found in the following publications are to be followed: Administrative procedures pertaining to Class “A”, “B” and “C” Reserve Service are detailed in Topic 19 of the Military Human Resources Records Procedures (MHRRP); and pay administrative procedures are detailed in Section 2-1 of the MPAI.

3. Reserve Service – General

Training and Duty, and Service with Consent – Class “A”, “B” and “C” Reserve Service

Note 1 – Primary Reserve Lists (PRLs) normally consist of non-accountable positions connected via dotted-line relationship to accountable establishment positions in units supported by the PRL. The function of the PRL in such a case is limited to administrative support roles on behalf of the members assigned to it. A Res F member encumbering a position on an establishment other than a Res F unit may not be retained solely in a non-accountable position and may be transferred without their consent to a different sub-component pursuant to QR&O article 10.06, Transfer Between Sub-components of the Reserve Force. For more information regarding dotted-line relations - Res F positions, refer to The Organization and Establishment Directive, specifically Annex A - Human Resource Management System - Guardian (DND v9.1) - Position Management Process (HRMS PMP) Guide.

Note 2 – For the purposes of this instruction, home unit means a unit to which a Res F member is permanently assigned, and a host unit means a unit, PRL, or Unit Records Support (URS) to which a Res F member is temporarily assigned for administrative purposes. 

3.1 Reserve Service is regulated by QR&O article 2.034, Reserve Force - Sub-components, and chapter 9, Reserve Service, and further articulated in DAOD 2020-0, Reserve Force. Any inconsistency between these instructions and the QR&O will be resolved in favour of the latter.

3.2 Members of the Res F serve on periods of service defined in QR&O chapter 9 as Class “A”, “B” or “C”. Approving authorities must apply the conditions for a period of service outlined in the QR&O in conjunction with these instructions when administering Reserve Service.

3.3 Prior to authorizing a period of Reserve Service for an individual member, the approving authority must ensure:

1. the type of service being approved is consistent with the QR&O definitions contained in articles 9.06, Class “A” Reserve Service, 9.07, Class “B” Reserve Service, or 9.08, Class “C” Reserve Service’.
2. they have the authority or have been delegated authority to approve the type and duration of service being requested;
3. sufficient funding for the Reserve Service pursuant to s.32 of the Financial Administration Act is allocated;
4. a Res F establishment position exists where the Reserve Service is to occur, or, in the case of temporary assignment or short task, the member encumbers an accountable establishment position on the strength of a Res F unit or another unit with a dotted-line relationship to a PRL (see Note 1);
5. the individual member is assigned to the appropriate Res F sub-component for which the Reserve Service is to be approved respecting the limitations imposed on individual sub-components in DAOD 2020-1, Primary Reserve, 2020-2, Canadian Rangers, and 2020-3, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service. Res F members must not be engaged for military service in establishment positions belonging to sub-components other than that to which they are assigned (e.g. P Res member serving in support of cadet activities must be assigned to a P Res establishment position and not to an establishment position designated COATS); and
6. there are no obvious conditions or limitations that prevent the member from substantially completing the duty or training that would be assigned to them during the period of Reserve Service (e.g. a member with a suspended license going into a vehicle operator position; a member with a broken leg going into a drill instructor position).

3.4 A Res F member serving on a period of Reserve Service is normally under command of the commanding officer (CO) of the employing unit, however, may be accountable to more than one CO in certain circumstances including:

1. when serving temporarily at a unit other than the member’s home unit while continuing to encumber an establishment position in the home unit (e.g. Res F member on a month-long task supporting an exercise);
2. when serving in an establishment position outside a Res F unit and supported by a PRL for URS administration (e.g. Res F member serving in a position under an NDHQ group principal (GP) with pay and records administration done by the CO NDHQ PRL);
3. when undergoing a training course, professional development, or evaluation conducted under the authority of the CO of the school, base, or facility where it is to occur; or
4. when present on a base, unit, establishment, or facility with the permission of the CO, base commander, or similar authority responsible for ensuring the security of that base, unit, establishment, or facility. 

3.5 The CO of an employing unit is responsible for ensuring, in relation to a Res F member serving in their unit for the duration of such service, that:

1. all disciplinary matters related to the member are disposed of in accordance with regulations;
2. in concert with the home or host unit, the member’s individual readiness is maintained in accordance with DAOD 5009-0, Personnel Readiness. A member’s personnel readiness should be verified prior to commencement of a period of Reserve Service.
3. applicable feedback, development, and evaluation is provided to the member. This may include annual performance appraisals, appropriate representation at merit boards, and facilitating professional development and training opportunities in collaboration with career management authorities;
4. all relevant documents related to a member’s Reserve Service are forwarded to the appropriate URS for appending to the member’s CF personnel record; and
5. all casualty administration is conducted for the Res F member, including provision of designated assistants, committees of adjustment, and corresponding investigations, and in coordination with the member’s home unit, as applicable.

Note – A member who does not meet all personnel readiness standards may still be approved for a period of service with the approval of the employing unit CO if they are able to complete the principal tasks of the position. 

3.6 A Res F member assigned one or more medical employment limitations (MELs) or whose medical category is reduced due to illness, injury or disease, but who has not been deemed to be unable to meet the minimum operational standards of universality of service (U of S) through an administrative review/medical employment limitations (AR/MELs) as per DAOD 5019-2, Administrative Review, remains eligible to serve on all types of Reserve Service. A CO must respect all MELs assigned to the member and employ the member within those limitations for the duration of the Reserve Service or until the circumstances giving rise to the limitations are resolved.

3.7 A Res F member who has been deemed through an AR/MEL as unable to meet the minimum operational standards of the U of S may continue to serve on a period of Class “A”, “B”, or “C” reserve service, as applicable, for the purpose of transition out of the CAF, if approved by the approval authority. 

Reserve Service – Requirement for a Component Transfer from Regular Force to Reserve Force

3.8 Reg F members wishing to serve in the Res F must complete a component transfer to the sub-component with which they wish to serve, in accordance with DAOD 5002-3, Component and Sub-Component Transfer and CAFMPI 03/08, Canadian Armed Forces Component Transfer and Component Transfer Career Programs.

Note – The member must meet the following before they may be accepted for a component transfer:

1. the minimum operational standards related to U of S for the sub-component into which the member is to be transferred (see DAOD 5023-1, Minimum Operational Standards Related to Universality of Service); and
2. the occupational requirements (i.e., MOSID task statements).

Reserve Force Status During Class “A”, “B” and “C” Reserve Service

3.9 A Res F member serving outside their home unit must, with the approval of their chain of command:

1. remain on the strength of their home unit and be attached posted to the host unit or employing unit; or
2. be posted or attached posted to another unit, or a PRL, within the command and control of their environmental command (EC) or their NDHQ group or within the command and control of, or in support of, the employing unit.

Consecutive Periods of Reserve Service

3.10 A member who serves on back-to-back consecutive periods of full-time Reserve Service is not considered to have a break in periods of service.

Reserve Service Statement of Understanding

3.11 When a Res F member has been selected for a period of Reserve Service, both the offer of service and the OAF member acceptance must be in writing by completing the Statement of Understanding (SOU) in Topic 19 of the MHRRP. The requirements for an SOU are set out in the following:

Primary Reserve Members – Reserve Service with Cadet Organizations

3.12 A member of the P Res who is in a P Res position and is serving in support of cadets is subject to the conditions under DAOD 2020-3, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service.

3.13 A member of the P Res serving on Class “A” Reserve Service in support of cadet-related activities is required to sign a form OF 895, Class “A” Reserve Service Attendance, or a form CF 895C, Monthly Class “A” Reserve Service Attendance. This service must be authorized by the P Res CO for a member of the P Res, with concurrence from the cadet CO. Cadet Region Commander authority is required when the service is funded by the cadet organization. The appropriate financial coding must be provided to the P Res unit through the appropriate chain of command.

Annuitants – Limitations on Reserve Service

Note 1 – The following section must be read in conjunction with the following references: 

1. CANFORGEN 070/12, Changes to the Administration Under CFSA Part 1 of Employment of Annuitants in Continuous Reserve Service;
2. CANFORGEN 111/12, Changes to Annuitant Practices Administrative Process;
3. DS 5323-2 (D Res) 5 March 2012, Service by Canadian Forces Superannuation Act Part 1 Annuitants in Long Term Full Time Reserve Positions;
4. CDS 5323-1 (DGRC) 16 March 2012, Management Framework – CFSA Part 1 Annuitants – Full Time Reserve Service;
5. VCDS 5323-1 (DDFP) 7 September 2017, Management Framework Update – CFSA Part 1 Annuitants – Full Time Reserve Service. 

Note 2 – For the purposes of this instruction, a Reg F annuitant is a member in receipt of an annuity under Part I of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (CFSA) who was a member of the Reg F when they most recently ceased to contribute under Part I and a Res F annuitant is a member in receipt of an annuity under either Part I or Part 1.1 of the CFSA who was a member of the Res F when they most recently ceased to contribute under Part I or Part 1.1, as the case may be.

3.14 Former members of the Reg F and former or current members of the Res F in receipt of an annuity under the CFSA who wish to serve on a period of Reserve Service must be subject to the conditions of the following annuitant Reserve Service policy. A CAF member should consult with the Government of Canada pension centre - Canadian Armed Forces pensions prior to making any decision or election in order to fully understand the potential implications of the CFSA, the Reserve Force Pension Plan Regulations or the Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations resulting from the Reserve Service.

3.15 Two options are possible for Reg F annuitants who are offered a period of Reserve Service. The approving and employing authorities of Reserve Service must ensure compliance with one of the following two options when offering a period of service to Reg F annuitants. Due to the nature of the specific work and operational requirements, the employing authority, in conjunction with the approving authority will determine which option is possible for a specific period of Reserve Service. In certain circumstances, one or the other option may not be practical or acceptable. This must be clearly stated on any Class “B” or “C” Reserve Service opportunity message. The following two tables outline the Reserve Service conditions for each option:

Option 1 – limitations on the total number of days that may be performed in any 365-day period of Res F service, while continuing to receive an annuity.

Option 2 – continuous Reserve Service of one year or more.

3.16 A Res F annuitant will automatically become a contributor and their annuity will cease at the beginning of any Reserve Service. Reserve Pension Regulations do not permit Res F annuitants to continue to receive their annuity and be employed on Reserve Service at the same time.

Voluntary Service without Pay

3.17 Under QR&O article 203.065, Computation of Entitlements, Forfeitures and Fines - Reserve Force - Other Than Class “C” Reserve Service, a member of the Res F who is serving on other than a period of Class “C” Reserve Service is entitled to be paid for each day of service. Therefore, voluntary service without pay is not permitted.

Voluntary Reserve Service While on Class “B” or “C” Reserve Service

3.18 A member on Class “B” or “C” Reserve Service may, with the mutual approval of all units involved, voluntarily serve with a Res F unit, subject to the limitations at para 3.15. 

3.19 This service must be performed in the same rank that the member is authorized to wear on the Class “B” or “C” Reserve Service. Approval of this service depends on factors such as distance between the two units, time available, and other personal, CAF, or operational requirements.

3.20 There is no obligation on the member to perform this type of duty, nor does the member have to be in an established position at the volunteer unit. The following conditions apply:

1. it must be authorized in writing. Administrative details and associated forms are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP;
2. on any calendar day, reservists may only serve on one type of Reserve Service, therefore the members must only receive pay for either the Class “B” or “C” Reserve Service rate of pay to which the member is entitled to by CBIs;
3. allowances, when authorized, are still applicable; and
4. the member may be granted short leave in accordance with the CF Leave Policy Manual, by the employing unit to compensate for the service the member performed.

Reservists Who Volunteer for Operations

3.21 This section provides guidance on the Reserve Service status of members who deploy on operations.

3.22 The CAF encourages Res F members to volunteer for operations and requires that chains of command support suitable Res F members who wish to volunteer.

3.23 Such support is based upon the chain of command approving the request to serve on an operation and concurrence of the member’s employing authority, if applicable (e.g. a member who is on a period of Class “B” Reserve Service).

3.24 The employing authority is required to provide the Res F member with the same or a comparable Res F position following the deployment period unless there are substantive reasons to preclude such job protection. In such cases, the job protection:

1. must not exceed the specified dates of the original period of Class B Reserve Service; and
2. must be specified in writing and placed on the Res F member’s unit personnel record prior to deployment.

3.25 Since a written intention to support participation on an operation indicates a return to the same or a similar position, the employing authority may choose to backfill the original position and have the deployed member serve in a similar position upon their return. If the employing authority chooses to have another member backfill the position, the backfill status of the service must be clearly articulated in any associated Reserve Employment Opportunity (REO). 

Reservists Who are Federal Public Servants

3.26 The conditions and procedures to be followed by employees of the Federal Public Service of Canada who are eligible to elect to receive their civilian salary during a period of Res F training and duty are contained in CFAO 203-6, Reserve Force Personnel Who are Federal Public Employees - Pay and Allowances, and Reserve Forces Training Leave Regulations (C.R.C. c. 1050).

Active Service

3.27 Pursuant to the Order Placing Members of the Canadian Armed Forces on Active Service for the Purpose of Fulfilling Canada’s Obligations Under the North Atlantic Treaty, SI/89-103 and paragraph 31(1)(b) of the National Defence Act, officers and non-commissioned members of the Reserve component of the CAF are on active service anywhere beyond Canada.

3.28 When on active service Res F members:

1. are subject to the Code of Service Discipline at all times;
2. are subject to increased punishments when convicted of certain offences under the Code of Service Discipline;
3. may be required to serve on continuous full-time service;
4. are subject to be called out; and
5. may be retained on continuous full-time service for up to one year after the cessation of hostilities or period of active service.

3.29 Res F members on Class “B” and Class “C” Reserve Service serving outside Canada are on active service, and as such, are required to complete the period of Reserve Service for which they volunteered. Voluntary request to cease that period of Reserve Service will be subject to a case-by-case review.

3.30 Res F members who volunteer for positions or operations being performed outside Canada must be made aware of the fact that they are on active service and of the increased liabilities listed above as per the National Defence Act.

Out of Country Posting – Reserve Force

3.31 There may be instances where there is a requirement to use a posting instruction message format for a Res F member who will serve outside Canada for a period in excess of 365 days in order to ensure that the member receives all associated posting (vice attached posting) benefits and allowances. The member will continue to hold a Res F establishment position concurrent with the out of country position. This is to ensure that the member remains eligible for the appropriate posting benefits and allowances of a posting, without jeopardizing their entitlement to various Res F benefits.

4. Class “A” Reserve Service

Class “A” Reserve Service

4.1 Class “A” Reserve Service, as defined in QR&O article 9.06, must be used for short periods of service to a maximum of 12 consecutive calendar days and a maximum of 16 cumulative calendar days per month (full days and half days each count as one calendar day). Res F members must not be placed on consecutive periods of Class “A” Reserve Service with the intent of avoiding obtaining the necessary approvals for a period of Class “B” or Class “C” Reserve Service (e.g. a Res F member serving on consecutive five-day periods of Class “A” Reserve Service with a one- or two-day break between periods over extended periods; or employing a member daily from Monday to Friday for just under the six hours required for a full day’s pay and presenting such service as only 2.5 days per week).

Authorization for Class “A” Reserve Service

4.2 The following table identifies the approval authorities for Class “A” Reserve Service:

Class “A” Reserve Service Establishment Positions

4.3 A Res F member on Class “A” Reserve Service must be held against a Res F establishment position.

Note – The Organization and Establishment Directive, gives direction on establishment positions. Questions must be directed to the appropriate organization and establishment staff officer.

Rank and Pay During Class “A” Reserve Service

4.4 A Res F member meeting the rank requirements must normally fill a Class “A” Reserve Service position in the member’s substantive rank. However, based on CAF requirements, a member may be authorized Class “A” Reserve Service in a rank other than their substantive rank.

Under-ranked in a Position

4.5 A member in an established or temporary position may be under-ranked by a maximum of one rank. Under-ranking may only be used in those exceptional cases where no other qualified candidate is available. A grant of Acting While So Employed (AWSE) rank should be considered in accordance with CAFMPI 01/24, Acting Rank or Appointment (While So Employed) For Lieutenant-Colonel/Commander and Below, if all criteria for AWSE are met. In cases where under-ranking of the position could be long term, the employing unit should reconsider the position rank requirements. In cases where a member’s substantive rank is one rank lower than the rank of the established or temporary position, the employing unit, with the concurrence of the approving authority, may:

1. authorize that the rank worn remain the member’s substantive rank; or
2. if warranted, recommend to the promotion authority that the member be considered for a substantive promotion (P Res and COATS) or a granting of acting rank (P Res, COATS and CR) for the duration of Reserve Service in the same position.

Over-ranked in a Position

4.6 A member in an established or temporary position may be over-ranked by a maximum of one rank. Over-ranking may only be used in those exceptional cases where no other qualified candidate is available. In such cases, the Class “A” Reserve Service approving authority, upon the recommendation of the employing unit, may:

1. authorize that the rank worn remain the member’s substantive rank but only if it is not higher than the rank of their supervisor. In cases where over-ranking of the position could be long-term the employing unit should reconsider the position requirements;
2. if unable to accommodate the member’s substantive rank (e.g. a lieutenant-colonel (LCol) seeking to serve in a Major’s position and with the absence of the CO, the deputy commanding officer (DCO) (a Major) becomes the de facto supervisor), inform the member that voluntary relinquishment of rank will be required in order to be considered to fill the position. When the relinquishment is required due to the fact that the only position involved is the member’s permanent Class “A” position, then the member must be informed that the relinquishment is permanent and that any subsequent promotion will be subject to the normal promotion process; and
3. pay increments must be determined in accordance with CBI 204.511, Pay Increments Reserve Force.

Note – A member authorized to wear their substantive rank while in a position that is one rank lower must be paid at their substantive rank (e.g. an master warrant officer (MWO) serving in a warrant officer (WO) position must be paid as an MWO).

Class “A” Reserve Service Approving Source Documents

4.7 Class “A” Reserve Service approval must be annotated in the appropriate forms below, where applicable:

1. form CF 895 - Class “A” Reserve Service Attendance or Form CF 895C - Monthly Class “A” Reserve Service Attendance must be used as the approving source document for non-consecutive Class “A” Reserve Service at the home unit for P Res units, for P Res members serving with cadet organizations, for COATS members serving at Region Headquarters (HQ) and CR. Otherwise the CF 898 should be used;
2. form CF 898 - Reserve Force Route Letter and Attendance Report must be used as the approving source document for consecutive Class “A” Reserve Service for P Res, COATS and CR, to perform two to twelve days of Class “A” Reserve Service. Otherwise, CF 895s should be used; and
3. form DND 2893 - COATS - Class “A” Reserve Service Attendance and Transportation Assistance Allowance Register must be used to approve the daily attendance for COATS officers at cadet corps and squadrons. 

4.8 Administrative procedures pertaining to the source documents above are detailed in MPAI 2-1.

Exemption from Duty and Training

4.9 All requests for Exemption from Duty and Training (ED&T) must be in writing and submitted through the chain of command prior to the ED&T start date. Except in exceptional circumstances, such as emergencies that cause the member to be absent for more than 30 days, requests must be approved prior to the period of ED&T.

4.10 In any 365 days period ED&T may by granted as follows:

1. up to 180 days by the CO; and
2. from 181 to 365 days by the immediate higher HQ to the unit (Brigade or equivalent, e.g. Comd NAVRES). 

4.11 In excess of 365 days by the Division Commander or equivalent (e.g. Comd MARPAC). For all other Res F sub-components or NDHQ groups and PRLs, the approving authority is the officer with powers and jurisdiction of a Division Commander or equivalent for the specific Res F sub-component or GP, or their designate for that purpose.

4.12 ED&T must not be used to avoid the administrative requirement of dealing with a member who is non-effective.

4.13 Except for maternity and parental (MATA and PATA) leave purposes, ED&T does not count toward qualifying service for promotion, pay increment, Canadian Forces’ Decoration or clasp, or the Canadian Forces Severance Pay (CFSP).

4.14 Administrative procedures for requesting and approval of ED&T are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

Non-effective Strength

4.15 Except for a member of the PRL, a Res F member must be declared Non-effective Strength (NES) when their unauthorized absence from duty has exceeded 30 days, during which time no fewer than three duty periods were conducted by the unit. A period during which a member has been declared NES does not count toward qualifying service for promotion, pay increment, Canadian Forces’ Decoration or clasp, or CFSP. NES must not be declared retroactively.

4.16 After unsuccessful attempts to encourage the member to once again become effective, the CO must then initiate release proceedings under item 5(f) of the table to QR&O 15.01, Release of Officers and Non-Commissioned Members, within 60 days after the member has been declared non-effective.

4.17 In accordance with DAOD 2020-1, PRLs are composed of P Res members who are serving with a unit other than a P Res unit or formation. Therefore, these members do not normally attend regular duty periods. Their effectiveness as reservists is evaluated separately from other P Res members. A PRL member is declared non-effective only when, without authority, that member has not attended scheduled duty periods resulting in the member not having completed a cumulative total of 14 days of service in a fiscal year (FY) where a minimum of 14 duty periods were scheduled. If there is no requirement for a minimum of 14 duty periods of service in a FY, the CO must initiate a sub-component transfer in accordance with QR&O article 10.06, Transfer Between Sub-Components of the Reserve Force, or commence release proceedings.

4.18 Administrative procedures are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

5. Class “B” Reserve Service

Class “B” Reserve Service

5.1 Class “B” Reserve Service, as defined in QR&O article 9.07, is full-time service and must not be authorized unless the period of service is 13 or more consecutive days.

5.2 Short breaks in service may negatively impact the member’s benefits and entitlements. Therefore, the approving authority must ensure that intentional short breaks in Class “B” Reserve Service, such as over weekends or holidays, are not permitted except in the case of Reg F annuitants who opt to take a break as set out in paras 3.14 to 3.16 of this document.

Class “B” Reserve Service approving authority

5.3 The following table identifies the approval authorities for Class “B” Reserve Service:

Class “B” Reserve Service establishment positions

5.4 All reservists serving on a period of Class “B” Reserve Service must be held against a Res F establishment position. When the position has an expiration date, the duration of the period of Class “B” Reserve Service must not extend beyond the expiration date.

Note – The Organization and Establishment Directive gives direction on establishment positions. Questions must be directed to the appropriate organization and establishment staff officer.

Notification of Class “B” Reserve Service Opportunities

5.5 The intent of any notification of Class “B” Reserve Service opportunities is to demonstrate an open, fair and equitable Reserve Service process accessible to the widest appropriate range of current Res F personnel. During the notification period, if there are no appropriate Res F members who have applied to the position by the closing date of the REO, then consideration can be extended to Reg F members who have applied. Reg F members will be required to undergo a component transfer to the appropriate Res F sub-component should they be selected.

5.6 A minimum 30 days’ written notification of all Class “B” REOs is required, except in cases of:

1. a short duration service requirement of less than 90 days; or
2. a bona fide career management decision undertaken by the approving authority which complies with the specific career plan for the individual.

5.7 Once a Class “B” Reserve Service requirement is identified, the employing authority, unless otherwise directed by the approving authority, must notify P Res units, COATS and CR organizations within their command and control, as applicable. If a requirement cannot be met from within the Res F, then the employing authority may extend this notification, through the chain of command, to other P Res units, COATS, CR, and Reg F organizations. Requirements within NDHQ or any of its sub-units must be communicated, through the chain of command, to all P Res units and to COATS and CR organizations, if applicable. If a requirement cannot be met, Reg F applicants may be considered.

5.8 All relevant information concerning the Class ”B” Reserve Service opportunity must be included in the notification. Administrative procedures are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

Rank and Pay During Class “B” Reserve Service

5.9 A reservist meeting the rank requirements must normally fill a Class “B” Reserve Service position in their substantive rank. However, based on CAF requirements, a member may be considered for Class “B” Reserve Service in a rank other than their substantive rank. The member may accept or reject the offer of service.

Under-ranked in a Position

5.10 A member in an established or temporary position may be under-ranked by a maximum of one rank. Under-ranking may only be used in those exceptional cases where no other qualified candidate is available. A grant of AWSE rank should be considered in accordance with CAFMPI 01/24 if all criteria for AWSE are met. In cases where under-ranking of the position could be long term, the employing unit should reconsider the position rank requirements. In cases where a member’s substantive rank is one rank lower than the rank of the established or temporary position, the employing unit, with the concurrence of the Class “B” Reserve Service approving authority, may:

1. authorize that the rank worn remain the member’s substantive rank; or
2. if warranted, recommend to the promotion authority that, the member be considered for a substantive promotion (P Res and COATS) or promotion to acting rank (P Res, COATS and CR) for the duration of Reserve Service in the same position.

Over-ranked in a Position

5.11 A member in an established or temporary position may only be over-ranked by a maximum of one rank. Over-ranking may only be used in those exceptional cases where no other qualified candidate is available. In such cases, the Class “B” Reserve Service approving authority, upon the recommendation of the employing unit, may:

1. authorize that the rank worn remain the member’s substantive rank if it is not higher than the rank of their supervisor. In cases where over-ranking of the position could be long-term the employing unit should reconsider the position rank requirements; or
2. if unable to accommodate the member’s substantive rank (e.g. a LCol seeking to serve in a Major’s position and with the absence of the CO, the DCO (a Major) becomes the de facto supervisor), inform the member that voluntary relinquishment of rank is required in order for the member to be considered for the position. The member must also be informed that:
   1. Such relinquishment will be for the period of Class “B” Reserve Service only and that unless there are substantive reasons to preclude the promotion, in accordance with QR&O article 11.12, Relinquishment of Rank, the member must be promoted to the former substantive rank upon completion of Class “B” Reserve Service. Seniority (time credit for promotion) must be in accordance with CFAO 49-5, Career Policy - Non-Commissioned Members - Primary Reserve (P Res NCMs), CFAO 49-12, Promotion Policy - Officers - Primary Reserve (P Res Officers) and DAOD 2020-3 (COATS); and
   2. The pay increment for the period where a higher rank is relinquished is determined by taking into account all previous qualifying service in the lower rank and in the higher relinquished rank in accordance with CBI 204.511.

Note – A member authorized to wear their substantive rank while in a position that is one rank lower must be paid at their substantive rank (e.g. an MWO serving in a WO position must be paid as an MWO).

Class “B” Reserve Service Statement of Understanding

5.12 Once a Res F member has been selected for a position, both the offer of service and the Res F member’s acceptance must be in writing by completing the SOU in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

5.13 The SOU:

1. is not a contract, but an acknowledgement of the conditions of such service pursuant to this instruction;
2. is not approval to commence the period of Class “B” Reserve Service;
3. is required for all annuitants; and
4. is required for Reserve Service of 90 or more consecutive days.

Class “B” Reserve Service Approving Source Document

5.14 The authority document (e.g.. message, email, etc.) for a period of Class “B” Reserve Service must be issued by the approving authority and annotated on Part 1 of the form CF 899 - Reserve Force - Route Letter and Attendance Report Class “B” Reserve Service. No Res F member must commence Class “B” Reserve Service until the authority document and the CF 899 have been issued. The administrative procedures are detailed in MPAI 2-1.

Extensions

5.15 An extension to a period of Class “B” Reserve Service does not require an additional notification message if the following conditions are met:

1. the position has not expired;
2. the same Res F member at the same rank is held against the same position; and
3. the employing unit concurs.

5.16 A new SOU is required for the additional period of Class “B” Reserve Service, and if no breaks are required during this new period of Class “B” Reserve Service, form CF 899 - Reserve Force - Route Letter and Attendance Report Class “B” Reserve Service may be ink amended under the direction of the approval authority. A CAF member cannot exceed a maximum of six years in the same position without an additional notification message; and

5.17 No period of Res F service can be extended to a Res F member who was originally on a period of Class “B” Reserve Service for less than 90 days, as a new notification of a Class “B” Reserve Service opportunity message is required.

Promotion While on Class “B” Reserve Service

5.18 The promotion of Res F members is governed by CFAO 49-5 (P Res NCMs), CFAO 49-12 (P Res Officers), DAOD 2020-2, (CR), and DAOD 2020-3 (COATS). Further clarification may be contained in applicable sub-component, element, EC, and NDHQ group orders.

5.19 For members of the P Res and COATS proceeding to or on Class “B” Reserve Service, the promotion authority may, with the written concurrence of both the approving authority and the employing unit, promote the member to a higher substantive rank subject to paragraph 5.11. On promotion, the member will be paid at the rate of pay for their new rank effective the date of promotion.

5.20 In circumstances where the terms of Class “B” Reserve Service do not allow for promotion within their current position, the promotion authority may defer the promotion until the period of Class “B” Reserve Service is completed. When a promotion is deferred, it must be fully documented and signed off by the promotion authority. The member’s seniority (time credit for promotion) must be in accordance with CFAO 49-5 (P Res NCMs), CFAO 49-12 (P Res Officers) and DAOD 2020-3 (COATS). Qualifying Service for pay increment will be determined as per CBI 204.511.

5.21 A reservist, if warranted, may be granted acting rank, AWSE, by the promotion authority in accordance with CAFMPI 01/24 for LCol and below if the position is established for no more than one rank higher than the Res F member’s substantive rank. The request must be staffed in writing by the employing unit through the Class “B” Reserve Service approving authority to the promotion authority. A member who is granted AWSE must be paid at the rate of pay for the acting rank effective the date of being granted AWSE. Since an AWSE promotion is only for the duration of the current period of Reserve Service in the same position, the member will revert to their substantive rank upon completion of that period of Class “B” Reserve Service.

Cessation of a Period of Class “B” Reserve Service

5.22 Class “B” Reserve Service may be ceased under various circumstances. The circumstances include the following:

1. end of Period of Class “B” Reserve Service - Class “B” Reserve Service must cease at the end of the period for which the service was authorized;
2. training failure - Class “B” Reserve Service must cease on return to the home unit if the Res F member, while on course or on-the-job-training, fails to achieve or complete the required training or course standard, and is removed as a training failure;
3. lack of qualifications or skill sets - The employing authority may, without notice, cease a Res F member’s Class “B” Reserve Service if the Res F member reports for service without the required qualifications or skills to perform the duties of the position;

Note – This circumstance could include a false statement of qualification or loss of certification.

4. relief from performance of military duty - The employing unit through the Class “B” Reserve Service approving authority may, after having sought legal advice, recommend to the appropriate authorities that the Res F member be relieved from the performance of military duty as applicable because under the circumstances, it is considered necessary that the member be separated from the unit, as set out in:
   1. QR&O article 19.75, Relief from Performance of Military Duty (for admin purposes); or
   2. QR&O article 101.09, Relief from Performance of Military Duty - Pre and Post Trial (for discipline purposes);
5. on 30 Days’ written notice - A period of Class “B” Reserve Service may be ceased on 30 days’ written notice if service is being performed in Canada. The time period could be less if mutually agreed between the employing unit and the Res F member. Notice may be given in the following circumstances by the:
   1. employing unit if there is no longer a requirement for service;
   2. employing unit, through the Class “B” Reserve Service approving authority, if the Res F member’s conduct or performance is not acceptable; or
   3. member if voluntarily ceasing the period of Class “B” Reserve Service.

Note – A period of Class “B” Reserve Service must not be ceased as a result of conduct or performance deficiency unless the case is managed in accordance with DAOD 5019-4, Remedial Measures, and an AR is initiated in accordance with DAOD 5019-2 with a recommendation that the full-time service will be ceased for failing to overcome a deficiency if performance does not improve.

6. for all early cessation - the employing unit must confirm in writing to the Res F member, the Class “B” Reserve Service approval authority and the Res F member’s home unit (for pay and administration purposes) that the Res F member’s period of Class “B” Reserve Service will cease early;
7. service outside Canada - a Res F member on Class “B” Reserve Service serving outside Canada on active service is subject to a case-by-case review. See additional details at paragraphs 3.27 to 3.30; and
8. transfer to the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group (CAF TG) - Class B Reserve Service may be ceased before the end of a period for which the service was authorized upon an ill or injured member’s transfer to the CAF TG.

6. Class “C” Reserve Service

Class “C” Reserve Service

6.1 Class “C” Reserve Service, as described in QR&O article 9.08, is full-time service or is “deemed full-time” service as described in QR&O article 9.075, Deemed Full-time Service. There is no minimum period applicable to Class “C” Reserve Service.

6.2 Short breaks in service may negatively impact the member’s benefits and entitlements. Therefore, the approving authority must ensure that intentional short breaks in Class “C” Reserve Service, such as over weekends or holidays, are not permitted except in the case of Reg F annuitants who opt to take a break as set out in paras 3.14 to 3.16 of this document. 

Approved Class “C” Reserve Service – Operations

6.3 A member of the Res F is on Class “C” Reserve Service when the member is employed on operational duties which have been approved by or on the behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).

6.4 Operational duties are defined as the employment of individuals, units, or task forces of the CAF for specific missions. Class “C” Reserve Service is the appropriate type of service to be applied to all Res F members serving on specified routine operations and all contingency operations. It includes participation during all phases of the operations during which a Res F member is employed - preparation (including any necessary training), deployment, employment and redeployment (including all post deployment activities) and leave related to the operation. General definitions are:

1. routine operations are those operations for which a given CAF component has been specifically tasked, organized and equipped. Routine operations normally reflect tasks from the Canadian Joint Task List (CJTL) (originating from Strategic Joint Staff (SJS)) that have been assigned to a CAF component in the Defence Plan; and
2. contingency operations can be conducted either domestically or internationally. If an operation does not fall into the routine category, then it is a contingency operation and a grouping, specifically tailored to the operation, is generated.

Note 1 – In all cases, any Res F member engaged for the purposes of preparation and training for operations, that have been deemed necessary by both the Force Generator and the Force Employer, must be on Class “C” Reserve Service through the preparation period.

Note 2 – Class “C” applies to all Res F members tasked in direct or indirect support of an operation.

Types of Operations

6.5 Pursuant to QR&O subparagraph 9.08(1)(b), the following types of operations are approved for Class “C” Reserve Service:

1. all contingency and routine operation outside Canada;
2. all contingency operations in Canada;
3. routine operations in Canada when approved by the Commander Joint Operations Command (CJOC);
4. routine naval operations in Canada (including maritime coastal defence vessels (MCDVs));
5. routine operations in Canada for all unit members of Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), Special Operations Aviation (SOA) Sqn, Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU), Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) and Joint Task Force X (JTFX);
6. routine operational activities for which forces are maintained at a high readiness state, as directed by the CDS, and as funded by the applicable EC or equivalent organization including, but not limited to direct support to NORAD obligations, Search and Rescue (SAR) and similar high readiness roles;
7. aid of the civil power as set out in Part VI of the National Defence Act;
8. humanitarian assistance;
9. service for public service duties and assistance to law enforcement duties; and
10. base and strategic infrastructure defence.

6.6 For full time Res F members employed on routine operations in naval ships, all personnel posted to high readiness forces, JTF2, SOA Sqn, CSOR, CJIRU and JTFX, Class “C” Reserve Service is authorized for the duration of their posting with the operational unit.

6.7 For other than those units and operational task forces at paragraph 6.6 above, Class “C” Reserve Service applies to those members who are actively employed or deployed on operational duties or training. This includes temporary headquarters, units, detachments or task forces activated as part of an overall operational effort which would not otherwise be active during the operation.

Additional Requirements

6.8 For the purposes of ensuring that all Res F members serving on Class “C” Reserve Service are entitled to benefits (such as Supplementary Death Benefits), it must be clearly stated in all associated operations orders that participating Res F members are considered to be under command of the Reg F and supernumerary to a Reg F establishment.

Approving Authorities for Class “C” Reserve Service - Operations

6.9 The Commanders of CJOC and Canadian Forces Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM), in accordance with their jurisdiction in the 28 April 2013 CDS Directive on Canadian Armed Forces Command and Control, are authorized to approve Class “C” Reserve Service for Res F members participating in an operation of a type listed at paragraphs 6.5 to 6.7 of this instruction. The approving authority must, in addition to the requirement at paragraph 6.8 above, clearly designate the responsible administrative organization and articulate when members are deemed to be on Class “C” Reserve Service in associated operations order or instruction and ensure that this is entered into the remarks section of Canadian Forces Tasks Plans and Operations (CFTPO).

6.10 For all other operations not covered at paragraphs 6.5 to 6.7, and paragraphs 6.9 to 6.11, requests for approval must be staffed through the chain of command to Asst CMP/P1 for recommendation to CMP, in consultation with NDHQ/Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) and NDHQ/SJS.

6.11 If approved, the applicable staffs of the EC, CJOC, CANSOFCOM, or NDHQ group will administer the Class “C” Reserve Service.

Approved Class “C” Reserve Service - General (Non-operational)

6.12 If authorized by the CDS, or their designate, Res F members may be approved Class “C” Reserve Service when serving in a Reg F establishment position or supernumerary to a Reg F establishment.

Approving Authority - Class “C” Reserve Service - General (Non-operational)

6.13 In circumstances other than those set out paragraphs 6.5 to 6.7 and paragraphs 6.9 to 6.11, Class “C” Reserve Service will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. The CDS has designated CMP as the authority for approval for non-operational Class “C” Reserve Service. 

6.14 Requests for approval must be staffed a minimum of 30 days in advance of the requirement through the chain of command to Asst CMP/P1 for recommendation to CMP, in consultation with NDHQ/VCDS and NDHQ/SJS. If approved, the applicable EC or NDHQ group will process the Class “C” Reserve Service. 

6.15 The requests for Class “C” Reserve Service will include the following information:

1. geographic location of the service;
2. duration of service; and
3. any additional justification as to why an exemption should be granted.

Class “C” Reserve Service Establishment Positions

6.16 If a Res F member is on Class “C” Reserve Service under QR&O 9.08(1)(a), the member is also to be held against a Res F establishment position. The duration of any Class “C” Reserve Service must not extend beyond the expiration date of the corresponding position or, in the case of operations, the combined length of all related positions for the particular operational task.

Note – The Organization and Establishment Directive, gives direction on establishment positions. Questions must be directed to the appropriate organization and establishment staff officer.

Notification of Class “C” Reserve Service Opportunities

6.17 The intent of any notification of Class “C” Reserve Service opportunities is to demonstrate an open, fair and equitable Reserve Service process accessible to the widest appropriate range of current Res F personnel. During the notification period, if there are no appropriate Res F members who have applied to the position by the closing date of the REO, then consideration can be extended to Reg F members who have applied. Reg F members will be required to undergo a component transfer to the appropriate Res F sub-component should they be selected.

6.18 A 30-day written notification of all Class “C” Reserve Service opportunities is required, except in cases of:

1. an operational Class “C” Reserve Service tasking which is processed through CFTPO;
2. a specific short duration Reserve Service requirement of less than 90 days;
3. a bona fide career management decision undertaken by the approving authority which complies with the specific career plan for the individual; or
4. operational security. 

6.19 Once a Class “C” Reserve Service requirement is identified, the employing authority, unless otherwise directed by the approving authority, must notify P Res units, COATS and CR organizations within their command and control. If a requirement cannot be met from within the Res F, the employing authority may extend this notification, through the chain of command, to other P Res units, COATS, CR and Reg F organizations. Requirements within NDHQ or any of its sub-units must be communicated, through the chain of command, to all P Res units and to COATS and CR organizations if applicable. If a requirement cannot be met, Reg F applicants may be considered.

6.20 All relevant information concerning the Class “C” Reserve Service opportunity must be included in the notification. Administrative procedures are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

Rank and Pay During Class “C” Reserve Service

6.21 A reservist meeting the rank requirements must normally fill a Class “C” Reserve Service position in their substantive rank. However, based on CAF requirements, a member may be considered for Class “C” Reserve Service in a rank other than their substantive rank. A member on Class “C” Reserve Service must not serve at a rank lower than the member’s substantive Res F rank when the established rank for the position is the same as the member’s substantive rank. Determination of Class “C” Reserve Service pay must be made by consulting CBI 204.015, Pay Increments. The member may accept or reject the offer of service.

Under-ranked in a Position

6.22 A member in an established or temporary position may be under-ranked by a maximum of one rank. Under-ranking may only be used in those exceptional cases where no other qualified candidate is available. A grant of AWSE rank should be considered in accordance with CAFMPI 01/24 if all criteria for AWSE are met. In cases where under-ranking of the position could be long term, the employing unit should reconsider the position rank requirements. In cases where a member’s substantive rank is one rank lower than the rank of the established or temporary position, the employing unit, with the concurrence of the Class “C” Reserve Service approving authority, may:

1. authorize that the rank worn remain the member’s substantive rank; or
2. if warranted, recommend to the promotion authority that the member be considered for a substantive promotion (P Res and COATS) or promotion to an acting rank (P Res, COATS and CR) for the duration of Reserve Service in the same position.

Over-ranked in a Position

6.23 A member in an established or temporary position may only be over-ranked by a maximum of one rank. Over-ranking may only be used in those exceptional cases where no other qualified candidate is available. In such cases, the Class “C” Reserve Service approving authority, upon the recommendation of the employing unit, may:

1. authorize that the rank worn remain the member’s substantive rank if it is not higher than the rank of their supervisor. In cases where over-ranking of the position could be long term the employing unit should reconsider the position rank requirements;
2. if unable to accommodate the member’s substantive rank (e.g. a LCol seeking to serve in a Major’s position and with the absence of the CO, the DCO (a Major) becomes the de facto supervisor), inform the member that voluntary relinquishment of rank is required in order for the member to be considered for the position. The member must also be informed that:
   1. seniority (time credit for promotion) must be in accordance with CFAO 49-5, P Res NCMs, and CFAO 49-12, P Res Officers;
   2. the pay increment for the period where a higher rank is relinquished is determined by taking into account all previous qualifying service in the lower rank and in the higher relinquished rank in accordance with CBI 204.511(5); and
   3. upon returning to the higher rank, time served in the lower rank does not count toward pay increment in the higher rank in accordance with CBI 204.511.

Note – a member authorized to wear their substantive rank while in position that is one rank lower must be paid at their substantive rank (e.g.an MWO serving in a WO position must be paid as an MWO).

Class “C” Reserve Service Statement of Understanding

6.24 Once a Res F member has successfully completed the screening process, both the offer of service and the Res F member acceptance must be in writing by completing the SOU in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

6.25 The SOU is not approval to commence the period of Class “C” Reserve Service.

6.26 The SOU is not a contract but an acknowledgement of the conditions of such service pursuant to this instruction.

6.27 The home unit must normally raise the SOU. However, the SOU will be raised by the employing unit, after agreement with the home unit, when geographical or other considerations or factors do not permit the home unit form issuing the SOU.

6.28 The Class “C” Reserve Service start message must not be issued before the approval authority receives the SOU.

6.29 A new SOU is required:

1. for each additional period of Class “C” Reserve Service;
2. for changes in rank, whether or not the period of Class “C” Reserve Service has changed; and
3. for any period of Class “C” Reserve Service where there is a requirement for a break in service.

Class “C” Reserve Service Approving Source Document

6.30 The Class “C” Reserve Service authority start message is the only document that may be used to approve a period of Class “C” Reserve Service. No Res F member must commence Class “C” Reserve Service until the Class “C” Reserve Service authority start message has been issued.

6.31 A Class “C” Reserve Service authority start message will not be issued retroactively, except in cases of legitimate errors with the approval of Director General Military Personnel Support Services (DGMPSS).

6.32 Administrative procedures are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP.

Reserve Force Attached Posting Instruction

6.33 The Res F attached posting instruction:

1. must be issued for all Res F members deployed on Class “C” Reserve Service for operations; and
2. is the authority from which benefits are determined for a deployment outside Canada.

Extensions

6.34 An extension to a period of Class “C” Reserve Service for the same member at the same rank against the same position, which has not expired, requires a Class “C” Reserve Service amendment message.

6.35 This does not apply to members who were originally on a period of Class “C” Reserve Service for less than 90 days nor does it apply to members who were originally permitted for immediate operations (i.e. any operational tasking assigned with less than 120 hours’ notice) and who continue to serve as part of that operation. The administrative procedures related to extensions are contained in Topic 19 of the MHRRP. Note that a new SOU is required for:

1. each additional period of Class “C” Reserve Service;
2. changes in rank, whether or not the period of Reserve Service has changed; and
3. any period of Reserve Service where there is a requirement for a break in service.

6.36 For an extension of Class “C” Reserve Service for a Res F member whose injury or illness was sustained on special duty service, refer to CBI 210.72, Reserve Force - Compensation During a Period of Injury, Disease or Illness.

Promotion While on Class “C” Reserve Service

6.37 The promotion of Res F members is governed by CFAO 49-5, P Res NCMs, CFAO 49-12, P Res Officers, DAOD 2020-2, CR, and DAOD 2020-3, COATS. Further clarification may be contained in applicable sub-component, element, EC and NDHQ group orders. For promotion while deployed on operations outside Canada, CJOC Directives on International Operations (CDIO) 1000 Series - Section Three - Personnel Administration applies:

1. for a member of the P Res proceeding to or on Class “C” Reserve Service, the promotion authority may, with the written concurrence of both the approving authority and the employing unit, promote the member to a higher substantive rank, subject to para 6.23;
2. in circumstances where the terms of Class “C” Reserve Service do not allow for promotion within their current position, the promotion authority may defer the promotion until the period of Class “C” Reserve Service is completed. When a promotion is deferred, it must be fully documented and signed off by the promotion authority. The member’s seniority (time credit for promotion) must be in accordance with CFAO 49-5 (P Res NCMs), and CFAO 49-12 (P Res Officers). Qualifying Service for pay increment determination will be in accordance with CBI 204.015; and
3. a Res F member, if warranted, may be granted acting rank, AWSE, by the promotion authority in accordance with CAFMPI 01/24 for LCol and below if the position is established for no more than one rank higher than the Res F member’s substantive rank. The request must be staffed in writing by the employing unit through the Class “C” Reserve Service approving authority to the promotion authority. A member who is granted AWSE must be paid at the rate of pay for the acting rank effective the date of being granted AWSE. Since an AWSE promotion is only for the duration of current Reserve Service in the same position, the member will revert to their substantive rank upon completion of that period of Class “C” Reserve Service.

Cessation of a Period of Class “C” Reserve Service

6.38 Class “C” Reserve Service may be ceased under various circumstances. The circumstances include the following:

1. end of period of Class “C” Reserve Service - Class “C” Reserve Service must cease at the end of the period for which the service was authorized;
2. training failure - Class “C” Reserve Service must cease on return to the home unit if the Res F member, while on course or on-the-job-training, fails to achieve or complete the required training or course standard, and is removed as a training failure;
3. lack of qualifications or skill sets - the employing authority may, without notice, cease a Res F member’s Class “C” Reserve Service if the Res F member reports for service without the required qualifications or skills to perform the duties of the position;

Note – This circumstance could include a false statement of qualification or loss of certification.

4. relief from performance of military duty - the employing unit through the Class “C” Reserve Service approving authority may, after having sought legal advice, recommend to the appropriate authorities that the Res F member be relieved from the performance of military duty as applicable because under the circumstances, it is considered necessary that the Res F member be separated from the unit, as set out in:
   1. QR&O article 19.75, (for admin purposes); or
   2. QR&O article 101.09, (for discipline purposes)
5. on 30 days’ written notice - a period of Class “C” Reserve Service may be ceased on 30 days’ written notice if service is being performed in Canada. The time period could be less if mutually agreed between the employing unit and the Res F member. Notice may be given in the following circumstances by the:
   1. employing unit if there is no longer a requirement for service;
   2. employing unit, through the Class “C” Reserve Service approving authority, if the Res F member’s conduct or performance is not acceptable; or
   3. Res F member if voluntarily ceasing the period of Class “C” Reserve Service;

Note – A period of Class “C” Reserve Service must not be ceased as a result of conduct or performance deficiency unless the case is managed in accordance with DAOD 5019-4, Remedial Measures, and an AR is initiated in accordance with DAOD 5019-2 with a recommendation that the full-time service will be ceased for failing to overcome a deficiency if performance does not improve.

6. for all early cessation - the employing unit must confirm in writing to the Res F member, the Class “C” Reserve Service approval authority, the Res F member’s home unit (for pay and administration purposes) that the Res F member’s period of Class “C” Reserve Service will cease early. Administrative details are detailed in Topic 19 of the MHRRP;
7. service outside Canada - a Res F member on Class “C” Reserve Service serving outside Canada on active service is subject to a case-by-case review. See additional details at paras 3.27 to 3.30; and
8. transfer to the CAF TG - Class C Reserve Service may be ceased before the end of a period for which the service was authorized upon an ill or injured member’s transfer to the CAF TG.

7. References

Acts, Regulations, Central Agency Policies and Associated DAOD

• National Defence Act
• Canadian Forces Superannuation Act
• Reserve Force Pension Plan Regulations
• Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations
• Reserve Forces Training Leave Regulations
• Order Placing Members of the Canadian Forces on Active Service for the Purpose of Fulfilling Canada’s Obligation Under the North Atlantic Treaty, SI/89-103
• QR&O 1.20, Notification of Regulations, Orders and Instructions
• QR&O 2.034, Reserve Force - Sub-components
• QR&O Chapter 9, Reserve Service
• QR&O 10.06, Transfer, Attachment, Secondment and Loan
• QR&O 11.12, Relinquishment of Rank
• QR&O 15.01, Release of Officers and Non-Commissioned Members
• QR&O 19.75, Relief from Performance of Military Duty
• QR&O Chapter 34, Medical Services
• QR&O Chapter 35, Dental Services
• QR&O 101.08, Relief from Performance of Military Duty - Pre and Post Trial
• QR&O 203.065, Computation of Entitlement, Forfeitures and Fines - Reserve Force - Other than Class “C” Reserve Service
• CBI Chap 204, Regular Force and Reserve Force on Class “C” Reserve Service - General
• CBI 204.511, Pay Increments - Reserve Force
• CBI 210.72, Compensation for Disability - Reserve Force
• DAOD 2020-0, Reserve Force
• DAOD 2020-1, Primary Reserve
• DAOD 2020-2, Canadian Rangers
• DAOD 2020-3, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service
• DAOD 2020-5, Reserve Forces Foreign Service Agreements

Other References

• CFAO 49-5, Career Policy - Non-Commissioned Members - Primary Reserve (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CFAO 49-12, Promotion Policy - Officers - Primary Reserve (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CFAO 203-6, Reserve Force Personnel Who are Federal Public Employees – Pay and Allowances (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• DAOD 2020-4, Supplementary Reserve
• DAOD 5009-0, Personnel Readiness
• DAOD 5019-2, Administrative Review
• DAOD 5019-4, Remedial Measures
• DAOD 5023-1, Minimum Operational Standards Related to Universality of Service
• DAOD 5023-2, Common Military Tasks Fitness Evaluation
• DAOD 5031-8, Canadian Forces Professional Development
• DAOD 5060-0, Leave
• CAFMPI 03/08, Canadian Armed Forces Component Transfer and Component Transfer Career Programs
• CAFMPI 05/09, Reserve Force Job Re-instatement and Student Loan Abatement Legislation
• CAFMPI 02/15, Supplementary Reserve
• CAFMPI 01/24, Acting Rank or Appointment (While So Employed) For Lieutenant-Colonel/Commander and Below
• CF Temporary Duty Travel Instruction
• CANFORGEN 070/12, Changes to the Administration Under CFSA Part 1 of Employment of Annuitants in Continuous Reserve Service (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CANFORGEN 111/12, Changes to Annuitant Practices Administrative Process (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CANFORGEN 071/18, Authority for Relinquishment of Rank (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CJOC Directives on International Operations (CDIO) 1000 Series - Section Three - Personnel Administration (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD)
• Organization and Establishment Directive
• A-MD-154-00/FP-000, Medical Standards for the Canadian Forces
• A-MD-077-089/JD-000, Canadian Forces Dental Care Program (CFDCP) located in CF H Svcs Instruction 1024-01; (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CF H Svcs Instruction 1022-15, Dental Treatment - Reserve Force Members and Cadets (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• Military Human Resources Records Procedures (MHRRP) Topic 19, Class A, B, C Res Service (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• Military Pay Administration Instructions (MPAI) Section 2 (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CDS Directive on Canadian Armed Forces Command and Control and the Delegation of Authority for Force Employment, 28 April 2013 (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• DS 5323-2 (D Res) 5 March 2012, Service by Canadian Forces Superannuation Act Part 1 Annuitants in Long Term Full Time Reserve Positions (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• CDS 5323-1 (DGRC) 16 March 2012, Management Framework - CFSA Part 1
• Annuitants - Full Time Reserve Service (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• VCDS 5323-1 (DDFP) 7 September 2017, Management Framework Update – CFSA Part 1 Annuitants - Full Time Reserve Service (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• Interim Guidance for the Delivery of Health Care to Reserve Force Personnel (this document can only be accessed on the DWAN)
• Government of Canada pension centre - Canadian Armed Forces pensions