# 2017-105 Careers, Component Transfer, Promotion, Time in Rank

Case summary

F&R Date: 2017-12-21

The grievor, a Reservist, began the component transfer process to the Regular Force (Reg F) to transfer into a different occupation, which was also a specialist occupation. He had attended University both in Canada and abroad, had earned an undergraduate and Master's degree in the United States, and provided the Director Military Careers Policy and Grievances (DMCPG) with evidence of Canadian equivalencies. The DMCPG confirmed that the grievor would transfer as a Direct Entry Officer and only required his Canadian degree to do so, given the new occupation was “Amber” and any degree and requisite experience was sufficient. It was also noted that Canadian Forces General Message (CANFORGEN) 150/15 – Time in Rank for Promotion to the rank of Captain/Lieutenant(N) Specialist Occupations provided that, when a member met all occupation requirements, the minimum time in rank of Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) could be reduced by one or two years depending on certain criteria.

The Committee found that the Special Commissioning Plan (SCP) was more relevant to the grievor's situation because it has mechanisms to recognize non-commissioned membe service. The Committee also found that the grievor is eligible for a two-year reduction of time in the rank of SLt, in accordance with CANFORGEN 150/15.

Given the grievor's academic qualifications, civilian work, military training and general military experience, the Committee recommended the Chief of the Defence Staff direct that the grievor be considered as having entered the Reg F under the SCP plan. The Committee also recommended that the grievor be granted a two-year reduction of the time in the rank of SLt required for promotion to lieutenant (naval), in accordance with CANFORGEN 150/15.

FA decision summary:  

The Final Authority accepted the Committee's findings, but in the absence of a policy covering the situation, decided to make his own determination.