Regular Officer Training Program

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ROTP is a subsidized education program whereby an Officer Cadet is enrolled and fulfills academic requirements leading to an initial baccalaureat degree during the academic year and pursues military occupation training during all other available periods.

There are two academic paths possible under ROTP:

ROTP at RMC (The Royal Military College of Canada)

or

Civilian University ("Civvy U") You may enroll into ROTP in any year of your degree. If you are straight out of high school Phase 1 training (IAP,BOTP, SLT) will occupy your first summer prior to your first year of academic studies and most likely your second as well. Once finished your degree and completed Basic Officer Training (BOTP) you will be commissioned as a 2nd Lt.