After its completion, officers are deemed occupationally employable at an introductory level, although progression to Developmental Period 2 occurs only when the candidate joins a unit and leaves the Basic Training List.
This course is designed to prepare future officers to effectively lead small teams in simple operations in both garrison and austere field conditions.
"[1] The training is considered physically, mentally and morally demanding and founded on the fundamental values of the Canadian Forces: duty, loyalty, integrity and courage.
Candidates are put in charge of their peers almost immediately after their leadership assessment in week 2 and are expected to resolve issues on their own without staff intervention.
Candidates conduct operations in a simulated theatre of war while each taking turn leading a four-hour mission against an opposing force.