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NOC 44200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide collective defence measures to protect Canadian waters, land, air space and other interests. They conduct raids and ambushes in combat missions and conduct patrols and escorts in security and stability missions. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, unit group 44200 identifies Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces. These individuals operate military weapons, combat vehicles, and specialized equipment to engage in combat, peacekeeping, and security operations. This occupational group comprises infantry soldiers, artillery soldiers, armoured crew members, air defence technicians, and combat engineers who execute tactical maneuvers, defend Canadian territory, and support international coalition missions.
Employment requirements for this occupation are strictly regulated by the Department of National Defence (DND). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or, under updated military recruitment policies, Permanent Residents of Canada. Applicants must also meet minimum age and education standards, successfully pass physical fitness, medical, and cognitive examinations, and undergo rigorous security screening. Upon enlistment, members must complete basic military qualification training followed by specialized trade-specific combat training.
While military occupations are highly specialized, foreign nationals with prior military experience seeking to immigrate to Canada must qualify through standard economic pathways such as the Express Entry system, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for civilian-equivalent streams. Once permanent residency is secured, individuals may apply to join the Canadian Armed Forces directly.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.