George, speaking from the perspective of an Officer Cadet, I feel that it is important to not some key differences between types of OCdts. First of all, you have the DEO OCdts, who likely have no military experience or background what so ever. Then you have the RMC Ocdts who, like myself have been in for a little bit, aka more than a year, have completed some training and are on their way to graduation (only like a thousand days or something until I march through the Arch) and then you have the UTPNCM/CFR crowd who likely have a bit of experience. For example, I have a guy in my English class, I believe he was a MCpl or something with RCD and did a tour in Afghanistan and has his Jump wings. In that same english class, I have an ex-bombadier from 2nd RCHA who has done a couple tours and again has his wings. That being said, I don't feel it is fair to tar us all with the same brush. But to each his own, I suppose. As well, on the topic of authority or responsibility, at least here at RMC, senior cadets are given leadership positions, such as section commanders, etc. The Cadet wing of 950+ people seems to run itself quite well with minimal staff. From the Cadet Wing Senior, who is in charge of the wiing, on down to section commanders and even the non-bar position cadets, we all have our responsibilities. I acknowledge we are not commisioned but please, grant us some respect. We are working toward being the best leaders we can. You can't just judge an OCdt by their stripe, you don't know what they've done before or what training they've done.