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| Ordinary Membership is open to any Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject whose service was terminated under conditions other than dishonorable and who has served or is serving in: | ||
| * The Canadian Armed Forces or Her Majesty's Forces, including Regular or Reserve Forces under class "C" service; or | ||
| * The Forces or Underground Forces of any of Her Majesty's allies in any war, conflict or police action in which Canada was involved; or | ||
| * Her Majesty's Reserve Forces including Cadet Instructors on the Cadet Cadre, for not less than one year; or | ||
| * The RCMP or The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, for not less than one year; or | ||
| * The Forces of a country while that country was a member of NATO or NORAD in alliance with Canada; or | ||
| * The Forces of the United States; or | ||
| * The Vietnam War in the Forces of the USA, Australia, the Republic of Korea or South Vietnam and who was a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject at time of service; or | ||
| * The Canadian Coast Guard as an officer or crew member with two or more years of active service on the high seas or inland waterways; or | ||
| * A city, municipal or provincial police force for not less than one year. | ||
| Associate Membership If you do not qualify for Ordinary membership you may be eligible for Associate membership if you: | ||
| * are a blood relative, a stepchild, a spouse (as defined in the by-laws), or a widow/er of a person who was or is eligible to be an ordinary member; or | ||
| * served as a Cadet civilian instructor for not less than three years; or | ||
| * served in The Royal Canadian Sea, Army or Air Cadets for not less than three years; or | ||
| * served as an officer in the Navy League of Canada for not less than two years; or | ||
| * served below the rank of officer, in the Polish Forces after WWII; or | ||
| * are the spouse, parent or sibling of an Associate member who qualifies subject to the above criteria. | ||
| Affiliate Non-Voting Membership If you do not qualify for Ordinary or Associate membership but support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion, you may apply for Affiliate Non-Voting membership. | ||
| * After 24 months or more of continuous service you may apply to become an Affiliate Voting Member. | ||