Application/Processing Newbie

[puresugar77]

Hello! I had applied for CAF a year ago, but due to some circumstances couldn't finish the last assigned task to my profile. So my file was closed. I'm wondering if they can reopen it and I will proceed from the last step? Also, any fellas logistic officers here? Is business university degree good for this? I wanted to talk to actual CAFers and get to know people and their thoughts about trade!

 

[da1root]

I'm wondering if they can reopen it and I will proceed from the last step?

Yes your file can be reopened; no you will not continue from "the last step" - many items on the recruiting process expire after a given amount of time. Additionally if you're trying to go Regular Force, your CFAT may change in competitive value.

Also, any fellas logistic officers here? Is business university degree good for this?

I'm previous NCM Logistics, didn't go Log O - I went HSM Officer - however in my position I manage the career of certain LogO's;
Yes a business degree meets the Entry Standards for LogO; if you were in the final steps for enrolment this would've already been explained to you - unless you were trying to get into a different occupation; and in that case you definitely will not be continuing from the last step.

 

[puresugar77]

Yes your file can be reopened; no you will not continue from "the last step" - many items on the recruiting process expire after a given amount of time. Additionally if you're trying to go Regular Force, your CFAT may change in competitive value.

I'm previous NCM Logistics, didn't go Log O - I went HSM Officer - however in my position I manage the career of certain LogO's;
Yes a business degree meets the Entry Standards for LogO; if you were in the final steps for enrolment this would've already been explained to you - unless you were trying to get into a different occupation; and in that case you definitely will not be continuing from the last step.

Yes I’m trying to go to Refular force. Have to go to gym for at least couple months before getting into the camp…

I have to put 3 trades in application right? I’m not sure what else I can put, Logistics Officer, HSM Officer (how do you like it so far, are you in an office settings?), Public Affairs? Intelligence officer?
Definitely RCAF… I do like navy but I dont want to stuck on a ship..

 

[da1root]

You don't "have" to put 3 occupations - you "can" put up to the 3 occupations on your application.

I can't speak to PAO or IntO, but for LogO and HSM no matter what uniform you wear you're not necessarily going to be stuck on ship.
I've just surpassed my 5 year mark as an HSM, I also wear the Naval uniform. LogO's and HSM's (again can't speak on the other two) are considered purple trades in that although you're wearing one specific uniform you can be posted to any base.

Although rumour mill is it that they're changing their training, to reach qualification (OFP) you have to do BMOQ, BMOQ(L), Common Logistics Course, Logistics-Army/Navy/Air Force (as appropriate), then the Army and Air Force require one specialty Log course, the Navy requires two different courses (HR and Finance if memory serves me, but I might be wrong on which two).

HSM requires BMOQ, BMOQ(L) [same as LogO]; Common Health Services Officer Course (5 days of online training); and the RQ-HSM-Lt course which is approximately two months. As an HSM you can wear any environmental uniform - but for the most part the occupation wears the Army uniform - very few Air Force or Navy in the occupation.

As to how I enjoy it - so far it's been the best 5 years of my career (and I'm in my 27th year of service now). My 5 years have been spent in an office environment, but that's because of my background as a RMS Clerk [HRA] and becoming an expert in administration and finance; but there are also clinic roles and operational roles. I love the occupation, I love my peers, my chain of command is amazing. Just like any job I have my days where they aren't so great - but the good days far out number the bad days. I had the choice of going LogO or HSM in 2021 and I'm very happy that I went with HSM.

Don't hesitate to reach out via DM (or continue to ask here).

 

[puresugar77]

You don't "have" to put 3 occupations - you "can" put up to the 3 occupations on your application.

I can't speak to PAO or IntO, but for LogO and HSM no matter what uniform you wear you're not necessarily going to be stuck on ship.
I've just surpassed my 5 year mark as an HSM, I also wear the Naval uniform. LogO's and HSM's (again can't speak on the other two) are considered purple trades in that although you're wearing one specific uniform you can be posted to any base.

Although rumour mill is it that they're changing their training, to reach qualification (OFP) you have to do BMOQ, BMOQ(L), Common Logistics Course, Logistics-Army/Navy/Air Force (as appropriate), then the Army and Air Force require one specialty Log course, the Navy requires two different courses (HR and Finance if memory serves me, but I might be wrong on which two).

HSM requires BMOQ, BMOQ(L) [same as LogO]; Common Health Services Officer Course (5 days of online training); and the RQ-HSM-Lt course which is approximately two months. As an HSM you can wear any environmental uniform - but for the most part the occupation wears the Army uniform - very few Air Force or Navy in the occupation.

As to how I enjoy it - so far it's been the best 5 years of my career (and I'm in my 27th year of service now). My 5 years have been spent in an office environment, but that's because of my background as a RMS Clerk [HRA] and becoming an expert in administration and finance; but there are also clinic roles and operational roles. I love the occupation, I love my peers, my chain of command is amazing. Just like any job I have my days where they aren't so great - but the good days far out number the bad days. I had the choice of going LogO or HSM in 2021 and I'm very happy that I went with HSM.

Don't hesitate to reach out via DM (or continue to ask here).

How your service/career start looked like in the first couple years? What should I expect? The only scary thing for me is a basic training, I’m a petite lady haha and the idea of lifting 20kg bags on physical exam makes me wondering if they will kick me out of the camp after first 2 weeks
Sounds like a lot of training.
Also, did you request the transfer in order to get to HSM? I know it’s not a guarantee, and might take a lot of time. Why did you decided to leave your occupation? How long you waited for the transfer?

 

[Jarnhamar]

the idea of lifting 20kg bags on physical exam makes me wondering if they will kick me out of the camp after first 2 weeks

If you're serious about joining the military you should watch the Force Test that members have to do on YouTube then replicate it and see how you do.

Lots of female and male applicants show up to basic training thinking they will be good and absolutely fail the test.

 

[stoker dave]

I do like navy but I dont want to stuck on a ship..

I consider my time spent serving on His Majesty's ships to be amongst the most interesting, challenging, difficult and rewarding aspects of my life. It was a marvellous learning experience in every way. In my short career I travelled a good part of the world.