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@ballz thanks, I'll look into it. @Winds Yes, I am in a subsidized education program. Current plan with SEM is a civilian co-op work term as part of my degree.

My primary goal right now is to maximize the time that I have available: -to help my kids who are struggling right now -to be able to take care of stuff that isn't immediate (eg. follow up on support available to me for stuff that is broken, that I've had successful VAC claims for) -to be able...

*The two periods available are 29 Jun-5 Jul, which I expect will end up being 4 short (plus stat) and 24 Aug-4 Sep. Not seeing an edit button on the post. I guess edits are only allowed for a shorter time than I remember.

Thanks for your feedback; I appreciate the suggested wording. No draft has been sent in; I've had a brief conversation, and they definitely preferred the idea of Academic Advancement instead of Education for special leave. I'm trying to get clarity on the meaning of the Special (Education)...

I'd appreciate policy interpretation insights into the text of CFLPM 5.6 Special Leave (Education), how it is applied, and appropriate justifications when requesting approval. What I am looking at: When can I be in "situations when members are not required to perform academic or service duties"...

How recent is this? Last year, I remember an HRA describing an OJPR-based trade qualification, simply getting requirements signed off as they did relevant work.

Example. UTPNCM student whose clerk connections have dried up. I'm used to last minute, emergency stuff where I just lay out the "hey, this guy's dad died and they need time off to deal with shit" and the t's are dotted and i's are crossed as required by someone else. I'd rather not depend on...

Advice on what I should be tracking, preparing for with preplanned compassionate leave requests appreciated. This is preparing for something down the road, not an urgent request BLUF: What determines whether a block of compassionate leave is counted together with another? Eg. Parents get in...

As opposed to a regforce system that almost felt designed to exclude as many reservists from reaching OFP as possible? I liked the old reserve QL/3 and centralized training system, with a couple weeks in the field, as both a det member and det commander. But by the time I was running DP1s...

As opposed to a regforce system that almost felt designed to exclude as many reservists from reaching OFP as possible? I liked the old reserve QL/3 and centralized training system, with a couple weeks in the field, as both a det member and det commander. But by the time I was running DP1s...

What about a non-student? If you can't run a mod 1 during the training year because of a shortage of qualified staff or other priorities, so be it. You can run every mod during the summer, regardless of when, where, or how you do so. Requiring all courses to run a continuous 8 weeks regardless...

Yes, CAF is allowing vyvanse and concerta for members diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Regforce, prescribed through the local CFHS det clinic. If you're Cl A reservist, just disclose it when asked what prescription medicine you're taking. If anyone (non-medical) raises a concern, they can staff up...

Already cleared it with the head of my school's engineering co-op office. As I've confirmed that I will be receiving full-time pay throughout a co-op work term (if co-op is approved by SEM), I meet the co-op office's pay requirement. They have no reservations about the level-ness of the playing...

I want to build a case and submit a request to my Subsidized Education Manager to complete a co-op engineering degree (as opposed to an engineering degree without co-op work terms), which would delay my graduation and achievement of OFP by one year. I would appreciate feedback on presenting a...

So 30 years after building a bunch of army buildings on the flight line, Edmonton's going to be hosting hercs again. https://www.cmfmag.ca/todays_brief/edmonton-international-airport-likely-site-of-dnds-western-main-operating-base/