Recent content by Crusty Old Timer

Best of luck on your journey, TFLY. I started the process in June of this year.  I have passed all the stages so far...reference check, interview, both medicals, CFAT, and the Fitness Test.  Now just waiting for the good word from Ottawa and I could be on BMQ as soon as January. Like you, I...

Best of luck to you.  :) I just did the CFAT, interview and medical last Monday.  This Wednesday I get the fitness test. Hope everything goes well for you.

Just completed the aptitude test, the interview and the medical tests today.  I am scheduled for the PT test next week.  The medical went well, as I was told I would be recommended for enrollment based on my health, but being over 40, I need to have some blood tests/work done. The interview...

Congratulations on being merit listed, Zyllon. I wish you the best in your pursuit. Gives an old guy like me hope.  :)

Thank you for the encouragement and suggestions.  I really appreciate the tip to suck it up when getting ragged on by younger superiors.  I don't hold grudges, and only very rarely get angry.  I will try to remember that anything thrown at me by my superiors is ultimately intended to make me a...

As the title indicates, I'm open to any ideas for this old dog...namely me. Quick bio.  I've been lurking here for about 4-5 months, and finally feel I have something worthy to post.  I've read almost every thread that applies to new recruits, and explored the search function tirelessly.  I am...

Is this standard for all reserve/reg force applicants over 40 ?  If so, then I am in the same boat. Good luck with your situation.

Thanks for posting the links to the 100 pushup test and 200 situp test.  I have been doing 4 sets of 25 p/u throughout the day currently, but I like the structured plan of the test.  I find a set of 25 before I run, then another set after running goes pretty easy.  Another 25 in the morning and...

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