Recent content by HIghFlyer

In reviewing my posts under this thread I am embarrassed by the poor attitude and message I was purveying.  I tried to detail what it is like to be a new recruit instead, I presented a message of look at me I am an "Officer" and why am I not being taken seriously. NOT GOOD! In retrospect, I...

This is exactly what I was trying to convey. It was no big deal. I just have a lot of respect for the commission. As for me personally, I don't know crap when it comes to the Army  and I know where I sit in the big scheme of things. I agree and have offered an apology to Mr. Wallace.

week 6: I am thinking I should have a MOD change the title of this thread to "the life of a new recruit awaiting BMQ".  This week we didn't do anything at the unit expect sit around a table and chat.  We arrived at 19:00, directed to the side room and stayed there until we were dismissed at...

I am 36 and I joined 5 weeks ago! I wouldn't be concerned about age. It is the right mindset that counts.

Week 5: This week I felt like a part of the Army as I got to wear my uniform!  The feeling of joy of wearing the uniform was mixed by feelings of uneasiness as I have not been shown how to properly wear it. Once the uniform goes on there is less tolerance for not adhering to proper protocol but...

Week 4 Once again I met my fellow recruits at our regular meeting place away from the rest of the unit. Tonight we had to bring, “everything the Army gave us” to the unit to ensure everything was ok and to put our names on it.  During this exercise, the Corporal assigned to look after use, made...

Here is my story for those of you who may be interested. I just joined the Pres, under the DEO program, and was enrolled as a 2Lt on January 31st. I am three weeks into my journey so I thought why not let others know what the life of a new recruit is like. Week 1: Myself and nine other where...

Great reply!! Sarcasm and humor with a lesson in literary composition.

Thanks for the advice!

As the subject says, now the fun starts. I am 36 and just enrolled in the Pres as a 2Lt. The experience to date, from initial contact with CFR to enrollment, went smoothly and quickly. But that was the easy part. The unknown’s are mind boggling with the biggest being at the moment being, how to...

Thanks for the information. I won't hold my breathe waiting for it.

I was recently enrolled as a 2Lt (Pres) and was wondering when an Officer receives their commission script? I did a search on this site, as well as DND, but was unable to find any information on the topic. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Here is my situation. I received a call from my local Naval Reserve Unit informing me off my enrolment date; Dec. 20th. During the call, I am told I will be enrolled under RESO. I found this odd as I have two university degrees (Political Science and Business Admin.) and I applied for DEO. The...