Recent content by KWF55

Thank you, I was going to post in that section, but I was hoping people considering the forces may benefit from information about the Coast Guard.

I’ll start off with some FAQ Q:Is the Canadian Coast Guard military/police? A: No, not directly. The Canadian Cost Guard mandate does not give the coast Guard any military authority. Although as a special operating agency through the department of fisheries and oceans, the coast guard can and...

First off I am in no way affiliated with any Coast Guard or DFO recruiting. I’m simply a Coast Guard member hoping to answer some recruitment/general Q&A about the Canadian Coast Guard. I think this is relevant to this recruitment board because I see the Coast Guard as a potential alternative...

Hey thanks for your contribution, I have no plans to be aircrew. If I wanted to do something such a armour soldier, or perhaps intelligence would my condition, also associated with migraines (no pain), be an issue? Once again I know no one can tell me for sure, I am just unclear as to how the...

Thank you, I appreciate your response. Should I take this as clarification that although I have been diagnosed with BPPV, I can still get in because it is managed and hasn't bothered me in awhile? Are there ramifications if I were to have an episode while training? (I am assuming something such...

For clarification, I planned on joining the infantry, do different jobs have different requirements? I have no doubt ill pass basic.  thanks again

Hey there, I am currently interested in a career in the Canadian Forces, although I am worried that my history of few and far between episodes of vertigo will disqualify me from serving our country and queen. I haven't had issues in around 2 years with it, and even when I do get it the longest...