Recent content by SeR

Would anybody happen to know what the badge is on the general's epaulette (below the maple leaf)?

I don't want to turn this into a pissing contest, but when I asked, I was hoping someone might know of other people who got in with the condition, or even better, if there are people on this site who have it and got in. My apologies for the wording of the original question.

Haha I guess it doesn't pay to help a friend in this part of the internet.  :P

A friend of mine is looking at submitting an application for the reserves in the coming year but he has a minor case of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). I was unable to give him a straight answer when he asked whether or not this would affect his chances of getting in, so would anyone on here...

As far as I know, you can't even submit an application to your recruiting centre until late August(ish). I'm not sure about the online application, but I would assume it's the same.

If you mean that 3% of all applicants get in, I can assure you that what you have heard is incorrect. I forget the exact numbers, but more than 3% get in. As for your inquiry about the reserves - I wouldn't bother applying now if you're going to apply for ROTP in the fall.

The only thing I'm going to touch on is the marks. During the fall of grade 12 when you apply, you are required to submit your high school transcripts. At this time, all of your grade 9-11 marks will be on it, but not the grade 12 marks (since your courses are still in progress). If you want...

All you can do at this point in time is wait and write the CFAT. If you pass, that's great. If not, head out West and work in the oil sands. ;D That'll get you out of the house and the pay isn't too bad either.

The reserve unit that you join depends on your geographic location. The majority of reserve units are infantry, armoured, and artillery, but there are also a number of roles out there. As for switching from the reserves to the regular force, you would have to ask for a component transfer. There...

$500 is not your salary. The salary that you will be receiving as a first year Officer Cadet is $1567 a month. (Reference: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dgcb-dgras/ps/pay-sol/pr-sol/rfor-ofr-eng.asp) Since you will be attending a civilian university, you will receive said amount and you will...

Mind if I ask why the failure rate seems so high? Would it be due to poor fitness or more to the lack of one's leadership abilities?

Bulk up on extra curriculars and get your grades up. That's about the only thing you can do. However, you most likely already knew that but just wanted someone else to tell you that for some reason. You'd have to define what you mean by attention. Everyone who applies and passes the initial...

Gotchya! For some reason I understood that as finishing university at Carleton and then applying.  :P

You mean DEO?

It's also a great way to alert others that your a total knob.