This handbook was created to provide serving soldiers (and hoping-to-be soldiers) with information that will demystify the experience of being in the Canadian Army Reserve. If you want to know what it's like being part of an Army Reserve unit, read Section 1. If you just joined, read Section 2. The last section is for serving members to help you find information and get things done. This handbook is like the experienced and knowledgeable friend you always wanted - someone who can answer questions about how things are supposed to work and where the army hides information. There are over 160 links to sites that people always assume you already know about.
Find out about the uniforms, living out of a ruck, promotions, getting in shape, what career courses are needed for ALL trades (right from the schools), free counselling, hygiene in the field, how to access all the benefits that the army promised you, and lots more. Bookmark this resource - you will come back to it at different times during your career.
Updated with 2025 material. Click on The Army Reserve in Canada - Soldier Information Handbook
Find out about the uniforms, living out of a ruck, promotions, getting in shape, what career courses are needed for ALL trades (right from the schools), free counselling, hygiene in the field, how to access all the benefits that the army promised you, and lots more. Bookmark this resource - you will come back to it at different times during your career.
Updated with 2025 material. Click on The Army Reserve in Canada - Soldier Information Handbook
