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I would also encourage you to take a look at what tasks and duties an artillery soldier needs to be capable of - and see where having a sniper skillset is going to assist you in your chosen trade. This is what your supervisors are going to consider when you ask "can I go on a sniper course" and...

Bring both, see what the course staff says.  Becomes a pretty easy solution to have a second pair when the first fall apart (especially considering the state of the supply chain at the moment) I would recommend against not bringing what you've been issued on the gamble they would be fine with...

In reality, you are likely going to be so busy on course that it really won't matter where you are specifically.  My first year or two in Wainwright for Exercises and Courses had me intimately familiar with the Training Area, while knowing next to nothing about the town (or even the Base to a...

I would agree with 48th Regulator - members who are interested in the long term growth of the site and the value it provides would likely stick around for the long haul (which really, I think Mike is looking for from his "Moderators").  investing your money into a project has a way of making you...

Thanks for the clarification - I missed the changes to the original file.  It's a handy resource, thanks for sharing.

Mike, Not sure if it is just me, but I'm not seeing any updated files.

Entirely fair and I don't have the benefit of the previous examples to draw from.  I'll admit a bit of personal bias as "new" members like myself could assist in a limited capacity, but would likely shy away from the workload I assume is part of trying to moderate everything that comes up across...

I think this might be an effective way going forward - rather then a blanket authority of "staff" simply referring to them as Moderators who curate and streamline particular boards and keep to the general site guidelines.  You'll have a number of people who might be willing to take one a slice...

Depends on what you are trying to get out of it. I joined when I was 27 (Infantry Officer, no previous military experience) and have had no regrets.  I'll probably never get as far as some of my younger peers in terms of rank, etc due to being older, but I didn't really join for a careerist...

Reading a bit more into this site should give you most of the answers you are looking for (including the reference mariomike provided).  It is a lot to go through however so I'll point you in the right direction: In a very short response: - Reg Force members will move wherever they are...

Apologies for poking my nose into this thread - you all just got me thinking about what thoughts were going through my (and my peers) heads around this time. The best piece of advice I wish I had back then was don't sweat the small stuff.  And most of it will be small stuff (which leads to the...

Hard to keep track when everyone posts everywhere (laughs).  Hopefully the thread was useful for the OP.

Mariomike hit the nail on the head with recommending that post - I read a number of Technoviking's posts while considering applying as an Infantry Officer - many years later the advice was spot on and continues to inform.  Ask yourself some honest questions about who you are and what kind of...

I can see that being difficult - half the acronyms in the army are known for what they are and represent, not what the acronym actually stands for! DP (1,2,3) - Development Period - usually tied to a specific rank or period of ranks to demonstrate/highlight key skills and capabilities for a...

For all CAFJOD modules - there are no prereqs (though AJSO is advised).  You absolutely can complete CAFJOD modules (and AJSO) during DP 1 (I managed to get most of it completed as an Lt) - though your odds of being picked to be loaded on them are less then someone in DP2. We've had success with...

If there was anything you couldn't find from the forums - you are welcome to PM me regarding anything Infantry Officer related.

"I was doing the questionnaire and I used to smoke marijuana and I've been told to go clean my self n come back again in may , but I want to to regular force now." Well, unfortunately what you want is not going to happen.  The CAF has a strict drug policy and you need to demonstrate you have no...

1.  Separation pay (to my understanding) does not exist anymore.  Unless something has changed recently (and someone will chime in) you will still receive PLD (Post Living Differential) for the location you both live in. 2. What "health benefits" are you referring to? 3. Most training cycles...

At the risk of stoking a lot of passionate responses (and all of my commentary is general - there are always specific exceptions): At some point, I believe the Army needs to come to some degree of understanding that the product you obtain from a part-time soldier is different then the product...

Can't speak for your specific situation, but.... If the process is similar to the Army Reserve, usually you'll be contacted by the Unit once the CFRC returns the file to it for your swearing in process.  As you are joining that Unit, it makes sense to have the Commanding Officer swear you into...