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No one will be able to give you an exact number of "how many times" you'll need to give a speech.  If talking to a large group of people is something you'd rather avoid, being an officer in the CAF is not a good way to achieve that aim.  Sometimes the "speeches" are informal in your office with...

I assume you mean life for an infantry soldier starting their career in a Reg Force Infantry Battalion?    1.  All of them.  In seriousness, the unit will typically run (at a minimum) one large fall Ex and one large spring Ex (around 2-4 weeks each).  I've seen them focused on anything from...

Then you've already seen what the CFAT consists of and likely what you found difficult.  There is no "secret" to success - and you already know the ground you'll be tested on next time.  Why not start there?

Exactly.  I've had the pleasure of working for him over the last year and there was nothing to suspect any of these particular charges.  I suspect most of the members at 1 PPCLI (who are currently on leave) haven't really had the time to process the information.  It was completely unexpected -...

Unfortunately, it would be a complete guess (I've never worked in recruiting, but perhaps someone reading this can shed some light).  From a general military administration perspective however - the more people that need to see a file before action can be taken automatically means it will take...

Still challenged by the job - and by the people I've been able to serve with.  By and large I'd say it is due to the people and the sense of professional challenge.  Our profession has more then its fair share of warts and issues, but having worked civy side the grass isn't greener.  I feel we...

It is possible to switch files to another CFRC - but will likely increase the wait time associated.  I believe they would have to close the first file before he/she could submit a new one.

Always better to go into something informed.  It will be a significant culture shock for him, but in many ways just as much for you. This forum is a pretty good resource for figuring out many of the details a recruiter can't (or doesn't know about) explain, short of actually experiencing it.

With the caveat that I am not a recruiter (Infantry Officer) - Unless he is joining as a reservist (Part time) - He will complete his BMQ, then complete trades training (usually all in one period of time, but not unheard of for there to be some gaps between training periods if courses don't...

You can receive your posting allowance prior to your move (I believe it was up to a month beforehand), if you request it.  We ended up needing to do some major car repairs this month and would rather have them done with our current mechanic - was no issue to request early.

So - Standard caveats apply in that your questions have been answered in detail multiple times.  Items starred are personal opinion. In summary: NCM to Officer is not a guaranteed process at any stage (read into the various methods in which it can happen).  Breaking service to "re-enlist" can...

Not entirely sure with what intent you are asking: Helpful to the CAF?  The CAF needs both and ultimately you choosing to join as an officer or NCM isn't going to change the systemic structure of the CAF as a whole.  In short (and in my opinion), you'd be better served joining in whatever...

Subscribed - Site is definitely worth a few bucks to maintain.

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Couldn't find it in the NDA (save for it shall be enforced along established military tradition, etc) so I decided to start digging.  Found it in the QR&O's. (In short, if you don't want to read, my statement above was completely wrong and here is why.  Though until the individual signs his...

Excellent offering - Items arrived as good as new (either they are brand new, or virtually so).  Very happy with the items, and they arrived within a week.

Having been lucky and had everything line up near perfect - 1 year, 3 months.  This was with no longer then a 2 week (ish) period in between courses.  This is also not the norm, especially with changes to how they plan on offering the DP1.1 and 1.2 courses in the future.

Many of us have survived the dreaded BMOQ-L using issued gear - and you can too! If you absolutely insist on buying pieces of kit for it, I'd recommend the following: NEOS overshoes - an overboot sheath to make the swamps and wet areas a little more bearable. (keep in mind, once they fill with...

BMQ stands for Basic Military Qualification, while BMOQ stands for Basic Military Officer Qualification.  As in, one is for NCM trades and the other for officer candidates.  BMQs can be run locally out of a reserve unit, or combined with others to make up the numbers required (and as such can...