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I seem to be having trouble logging in constantly over the last few days.  It keeps telling me there is an error due to cookies.  And the only thing I know about cookies is that I eat too many of them.  Not sure if this is as a result of the changes or not but I have only noticed this problem in...

That really depends on weather you want to be a Naval Int O or an Army Int O.  If you want to be a Navy Int O then going MARS is a good route as you will suffer a huge credibility gap with the operators if you don't have any sea time.  You will also suffer an even bigger credibility gap among...

George, He sent me a PM asking for some answers and I asked him to post his original post here so that I could provide the answers to anyone looking for the information.  I was under the impression that the other thread had been locked.

The Int Officer trade is considered to be purple, meaning that it is common to all elements and theoretically an Army officer could find himself working in a Navy environment ect...  However, this is something that is becoming less and less true as time goes on.  For example, the Navy will...

I can see why you might be annoyed given your specific situation.  I dont like it either when guys get a posting and try to hang on to it for their entire career.  I have a real problem with that too.  But, this poster's case is not even close to the same thing. And another thing.. We need to...

I recommend joining the reserves as an officer under the RESO program (I think that's what its called).  That way you have the best of both worlds.  You get to be in the CF, on a part time basis, get your degree while doing so, then when you are done, you can CT to the reg force and off you go...

Just remember that is not a guarentee, just a possibility.  But if you do a good job, have a positive attitude at work and make a difference, it will go a long way to justifying the application to a different position.  Then you can be in a position not to complain, but rather to advocate which...

Can people around here try to be just a little more sympathetic?  Yes he is an officer, and yes we all know what the expectations of him are on the job and all that good stuff.  But here is a reality check, commission or not, he is still human, and still 21.  Obviously he is not happy about his...

Just re-apply and be honest about your situation past and present.  I honestly cannot see this being an issue that will prevent you from re-joining.  Just make sure you actually see it through this time!

Yes, they do still parade on Wed nights.  If you are still having trouble getting ahold of somebody there let me know.

You will not be able to stay in Nova Scotia if you go reg force artilleryman as there are hardly any positions there save for RSS staff at 1 FD in Halifax.  The closest you could hope for is Gagetown with W Battery which is about a 4 hour drive away from Halifax. If you want to go reg force...

Just a quick update on the INT Officer trade. By the end of this summer, when all BIOCs are complete (we are running 3 of them) the trade will be overborne by 60-70 officers depending on how many guys pass the training.  From what we have been told, attrition and a recruiting freeze will be...

Yes you can apply as a DEO provided that you have completed a university degree.  I dont know which units are looking for guys, you will have to contact them directly.  Go visit them on a parade night and ask to talk to a recruiter.

Another hint when dealing with reserve units.  Show up in person on parade night and ask to speak to a recruiter.  Dont rely on getting them by phone.  The three things you need are school transcripts, birth certificate and SIN card along with valid ID.  It can be very frustrating, some units...

There is another factor to consider when discussing the MOC imbalance issue. Many of our undermanned trades are not considered very attractive both by new recruits and by those who are currently in said trades.  I'm thinking naval ops trades specifically here.  (I don't know much about the...

Does your ETP message not have reporting instructions? If it doesn't, your best bet would be to call the BTL administrators at Borden and coordinate with them.  They will be the ones looking after you.

If you do not require a higher clearance there will be no impact.  Even if you do require a clearance, this will not be used as a determining factor in selection.  If you do require a clearance for your new trade, the paperwork will be initiated once your CT goes through.  It can and will take a...

Given how slow VAC is to respond to legitimate claims by veterans I would be weary of trying to cue them onto fraud.  As dispicable as the fradulent members are, I am prepared to accept a certain amount of it if it means we can get much needed benefits into the hands of deserving veterans faster.

It is extremely frustrating that the CBC felt they needed to make that connection.  I know Chauhan well from my days at HMCS STAR and simply put, the connection is by nominal roll only.  He may have paraded once every two months, just barely enough to dodge the NES list and never would have...

Are there any boots that are better for this then others.  Currently I have Mark 3s, general purpose boots and Swats.  I cant really tell if one is better then the other, and im willing to pick up a new set/brand if necessary.