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UPDATE Today marks two months since I submitted my application.

Latest out of Russia... http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/03/nato-missile-shield-will-be-met-with-pre-emptive-strikes-russia-warns/

Never say never, I was told mine, not sure if they meant to, but I was present while the Recruiting Sgt. was speaking to the Career officer about it.

Over the years a lot has changed when it comes to physical fitness. One thing that has not changed is the constant introduction of the latest and greatest gadget to help you reach your goals. Some are good, some are, well, useless. In my quest to get back to my optimum healthy weight I have come...

The advice and info I have received over the past few days has been outstanding, well worth $30 and I get a cool T-shirt! Thanks good people. :cdn:

Ah, I believe I understand what you are saying, correct me if I am wrong as I am here to learn; After my initial 5 year contract the CF can offer TOS up to age 60, but is not obligated to do so; they could offer a term of any number of years depending on the projected needs of the forces. So...

Unless I am interpreting the Q. R. & O incorrectly; it is dependant on when you enrolled, if you have made any elections to adjust your service eligibility, your rank, and if you are an officer or not; in reference to myself, or any NCM enrolled after 1 July 2004, 60 is the age; Section 3 -...

Yes, the timing of when you get your pension paid out is another story all together. I think that is where the changes you had mentioned above come in. I also forgot to mention that any Federal public service, including RCMP, can also count towards pensionable service to the 35 Year max.

Follow up; I just spoke to the good people at Forces Pensions and was given the following information; Any service 2 years or more qualifies for a pension. The formula is 2 X years of service = % of average of last five years. For Example 25 years served = 50% At 60 one can also serve five...

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To all those that give their free time to help recruiting hopefulls I commend you.  Over the past few weeks I have read through most, if not all, posts that were relevant to my needs, and quite a few others as well. Whatever answers I could not find on my own were promptly supplied by...

NOPE. You must disclose all medical conditions past and present. Just keep going the way you are going and everything will be fine. <<<<sarcasm. :nod:

Interesting; Murtha should know what he is talking about according to his Wiki; Military service Service/branch United States Marine Corps Rank Colonel Battles/wars Vietnam War Awards Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) Combat Action Ribbon Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry American Spirit Honor Medal

I am not sure about quotas maybe someone with recruiting experience can help you with that one. Good luck to you as well, hang tough.

Ha! Iron Man 4: Revenge of the Conscript Army ;D

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll494.xml John Murtha (D) Pennsylvania Pete Stark (D) California

The shift in demographic is representative of the new reality in social policing. Whereas in the past relative physical strength, compared to the general population, was the main component of qualification for policing, today's modern police recruiters favor sociology and psychology majors. This...

Can you expand on this? It looks like service/age = factor 80. Which is actually pretty good, for my wife it is age/service factor = 90, however with early Ret. allowable with 55/30.

Good to know, thanks. Yes, avoiding assumptions is why when I am not doing PT I seem to be sitting here voraciously reading everything I can. I wish it were possible to go to Trenton and speak to/see in action the various trades. I am taking a huge risk leaving school to pursue this career path...

My plan goes something like this; (My service)-(Wife time to pension) Year 1 and most of year 2 training St. Jean and Kingston - 6 years During this time we will make arrangements to see each other on weekends. As it works out she has family in Montreal and loves to drive! First Posting Trenton...