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These were Naval Aviators - the whole ice cream salesman white uniforms, and all... ;D

I'll go further and say that your chances as a Class A (ie parade once a week) reservist to deploy on the DART are zero, unless as a Class B Reservist you are filling either a high readiness position or possess unique skills. There are many Reg Force folks who spent several years being "on the...

This is considered operational dress, and is a controlled item. Like CADPAT combats, the Nomex coveralls (eg submariners, clearance divers) are not offered for sale (unless stolen from the CAF).

If you've only fired a rifle a few times, you should focus on developing the fundamentals of marksmanship. Get yourself a good bolt action 0.22, cheap to feed, doesn't punish you, reliable and very accurate.  Once you've spent some time at the range, then start considering a centre-fire like a...

Yes, the CF employs NP's.  However, we no longer provide post-grad training for our Nursing Officers to pursue NP certification. Yes, it is possible to obtain your Masters degree while serving.

Comme Tech Med, vous n'avez pas le "droit" d'avoir une barbe. C'est seulment pour les raisons medicaux. Mai's, je dirais il y a beaucoup de militaires a Valcartier avec des problemes avec leur peau!

Only the Recruiting Medical Officer can answer that, and they don't respond to enrollment medical questions on this board. See your recruiting centre if you're interested in joining.

If you're looking at enrolling as an armoured crewman, then the non-aircrew standards listed above would apply during enrollment. As per all recruiting questions, though, only the RMO can determine your medical fitness from a recruiting standpoint.

As mentioned earlier, only the MO reviewing your application can determine if you are medically fit for enrollment. And, you must meet the common enrollment medical standards, essentially G2O2. If you're thinking of a career as an MO you have a long road ahead of you in terms of schooling, but...

Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is really the gateway qualification for Med Techs. Without it, you won't likely be serving "outside the wire", whereas with it, you may. You don't decide to join a UN or NATO mission, the Goverment of Canada does and then deploys the CAF in support of that mission...

You reload .22lr rounds yourself and you save money?  Really?  How do you reprime the used cases?  Considering that rim fires (is .22LR) use a liquid primer that is spun into the cases centrifugally, unless your name is Winchester/Remington/Lapua etc you typically don't. Yes, I am aware that...

DM's replacement has not yet been named, but Mr Fantino will report to him.

MOTP members receive pay as a 2Lt while a medical student. All books and tuition costs are covered. Current pay is about $4500/month, and can be found at the following link: http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/caf-community-pay/reg-force-class-c-officer-rates.page 2 Lt - med student Lt - resident in...

My understanding is that as a retired member you are no longer authorized to wear a uniform. For Remembrance Day, Beret - yes. Medals - yes. But uniforms are for serving members or honoraries. As for retiring Air Force, despite serving most of your career with the Army, you are a retired RCAF...

Laser eye surgery is not presently covered in the CF Spectrum of Care. This has been a topic of discussion for at least 15 years, including the cost savings of not having to provide prescription eyewear. 

You are not going to get extra help on exams/academics in the CF.  If you are not able to successfully complete these then the CF is not for you, unfortunately.  You will either make it on your own merits as a MARE or not.

Hopefully a Dental Officer type will chime in.  However, the Dental standard follows a NATO standard and is to ensure that your teeth are "fit deployment".  As long as your dentition is in good repair and function, cosmesis (i.e. cleaning) is of secondary importance.  Certainly, annual cleaning...

He was likely the only "pear-shaped" GO on the Western Front, so didn't need a moustache for recognition or status.  ;D

Keep in mind that the CAF does not have any dedicated seats in med schools for military members. So, the key to any military medical training program will be your ability to get accepted into a Canadian medical program based on your merits (academic, social, experiential, etc).  All that to...

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