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Hi, First of all, Intelligence is pretty much out of the question for you unless you have prior military experience, or are thinking of joining the reserves. Logistics is a relatively easy classification to get into..  harder than say, Infantry, but easier than some specialist classifications. ...

Don't quote me on this, maybe someone out there can confirm, but I was under the impression that reservists now can be reimbursed for part of their tuition?.  You can also become a reserve Officer Cadet while you are in school (do the Officer training in the summers) and commissioned once you...

I have something to add to your choices. I agree that ROTP is probably an unlikely choice at your age. However I would like to inform you that if you decided to do the UTPNCM route, you must serve your first Basic Engagement, become journeyman (QL5) qualified and promoted to Cpl before you can...

I know clerks of all elements can be posted just about anywhere.  You can be navy and get posted to Petawawa, it's been done.  The trade is pretty much the same no matter what element. People will just look at you funny when you're on parade  ;) You didn't mention which navy trades you were...

I watch Truth Duty Valour mostly for the soundtrack  :P In all seriousness, I think that show is great and it's about time that we had something that can show people some of the kinds of courses and training that we go through.

It all depends on your position on tour, and the unit you are deploying with.  If you are a signaller with the infantry, you will probably be in direct support of the unit you are there with and will probably see more action than if your job overseas is strictly Communications Centre or crypto...

It may not seem that way as you're starting out, but once you've begun eating with other Forces, you will soon agree that the Canadian Armed Forces is one of the best fed armies in the world. :cdn:

I remember last year in St-Jean there was a girl on my course who was a "vegetarian".  While we were in the field she got special IMP's that included pasta dinners and granola bars etc.  I'm not sure but they might have been American?  Nonetheless, the school put in the effort to ensure they...

If you can scrounge up a downpayment, you will pay less for mortgage, property tax, and utilities if you buy in Kingston than if you were to move into a Q.  I left Kingston 2 years ago and my monthly living bill was $1000 and that included the above PLUS condo fees!!!  In addition, the money put...

Physical Training is not assessed on BOTP, so it is at the course staff's discretion on the frequency and intensity. My course ran 4-5 mornings a week.  Other courses at the same time ran, marched, played sports.  It's just a reason to practice the routine, because at that point you should...

Work uber hard, but uber SMART.  Don't get injured before you get there. Cheers

I think the pass rate for BOTP is higher than the pass rate for IAP.  I didn't have to do IAP so I am unsure about it, but only 2 people out of 42 candidates failed the BOTP I was on.  Neither was about physical fitness. I wouldn't stress out about the fitness part, unless you can't even run a...

Mmmmmmm, sweet, sweet, relish    :warstory:

The Ottawa MFRC (Uplands) also will issue tickets for the nearby Cineplex at a reduced rate.   Most MFRCs in Ontario will also sell discounted Canada's Wonderland tickets!!

www.forces.gc.ca/cfms_history I didn't go through it, but there might be some information that would be helpful.  It's an online version of a book my dad helped research that was released in '03. Hope this helps.. Shadow

Although this topic went a little awry, usually the only way a reservist will have blood drawn is in a civvie hospital if there is something wrong with them (or mil if they are on class B/C), and the only time a reservist gets immunization shots is if they are going overseas.

I have to agree.  If CELE is not what you want, then be warned you could spend the rest of your oblig servic in a job that you are unhappy with.  You don't want to be there, and your subordinates will not want you there either because they know you don't want to be there  etc.  CELE Officer is a...

Just a note of caution on those military flights.  You already know the "luck" factor.  You might get on a flight out, but when you call in to go back, you may not be on the list and end up having to find transportation quickly and for a price at the last minute in order to get back to work on...

The Pre-Para stands for the physical fitness standard you must attain prior to doing your Basic Para course.  There is a cadet pre-para course but I don't know anything about it.  I think it's 2 weeks and army cadets do it prior to the Basic Para which is 3-5 weeks I think depending on...

I think it is a good idea also if it can be put into action.  Not enough Canadian organizations provide recognition for their military/peacekeepers. I would sign up for one.  Oh, and I like the idea of partnering up with other organizations.  10% off at the barber, beer store, peelers etc.  You...