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On the fitness part of the new site...the standards were higher than the old.  Is this the new CF standard.  I sure hope so...it's about time fitness became a priority.

If you're interested in a combat role, apply to the combat arms.  If you're intersted in interesting but more subdued work, Navy MARS is a good choice.  The Air Force is just boring and pilots are losers so steer clear of them.  In my opinion there are only a few really cool trades, but then...

Yes you have a chance and a pretty good one too.  I was in the same boat.  Average marks, but very althletic and had military potential which is what they look for the most currently.  Just apply with confidence and make sure you have a civilian university alternative.  I guarantee you will get...

From the information you have provided...most candidates (men and women) would be envious of your posistion.  Halk-marathons, 50-75 situps, etc.  It is pretty clear that you are fit enough.  I'd bet you could do at least 9 pushups as well.  With a degree, you already meet the basic...

Not to be a pain in the ass...but when does CAP happen?  The recruiting website says the schedule for combat arms officers is: IAP/BOTC CAP Phase III MOC Phase IV MOC There is no mention of CAP training for ROTP though.

I understand that it's the same as Civi-U, but because of their location and academic envrionment, they are able to carry out some training during the school year that Civi-U students cannot.  I hear RMC students recieve their commission upon graduation whereas Civi-U students have a bunch of...

Ok...I know the RMC students complete their basic training at the college...but when do Civi U ROTP students complete their training.  If IAP/BOTC is a 14 week course and I'm only training for 8 weeks of the summer, when do I make up the other 6.  I ask because I was told that next summer is...

I don't know about computer programming, but check out things like electrical engineering and maybe signals...they do a bunch of commuications and tech stuff.

I finish IAP at the end of the summer.  Few questions...do you return your uniform and kit etc cause I don't want to haul all that stuff around when I head off to Civi U?  Also, what is the routine for departing St.Jean?  Does it end in the day/evening?  Are there any special functions I am...

Thanks for the feedback...it all makes sense now.  And now to sound really annoying...while I was perusing DND and Canadian Forces websites, I came across the JTF2 recruiting stuff.  It's minimum medical requirements are 3,1,1,2,2,5.  How come they allow people with V3 vision to apply?  I have...

Thanks for the quick response, but can anyone elaborate on the geographical and occupational numbers?  Also, how come there is no reference to fitness level?  I thought CV was going to stand for cardiovascular.

I just wanted to know what the letters and numbers mean in regards to my medical evaluation. V3, CV1, H1, G2, O2, A5.......what do these mean?

I've got a dilemma.  I've tried contacting RCMP recruiters to ask this question but they are very hard to get answers from.  I want to become an RCMP officer at some point and I also want to serve my country in the armed forces.  I was recently accepted to ROTP Civi U but am trying to decide if...

I was recently sworn in for ROTP Civi U but I still have no idea how the financial end of things work.  I leave for IAP in two weeks and spend the rest of the summer there.  At some point my school will be sending info regarding fees and registration etc.  Do I have to come up with the $5000+...

LOL...fruit salad.  That's pretty good.  I never based the soldiers on their ribbons...I just thought it weird to see Cpl's and Sgt's walking around with lots of them and then see a Captain or Major with just a few.

The ribbons that service men/women wear on their jackets...what do they mean?  How come some lower ranks (Sgt...LT etc) have a whole bunch of them while some higher ranks have hardly any?

How long is someone allowed to live in barracks or on base?  Would someone be allowed to stay in barracks for the entirety of their contract?  Also, how much does it cost to live on the base?  All of this is assuming the person was infantry.  Thanks for the help. Jordan

Thanks Gunner...things to think about...lots of time though. Jordan

Alright...point taken...I should have just kept my mouth shut and done my own research. By the way, great book Acorn (Lesser Evil)...I'm just finishing it right now. Jordan

Thanks...your answer was just what I was looking for... ::)