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I understand, my assumption was that perhaps military training courses could qualify as "education and training" in certain circumstances. Clearly not. I'm already talking to my employer to see how I can minimize the financial impact by working extra hours per week during the year. Are you guys...

Thanks for that clarification. I've sent you a PM with a question regarding your recent BMOQ.

I understand that the regulation is pretty clear: an approved university or college course only. I'm just trying to find possible ways I can afford to take the required time off. If you have any advice in this regard, I would appreciate it.

Hello folks, I seem to have cleared everything for my Primary Reserves Direct Entry Officer application (CFAT, PT, Medical, Interview, and Officer Review Board) and am awaiting my final clearances and offer for enrollment. In the mean time, I'm still working on the back-end to get the Human...

I got confirmation from a senior recruiter: Enrollment is as OCdt, with immediate promotion to 2Lt after completion of BMQ, before BMOQ-A

From what I read above and the info I've gathered, there is no standard procedure. Or at least, adherence to standard procedure.

This seems the most appropriate thread for my question, even though it's quite old: My understanding, based on information on CAF recruitment pages and this website, was that if and when I qualify as a DEO in the Reserves, my rank would immediately be 2Lt upon swearing in (I have a Masters in...

Thank you for the information, ladies and gentlemen. Obviously, I'm getting ahead of myself since I'm only just going through the recruitment process. If I do make it (hopefully), I will have to reign in my pride at being a member of the CAF, and not add my military credentials on my civilian...

Welp, good thing I asked then! Don't want to be laughingstock, or, more importantly, misrepresent the CAF. I don't quite get why that would be funny, though. I mean, you can write "Dr." on your signature without issue.

I have two (pre-emptive) questions in the same vein. 1. As a part-time reservist with a full-time civilian job, would it be permissible for me, as part of my civilian job, to wear my uniform when: a) Visiting a Canadian Forces base b) Meeting with military personnel c) Meeting with government...

I'm getting notes of: - "Back in my day" we had it much harder - Things were better "back in my day" - These damn millenials have it too easy - These damn millenial are whiney entitled cry babies (except my kid, of course) - Get off my lawn you damn millenials! What did I miss...

Came across this article on BBC today. They're deciding to lift any restrictions on people from Commonwealth countries joining the British armed forces. Not sure if this applies to all trades, or just a select few...

"Place" was a typo. I meant "Plane". And thank you all for the information. It seems much of the selection process is based on physical fitness and luck. Luck being the better part.

I was watching a documentary on YouTube in which they interviewed a few paratroopers, and they said the most difficult part of becoming a paratrooper is the mental aspect. I assume that means getting over the fear of jumping out of a plane with 50lbs of gear. Would it be reasonable then to say...

Hey, I would like to learn more about this Space Ops Course. I work in the space industry, and have recently applied to the reserves. Is there any information anyone could share?

Thank you all. So, if I understand correctly, a tasking is a speciality assigned to a unit? In essence, while all infantry units might train for all types of operations, a unit with an "urban search and rescue" tasking would spend more time doing that specific task? Also, why do Reserve units...

Hello ladies and gentlemen, Over the last few weeks you guys have helped me clear up a lot of questions I had prior to application. The following excerpt from an email I received from a Toronto Scottish Regiment recruiter has popped up another few questions for me (newbie question alert): "our...

My goodness, if only I had read this post a few weeks ago, it would've answered SO many of my questions without having to dig through the internet. Funnily enough, it never turned out in any of my searches. If you ever get a chance, could you please update this with your experience in Basic and...

Thank you Tegar and Canuck. My plan was to show up at Denison Armoury on Friday and see if they'd let me in. I would love to get a chance to chat with a few of the Engineer Officers there regarding their experiences. Appreciate your help immensely.

Hello helpful friends, I'm having a little bit of difficulty getting a hold of recruiters at 32 Combat Engineers Regiment (Denison Armoury) and the Canadian Forces Recruitment Center in Toronto. I've left two voicemails (each), and sent out an email to the generic 32 Canadian Brigade Group...