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If I remember correctly although it was some time ago, one of the large parts of the Wpns Tech L trade was inspection of wpns and components for indications of metal fatigue which can sometimes be detected by very slight variations in the colour of the material at stress points.

Damn there goes my future plans,  ;) I will admit that when I was posted to 1 RCR in '88 the first parade I saw with guys in aprons with axes I really did not know what the hell was going on.

Possibly part of a pioneer type group like these gentlemen

Got my job offer yesterday, off to Trenton for August.

I thought that the pension contributions were now 6.85% on the first $51100 per year and 9.2% on anything above that, then again a private would only be concerned with the 6.85%, I believe the rates have changed due to moving to the new 50/50 contribution plan. 1 edit due to a damn international...

Keep in mind that the 1-5 is a quick reference to see how competitive an individual application is with regards to occupations selected, it is taken from the information on the application, so in other words don't skip any areas. As mentioned earlier Infantry is highly sought after thus a higher...

I believe it is based on the entire application: Education, Work Experience, Physical Fitness/Sports, Activities and Interests, Leadership/Supervisory Experience a small hint may be that along the top of most of the mentioned areas there is a series of boxes marked 1 to 5+ that you fill in...

rhli13, OK took a minute to clue in, pretty funny nonetheless.

DAA, well it really hasn't quite followed that line so far, PM inbound cause details are not for public consumption.

DAA, yes they have, additional forms faxed in, currently waiting for Guarda hopefully they completed last week, I know that they contacted as least one of my references. In fairness though the 37 days includes the online portion, 30 days is closer to reality on the CFRC side. edited: for clarity

Wjones, I fully understand what you are feeling, I believe that they will still require your core documents, birth certificate and school transcripts, besides could it hurt to send them regardless? As for myself 37 days and counting as of today.

SLEEP! You don't need no stinking sleep!! Sleep is for the weak You can rest when you retire All joking aside you will get enough sleep most days, although it is also a great test of your prioritization skills.

Another option especially if you already have a poor credit history is to speak to your local Credit Counseling Service, these agencies can usually arrange it so you make a monthly payment to them and they, disburse it to your creditors. Makes for a payment history even if your creditors do not...

maxwel-fredrick, not sure where you got the starting wage as 49k, the starting wage for a Pte is actually around 33k, 49k is the third pay incentive or after your second anniversary in the Forces. I suggest you try looking at forces.ca under pay scales, Regular Force and Class C. (finding the...

Hope this has not been posted before, I did a search and did not find it, thought it was amusing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bCnzi6L_BsM

Hatchet Man, they got any positions for a retired  Wpns Tech Land, EO Tech, Atis Tech coming up?  ;)

Original deleted not really related to thread, although I have also witnessed and experienced the same, and agree that it is up to the supervisors/leadership to curb this and assist subordinates/co-workers in attempting to have a balanced work/home life.

Bart905, could you contact your recruitment centre in Hamilton and ask if you could arrange to write your CFAT in Ottawa vice Hamilton, and have the results forwarded to Hamilton upon completion.

If you are worried that you would be required to wear the "Buddy Holly" style of frames don't be, the covered frame selection is much more modern then the old days, in addition you may be able to upgrade out of pocket.

Did I read that correctly? Leisure time during basic? I seem to recall when I went through we manged to scrape up some off time on Sunday mornings and that only happened if you went to church. And yes it was winter with 3 foot drifts and always uphill and sometimes barefoot too.  ;)