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I went through this process when it was first initiated and it took nearly a year to process and I had to pay the full filling fees.  I am now told that it is free for serving military members and takes roughly six months. Most base legal offices can assist in preparing the paperwork to go with...

I agree that the Crown does spend a lot of money on each member and that care should be taken in selecting service members.  Having said that, here in the US, a lot more money is spent on training the military and our entitlements are much better than in the CF and for some reason, the entire...

The recruiting process involves the initial contact interview (when you walk into the recruiter's office), the initial screening (to see if you meet the basic eligibility criteria), an explanation of the process, an explanation of the trade choices potentially available to you and then the...

That is a US Army  thing.  Marines use the oorah...subtle but different. PJ D-Dog

I'm not surprised this has happened.  I was not a fan of the LG1 although I only really saw it in action during a demo in Gagetown.  When our old C2 guns went in for a refit to become a C3, they pulled old C2 guns out of the moth balls so we would have something to shoot.  I remember the...

Good Luck Devil Pup.....You'll do great at PI PJ D-Dog

Going back to school is a great idea, especially if you need to get your diploma recognized. My sources tell me that the CF is taking anywhere from 12 to 24 months to process applications due to a bottle neck in the part 2 and 3 medicals as well as background checks.  If it is sooner, then the...

Due to the many inquiries that I have been getting on how to join the US Marines, I have decided to create this topic. Recently, I have provided information which has successfully helped a few Canadians join the US Marines.  These applicants were selected using very stringent qualifications. ...

On the age limit topic, I just wanted to add that on Friday, the Pentagon has asked Congress to raise the enlistment age limit for all branches of service from 35 to 42.  This will have some far reaching effects since the age limit for retirement will be pushed to 62 in order to accomodate the...

Great post steve99 but I'd like to touch on a few points.  There is something called the TN1 visa for Canadians to work for US employers through the free trade agreement.  If anyone is looking for an employment based visa, many employers will go down this street rather than sponsor someone for a...

Communication and planning has always been the key to success.  When I was in the P Res, I spent many hours on my own planning and communicating with people in order to make sure the training night went off without any major glitches. If the SNCOs are planning the night's training when they...

Thanks for asking.  My intent is to gather up enough evidence and place it in a report to send up the chain of command (Recruiting Command) to show how the Marine Corps would be able to meet its projected increase in end strength by modifying Title 10 US Code in allowing natural born Canadians...

Yes, Canada is a free country but the difference between the US and Canada is this: In Canada, you are a subject who is extended freedoms and priviledges.  The attitude: "we know what is good for you". In the US, you are a citizen "you have rights". As much as this may stir up a hornets nest...

Great post Anne.  As others have done, I have been to the Wall as well and it is very moving to say the least.  There's a great book called "Offerings at the wall" which has pictures of many of the items left at the wall by visitors.  It is an extremely emotional read and well worth having in...

The small wars manual has been on the Commandant's reading list for some time.  As we progress in our careers and attend professional military education (PME), we need to read many of these manuals.  I read the small wars manual a number of years ago and it has a lot of information that is still...

I teach anti-terrorism, if this is for real and not a hoax, I need to incorporate it into my classes.  I'll have to see how I can validate this information through other sources.  Anyone have any ideas??? PJ D-Dog

PBI:  Thanks for shedding more light on this as both myself and Matt Fisher have been discussing the ownership issue of CF recruits.  Because the ownership of recruits in the CF is through the purple side of the house, serious consideration should be given toward changing this. In the Marine...

At this point, I would like to provide a bit of a backgrounder as to some of the reasons why the CF recruit training has become watered down. In 1985, a Human Rights Commission was set up to examine government practices in each department.  This was a direct result of the Charter of Rights and...

That was old Glen you know who.....he was great. PJ

1.  One of my Sgt's to a new recruit (me) wearing the of CF green coveralls:  "will someone get him some combat pants, he looks like an overgrown gumby doll." 2.  Me to my platoon during a QL2 years ago: "if these actions keep on, we will all have to take a bite out of a very distastfull...