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I would just say something like: "Hi this is -insert name here- I am just calling to get an update on my application." Pretty simple really. If you haven't established a contact yet then do so.   Its always better to keep in touch with the same person then just calling the recruiing centre and...

My advice would be, and I've been told this by someone in the forces, is to keep calling them up.  From what I understand, once your papers are in the system the onus is on you to get them through.  So keep calling them, not all the time, but once a week, ask for updates.  This will keep them...

Well all I can say is that the Int Coy I met with was sceptical at first.  But after I spoke to them for almost 3 hours they obviously felt that I have what it takes, otherwise they would have probably not offered to take me "off the street." Believe me, they explained everything to me...and...

"Stick to Pierre Berton. Granatstein's books are dripping with bias. In his book "Who killed Canadian history?" he pretty much blamed it on immigrants." What a load of Bollocks! Granatstein may be biased but who isn't mate.  Everything is slanted one way or another.  Social Science 101. I've...

Well its a tough dilemma I have... On the flip side, does anyone know any Int Ops or Int Officers who have CT'd from the res and actually proved themselves to be quite competent in the trade?

Sorry, whats COTP?

Just to add to that... Can reg force personnel transfer over to Int in less then 4 years if they are qualified...or does it absolutely, positively have to be 4 years minimum?

NCRCrow and Mauler: I appreciate your point as I am trying to get advice from experienced people.  My worry if I go the reg force route however, is that I may not get the chance to go to Int at all.  What if I end up being stuck in Inf or another combat arm for 9 years when I could have been...

Thanks for the advice everyone...I do have a degree already, actually 2 degrees (one of the reasons the Int Coy wants me)...I think the reserves is probably the option I will take, I just wanted to hear from some people who are in the forces already and can offer me advice. I am aware that...

I'm not positive if these guys are involved in Afghanistan, but they might be...they are in Iraq for sure... Control Risks Group: www.crg.com

So here's my situation: I recently visited the local reserve Int unit.  The meeting went very well.  To make a long story short, while the told me that they normally do not take people "off the street" they were willing to make an exception in my case because of my education and my skill set. ...

Saw it last week.  I had mixed feelings.  Neat story and idea but I found some of the content went a bit too far.  Sadly, I think it is a reflection on how desensitized our society has become with regard to some of the ideas presented in the film (serial killings, cannabalism, murder and carnage...

Kincanucks, Thanks for that...you are an asset to this website!

A mate of mine lived in Kenya for a few years when he was younger.  He got bitten by some nasty spider and nearly died.  Apparantly he was in a fever for days and was in hospital for a long time.  He showed me the scar on his leg, his scar was literally the size of a loonie and it was not the...

I was wondering if anyone knows much about the Jericho Garrison in Van.  As I've lived in Vancouver most of my life and I grew up here I have passed by the compound many times but have never really wondered much about it.  Now that I am going down there this thursday to visit a local reserve...

Tir Na Og...awesome pub...try the fish and chips there... If you want to avoid the university crowd then stick closer to the waterfront...places like the Tir Na Og and the Pilot House are a good mix of locals and university students who would rather enjoy a few nice pints then get bombed and...

I'm not in the military (yet anyway) so I can't comment on that aspect of Kingston.  But I did go to university there for 4 years so I can comment on the town.  And all I can say is that K-town is a great place.  There's alot of neat little places to visit there, great cafes for having coffee...

Careful using the term "theory".  While alot of people call it the "Just War Theory" it actullay isn't technically a theory.  Most hardcore IR academics will call it the "Just War Tradition."  Its not a big deal, but I've had my ass chewed off more then once by a professor when I've used the...

A mate of mine at Uni did #2...but not at Wal-Mart.  It was a residence prank thing...he got everyone in the residence to give him their alarm clocks...and then he spent about an hour setting each alarm clock one minute apart.  So one was set to go off at 2:30...the next at 2:31...etc etc.  He...

Indeed...it surely is impressive but can it be good for you in the long run (No pun intended)? Seriously, I think it might be time to stop when you start going blind! Kudos to the guy...but I'll put money down that his body has received some permanent damage from his excursions.