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Hi Acer Syrup, Exellent post. Thanks for the info. AGB.

Excellent post Jeff! I have no time or breath to waste on the advocates of "soft power". Thankfully, some sensible people have put in place the Canada First Defense Strategy. At least now the CF can get the assured and much needed investment in terms of manpower and equipment. Sorry guys, I know...

Hi Kayghee, I just read your original post through the link that you posted. I'm afraid that I don't have the answers to your questions as far as what entry options are open for you. You will get a lot of opinions and pointers on this site. However, I strongly recommend for you to head down to...

Hello Jetfuelcola, I'm a Direct Entry applicant, but I will try to put some things in perspective for you. Firstly - Chase is very correct, in that ROTP candidates are expected to be rounded individuals. I remember reading a post here by an officer (who was ex RMC) who had a B+ average in...

Blackadder, you've brought up a very good point. It almost seems unreal that compulsory conscription exists in this day and age! That too in supposedly democratic countries.

Bart, first off as anyone here or any recruiter will tell you that it is impossible to tell what the approximate time it will take in your case from application to enrolment. That being said, this is what my experience has been: application, reliability screening, CFAT, medical, interview...

Thanks for pointing that out Redeye. But my post was simply expressing my opinion. I am not in the CSIS or DPM Secur, so what I said was from an applicant's view point. Now, I realize that you've undergone Security Clearance. But are you a background investigator yourself, or have you ever been...

Bart, do you really think that being another country's citizens looks good especially if you aim to be an officer or be Special Operations? One of the questions asked in the form 330-60 is if you're a citizen of another country and if so why? http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/330-60-eng.pdf...

I stand corrected - dual citizenship no longer implies foreign implications. http://www.forces.ca/en/page/theapplicationprocess-106#step2-2 It wasn't this way when I had applied.

If your intention is to ultimately join the CF, then why not do so without the long-winded approach? I have dual citizenship as well (non NATO country). However, I intend to give up my former country's citizenship immediately after enrolment in the CF. The recruiting staff have told me that I...

Thanks again. I've heard plenty of woe stories about the PSP staff. This is not a rant - its always better to set the bar high. I intend to be watching very closely when the staff demonstrate how they want the various test components to be done. I've read on this forum that even the hand-grip...

Hi Megsy, Thanks for your post. Quick question - when doing push ups does someone place a fist which has to be touched, or how does that work? The reason why I ask is because, I could be touching my chest to the ground everytime but it might appear that only the t-shirt is touching. This might...

Two down already! I hope they're able to qualify when they're tested next time... I'm really nervous about the push ups part. I'm only able to do 40 right now. I've heard the instructors are very picky, so I'm counting 19 for that. The beep test is fine - I managed to get the CF version. I've...

All the best to the ladies and gents who're in their first week of BMOQ. Hoo boy - it must be such an awesome feeling to be finally there!

Hello, Does this mean that the fireman's carry has been totally eliminated from the BFT (both during basic training and later when one is posted to a unit)? I am a really small built guy, that is why I've been working doubly hard in preparation for BMOQ. My aim is to be able to squat double...

Calling/ visiting/ emailing once a month is what any staff in the recruiting centre will tell you. I just go down to the RC every month and check if there's been any progress. Keep in mind that everytime a candidate makes contact, a staff member is required to deal with the query. That time and...

Hi Jessie, It is truly heartening to see someone as young as you and who knows what he/ she would like to make of themselves in life. I used to be a junior teacher in a university. As crazy as it sounds, I knew numerous students (in their final year) who were still undecided about their...

To A.Khan - I sincerely apologize for the acidic tone of my message. As for the question about choosing an occupation - choose a trade that you would really like to be in till retirement. I have found the staff in the RC to be exceptionally professional and helpfull. They will never try to...

Hi there, Here is my two cents - 1. Interview: a) Your attire (in my opinion) should be business formals. Clean, pressed and well matched. Black shoes go with a black belt, tie should compliment the trouser and shirt, etc. While this an interview for a job in the military and not the...

Hi, The MCC (who took your interview) will contact you after the selection board. In case you're selected, you will most likely be given a job offer. Your file manager will then get your paperwork ready for enrolment. As per the staff that I have spoken to, candidates are adviced to not quit...