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    Comparing the Combat Arms (Inf vs. Engr vs. Armd vs. Arty)

    Thanks for the heads up. I'm hoping to go in next Wednesday, as I just finished my exams. At the moment, the LER is my first choice. Unfortunately, I was told that the LER wasn't accepting new applicants, and I want to be in as soon as possible. Maybe talking to people will convince me that the...
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    Comparing the Combat Arms (Inf vs. Engr vs. Armd vs. Arty)

    Thanks for the info. "Focus on the short term" seems like solid advice right now. However, for good measure.... from this LINK you provided, it looks like 10/12 of the BMO candidates were Infantry Reservists and then Arty and Armour Reservists each had one candidate on the course. That's not bad...
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    Comparing the Combat Arms (Inf vs. Engr vs. Armd vs. Arty)

    Thanks for the info. I'm leaning more towards Armour at the moment. One quick question: Will I have the same oppurtunities to get specialty training (Mountain Warfare, Jump Wings, etc.) as an infantry soldier? Or is that type of stuff basically off limits to reservists? I'll remember to address...
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    Comparing the Combat Arms (Inf vs. Engr vs. Armd vs. Arty)

    The story: I'm currently processing to be a reservist. I recently wrote my CFAT here in Edmonton and did just fine. The recruiter told me that my first choice, infantry, would be closed for at least a few months and that only my second choice, armoured, was available. I asked to continue...
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    How many Edmonton-based soldiers have died in Afghanistan?

    I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to start this thread but I'm doing a project that has a specific focus on Edmonton's military role and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how many Edmonton-based soldiers have died in Afghanistan? If nobody knows, can anyone direct me to where I can find...
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    All About RESO (merged)

    I'm referring to the Fitness Test. I'm sorry if I got the terms wrong.
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    All About RESO (merged)

    Hi. First time poster. I had a few questions about the Reserve Force. I live in Edmonton. 1. I recently applied online to the RESO (Reserve Entry Scheme Officer) Program. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it. I'm in my second year of university, and I know you're supposed to...
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