A Question I Must Ask ...

[Bart905]

Ok I made up my mind . Turkey is not an option anymore . I started my first work out today . I ran a little bit did pull ups and push ups . After my packs are done I'm quitting smoking get my self in serious shape. I'm going to go talk to a recruiter soon ask bunch of questions. How many years does it take to move up ranks in the military.? Lets say I signed up as a infantry and later on in life I want to become a Infantry officer can I take programs to achieve that or do I get stuck being an infantry soldier all my life .

 

[MikeL]

Ok I made up my mind . Turkey is not an option anymore . I started my first work out today . I ran a little bit did pull ups and push ups . After my packs are done I'm quitting smoking get my self in serious shape. I'm going to go talk to a recruiter soon ask bunch of questions. How many years does it take to move up ranks in the military.? Lets say I signed up as a infantry and later on in life I want to become a Infantry officer can I take programs to achieve that or do I get stuck being an infantry soldier all my life .

Search around the forums, there is info on promotions.  But nothing is set in stone, though so don't expect to read something and expect your promotions to go exactly like that.  Also your abilities/actions, etc will effect how fast or slow you are promoted.

Yes, you can start off as a Pte and then later on after getting your education become a officer.  You might want to look into the Reserves and joining as a Pte/NCM while going to university and once you have your degree then OT/CT into the Reg Force as a Infantry Officer if that is your ultimate goal.

 

[Bart905]

thanks a lot guys you helped me out a lot with this topic. I will be more then happy to serve my country once I get in and going

 

[Blackadder1916]

Ok I made up my mind . Turkey is not an option anymore . . . . . .

Perhaps you should also check with the Turkish Embassy/Consulate about how service in another NATO country's forces will affect your Turkish military service obligation.  Though my knowledge may be outdated, most (but not all) NATO countries that have (or had) compulsory military service recognized service in another NATO country's military as fulfilling that obligation.  However, sometimes there are certain notification/reporting requirements in order for that service to be acknowledged and then, hopefully, you will avoid the possibility of being summarily inducted into the Turkish Army (even if you are in the CF) while on a visit to the "old country".  And sometimes relinquishment of the other citizenship will not be actioned until compulsory military service is completed.  While unusual, it has happened - one notable incident was a few decades ago when an Italian-Canadian was conscripted into the Italian Army while he was on leave in Italy visiting relatives.

 

[Allgunzblazing]

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.

 

[Bart905]

Do I need to make an appointment or can I randomly walk in the recruitment center ?

 

[Oompah-Loompah@]

You can walk in, first time they'll probably give you the needed application forms. You can also apply online, or download the forms and bring it with you.

 

[Thompson_JM]

Do I need to make an appointment or can I randomly walk in the recruitment center ?

Just walk in....

It's on the Second floor of the Government Building on Bay St, Across from Copps....

Tell them you are interested in Joining the CF, give them all the details you have given us, and they should be able to tell you exactly what you need to do, say, write, etc... as far as joining the CF goes...

Seriously.... every day you spend here asking anonymous internet folks, is another day you could have started the ball rolling with the people who can actually get you enrolled....

Just my .02, but seriously man.... Be like Nike..... Just do it.

Good luck.

 

[Bart905]

Your rite I should just do it but first I need a haircut .  I Know exactly where that is I went and got my citizenship there a year ago