[Answered] How far do they take "One CF"?

[dustinm]

Okay. This is my [last] question/s ever! I've figured out everything else I need to know to make an informed decision about the Forces though I won't be making that decision for some time I imagine.

How far do they take the concept of "one CF"? I'm mainly interested in the Army. I wouldn't have a problem serving in an Air Force environment, but I'm not keen on spending months away onboard a Naval ship. (I'm not saying I wouldn't do it, I just wouldn't like it as much as being on dry land.)

I mean, I may find that I love it once I get there, but in the mean-time I'd be dragging my feet.

If I'm in an element-neutral MOS (Med Tech, Sig Op, Comms Research, etc.) do I have any choice regarding which element I am/am not placed with?

 

[dapaterson]

If you are in a "purple" trade you will be given the opportunity to request specific postings, but the needs of the service come first.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

I'll just add one small point to what dapaterson said;  in those MOCs that are purple, the DEU (Army, Air Force or Navy) does not equate to the Envionment you will serve in.  A RMS Clerk in an Air Force uniform could potentially never be posted to an Air Force base, and an 'Army' Supply Tech could be posted to a Wing and then to a Navy base after finishing training.

 

[dustinm]

If you are in a "purple" trade you will be given the opportunity to request specific postings, but the needs of the service come first.

Perfect, thanks. And just for those who don't know, "purple" refers to a job that is available in two or more elements.

[quote author="Eye in the Sky"]
I'll just add one small point to what dapaterson said;  in those MOCs that are purple, the DEU (Army, Air Force or Navy) does not equate to the Envionment you will serve in.  A RMS Clerk in an Air Force uniform could potentially never be posted to an Air Force base, and an 'Army' Supply Tech could be posted to a Wing and then to a Navy base after finishing training.
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Ah, I see. Thank you for the information. I'll keep that in mind

 

[Snafu-Bar]

I too was informed at my interview that although i am signed up as an "Army" SigOp i could end up in either the navy or air force depending on needs and requirements. The only difference being i'll be in army greens while there.

Cheers.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Snafu-bar,

You should take a look at this thread.