soldier888 said:Hello everyone,
Could you please let me know where I can access practice CFAT exams? I intend to write the exam soon. Thank you very much, in advance.
paleomedic said:You only need to redo the CFAT if your score is not high enough for your desired trade.
I saw someone on here saying that you only need a 20/60 overall to get infantry, so If you do good on the first two sections you should have a chance. Being a competitive percentile is another thing. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can back that up.Hey guys. I have a small question.
I'm looking to get into infantry, I have my CFAT tomorrow and... Despite my weeks of studying, a lot of the questions I had to answer on the problem-solving portion of the test were just too hard for me (I have pretty bad Dyscalculia, I managed to get a derogation in maths before being done with high school.) However, I find myself having absolutely no issue with the vocabulary and spatial questions.
Do I have a shot at being an infantryman at all, or do they factor in how well you did in the problem-solving questions? Am I looking way too deep into this?
You also need to be correctable to 20/20. Just FYII saw someone on here saying that you only need a 20/60 overall to get infantry, so If you do good on the first two sections you should have a chance. Being a competitive percentile is another thing. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can back that up.
But seriously don't take my word for it, I know about as much as you do.... good luck on the test!
Sometimes you gotta just wish our recruiting system was as linear and straightforward as the American one......oh well!some trades just have a minimum total score whereas others also have a minimum score for Problem Solving or a combination of Verbal Skills and Problem Solving
Sometimes you gotta just wish our recruiting system was as linear and straightforward as the American one......oh well!
The recruiting officer did offer me intelligence first and foremost due to my language skills and cultural background (middle eastern) and said a top security clearance came with it as a bonus, told me he'd be able to start processing me right then which I accepted rather foolishly so I guess that means I did something right haha. I requested a list of all the available trades I qualified for and am considering pursuing a Sig Ops career instead since it appears to be in demand and appears somewhat interesting. But if intelligence is what the CAF deems for me and nothing else of interest is available, I'll accept that. Thank you for answering me.
Out of curiosity do you think spatial also played a factor in me not scoring high enough for combat arms? I'd venture a guess and say my verbal was off the charts, my problem solving was mediocre but my spatial was just horrendous, I may have come off as having the spatial awareness of a blind moose but I suppose my brain just can't wrap around shapes and corners and angles like some people, I guess that's why it's called an aptitude test though!
Honestly I can kinda see why that was the case. Combat arms experience from what I know is supposed to give Int Ops/Officers a strong understanding of military culture, particularly that of the "boots on the ground" soldier.I assume the recruiting staff were trying to do you a favour.
The usual route to the Intelligence Trade is Infantry for 15 years until your body gives out, then put in for a transfer
Hey, I am actually applying for the intelligence officer trade myself and am awaiting my call to book the CFAT. I was wondering if you could tell me how you did on the CFAT. Also, I heard that they were apparently not even hiring for intelligence officer this year, but since you were offered the trade, I am curious. Did you accept the offer?Honestly I can kinda see why that was the case. Combat arms experience from what I know is supposed to give Int Ops/Officers a strong understanding of military culture, particularly that of the "boots on the ground" soldier.
I hope off-the-street Int Ops are trained to a similar standard if that isn't the case anymore.
Hi, so I didn't qualify for Int O as I do not have a degree but I did indeed qualify for and request to be processed as an Int Op, currently awaiting the results of my medical.Hey, I am actually applying for the intelligence officer trade myself and am awaiting my call to book the CFAT. I was wondering if you could tell me how you did on the CFAT. Also, I heard that they were apparently not even hiring for intelligence officer this year, but since you were offered the trade, I am curious. Did you accept the offer?
I see, do you know if they are hiring intelligence officers this year? Also how long did it take you to get the initial call? I was supposed to get it a few days ago but did not and sent them an email.Hi, so I didn't qualify for Int O as I do not have a degree but I did indeed qualify for and request to be processed as an Int Op, currently awaiting the results of my medical.
As for the CFAT from what I know I scored lower on the spatial ability and problem-solving aspects of the test, but scored exceptionally high on the verbal portion, just maxed it out which is likely why I even got the offer, however, I'm not super confident about my chances of making it through the PCL and am considering requesting a CFAT rewrite in the future. Hope this helped