Help from anyone would be great!

[SheldonDVerge]

If I join the Navy and then I want to try the Army could I? and if so would I need to wait till my Navy years are over or can I do it whenever I wanted to?

thanks!

 

[aesop081]

can I do it whenever I wanted to?

No.

 

[infantryian]

No.

Brevity is eloquence.

 

[Michael OLeary]

See this post for an example of the frustration that can occur when trying to transfer out of the Navy:

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/88342/post-1022459.html#msg1022459

When recruiting is only open for certain trades, those will often be some of the hardest trades to get back out of, do not choose one just to get in the door thinking you will have freedom of choice once you're "inside."

 

[luke_l]

Whoa, dev_tech... Easy there big guy, I know that you are starting BMQ in a couple of weeks and all, but you don't have a clue what you are talking about.  I tend not to post anywhere here (evident in my post count), but I felt the need to put some proper information here.  First off, many people change trades throughout their career, either due to changing personal or work circumstances, for a new challenge, etc.  And this does not make you a 'burden and a sh**tpump'.  Many people don't know what trade they want when they join, or they think they do (the little pieces of paper at the recruiting centre aren't the same as actually doing a job).  As well, as you progress in your career, you may see new options open to you, or jobs that you feel may be a better fit for your lifestyle as your circumstances change.  As to it costing the taxpayer money?  Sure it does.  However, it isn't a lot compared to other government expenditures, and it is worth a lot more when you consider that you are keeping CF members happy in doing their jobs, therefore keeping them productive.

To answer the OP, yes, you can change trades, but it can prove to be difficult.  There is sometimes mandatory service periods with certain trades that you must serve, otherwise you owe money back for training.  Other than that, there are various different programs to change trades depending on where you want to go, but they all have minimum rank and time requirements, so it would be several years before you are eligible, and possibly several more to be selected.  I work with a few people that used to be in the Navy, and after 10 or 15 years decided they wanted to be closer to home more often, and changed to airforce trades.

Hope this answers your question

 

[dev_tech]

My post came across a bit meaner than I intended, but OP isn't talking about changing his mind later (unless I misread).  He's talking about joining something he intends to transfer out of, rather than just do what he wants in the first place.  It doesn't take any experience to know that is a burden on the system.
Sorry if I came across as "aggressive."

 

[jwtg]

If I join the Navy and then I want to try the Army could I? and if so would I need to wait till my Navy years are over or can I do it whenever I wanted to?

thanks!

My post came across a bit meaner than I intended, but OP isn't talking about changing his mind later (unless I misreadbingo!).  He's talking about joining something he intends to transfer out of(What were you reading...?), rather than just do what he wants in the first place.  It doesn't take any experience to know that is a burden on the system. (That same system that actually has measures in place (albeit limited) to allow for occupational transfer, to meet both the CF and CF member needs?)
Sorry if I came across as "aggressive."

To assume makes a something out of 'u' and 'me'....

Sheldon, as to your curiosity, I'll assume the best here and assume that you're asking out of curiosity, not having done extensive research on the matter yet, and figured asking on this forum would be a good place to start.

As I'm sure you've figured out, it is possible (but not guaranteed, and in many cases quite difficult) to change trades/elements once you are in the CF through several programs requiring different criteria and levels of competition.  Changing trades can't be 'casual' or 'whenever you want to' like your initial question seems to suggest you would like.  You're better off doing a lot of research beforehand and finding a trade you'll be very interested in and thus won't need a change of occupation, for your own sake.

 

[SheldonDVerge]

To assume makes a something out of 'u' and 'me'....

Sheldon, as to your curiosity, I'll assume the best here and assume that you're asking out of curiosity, not having done extensive research on the matter yet, and figured asking on this forum would be a good place to start.

As I'm sure you've figured out, it is possible (but not guaranteed, and in many cases quite difficult) to change trades/elements once you are in the CF through several programs requiring different criteria and levels of competition.  Changing trades can't be 'casual' or 'whenever you want to' like your initial question seems to suggest you would like.  You're better off doing a lot of research beforehand and finding a trade you'll be very interested in and thus won't need a change of occupation, for your own sake.

I have done research on the trade I want in the Navy, im going to try and become a Boatswain. But no, I haven't done no research on the topic which I posted and yes I felt I was best coming here and asking.

Thanks everyone for there feedback.