I cant wait

[bilal]

hey I'm finally able to join the reserves and any information and tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[Michael OLeary]

Search and read the available forum posts. I recommend you start with the Recruiting FAQs.

http://army.ca/forums/threads/17073.0.html

 

[bilal]

hey thanks micheal

 

[1feral1]

Your profile lists your age at 15? You might have to wait a bit yet.


Regards,

Wes

 

[bilal]

wes im turning 16 in december

 

[skura]

Okay, I'm lost again...I thought you had to be 18 to join?

 

[phalen]

no, 16 with grade 10 education.

 

[Michael OLeary]

From the Canadian Forces Recruiting page on Basic Eligibility Requirements:
http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/engraph/howtojoin/eligibility_e.aspx

Basic Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for consideration for the Canadian Forces, you must meet the following minimal conditions:

1.   be a Canadian citizen;

           --   if you are not a Canadian citizen but have a permanent resident status, you may still be considered eligible for employment under certain conditions;

2.   be 17 years of age (with parental/quardian consent) or older;

        --   junior level Military College applicants must be 16 years of age on the 1st of January of the year of application;

         --   you may be enrolled in the Reserves providing you are 16 years of age
 
3.   have successfully completed Grade 10 or, if you live in Quebec, Secondary III;

        --   some entry programs have additional academic prerequisites

4.   be clear of any judicial obligations for at period of at least six months prior to the application;

        --   processing may commence IMMEDIATELY upon completion of a disposition under the Young Offenders Act.

 

[skura]

So is it better for a hopefull to join as soon as he or she can?  Because I planned on going to college and getting a degree in something and then enlisting...or does it not matter?

 

[Michael OLeary]

Are you considering Reserve Force (part-time) or Regular Force (full-time) service?

Are you thinking of enrolling asn an officer, or as a non-comissioned member (NCM) , i.e., as a soldier?

These factors will affect the advice you may receive on balancing future plans for education and enrolment.

 

[Sundborg]

wes im turning 16 in december

just curious, but why did you mention that you were "finally" able to join even though you are not 16?

 

[skura]

I think I'll be Regular Force...I say I think because I'm still trying to learn what I can and I don't know all I should yet

If it helps I want to be a Paratrooper