I don't want to take away from someone else, so I came back to this forum before applying in car it wasn't the smartest thing to do. Right now I'm 17 and in grade 12. After I graduate I plan on applying to the Regular Forces as infantry(in April of 2013). However that's over a year away so I've considered applying for the Reserves right now. Is this recommended? Or should I simply continue with my 2 jobs and wait until April 2013 to apply for the Regular Forces?
Is it Worth it?
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Nobody can really tell you what is best for you, the reserves are a great way to test the waters to see if you enjoy army life. If you were to join the reserves and become fully qualified (for an infantry reservist it requires BMQ, BMQ(L) and DP1) and the transferred to the Reg forces you would have to redo some courses, plus the hassle of waiting for a CT to go through. IF you are absolutely certain you want to go Reg force, perhaps you should focus on and finish school and then apply afterwords. School, Reserves and 2 jobs is quite a hassle. Good luck with your decision
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Lil r said:
I think this statement is a bit too broad. Training that has been completed in the Reserve is assessed upon transfer to the Regular Force with the idea of having as little duplication as possible. It's not in anyone's best interests to repeat things unneccessarily.
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I'm curious and this is somewhat related, are there refresher coureses offered if you feel rusty at particular skill?
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I believe there is a thread somewhere that talks about it, and I think (do not quote me on this) that it said it was easier to quit and then reapply.
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Ah, here it is. Give this thread a once over. http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/12797.0
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Unless you spend a considerable amount of time in the reserves you won't really be credited it if and when you transfer to the regular force.
More often than not guys who spend just a couple of years in the reserves (reserve combat arms, not sure how support trades go) have to redo their "battle school" training and often enough even basic training.
Doing basic training Friday night to sunday evening isn't the same as doing it over a couple of months full time in st jean or whatever.
The more time you spend in the reserves (years) the better chances are that your courses allow you to just hop over into the regular force.
As far as infantry goes (the most common reserve trade) don't think that you can easily transfer over to the regular force in the blink of an eye.
There are reserve infantry guys with half a dozen years in the reserves who have multiple tours overseas who have to wait a long time to transfer over, IF there is even positions for them.
IF you want to join the regular force in a year or two don't go reserves first. Go straight into the regular force.
More often than not guys who spend just a couple of years in the reserves (reserve combat arms, not sure how support trades go) have to redo their "battle school" training and often enough even basic training.
Doing basic training Friday night to sunday evening isn't the same as doing it over a couple of months full time in st jean or whatever.
The more time you spend in the reserves (years) the better chances are that your courses allow you to just hop over into the regular force.
As far as infantry goes (the most common reserve trade) don't think that you can easily transfer over to the regular force in the blink of an eye.
There are reserve infantry guys with half a dozen years in the reserves who have multiple tours overseas who have to wait a long time to transfer over, IF there is even positions for them.
IF you want to join the regular force in a year or two don't go reserves first. Go straight into the regular force.
