Joining the Reserves Before Joining Regular Forces?

[Greta13]

I'm a Gr. 11 Student, and I'm planning on joining the military after high-school (obviously) anyways, I was wondering whether I'd be able (and if it'd be a good idea) to join the reserve forces while I'm still in high-school, then (try to) join the regular forces once I graduate. Is this possible? And if so would it help when I try to join the regular forces after graduation? I'm kinda aiming for a combat job. I get good grades and I'm pretty athletic. Any other advice for joining would help a lot.

 

[dapaterson]

Yes, many go into the Reserves before the Reg Force, and it's a good way to get a taste of the military before you commit to it full-time.

Indeed, the Regular Force intake plans for many occupations are now built around looking for transfers in from the Reserves as their first priority.