Hello everyone , I am new here and have some questions/concerns about joining the Canadian Armed Forces. I'll start off by giving some background on myself .
I am 22 years old and 6'1 165 lbs in good shape (I've done martial arts from young). I have mild acne on my face chest and back , but again it's mild and won't cause me problems .
My plan is join the regular or reserve forces as an infantry soldier or try military police . I have the support of everyone except my girlfriend of four years . I really want to join the army for a lot of different reasons but the main being I want the adventure and challenge of being a soldier .
I should note I do not have my high school diploma but have a date booked to write the GED test . Now for my questions .
Can I start the process of applying to the CAF before I get my GED ? (I want to start application now but GED test isn't until May)
Will the recruiters or fellow trainees discriminate or look down on me because my acne ?
Approximately how long from the first day of application does it take to get an offer into BMQ ?
I have some minor traffic tickets and am in about $2000 in debt from phone bills etc , will this get me rejected ?
Is it possible to shave every two or three days instead of everyday because it may irritate my acne ?
Is being in reserve just as "fun" as regular ? (I really want the army lifestyle)
My girlfriend is here is Ontario , let's say I get into regular for infantry soldier how often will I get too see her ?
Do I have a choice where I get stationed ? (I would like to be here in Ontario after basic)
What is the food like ? (I ask cause I have some very mild food sensitivities and lactose intolerant)
It says 49500 starting salary , is this as soon as you start basic ?
Can I do 4 years or do I need to commit too more ?
I apologize for all the questions , I am just a person who likes to be ready for my task at hand and I need some answers too ease my girlfriend . I would really appreciate some answers you would be helping me out BIGTIME
Respect to all our soldiers !
P.s Any advice on getting my girlfriend on board ? Thanks
I am 22 years old and 6'1 165 lbs in good shape (I've done martial arts from young). I have mild acne on my face chest and back , but again it's mild and won't cause me problems .
My plan is join the regular or reserve forces as an infantry soldier or try military police . I have the support of everyone except my girlfriend of four years . I really want to join the army for a lot of different reasons but the main being I want the adventure and challenge of being a soldier .
I should note I do not have my high school diploma but have a date booked to write the GED test . Now for my questions .
Can I start the process of applying to the CAF before I get my GED ? (I want to start application now but GED test isn't until May)
Will the recruiters or fellow trainees discriminate or look down on me because my acne ?
Approximately how long from the first day of application does it take to get an offer into BMQ ?
I have some minor traffic tickets and am in about $2000 in debt from phone bills etc , will this get me rejected ?
Is it possible to shave every two or three days instead of everyday because it may irritate my acne ?
Is being in reserve just as "fun" as regular ? (I really want the army lifestyle)
My girlfriend is here is Ontario , let's say I get into regular for infantry soldier how often will I get too see her ?
Do I have a choice where I get stationed ? (I would like to be here in Ontario after basic)
What is the food like ? (I ask cause I have some very mild food sensitivities and lactose intolerant)
It says 49500 starting salary , is this as soon as you start basic ?
Can I do 4 years or do I need to commit too more ?
I apologize for all the questions , I am just a person who likes to be ready for my task at hand and I need some answers too ease my girlfriend . I would really appreciate some answers you would be helping me out BIGTIME
Respect to all our soldiers !
P.s Any advice on getting my girlfriend on board ? Thanks