NLD and the army

[Sharpshooter2010]

Hey everyone, In a couple of years im appying to the CF as a Infantry Soldier. This is all i wanted to do my whole life. I was wondering can i join with a Non verbal learning disorder? i hope so.... If anyone knows anything about this topic please message me.  Thanks alot

 

[AgentSmith]

I have a non verbal learning disorder and I got in just fine. I've been in for almost 2 years (as Armored) and I haven't had any problems.

 

[mariomike]

I was wondering can i join with a Non verbal learning disorder?

Topic: "Learning Disabilities":
http://forums.milnet.ca/forums/threads/40397/post-343578.html#msg343578

 

[Sharpshooter2010]

Anybody know if i can join or not ?

 

[aesop081]

Anybody know if i can join or not ?

Didn't like reply #1 ?

 

[Sharpshooter2010]

yeah, but i like all the answers i can get 

 

[PMedMoe]

No one here is going to give you an opinion on whether or not you're medically fit for the CF.  Only the staff at the CFRC and higher can do that.

 

[Sharpshooter2010]

yeah yeah i guess your right... i was just wondering if anyone who is currently on this forum has a learning disability and is in the CF

 

[PMedMoe]

See the first reply to your post.

 

[Sharpshooter2010]

haha i guess they will accept it !

 

[aesop081]

i was just wondering if anyone who is currently on this forum has a learning disability and is in the CF

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Reply #1...........

 

[Sharpshooter2010]

Thanks !

 

[cdnparatrooper]

yeah yeah i guess your right... i was just wondering if anyone who is currently on this forum has a learning disability and is in the CF

i have NLD im an army cadet and i was told im one of the best in the corps

 

[aesop081]

i have NLD im an army cadet and i was told im one of the best in the corps

Sharpshooter was not asking about cadets now was eh ?

 

[cdnparatrooper]

can peole with nld still join CSOR or JTF-2 :cdnsalute:

 

[medicineman]

Like anyone else applying - if you can't learn new skills/procedures at the rate they want you to, you'll be shown the door.  You'd have to apply and find out if you fit into the good side or bad side.

MM

 

[cdnparatrooper]

Like anyone else applying - if you can't learn new skills/procedures at the rate they want you to, you'll be shown the door.  You'd have to apply and find out if you fit into the good side or bad side.

MM
NLD means u learn better when they show you not u cant learn at all

 

[Michael OLeary]

NLD means u learn better when they show you not u cant learn at all

And there have been people in the CF with no diagnosed learning disability at all that found themselves on courses where they were unable to learn the new skills the way we teach them.  This is not the school system, we do not change our methods for individuals.

As stated, no-one here can tell you if you can join or not, or if you might pass any particular training - the CF Recruiting medical staff will make the first decision, and the course staff will determine the latter.

 

[medicineman]

MM
NLD means u learn better when they show you not u cant learn at all

I suppose I could just say DUH, but I won't, since my kid has a learning problem right along that line.  When you're doing selection for these units, one of the things they want to see is how well and quickly you pick up or learn things, and it's not just by showing you stuff, sometimes a task will only be explained and you'll have to just get it done.  If you're applying for either JTF2 or CSOR in an assaulter or operator position, the BPSO will put you through certain tests and an interview...if they think you have a chance, they'll tell you or if they feel you won't do well, they'll reccommend against you carrying on with selection.  When/if you get to the units, they very likely have other testing they put you through, both physical and mental.  If you can only learn something by doing it, you might have problems with some tasks.  Again, your best bet is to apply and find out, because everyone is different.

As an aside - Writing like you're texting someone here doesn't go over well, it's against the site guidelines and frankly I find it really hard to follow sometimes.  The quoted statement reads like cavemen speak - please at least use some punctuation.

I hope I've explained myself better.

MM 

 

[cdnparatrooper]

i asked a 2 PPCLI and he said the people with NLD may excel at military teaching