Hi all. perhaps i'll just dive in and try to explain my re-enlistment situation.
1992 I joined the P Res Infantry. Completed QL2/3. I was fairly active member of my unit for 5 years. In 1997, I was going through some personal/family related issues (nothing illegal) and failed to meet regular parade nights. I was told by someone in my Orderly Room that I was placed on Suplementary Reserve, which I was ok with. I was in the process of deciding if I should stay or muster out when some months later I was informed by a friend in the unit that I had been release 5(f) due to NES. I panicked and called the orderly room immediatly to see what could be done to make ammends in any way. I eventually spoke with an officer who told me that if I turned in my kit immediatly and faxed him copies of the forms proving I did so, he would 'help' me with my release. I raced down and turned in ALL my kit in good order and promptly faxed him the needed documents. I waited a week and he didnt call. when I contacted him he wanted nothing to do with me and said something to the effect of "you turned in your kit, we owe you nothing.". I went further and spoke with the Ombudsman, but there was little that could be done. naturally, he asked why I cared so much and I explained that I did not want to close the door completely on the military.
Since those times I have changed my life in many ways. I completed my first University degree in 2000 and applied to the P Res in 2001. The trade that I wanted wasnt open for DEO (Int O). So I asked for armored officer, although they didnt say so I think my prior release affected thier decision to turn me down BUT instead offer me an NCM position in armour. This didnt really interest me enough at the time, so I politely declined. Since then, i have added a 2nd Univerity degree to my resume and have also learned that INT is now accepting recruits, only NCMs. I have reapplied for INT OP, with the intention of going officer later. im just wondering how good my chances are of being accepted given my prior release. (which I did everything to fix, although the CFRC doesnt really know that).
my second degree is in Security and Defense Studies and I have learned to speak both Russian and Mandarin. I feel I would be a great asset as an int operator.
sorry for being so long-winded, but I just thought i'd gain some perspective.
thanks in advance
