Reserve and Reg Force Questions

[CAND2011]

Hi again sirs, just a question... I am planning in getting into the Army after high school and I am currently in Grade 11. I have been hearing around that there a few spots in infantry units in the Reseves... I originally plan to join the reserves at the middle of Grade 12 and after high school and once I get into the Reserves, apply for the Regular Officer Training Program for RMC... Would it be practical if I just apply for ROTP at Grade 12 right away or join the Reserves and get experience that I can apply once I apply for ROTP. Thanks so much in advance

 

[PuckChaser]

This question has been covered over and over and over on the forum here. You really do need to read around and research. There's a lot of good info to be found in the RMC/ROTP forum.

 

[Michael OLeary]

If you apply for the Reserves part way through Grade 12, you will probably not complete the process before you start applying for the ROTP program. Even if you complete the recruiting process for the Reserves, you'll probably end up leaving before you complete enough training to be a "contributing" member (i.e., basic and trades training complete and regularly filling a unit position on exercises and training). I would suggest focusing on your plan to apply for ROTP and get yourself ready for that.

 

[CAND2011]

It seems that I need to do research after all. Thanks for the replies sirs.

 

[infantryian]

It seems that I need to do research after all. Thanks for the replies sirs.

So it would seem.

Just as a slight note I do not see many people around the forum calling each other sir or addressing them by rank. Granted I am new, but I know you addressed everyone as sir in your previous topic as well.

Yes O'Leary is an officer, but I have only seen him addressed by rank in an official capacity.

...a two part article by Captain Michael O'Leary, a member of the staff here...

 

[Nauticus]

I think he's just being polite.

 

[infantryian]

I completely agree, but I was just mentioning that he did not need to be that formal.

As someone who is waiting for my bmq course I for one would feel uncomfortable if a question were asked in about military, and I knew the answer, being called sir for it.

On the other hand if I were told "thank you, sir," by the cashier at the grocery store I wouldn't think twice about it.

 

[Roofus]

See if you can do the Reserve co op through school