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Yeah I understand what you're saying and I agree with you.  This regulation falls in line with other police forces as well. I know for Vancouver, during my interview my visible tattoos came up and they told me I'd have to wear long sleeves because: A) You're supposed to present a professional...

My .02 cents... To sorta redirect this back to why this thread was initially started, I would think military service would make you and your resume look better.  I heard being commissioned is a huge bonus because being an officer, you're in a position of leadership constantly. Beyond that, when...

Well the 'word', according to a recruiter here in Victoria from a couple weeks ago, is you have to sign a waiver stating that you will wear long sleeve shirts all year round.

Since I'm resubmitting my application in the forces for DEO infantry, it got me thinking of some people that made a huge impact on me during the summer of 1995 in Petawawa (to the point where I would want to go to the RCR now). I'm not sure of their ranks now but they were with either 3 or 1...

The next one is in April. edit. I meant the next officer basic course is in April 07.

Apparently there are a few spots left. I've recently had my old file dug up in order to update it and resubmit it. I was told that if I get my *** in gear, submit my new paperwork and everything goes well, I have a chance at getting on the January course myself. If you're paperwork is in...

I found this thread while searching for up to date TOS information for combat engineer. I'm just in the middle of re-opening my file and the TOS for CE is now 5 years, not 3 years as it was when this thread was first started (today it was 5 years, but a few weeks ago someone else at the...

I've been wondering this for a long time and despite searching here and reading several threads, I never came up with an official reason as to why (after the CAR was disbanded) anything and everything that said 'airborne' was removed. I'm assuming the reason is because with the media coverage...

I think I've pretty much made up my mind but I figure I'd post up my story here to see what people say. Here's the scenario, I'm 28 (almost 29) and I'm pretty well set to resubmit my paperwork into the local office.  Here's what's been going on... A couple years ago, I was about to take off to...

Just bringing this thread up instead of starting a new one... How rare or common is it to see a set of jump wings (red or white) on the uniform of an engineer?

Fair enough. Originally I had applied for MP, officer training (as in non-ncm).  At the very last minute, and after having very specific forms completed by my references, I was told there were no openings and never were.  When it came to accepting infantry as a back-up choice, the time-frame I...

So you guys applying for Infantry through the DEO program, have the recruiters explained how your phase training will go?  About a year and a half ago, I was in the process for infantry officer (after they told me at the interview that Military Police Officer was closed and was always closed -...

Hey, Anyone know the whereabouts of Capt. Jay Mackeen of 3 PPCLI? An old school buddy and the last email address he used to email me isn't valid anymore. Thanks, Chris

We'll see.... Funny thing, a friend I work with has been trying to get into some sort of officer aerospace/engineering trade in the airforce. During his entire process, the recruiters told him there were positions available (for his three choices) despite what people on this website were...

Here's my story: December 2003: I had just received my refusal letter for the RCMP because I didn't score high enough on the aptitude test (no big deal, I can just wait until the next one and actually prepare myself for it). I went to the recruiting centre to get my paperwork done because I...

Hey, I'm supposed to leave this September for my BOTC and here's the info that I have so far about how the phases work: In my case, I'll be done phase 1 in December and then in January, I start my language training. It's supposed to be 33 weeks long, or as long as necessary depending on the...

I remember meeting cadets that wore the maroon beret with CAR badges and the actual CAR members didn't mind. As long as you didn't run around with full airborne PT gear, they were cool because you were in uniform and you represented the unit you were affiliated to. What's wrong with that??? By...

hmmm...this post makes me think about what you guys are talking about...big talkers ending up doing the opposite of what they say they're going to do and the quiet guys being the ones to do it all. A really really good friend of mine (well, back in the day anyway), who got his wings in cadets...

Thanks again for the info... I'll make sure I talk to the guy today. If he gives me any info that's helpful I'll post it up here in case someone else later on does a search and needs answers.

Thanks for the feedback! I've been asking around here and customized insoles came up. A doctor will measure everything and have some moulded. Something about a 2 week process from the time I walk in to the doctor's office to the time I get them. Apparently you can't train with them for two...