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I've gotten some advice on this question from some buddies who are currently in the CF, both Reg Force and Reserve, commissioned and NCO, but I wanted to get some independent views from guys that I don't know but whose opinions I respect . . . I've been reading posts on this board as a guest for a few weeks, and I greatly respect the wealth of experience and opinion you guys represent. I know I'm still a guest on here, having never worn the uniform, but I'd be interested in any feedback anyone feels willing to provide.
First off, one of my biggest regrets in life is never having worn the CF uniform. I'm reasonably successful in my personal and professional life, but I've always had a fascination with the military, and have a tremendous resepect for everyone who wears the uniform (I get that from my grandfather, who was a Captain in the Black Watch in WWII), but I know I'll never be able to truly appreciate what you guys go through unless I join myself.
So here's the score:
-32 years old
-Good health (couple of old sports injuries, but never any major illnesses)
-20/20 vision
-Work out regularly, both in the gym and team sports
-Professional --senior policy analyst with national lobbying firm. Good coin, so $'s not my reason to join.
-BA and MA in communications
-Fluetnly bilingual E/F
-Long distance runner (half-marathons anyway)
-Used to smoke pot in university, don't anymore
-Novice skydiver (a few tandem jumps a year, which will make you actual jumpers snicker I know, but still something I love to do)
-Single, no kids
-Management experience (10-12 people, in an office environment anyhow)
-Always put my staff's interests before my own, e.g. absobing a lot of the shit that goes on at higher levels so they don't get distracted from their jobs, never passing the buck down the line etc.
So . . . . if you were a recruiter and I wandered in one day and said I'd like to join the Direct Officer Entry program for Reserves, would I be good to go?
More importantly (since I'm not just interested in joining, but in actually being a good leader and good officer), what kind of an officer do you think I'd make (recognizing that you only have the bare bones to base your answer on, so that may be a stupid question)?
Much appreciated.
First off, one of my biggest regrets in life is never having worn the CF uniform. I'm reasonably successful in my personal and professional life, but I've always had a fascination with the military, and have a tremendous resepect for everyone who wears the uniform (I get that from my grandfather, who was a Captain in the Black Watch in WWII), but I know I'll never be able to truly appreciate what you guys go through unless I join myself.
So here's the score:
-32 years old
-Good health (couple of old sports injuries, but never any major illnesses)
-20/20 vision
-Work out regularly, both in the gym and team sports
-Professional --senior policy analyst with national lobbying firm. Good coin, so $'s not my reason to join.
-BA and MA in communications
-Fluetnly bilingual E/F
-Long distance runner (half-marathons anyway)
-Used to smoke pot in university, don't anymore
-Novice skydiver (a few tandem jumps a year, which will make you actual jumpers snicker I know, but still something I love to do)
-Single, no kids
-Management experience (10-12 people, in an office environment anyhow)
-Always put my staff's interests before my own, e.g. absobing a lot of the shit that goes on at higher levels so they don't get distracted from their jobs, never passing the buck down the line etc.
So . . . . if you were a recruiter and I wandered in one day and said I'd like to join the Direct Officer Entry program for Reserves, would I be good to go?
More importantly (since I'm not just interested in joining, but in actually being a good leader and good officer), what kind of an officer do you think I'd make (recognizing that you only have the bare bones to base your answer on, so that may be a stupid question)?
Much appreciated.