In my defense its 0230 and I am on watch in the MCR on "a ship" as I am typing. Forgive me if I've missed a blaringly obvious answer in the numerous searches i've run here.
Here it goes. I am a NET comm flavour. I have been to my local BPSO in ESQ many times in the past year. Before the last visit it was all about UPTNCM. I had acceptance into a civilian university in NL and the course reqs stated that I needed many (as I am checking the exact amount, I find the website for MUN down) credits. The military rquired me to have only two credits in any program for entry to the UTP side. I was given an explanation on transfer credit and how it wasnt the same as the credit required to enter UTP. Needless to say I was miffed. I worked my arse off for my ship even to the point of personal hardship and injury to gain a rep and rec as "walks on water". I made myself indespensible (found out this was a mistake). I have been filling in for my supervisor and my section head on a regular basis for over a year. If they want something done chain of command doesnt exist anymore, its just "pipe Bloggins, he'll get it done". Geting noticed is a wonderful thing if its for the right reasons. Having that point abused is not. I dont blame my ship so much as the personnel shortages. Not so much actual as percieved. There are plenty of people, they are just sick lame and lazy.
Enough ranting. The explanation for UTP was a little sour for me as I've worked so hard to fit into the little hoops and rings they've put out for me. Swallow hard and relaod. New program, new hopes. In October I nearly flew off my seat in anticipation. CEOTP was released as an instruction.
I was told specifically by my BPSO, and I quote "it is an instructional message only and was released too early. The program is in place, but the actual open date is not. In essence the program is not open. Go back to work and keep watching for the message to come out (in CANFORGENS). Also check our website often, we will update it as soon as CEOTP is open". I thought to myself, self this doesnt sound right, but I was told by the BPSO and the nice letter that was sent to my CO regarding my UTP application (signed by the OC of this formations BPSO's office) also said that CEOtp was expected to open in FEB 06. I have proof of all these events. Documentation at work and at home. Today I looked at their website again http://esquimalt.mil.ca/badm/BPSO/index.htm and I kept up hope that soon this bright light of a program would soon be open. Curiosity got the better of me and I started surfing for more info on my off watch. I came across two new places with info. Here, and the actual DND site for recruiting. I see that some people here have had interviews already? I am right about this? Can someone who has had one or knows whats going on please let me know what is happening. I hate to think I'm not getting the right info here. Not that I think thats not possible.
Please shed some light.
Here it goes. I am a NET comm flavour. I have been to my local BPSO in ESQ many times in the past year. Before the last visit it was all about UPTNCM. I had acceptance into a civilian university in NL and the course reqs stated that I needed many (as I am checking the exact amount, I find the website for MUN down) credits. The military rquired me to have only two credits in any program for entry to the UTP side. I was given an explanation on transfer credit and how it wasnt the same as the credit required to enter UTP. Needless to say I was miffed. I worked my arse off for my ship even to the point of personal hardship and injury to gain a rep and rec as "walks on water". I made myself indespensible (found out this was a mistake). I have been filling in for my supervisor and my section head on a regular basis for over a year. If they want something done chain of command doesnt exist anymore, its just "pipe Bloggins, he'll get it done". Geting noticed is a wonderful thing if its for the right reasons. Having that point abused is not. I dont blame my ship so much as the personnel shortages. Not so much actual as percieved. There are plenty of people, they are just sick lame and lazy.
Enough ranting. The explanation for UTP was a little sour for me as I've worked so hard to fit into the little hoops and rings they've put out for me. Swallow hard and relaod. New program, new hopes. In October I nearly flew off my seat in anticipation. CEOTP was released as an instruction.
I was told specifically by my BPSO, and I quote "it is an instructional message only and was released too early. The program is in place, but the actual open date is not. In essence the program is not open. Go back to work and keep watching for the message to come out (in CANFORGENS). Also check our website often, we will update it as soon as CEOTP is open". I thought to myself, self this doesnt sound right, but I was told by the BPSO and the nice letter that was sent to my CO regarding my UTP application (signed by the OC of this formations BPSO's office) also said that CEOtp was expected to open in FEB 06. I have proof of all these events. Documentation at work and at home. Today I looked at their website again http://esquimalt.mil.ca/badm/BPSO/index.htm and I kept up hope that soon this bright light of a program would soon be open. Curiosity got the better of me and I started surfing for more info on my off watch. I came across two new places with info. Here, and the actual DND site for recruiting. I see that some people here have had interviews already? I am right about this? Can someone who has had one or knows whats going on please let me know what is happening. I hate to think I'm not getting the right info here. Not that I think thats not possible.
Please shed some light.
