I actually thought about this thread on the way to work today and how much everyone here has helped me. I also thought about the exact same thing you just mentioned. I am already a regular lurker on this forum, I have tried to help others because I have done a ridiculous amount of research but under a different user name. Then it hit me, even though I read so much about drug usage and criminal history (I have no criminal history), and every single possible thing, after becoming so infatuated with the idea of finally realizing my dream that I might have shot myself in the foot. In the sense that maybe I am not the type of person who is qualified to be in the reserves based on my past and this is what scared me. There are many others out there who have a 100 percent clean past. I thought about it and came to the understanding I would have to divulge most of the ugly parts of my life (something that is not required with most employers). I would not be able to live with myself to not be honest, but this is the way I have always lived my life. For a bit of additional information, I have really only had 3 employers since I was 17 and I am 26. The only reason I left the second employer is they could not provide me with enough hours to get by (government sub contract ministry of _______). The third job I continue to hold for 5 years is with a company every person in Canada would know if I told them. I guarantee I will not only thank everyone, I will divulge my normal user name and donate money to this forum. It is not just this thread that has helped me, thousands of people use this forum as a resource. In fact, it is the only proper resource for people in Canada to get answers about the forces. Even if I am told I am barred from the forces I will probably still post what happened and donate, and divulge my real user name. Besides, the mods/any recruiters reading can find out about me anyways and I really don't have much to hide unless you are trying to publicize my problems to hurt me in some way which I highly doubt anyone here is out to do. I will be in touch but I have to wait until I receive the phone call before April some time. You have my word I will update everyone.