Well, this is my first post here. I applied for the Reserves in late December or early January. I went in for processing in late Feburary. Apptitude went fine, then comes the medical. Here is the kicker, I have athsma. It hasnt bothered me since I was at least 4 years old, and my family doctor does not expect that it will ever bother me again. I am told that I have to get those forms filled out. That I do willingly as being in the CF is something I have wanted to do since I was 6 years old. I send the forms to CFRC Halifax, who then forward them to CFB Borden. I expect it to take no time at all. How wrong I was. Here it is, June 13, and I get a letter back, dated June 6. This letter tells me that I do not meet the "common standards for enrollment". I am going to try to get this decision changed by going to a specialist and having some tests done. I mean, my athsma doesnt affect me, even with extreme physical exertion. I understand the whole thing with its really for my safety, and for the safety of the people in my section, and that I would be a risk if I did have an attack. But I have just been looking forward to being part of this group of people who serve our country. I really dont want this to turn into a rant, and I am trying not to, but its a really hard thing to deal with at the moment. I am just wondering if anyone else has been through the same thing, or has known of anyone, and what the chances are of me getting in. Thanks for listening, I just gotta vent.
