Questions About Commissioning from the ranks

[Boder]

If any of you guys are curious about what happened to me, I'll fill you in (and I'll fill in the people reading this forum post 20 years from now as I read posts that old now). I emailed the Mcpl about whether I was eligible for RESO, and she replied, "Unfortunately, no. The scores you have alone do not qualify you for RESO." However, before the interview, the Lt who was interviewing me said I was indeed eligible and could go ahead with an officer interview if I wanted to. I asked him if that would be wise, and he said Metropolitan Pres is very selective with their officers (he himself being commissioned from the ranks) and told me it was unlikely I would ever be enrolled as an officer without prior experience, so I decided to go NCM Infanteer.

 

[CountDC]

Thanks for letting us know and good luck with the start. I believe infanteer is a good pick.

Best tip I can give you is to keep your butt down and avoid the pace stick (probably not a thing anymore but better safe than sorry).

 

[brihard]

If any of you guys are curious about what happened to me, I'll fill you in (and I'll fill in the people reading this forum post 20 years from now as I read posts that old now). I emailed the Mcpl about whether I was eligible for RESO, and she replied, "Unfortunately, no. The scores you have alone do not qualify you for RESO." However, before the interview, the Lt who was interviewing me said I was indeed eligible and could go ahead with an officer interview if I wanted to. I asked him if that would be wise, and he said Metropolitan Pres is very selective with their officers (he himself being commissioned from the ranks) and told me it was unlikely I would ever be enrolled as an officer without prior experience, so I decided to go NCM Infanteer.

Best of luck, and enjoy it! NCM Infanteernis hard work, lots of suck, but occasionally some really fun and cool stuff. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to lead other soldiers once I made it to that point.

Which regiment are you joining?

 

[Boder]

Best of luck, and enjoy it! NCM Infanteernis hard work, lots of suck, but occasionally some really fun and cool stuff. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to lead other soldiers once I made it to that point.

Which regiment are you joining?

The Sgt selected me for the QoR after my PROFS, but the LT before the interview said they’re always full, so there is very limited availability since they have para, oldest Infantry regiment, etc which makes everyone want to join them. I might get a job offer from somewhere else, but he said I did well in the interview. I'll just have to see after Ottawa checks my medical, and they do the background and credit check who decides to give me a job offer.

 

[titel_stan]

Hi there, I'm looking for some answers about VOT thru SCP. I'm a MCpl and have 5 years left until my contract ends do to my age. I'm trying to SCP to an commissioned trade and have different answers about my eligibility. DOD 5002-11 specified that "remaining time is at least the number of years equal to the length of the variable initial engagement (VIE) specified for a direct entry officer (DEO)". For AERE trade is 6 years. On the other hand, the application form DND 4495 mentioned that "If selected, I will be subject to a Restricted Date of Release agreement upon acceptance of my offer and that I will not be able to release or transfer for three years after achieving Operational Functional Point in my new occupation..." which mention another commitment of 3 years, that contradict the DAOD 5002-11. My question is if anyone knows exactly if the remaining time could be 3 years instead of 6 years commitment/eligibility. Thanks!

 

[da1root]

Honestly you should speak with a BPSO, I'm not a BPSO so my take on the policy is unofficial (official answer would be a BPSO).

The way I read that policy is that the remaining time is 6 years (VIE for AERE). The mention of 3 years post OFP is so that the mbr doesn't try to VOT as soon as they're OFP (i.e. it's ensuring that the CAF gets it's "bang for the buck" by spending money on re-training you). Again this is unofficial and you should speak with the BPSO for your Base.