Questions about joining the Reserves

[mariomike]

if enrolling in reg force, i hear picking posting (even just to stay within province) is non existent? or is that a possibility?

Regular Force

Where will I serve?

Although your preferences will be taken into consideration, the Forces will post you where your skills are needed most. Usually, you can expect to move to a different base every few years.
http://www.forces.ca/en/page/careeroptions-123#tab3

Reserve

Where will I serve?

Reservists train and work close to home.
http://www.forces.ca/en/page/careeroptions-123#tab3

from my research so far, there is Class A, B, and C available for reserves.

Reserve Jobs
http://armyapp.forces.gc.ca/reo-oer/en/index.aspx

NOTE:

If you are not already a trained Reservist, these opportunities do not apply to you.

As always,  Recruiting is your most trusted source of information.

 

[raynes71]

Thank you for all the great info

 

[runormal]

I wouldn't join the reserves the looking for full time work. Yes there are some full time reserve staff at every unit, however these positions are few/far between. In addition it is very hard to progress because the job that you will have is filled by rank. So I'd you want to get promoted, you will have to find another job in a different rank. Even then, Class B's are all three year contracts at most. Some people make a career out of it, but that is much easier to do in a place like Ottawa/Toronto. I still wouldn't recommend it, the only way I'd go class B was if I got laid off and needed something in between.

The reserves is a great part time job. It was very flexible when I was in university. Now it just mixes up my 9-5 grind.

 

[Deleted member 108435]

Hello,

I've completed the requirements in order to join the Reserves Infantry but am currently debating between joining as an NCM or an Officer (I already have a degree). While I am more inclined to join as on officer for the leadership training, I also know it takes two summers of modules to fully complete the BMOQ.

My question is therefore, what happens after the first summer of BMOQ, do you graduate even though you have not completed the full course? What are your responsibilities for that in between year, as you are not yet a full officer?

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[mariomike]

what happens after the first summer of BMOQ, do you graduate even though you have not completed the full course? What are your responsibilities for that in between year, as you are not yet a full officer?

You may, or may not, find these discussions helpful,

PRes Infantry BMOQ
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+officer+ncm&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=tAf9WN6rNISN8Qfz-bqwBA&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+reserve+infantry+BMOQ&spf=1

As always,  Recruiting / your unit is your most trusted source of information.

 

[Deleted member 108435]

Hey Mariomike,

Those links were useful in terms of how the training is like but they didn't go over the duties in that inbetween period where you are technically not an "Officer" yet. For example what if I am unable to take time off my work in the next year to complete the training?

 

[mariomike]

For example what if I am unable to take time off my work in the next year to complete the training?

Might be a good question to ask your unit recruiter  before  you join? 

 

[Loachman]

A lot will vary with the unit. As mariomike suggested, you need to discuss this with the unit recruiter. I'd be surprised if there wasn't an interview with one of the more senior Officers as part of the recruiting process for a prospective officer.

 

[AdrianInfantry]

Hello Readers,

Q1: Can you join reserves at the age of 16 while i am a full time student, i'm 16 at the moment and i am going for infantry. It says "Reserve Force - Applicants may be 16 years of age if they are also enrolled as a full-time high school student." But i am unsure if you must be finished grade 10 or not

Q2: How would basic training work since i'm still in school would i do basic periodically or during the summer

Q3: How long would i take for me to actually start basic after I've talked to a recruiter

Thanks for reading and if anyone has the awnser to any of my questions please do answer since i wish to apply as soon as possible 

 

[mariomike]

i am unsure if you must be finished grade 10 or not

To apply to the Forces, you must:
Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV (in Quebec).
http://www.forces.ca/en/page/applynow-100#who

How would basic training work since i'm still in school would i do basic periodically or during the summer

Reserve Weekend or Summer BMQ
( As a student, if you have summers available, you may prefer Summer BMQ. )
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+BMQ+weekend+summer&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=bz8GWcauAsiC8Qee6Y_4Cg&gws_rd=ssl#spf=1

How long would i take for me to actually start basic after I've talked to a recruiter

TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________ 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/81054.0

See also,

QUESTIONS about JOINING THE RESERVES 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/16735.125
8 pages.

OP: AdrianInfantry
Joining the Reserves 
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/125669/post-1486580.html#msg1486580

As always,  Recruiting is your most trusted source of information.

 

[Scott]

Hi Adrian,

Just to expand a tiny bit more on what mariomike quite helpfully posted, talking to the CFRC (surely what he meant by "recruiting") will be your best bet. In the meantime, please have a read of the links he posted, and please keep your questions to one single thread. It really helps when it's all in one spot.

Good luck!

Edit: clarity.

 

[da1root]

In future please only post your queries to one thread - and please use the search feature as your questions have been asked and answered many times

PS. Thank you mariomike & George Wallace; I hadn't even noticed the double thread.  This topic is locked and the other topic is removed.

 

[AdrianInfantry]

Hello Readers,

I am finishing up grade 10 and i'm currently 16 but i wish to do basic training over the summer for the two months.
I'm finishing up grade 10 and i have about 1 month and a few weeks until i finish grade 10 but i know there is processing
involved, which i am required to show but the time that i finish will it be too late to join because i have waited a year so far
and i rather not wait another would it be possible for them to check my records education and such now? because i'm afraid
i will have to wait another year to do basic during summer.

If anyone has the answers to my question please do answer thanks. 

 

[mariomike]

AdrianInfantry,  I accidentally clicked the Modify button in my reply to your post.
I did not edit or modify anything.  My mistake. My apologies.

 

[Loachman]

I have merged your two threads. Please do not start new threads asking much the same questions.

Did you read the links that mariomike generously provided? If not, please do so, as Scott already requested.

We do not know where you are in the recruiting process, so it is not possible to even guess. You seem to be asking if you can be given a higher priority, though. If that is correct, then you are not likely to be so accommodated.

 

[Danilochka]

Hello,

I am returning in the fall as a full-time student to a university in Edmonton. I am interested in finding out more about the Reserve Force but I don't know which unit to contact in Edmonton to learn more (there are many under 'Find a Recruiter' in forces.ca). I live 9 hours from Edmonton so I can't drop by an office. I am wondering if there is even still time to join the Reserves [if accepted] in time for summer training? Lastly, does a position under 'Find a Recruiter' have to say "(Now Hiring)" to be available?

Thanks

 

[RocketRichard]

Hello,

I am returning in the fall as a full-time student to a university in Edmonton. I am interested in finding out more about the Reserve Force but I don't know which unit to contact in Edmonton to learn more (there are many under 'Find a Recruiter' in forces.ca). I live 9 hours from Edmonton so I can't drop by an office. I am wondering if there is even still time to join the Reserves [if accepted] in time for summer training? Lastly, does a position under 'Find a Recruiter' have to say "(Now Hiring)" to be available?

Thanks

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[BeyondTheNow]

Hello,

I am returning in the fall as a full-time student to a university in Edmonton. I am interested in finding out more about the Reserve Force but I don't know which unit to contact in Edmonton to learn more (there are many under 'Find a Recruiter' in forces.ca). I live 9 hours from Edmonton so I can't drop by an office. I am wondering if there is even still time to join the Reserves [if accepted] in time for summer training? Lastly, does a position under 'Find a Recruiter' have to say "(Now Hiring)" to be available?

Thanks

I can't speak for approximate PRes recruiting durations in Edmonton, but if they're similar to my neck of the woods (31 Brigade--well, our unit was recently moved to 32) it's highly unlikely you'll make it in time for summer training. But get a hold of a recruiter and decide which unit you'd like to join and get the process started. Hopefully it will be fairly straightforward for you.

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/loyal-edmonton-regiment/index.page

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/41-cer/index.page

https://army.ca/forums/threads/749.0

These should get you started, good luck with school.

 

[RocketRichard]

I can't speak for approximate PRes recruiting durations in Edmonton, but if they're similar to my neck of the woods (31 Brigade--well, our unit was recently moved to 32) it's highly unlikely you'll make it in time for summer training. But get a hold of a recruiter and decide which unit you'd like to join and get the process started. Hopefully it will be fairly straightforward for you.

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/loyal-edmonton-regiment/index.page

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/41-cer/index.page

https://army.ca/forums/threads/749.0

These should get you started, good luck with school.

Still possible here at 41 Brigade but if applicants want to get on BMQ this summer applications need to be submitted now.


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[wiebea]

Question regarding the environment for university students in the reserves:

I'm a mature student who has recently started going back to university, mid 20s. At the same time when I went back to university I started the process to join the military as I am used to a blue collar environment (worked as a lead hand in a steel factory out of high school until the plant was shut down) and generally perform well under pressure; the military may be greatly beneficial in helping me achieve my goals.

My largest concern is that am trying to compete for medical college. The studying required to get the GPA required is a large time commitment and I already have no personal time. I have already found that in the past, when I was working part time and commuting I was unable to get the grades I would need.  I recognise that joining the reserves is a commitment, time wise, emotionally and mentally. Does the reserves recognise the needs of university students in this way? I would hate to join and find that my mental energy is being drained to the point of hurting my GPA by mental conditioning.

I have other concerns which really are my own at the end of the day (age upon starting university to the end of residency, could be studying in the summer rather than training with the reserves so I'm not in my mid 30s when I'm done university) (toll on personal life with so much in my schedule already) (possible conflicting within an authoritarian environment) but am mostly wondering if being in the reserves can benefit studies or hurt.

I'm trying to join as a medical assistant and might be interested in the MOTP.