A question I've been pondering as I plan for the future:
As an officer in the reserves in an infantry unit, I'm curious what the highest rank one might attain over, say, a 15 to 20 year career. I'm also interested in timelines, expectations, etc. I'm sure this varies from militia unit to unit and certainly individual to individual but in general terms, let me see if I've got this straight:
An officer cadet may take a year to make 2nd L.T. after CAP. Two years after that, if all progresses well, L.T. Three years or so as a platoon commander may make one Captain and senior platoon commander.
Is it another four years or so on average before one may take command of a company as a Major? Are there more than the two or three majors needed to run the company or two most militia units field? Or are you more likely to end up in an administrative position or two instead of commanding a coy?
Five years later, Lt.Col? Is that the average? I assume most units are being run by Lt. Cols with an "honourary" colonel as more of a figurehead.
If I'm way off on the above, please advise.
Now, how many general officers exist in Ontario in the Army Reserves and if so, are their positions purely administrative in nature or do they still "get out in the field?" I'm assuming there must be at least a senior colonel, or possible a Brig. General reservist overseeing the army reserve in Ontario. Or do these rare birds only exist in the hallowed halls of DND HQ in Ottawa?
Any info would be appreciated.
Mr. Ted
As an officer in the reserves in an infantry unit, I'm curious what the highest rank one might attain over, say, a 15 to 20 year career. I'm also interested in timelines, expectations, etc. I'm sure this varies from militia unit to unit and certainly individual to individual but in general terms, let me see if I've got this straight:
An officer cadet may take a year to make 2nd L.T. after CAP. Two years after that, if all progresses well, L.T. Three years or so as a platoon commander may make one Captain and senior platoon commander.
Is it another four years or so on average before one may take command of a company as a Major? Are there more than the two or three majors needed to run the company or two most militia units field? Or are you more likely to end up in an administrative position or two instead of commanding a coy?
Five years later, Lt.Col? Is that the average? I assume most units are being run by Lt. Cols with an "honourary" colonel as more of a figurehead.
If I'm way off on the above, please advise.
Now, how many general officers exist in Ontario in the Army Reserves and if so, are their positions purely administrative in nature or do they still "get out in the field?" I'm assuming there must be at least a senior colonel, or possible a Brig. General reservist overseeing the army reserve in Ontario. Or do these rare birds only exist in the hallowed halls of DND HQ in Ottawa?
Any info would be appreciated.
Mr. Ted