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No while the average age of a ROTP cadet is probably 22, the average age of a UTPNCM cadet is probably more in the 30s.
Fideo said:Guys whats ROTP (Recruit Officer Training Program ???) Taking a guess......thanks!
aesop081 said:Regular Officer Training Program
shadow said:I have something to add to your choices.
I agree that ROTP is probably an unlikely choice at your age.
However I would like to inform you that if you decided to do the UTPNCM route, you must serve your first Basic Engagement, become journeyman (QL5) qualified and promoted to Cpl before you can even apply. This means that it will take at least 4 years to get into the program, then another 3 years before you've graduated from University and commissioned to Officer. This is assuming that you get your QL5 within your first 4 years, and you get accepted into UTPNCM your first year of applying (which does not happen that often). Some people apply over and over again and never get accepted.
That's twice as long to become an Officer as if you did the Reserve-then-DEO route and it's putting a lot of faith into the system as opposed to going out there and getting what you want yourself!
Good Luck!!
Shadow
blueboy said:Yes it is. I did it myself back in the early 90's after joining as an aeroengine tech I went back to college, then to university. Upon successful completion I was commissioned as a Lt within the Security Branch. I am no longer in the CF and have moved onto greener pastures with the Vancouver Police Dept.
Mack674 said:But thats exactly what im wondering , I meant is it possible to be offerred a comission as an NCO, without any post secondary education? Or is it an absolute night and day requirement that one must have postsec/education before they can be an officer, in the CF, ever ?