This is where your reading/research should start. Basically you are looking for a VOT under the terms of LOTP. *Unfortunately you don't meet the requirements for time-in, as you will see. *
CFAO 11-12 OCCUPATION TRANSFER OF NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBERS - REGULAR FORCE
I can tell you this; According to the ISS (In Service Selection) Occupation Status, Infantry is a "Green" Trade ( as far as ISS is concerned, it is actually above PML) and Armour is a Red trade for the 08/09 FY. That might make it hard(er) to OT. IAW with the part of CFAO 11-12 below, you would have to apply for an OT from Crmn to Infmn under AVOTP, Para 5(a), or LOTP, Para 5(c) both of which are under the Voluntary "type". Para's 15 and 16 apply to VOTs as well, which also refer to Annex C (applic below, bolded).
*However, with only 2 years in, you are looking at doing another year as Crmn before you can VOT under the LOTP*. Remember, you need to go thru your CoC or follow what ever unit SOPs that apply. The last thing you want to do is piss them off and not have their support when you are able to apply. Part 5 of your actual VOT Application is for the CO to write/sign (probably be done initially by your Tp Ldr) and your immediate superior is also required to submit an assessment on you.
TYPES OF OCCUPATION TRANSFERS
3. OTs are categorized as: Compulsory,
Voluntary, MOC Reassignments and Career Progression Occupation Transfers.
4. Compulsory. This category refers to cases where members must leave their current MOC because of:
a. deletion of a MOC;
b. changes in the establishment requirements of the Canadian Forces (CF);
c. Career Medical Review Board (CMRB) decisions in accordance with 34-26;
d. Career Review Board (CRB) decisions in accordance with 49-4; or
e. other reasons as determined by NDHQ/DGPCOR (Director General Personnel Careers Other Ranks).
5. Voluntary. This category refers to OT applied for by members under the:
a. Annual Voluntary Occupation Transfer Program (see Annex A); b. Continuing Occupation Transfer Program (see Annex B); or
c. Land Occupation Transfer Program (LOTP) described at Annex C.
6. MOC Reassignment. This category refers to OT of Privates Basic (Pte(B)) who have not yet attained QL3.
7. Career Progression Occupation Transfers. This category refers to OTs which are inherent in the career progression of certain MOCs, which are detailed in A-PM-245-001/FP-001, Chapter 7, Annex L. These OTs are not dealt with in this order.
VOLUNTARY OT -GENERAL
15. Members applying for transfer under any of the voluntary OT programs must meet the following prerequisites:
a. minimum time prerequisites applicable to the OT program being considered, excluding LWOP (Leave Without Pay) granted on enrolment;
b. MOC selection standards, detailed in the Canadian Forces Manual of NCM Occupation Structure (A-PD-123);
c. language aptitude and proficiency standards;
d. MOC medical standards specified in A-MD-154-000/FP-000;
e. QL 4 qualification.
f. Only Ptes and Cpls and those MCpls and above who are prepared to relinquish their appointment or rank may apply for voluntary OT.
16. Members eligible for OT under the
Land Occupation Transfer Program (LOTP) detailed at Annex C are also eligible to apply for OT under the Continuing Occupation Transfer Program detailed at Annex B. Members who have transferred to the Regular Force direct from the Youth Training Employment Program (YTEP) are entitled to count YTEP service towards the minimum time prerequisites as detailed in Annex A, B, or C.
ANNEX C -- LAND OCCUPATION TRANSFER PROGRAM (LOTP)
GENERAL
1. Under this program, applications may be made by members of MOC CRMN 011, ARTYMN FD 021, ARTYMN AD 022, INFMN 031, FD ENGR 041, and FEE OP 042 for OT into any MOC that forecasts basic MOC training within two years of the date of application. Eligible members may apply for OT for up to two MOCs using the form in Annex D. A member may apply only once per calendar year.
QUALIFYING TIME
2. In addition to meeting the prerequisites contained in paragraph 15 of this order, applicants for OT under this program must have more than three but less than six years of continuous service on the date of application.
3. Members who re-enrol must have three years, but not more than six years of combined Regular Force service and meet the prerequisites outlined in paragraphs 15 and 16 of this order. In addition, they must have served a minimum of 12 months must be completed in the current engagement.
*editted for clarity*
