Agent Orange

Hi all im looking for someone from the canadian military preferably someone from the army...

I have a couple of detailed questions so if you could please tell me what kind of soldier you are and rank...

Thanks
Zack

CiViC [-_-] BoY ™

i was in the boyscouts does that count??? lol

what you looking for
i know quite abit about the canadian military from my dad (he wasn't in it but he knows everything and anything that has to do with the canadian military).

i might beable to help you

imported_gatherer

I have a friend in the army ... I could try to contact him (sometimes it's hard finding out where he's at. just post your questions I'll see what he says and post anwsers (once I get them from him might take some time)

1niceSi

echien can probably answer all your questions...he is currently in the reserves as a paratrooper medicl...if i remember correctly.

Agent Orange

ok ive got a couple questions here we go...

Im looking into joining the army reserves in the armoured division preferaly as a gunner on a light armoured vechicle or tank...leopard or cougar...

What is the difference between a non commisioned officer and a commisioned officer...?
how often do i attend training to join the reserves?
Do I get paid?
Do i need to train out of Ontario?
What are my chances of seeing action?
Where should i go to sign up if i infact do?
How hard is basic training ?
how badly will i get my *** kicked?


i try to think of some more questions..cause i know i had plenty more yesterday ....

Thanks for you help

imported_gatherer

ok first one commissioned officer is 5 years(might be 7) a must in the service and must have a degree... a non commissioned officer only has to sign up for 3 years at a time non commissioned officers can't go up the ranks as high as the commissioned officers can.

reserves is 2 weeks a year and I think every other weekend (might be every weekend)

yes you'd get paid (not sure how much)

nope I think all training will be done in ontario (although I'm not sure) I know for the regulars (non reserves) training is in a big *** complex in Quebec, but for regulars the job is 24/7

seeing action well if our shores are invaded the reserves will be called up to regular action. reserves are just that reserve, only if needed and never over seas

signing up is on younge street east side just north of finch station between finch and steeles

basic training not sure about this still trying to find out where my military friend is ... but in the sign up building they'll be able to answer your questions for the physical to be accepted they check you out (full medical) and then make you do 10 push ups or something like that if you can do them then your in.

I don't personally know you so getting your *** kicked ...I wouldn't be able to answer that, also you'll have to worry about this if canada is invaded.

I hope this helps take care.

Agent_Red

Agent Orange i think you play too much CS or paintballl , and now you wanna play real with real blood. lol jokes.........

cosmic zx2

http://www.cfc.dnd.ca/home_e.html

have you checked out the web site yet?

cosmic zx2

or
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/home_e.asp

Agent Orange

Gatherer thanks alot for the info! Much appreciated!

hey cosmic thanks also! been to those sites but im not looking for the canadian army college thing just the reserves...i tried several sites but i find them kind of confusing

Any one else with info would be much appreciated!

cosmic zx2

http://www.army.dnd.ca/reserves/reserves/MainMenu_e.htm

Agent Orange

hey cosmic for some reason i cant get on to that site!? i dunno why its wierd

cosmic zx2

me either... it worked earlier...
hold on.... i'll see if i an find another link

imported_gatherer

your welcome Agent Orange, on a side note my friend that went into the army can't be located I was trying to find out where he was stationed but I got "classified" as a responce.. ohh well I know he does some sort of communications work in the army so thats probably why last I heard was he's in vancouver. if you have any more questions just post away I'll try to help

SuperSOHC

Glad to see your interest in the reserves.


Cpl. Lacuna
Governor General's Horse Guards (armoured - good choice!)
3 yrs.

Left three years ago, GREAT experience.

Any specific questions you want answered, Post or PM me.
There's a lot of stuff the CAF doesn't advertise in recruitment bulletins that you might like to know.

BTW, you won't run any Leopards unless you join reg. force, i.e. Royal Canadian Dragoons.

imported_gatherer

Canada has a military division called the dragoons?? sounds like we just stepped into the world of Starcraft the computer game.

Agent Orange

Hey SuperSOHC,

I private messaged you with several questions any thing you could answer for me would be great thanks so much. I dont want to rush into anything i dont know about. I just forgot to ask if you have anything else you could tell me about your experiences that would be great...

Thanks so much for your help everyone

Agent Orange

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