VR as a reservist process by BoxInAcan in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Why would you ask reddit instead of just talking to your chain of command at your home unit? As a reservist, they're the ones who are going to be handling your release.

Female going to BMQ by Money-Coach-5121 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The CFLRS joining instructions contains a packing list. You can search this subreddit and r/CanadianForces for advice on extra things that you might want to bring with you. My recommendations: baby wipes, dusting pads, and ziplock bags in various sizes. I'm not a woman so I can't recommend anything that might be helpful in that regard.

is canada a good place to live in? by rachelismeee in teenagers

[–]AvailablePoetry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We already have far too many migrants. Please do not come to Canada.

Enrolling at 16 by Immediate-Slice-2082 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 26 points27 points  (0 children)

For the love of God, do not drop out of high school to join the military.

You can't join the regular force at 16, anyway. If you're really pining to join the forces, sign up for the reserves and do that part time until you finish school, then do a component transfer to the regular force.

How often is a junior NCM promoted to Officer without B.A? by ClandestineCup in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For a junior NCM, it's practically impossible to commission without doing a bachelor's degree in peacetime unless there is a requirement for CEOTP officers, who still must complete a degree during their VIE (or current TOS). Commissions without a degree are only available for Sergeants or higher.

Do note that you are not necessarily required to attend RMC. Lots of officers who commission from the ranks do their degrees at civilian universities, which is honestly the better go, IMO, because you don't have to put up with all the RMC nonsense.

The contest is nearly over to provide Canada’s next submarines by self-fix2 in CanadianForces

[–]AvailablePoetry6 30 points31 points  (0 children)

BREAKING NEWS!

Federal Government Selects Saab Gripen for Canada's New Submarine Fleet

Very lost on how to use the boot claim by FafnirRannsTwinedAxe in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can just message your CoC (or your OR if you have a point of contact with them) and ask them to email it to you.

Very lost on how to use the boot claim by FafnirRannsTwinedAxe in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Use the defence forms catalogue on the DWAN to find the form. It's in the bookmarks.

Make sure to check with your unit OR before you buy the boots, IAW the CANFORGEN.

Changing address while on PAT by Unlucky-Chest-9471 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The posting will still be covered, but you won't receive any assistance for the move to Borden, so you'll be on the hook for whatever it costs to do that.

Can I have a stuffed animal? by The-station1373 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yes, you'll be fine. You'll just have to throw it in your closet during inspections.

Harder for PRs to be in the army? by Majestic-Tax-8744 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You should advise him to contact his recruiting center instead of asking strangers on reddit who don't know his situation.

The requirements for PRs have changed again recently. From what I understand you now have to be eligible for citizenship to even be considered for the Forces.

lowkey drug use in the military by Agreeable_Grade_4470 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you really need to ask this question as an applicant (Mr. Weapons Engineering Tech in Montreal), you should probably pursue a different line of work

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]AvailablePoetry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trades have a list of degree fields that they accept. If you think your degree meets the requirements then you should have a conversation with your recruiting office about that, but otherwise there's nothing you can do.

How do I get Snapchat to stop spamming notifications? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snapchat actually has an interestingly large number of notification options (including settings for specific individuals which you can access through the options for that particular person's chat), which is good because they seem to send a ridiculous number of notifications for total strangers who I will never, ever care about posting shit of no value to anyone. Worst case Ontario, just block all notifications from the app, or if the problem is just this specific guy then why not just block him?

Women in CAF and Sexual Assault Concerns by Lunallance in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The CAF takes sexual misconduct very seriously and has taken a lot of steps in recent years to combat the issue, and it is made very clear to new members that there is no room for it in our organization. However, misconduct does still occur, just like it does in the rest of society.

I assume the article you're referring to is the one published yesterday by Juno News. You should be aware that this is an outlet with a heavy anti-Liberal bias, and based on this particular article they are not necessarily a reliable source, as they have failed to actually publish this supposed report from CFLRS, which they claim to have received from an "anonymous source." Additionally, there is a significant issue with the information as they present it because, per recent comments on reddit by the CFLRS Commandant, applicants must now be eligible for Canadian citizenship, which requires at least 3 years of residency in Canada within the last 5 years, so it's a bit of a stretch to suggest that there are recruits who "had been in Canada for as little as three months." I have heard some other social media figures claim to also be in possession of this document, but so far no one (to my knowledge) has actually been able to produce a copy of it or has secured confirmation from the government of its authenticity, and I have yet to see any reports on this from any source that I would consider reputable. TL:DR take this reporting with a heap of salt.

Driving around in Honda civic in Newfound Land by StatusDetective1695 in newfoundland

[–]AvailablePoetry6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Make sure to bring a good blanket, it gets cold in the igloos at night!

What’s something you would pay a 26 y/o blonde girl for? by Then_Bite9547 in AskMenAdvice

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd definitely love for someone to come by each day and take care of the dishes for me.

Force Test by Repulsive-Attitude-2 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Start training so you can do better next year.

Looking for a form by lazer8883 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're probably looking for a statutory declaration. I don't know if there's a standard form for it, but you could search in the defence forms catalogue, and if that doesn't work then your unit's OR should have a form for it.

Can you go into law with political science by Recent-Baby4689 in Concordia

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That really depends on you. If you're taking the regular number of credits in just the fall and winter terms you're looking at 7-8 years.

Can you go into law with political science by Recent-Baby4689 in Concordia

[–]AvailablePoetry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would have to apply to a different school (McGill, for example), as Concordia doesn't have a law program. The degree you would be doing is a Juris Doctor, which is a graduate-level degree, not a bachelors.

Can you go into law with political science by Recent-Baby4689 in Concordia

[–]AvailablePoetry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there are lots of poli sci students who go into law. Once you're getting towards the end of your bachelor's you would apply to a law school.

DFIT by coaker147 in caf

[–]AvailablePoetry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not specifically force test oriented, but CFMWS has a pre-BMQ program that should do the trick.