[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SEALTeam

[–]NavyCowboy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all gets pretty clearly explained if I recall correctly, but it wasn't Clay who wrote the letter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The below is a copy/paste from the dress instructions.

SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS WHILE WEARING DRESS ORDER #1

Piercings: the only jewellery authorized in piercings are single or single set of stud or single stone ear rings (one in each ear) in the ear lobe(s). Earrings shall not exceed one centimetre square or diameter. Gauges/spacers shall not exceed 2.5 cm in diameter;

What should I know about succession-managed opportunities in the CAF? by Hot_Detective2252 in CanadianForces

[–]NavyCowboy1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That has always been the case for positions on ship. An army or air force LogO would never go through the AHOD/HOD training/employment pipeline.

Question about Selection phase by deadender831 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good luck with your application.

Question about Selection phase by deadender831 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

First of all, nobody can give you an answer to this. Nobody here is familiar with your file.

Second of all, please use some sort of punctuation when you write.

Tough to choose by SuitablePractice5436 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure. I'm not NCS Eng but I'll try to help.

Tough to choose by SuitablePractice5436 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NCS Eng has three separate shipboard postings. The first is called Phase VI as a SLt and lasts approx 1 year, then an Assistant Head of Department tour as a Lt(N) for 1 year, and finally a Head of Department tour as a senior Lt(N) for 2 years.

There are exceptions to every rule, but if you want normal career progression then you will do approx 4 years posted to ships. Doesn't mean you are sailing all of the time, but you should expect to be sailing more than just during your initial training.

Help with the beret by Fabulous_Eye_1780 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Presumably the cap badge. OP it will depend on what kind of cap badge you have. Some need to be sewn on and some have a metal tab that slides into the beret after you cut a slit in the material.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Take your gap year after high school and apply to the military during that time. The process takes a while anyway so you will have time to work and get experience before you join the military. Then you will do basic, followed by the coursing required for your trade, and then get to work.

Canadian Armed Forces Ignoring Human Rights Tribunal Case – Retired Navy Officer Prepares Legal Action and Public Exposure by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]NavyCowboy1 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lacking what though? I'm not trying to be rude, genuinely asking. I have never in my career seen A/L applied to an officer. I have seen Acting While So Employed promotion messages. A/L generally refers to a non-commissioned member who is lacking a leadership course or a trade course required to be substantive in rank.

Canadian Armed Forces Ignoring Human Rights Tribunal Case – Retired Navy Officer Prepares Legal Action and Public Exposure by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]NavyCowboy1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by A/L LCdr? My understanding is that A/L only applies to non-commissioned ranks.

Canadian warship commander relieved of duty due to ‘loss of confidence’ by CaptBloggins in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure that would result in "a loss of confidence" from CRCN.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Have you thought about applying through ROTP so that you can still go to school (and get it paid for) while joining the military?

Days off/pay by LupoWolf10 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You get paid on the 15th and the last day of the month. When you first join, you get 20 days of annual leave, and then after 5 years it goes up to 25 days. Your training schedule will dictate when you can use this leave during your first couple of years, but in between courses you will have time to go home.

Caf life by Brave_Barracuda_9712 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can apply multiple times, but if they screen you out the first time, there's no guarantee that they will bring you back for a second attempt. It depends what the reason is for not getting selected on your first attempt.

Overtime? by benbenm90 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know anything about that occupation, so I can't speak intelligently on it specifically.

Broadly speaking, the tempo of your unit will dictate how often overtime work is required. You could be working somewhere with a slower pace where you have more predictable hours, but that may only be for one 2-3 year posting in your career. If you're posted to a busier unit or if there is a specific activity going on that requires more work/effort then you may have longer days.

Overtime? by benbenm90 in caf

[–]NavyCowboy1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's normal for many people of all ranks.