Age Limits to Join

[geo]

Heh.... given that Africa is where man learnt how to walk.....
should we say that we are all afro-__________

NO

We are what we are... NOW.
With migrations, we are far from being anything like our ancestors.

We are Canadian.... nothing more, nothing less.

 

[milley]

Hello. I've been searching through these forums, and I have a few questions. I'm sorry if some of these are repeative (or if this is in the wrong forum), but I've tried looking for the answers I've been seeking....
Just some background, I'm a female who is almost 16 years old (May). I've only reciently (within the last year) really concidered a career in the CF. Part of this is because of the gr. 10 Canadian History course, but with everything I've reciently learned in that, and everything that is going on right now, I really feel that I want to do my duty for my country as other soldiers now and in the past have done, ya know?

But anyway, we will just start simply, I guess....What should I do to make myself as prepared as possible to join the Forces in the future? And what would you suggest I do to make this dream of mine possible?

For now, I have joined Cadets....I think in some people's opinion this seems to be useless, but I thought it would at least be somewhere to start... I have been looking in to doing Co-op with school (probably during gr.12) with the Reserves (I think)... and I have also looked in to going to RMC after I complete high school, but I don't know if this is a good choice for me, as I would love to be an Infantry Officer, at this point of researching everything.

Oh, and a final question...the regiment that is in my city is the 21 Royal Highlanders...what does this mean, exactly (uhm, I guess I mean, what is the difference of a "highlander" regiment)?

I think thats all for now...Thanks.

 

[the 48th regulator]

Hi Milley,

Welcome.  I admire your enthusiasm, and your choice for a career.

However, you are better served by being directed to the right place rather than a bunch of people re-posting what has been said before.

http://forums.army.ca/forums/index.php/board,16.0.html


That is a good area to start.

Let me know if this helps, and if you need anymore info, please feel free to PM me or any of the other Moderators to help guide you in the right direction.

As for Highlanders, well they are the Cooler soldiers, in my opinion.

dileas

tess

 

[dave NL]

hello.

I am currently 16 years old (17 on April 17) and am planning to join the reserves on my birthday.  I wanted to join the military ever since i could remember. I am about 170 pounds and 5'11" and in pretty good shape(except a few pounds overweight) . I am planning to join with my friend who is also interested.  I am up for a challenge physical and metal and wish to know what the reserves are like.  I wanted to know if you guys/girls think i am old enough to join or have any tips on how to get in better shape before i join, or things i should know before i join so i don't make a fool of myself.  I am wondering how long it takes from when you sign the documents to when you are a member and work there.

I live in St. Johns Newfoundland so i guess i would be joining The Royal Newfoundland Regiment if that's where reservists go.

Thanks for your input. 

P.S. Also curious how i have to cut my hair to join.

 

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[Yrys]

Also curious how i have to cut my hair to join.

You can but don't have to cut it, it's donr the first day, from what I've read around here...

 

[Neill McKay]

I live in St. Johns Newfoundland so i guess i would be joining The Royal Newfoundland Regiment if that's where reservists go.

There are other units in St. John's that you may want to look at:  36 Service Battalion, 56 Engineer Squadron, and, if you're at all interested in looking at the Naval Reserve, HMCS CABOT.

P.S. Also curious how i have to cut my hair to join.

Men in the CF have to keep their hair neat -- off the ears and neck, and not in any bizarre style.  You may have to get it cut very short for basic training (depending on the course and location) but after that you'll find that conforming to the regulations for hairstyle isn't difficult to do.  In all cases, you'll be told about the requirements once you join.  Before you join my only suggestion would be that you keep it neat as you would for a job interview.

 

[tyrone120]

I am wondering if 30 years of age is too old to join? I'm in good shape and would like to serve my country.      Thank-you

 

[Shamrock]

No, 30 is hardly too old to join.

 

[breezie]

I'll be 36 at the end of this year, and I'm heading off for my first year at RMC this August. As long as you are fit, I think being older has it's advantages. I know I'm more patient, have more skills, and am a lot more determined than when I was 18!! ;D

 

[tyrone120]

Thank-you For the replies. The information on this site is informative and accurate so far, I look forward to visiting again for future information. Thanks again.

 

[1feral1]

You are only as old as you feel.

I left the CF at 35, and joined the Australian Army, and that was going on 14 yrs ago.

Best of luck.

 

[breezie]

Exactly. I'm still waiting to feel like a grown up. If I'm lucky, it'll never happen!

 

[PMedMoe]

I joined the second time around at the age of 30.  And did 10 years at a field unit.  ;D

 

[Celticgirl]

I think if you look at the Application Process Samples thread, you'll see that there are quite a few 30+ applicants. I applied in February and I'm 36. There are some here who are even older than that. *cough*Ken*cough*  ;D  Being mentally alert and physically fit appear to matter much more than chronological age. Officer candidates in particular tend to be more mature in age from what I have seen in the APS thread I mentioned. Follow your dreams. Life begins at 30!!

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Lots here on this topic already. Please do a search.

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[L + W Infanteer]

I apoligize for exhuming this thread and pounding on its chest, but I did a search and couldn't come up with an answer I was looking for.
To make a long story short, Civy side, I just received a Paramedic Diploma and am probably going to work for an ambulance service in Newfoundland because there's hardly any EMS jobs available here in Ontario. I'm reserve Infantry so I assume I would either transfer to or attach to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. I want to work for an ambulance service that's close to a place where I could parade. From reading the information page on the Regiment I see there are 4 locations listed: Stephenville, Corner Brook, Grand Falls and St. John's. I was just wondering if that info is current and if all those 4 locations are in fact places that house an armouries where they parade and/or train rather than just HQ's or what have you. Thank you for your help.

 

[NL_engineer]

I live in St. Johns Newfoundland so i guess i would be joining The Royal Newfoundland Regiment if that's where reservists go.

Go to Bld 310 and talk to the recruiter there (and no that is not the RNFLDR recruiter  >) hint hint.

 

[kincanucks]

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/7_0_1.asp?action=Prov&id=9

You would have to contact the Regiment directly to see if there are any other places but this is what is listed through the CF website.

 

[DragoonDiver]

Hi everyone,

I am 39 years old , and I would like to know if there is many people over 35 going to join forces ( going to bmq ) ?

Does anyone know how many is applying every years?

Thanks.