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As the title indicates, I'm open to any ideas for this old dog...namely me.
Quick bio. I've been lurking here for about 4-5 months, and finally feel I have something worthy to post. I've read almost every thread that applies to new recruits, and explored the search function tirelessly. I am grateful that I found this website. Thanks to those that run it, and contribute to it.
I'm a 43 year old male, that did a short stint in the army reserves 25 years ago. Got out to pursue a career as a commercial fisherman. Lots of water under the bridge since then. Fast forward 20 + years to now. I'm currently going through the entry process to enter the local artillery reserve unit in my town. Excellent unit and first class recruiter. I didn't think they'd take a 43 year old, old timer seriously. However, the wheels are turning efficiently.
I submitted all my paperwork in June of this year, and all of my references have been contacted by back check. After much persistence, I was finally able to book a testing date at our local armoury for the aptitude, medical and interview for the end of November. Providing I pass those requirements, the physical test is then scheduled for 2 days following.
I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. I realize todays army is a young man's game, but I do feel pretty fit and able at 43. With 5 weeks until my physical, I am currently surpassing the required standards for my age, and am working daily at improving on that. I run every other day, mainly cross country, as I live in a rural and hilly area and currently do the 2.4 in 12 minutes. On every 2nd day I work through the 100 push-up/200 situp and 200 squat program.
I am open to any other suggestions from you on what else I can do to make myself a viable candidate for the Canadian Armed Forces Reseves.
Thank you for any positive input you feel worthy.
I may be an old dog, but I can still hunt.
Quick bio. I've been lurking here for about 4-5 months, and finally feel I have something worthy to post. I've read almost every thread that applies to new recruits, and explored the search function tirelessly. I am grateful that I found this website. Thanks to those that run it, and contribute to it.
I'm a 43 year old male, that did a short stint in the army reserves 25 years ago. Got out to pursue a career as a commercial fisherman. Lots of water under the bridge since then. Fast forward 20 + years to now. I'm currently going through the entry process to enter the local artillery reserve unit in my town. Excellent unit and first class recruiter. I didn't think they'd take a 43 year old, old timer seriously. However, the wheels are turning efficiently.
I submitted all my paperwork in June of this year, and all of my references have been contacted by back check. After much persistence, I was finally able to book a testing date at our local armoury for the aptitude, medical and interview for the end of November. Providing I pass those requirements, the physical test is then scheduled for 2 days following.
I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. I realize todays army is a young man's game, but I do feel pretty fit and able at 43. With 5 weeks until my physical, I am currently surpassing the required standards for my age, and am working daily at improving on that. I run every other day, mainly cross country, as I live in a rural and hilly area and currently do the 2.4 in 12 minutes. On every 2nd day I work through the 100 push-up/200 situp and 200 squat program.
I am open to any other suggestions from you on what else I can do to make myself a viable candidate for the Canadian Armed Forces Reseves.
Thank you for any positive input you feel worthy.
I may be an old dog, but I can still hunt.