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[formerarmybrat23]

hello i went into apply in 2005, and unlike some ppl i know told the whole truth on my drug sheet before my computer exam. needless to say this screwed me. I passed the computer test with flying clours but was then told i had to wait 3 yrs for the point the drug was taken to reapply.
anyways that date isdone  in november 07. is it possible to restart the process now and be signed up to go for next winters basic or sooner? ive been dying to go and was really disappointed that my mistake would cost me so much time. Any views on this?

 

[Quag]

I think that it might have been a nice way of saying that they didn't want you at the time.

I know some friends whom admitted to using banned substances (one even put down a one time use of cocaine), and were still accepted.

Must be case by case.

 

[Sig_Des]

I think that it might have been a nice way of saying that they didn't want you at the time.

I know some friends whom admitted to using banned substances (one even put down a one time use of cocaine), and were still accepted.

Must be case by case.

Quag, case by case based on the type of drug, timeframe when last used, etc. Different drugs give different timeframes as to when allowed to reapply. If they didn't want her due to any other reasons, they would have told her.

Formerarmybrat23, your best bet is to actually call your local recruiting center. They'll be the ones that can tell you for sure what you can and cannot do. What I suggest to you in the meantime, is make sure to pick up the forms, and get all the required information and documents. The information you put down in 2005 is almost 3 years out of date, and you should update all you have. Will make it easier to have everything ready.

Best of luck.

 

[Franko]

Go back after your time is done if you are still serious in applying. good luck in your endeavors.

Now onto another matter....




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[Quag]

Quag, case by case based on the type of drug, timeframe when last used, etc. Different drugs give different timeframes as to when allowed to reapply. If they didn't want her due to any other reasons, they would have told her.

Thanks for filling me in SigDes ;D

 

[formerarmybrat23]

thanks guys
i do remember him saying that it was 3 yrs for this particular one. it was kinda funny because he said they couldnt give me a gun because i might "have flashbacks" which doesnt occur in this drug but whatever.
yea im totally serious about going. applyed in fredericton but am in alberta now. i sent an email to them and am calling tomorrow. My friend is in basic and i was telling my bf about how he was doing then my bf tried to tell me that i wouldnt make it through it and would cry and come home. Im pretty pissed about this and really want to prove him wrong. i want tostart a career that i can be proud of anyways!

thanks again!

 

[Sig_Des]

thanks guys
i do remember him saying that it was 3 yrs for this particular one. it was kinda funny because he said they couldnt give me a gun because i might "have flashbacks" which doesnt occur in this drug but whatever.
yea im totally serious about going. applyed in fredericton but am in alberta now. i sent an email to them and am calling tomorrow. My friend is in basic and i was telling my bf about how he was doing then my bf tried to tell me that i wouldnt make it through it and would cry and come home. Im pretty pissed about this and really want to prove him wrong. i want tostart a career that i can be proud of anyways!

Don't tie yourself into a contract just to prove someone wrong. Do it because you want to.

As far as the drugs, I don't know what kind, but they do have different effects and triggers. You'll find that if they told you 3 years before you could join, there's also some trades that are closed to you. Say Pilot, air crew, etc.

 

[formerarmybrat23]

sorry about the msn shorthand. i was not aware of this rule. Although i must admit i will probably screw this up just out of habit. its just how my generation types. most shorthand is understood but again i will try to stop this habit. sorry again!

 

[formerarmybrat23]

Don't tie yourself into a contract just to prove someone wrong. Do it because you want to.

As far as the drugs, I don't know what kind, but they do have different effects and triggers. You'll find that if they told you 3 years before you could join, there's also some trades that are closed to you. Say Pilot, air crew, etc.

Yea i definatly want to do it. as a brat its apart of who i am. From being really little and seeing my parents in uniform and going to military family days and events to being dressed up in helmets and uniform to take pictures. It kinda gets me down to see my friends going and myself held back. i know if i dont try to get in before im too old ill reget it.  I also want to again that confidence and pride many CF members have. I dont want to be cocky just self assured. Plus theres alot of comfort in a stable career, not just a dead end job.

 

[the 48th regulator]

Since you are using a nome de plume, and we do not know who you are (which is good for my next question), do you mind me asking what the drug was.

It may help us offer a better opinion, especially the medical folks

dileas

tess

 

[formerarmybrat23]

Since you are using a nome de plume, and we do not know who you are (which is good for my next question), do you mind me asking what the drug was.

It may help us offer a better opinion, especially the medical folks

dileas

tess

its was mesquline. tried it once and will never ever do it again!! as for restrictions he said i can be anything except pilot lol

 

[Gimpy]

I hate to be the one to burst you're bubble, but you said it will be 3 years since you've applied in November 2007, which means you applied in November 2005. Unfortunately that isn't 3 years. If they told you that you had to wait 3 years to reapply you will have to wait until November 2008. But it wouldn't hurt to go into the recruiting center again and talk to them about it a bit further.

 

[formerarmybrat23]

I hate to be the one to burst you're bubble, but you said it will be 3 years since you've applied in November 2007, which means you applied in November 2005. Unfortunately that isn't 3 years. If they told you that you had to wait 3 years to reapply you will have to wait until November 2008. But it wouldn't hurt to into the recruiting center again and talk to them about it a bit further.

sorry i should have been more specific. i applyed in 2005 but as i mentioned before the time u have to wait is from the point u took the drug. which for me was november of 2004.

 

[Gimpy]

sorry i should have been more specific. i applyed in 2005 but as i mentioned before the time u have to wait is from the point u took the drug. which for me was november of 2004.

Oh alright then, sorry for the misunderstanding, and I do know about alot of people being honest at the recruiting center with previous drug use. After a group of us completed the CFAT we were given the drug sheets and most of us got through it pretty quickly and were waiting the the lobby. About 20 minutes later the last two people finally came out after completing their "essay" of a drug sheet.

Anyways, good luck with the process.

 

[Franko]

In reference to my last post......formerarmybrat23, you want to get in to the forces correct?

Stop the MSN speak.

It's good practice for when you have to write memos. Use proper grammar and punctuation.

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[formerarmybrat23]

Oh alright then, sorry for the misunderstanding, and I do know about alot of people being honest at the recruiting center with previous drug use. After a group of us completed the CFAT we were given the drug sheets and most of us got through it pretty quickly and were waiting the the lobby. About 20 minutes later the last two people finally came out after completing their "essay" of a drug sheet.

Anyways, good luck with the process.

thanks for the good will. i havent taken any drugs since that time, so im good there. now its just preparing for the physical. I know girls have thelower standards but i just had a baby last july and needless to say i got about 15lbs to lose and hardly any motivation.  not too worried about sit ups and pushups. its the running ive never been a runner. but i know when i get in they will make me get over that pretty fast!

 

[formerarmybrat23]

In reference to my last post......formerarmybrat23, you want to get in to the forces correct?

Stop the MSN speak.

It's good practice for when you have to write memos. Use proper grammar and punctuation.

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Sorry. As i mentioned before i am certainly trying. I am enjoying this forum and do not wish to be kicked out. I am a college graduate and can use the correct grammar. i guess its just lazy typing.

 

[imjustsomeguy]

hello i went into apply in 2005, and unlike some ppl i know told the whole truth on my drug sheet before my computer exam. needless to say this screwed me. I passed the computer test with flying clours but was then told i had to wait 3 yrs for the point the drug was taken to reapply.

Good on you for being honest. It shows character. The same thing happened to me a few years ago. I too was completely honest with my past and was deferred for a year. I did my time and now I have applied again.

 

[formerarmybrat23]

Good on you for being honest. It shows character. The same thing happened to me a few years ago. I too was completely honest with my past and was deferred for a year. I did my time and now I have applied again.

yea in most cases honesty can be good but i can see how some people would lie. I have to pay for past mistakes but it doesnt seem fair does it? You walk away with the feeling that you should have lied because after all most drugs are not detectable after days or sometimes months.
i couldnt live with myself if i lied. you never know what the government can find out about you....

 

[CFR FCS]

Times are changing and so is recruiting policy. I would strongly advise anyone who was previously counselled out for any reason to visit their friendly recruiting centre and discuss reopening your file, you may now be eligible due to changes in policy. If your file was opened in another location it can be transferred to the nearest RC. Some things like the ExPres test have changed.  Keep trying.