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I can see the the use of infantry, armoured, and logistic support being used on peacekeeping missions which is the only thing the Canadian army seems to do, but when was the last time the artillery used their guns on a peacekeeping or peacemaking mission?

The CEOTP program for infantry was open up until last year because they could not find enough people with full degrees. I do not think you will have any problems, and I could make a small bet that the CEOTP program will open again in a year or two. I am in my third year, second term of BA degree...

I was told by 2 recruiters at the CFRC Vancouver that you need chem or phys and math 12 along with the degree to go infantry officer. Also to clear some things up in B.C when I graduated high school in 1995 you needed to have math 11 and a science twelve in order to graduate. SFU, BCOU my...

Ever heard of athletes foot, or fungus. Anyone who has been in the army should no that some of the guys in the platoon at basic may have foot problems

Make sure you were flip flops also known as sandals

I am sure what William meant was a university-college like the university-college of the Fraser Valley. Anyways, I am in my third year of BA in sociology  at the British Columbia Open University soon to be Thompson Rivers University B.C newest University. William, one piece of important info no...

Kmcc why do you think you would not qualify for a student loan. Everbody and there brother who has applied for one and got it. I do not see a problem unless you are not a citizen. Also, who cares what people think of you joining. If you want to do it then do it, you will have many people...

I checked out that site and if I understand correctly I can apply next sept and be reimbursed for this year. Anyway, I will talk to my platoon Sgt

I am a third year British Columbia open university student who just joined the reserves. When and how do I apply for the university reimbursement program? Should I just ask my platton leader?

I am a third year university student and my advice to you is to do your first year of school first before you even think about being an officer. I no many people who go for a year or two then drop out. Make sure you can make it through university before even thinking about being an officer...

If you join the paras or royal marines you will go to Norther Ireland. If you join any infantry unit over there you will probably go, but marines and paras YOU WILL GO!!!!!! Any para or marine I have ever meet who has been in for a few years has gone to do their 4 months

Well if you join the British army you will go to Northern Ireland were the IRA threat is still very real.

How do you think? do what I did phone the directory in England and they will give you no for directory in litcfield. Also Capt Hall served in both units and is proud of both so he will not give you shitty advice on one or the other

I served in the parachute regiment. Phone Litchfield training depot and ask for Capt Hall he will give you advice on both units the Marines and teh Paras. Tell him Aubry and Berry say hello he will no what you are talking about >:D

I remember reading about a female infantry officer in the 22nd regiment. I think her name was Sandra Pearson and she had a horrific time while she was in. I hope things have change since whenever that was

My advice to you is to get your grade twelve. Take english, math, and chem twelve along with whatever else you need.

A friend of mine is a corporal of hoarse in the British household calvary and he has Asama really bad. He has to carry his inhaler around everywhere he goes so there must be a way to join.

Thanks for everyones advice. I plan on starting my component transfer at the end of this term, and I look forward to serving in the PPCLI were I will do my best in whatever challenges come my way.

I am in the reserves right now and I will be joining as a infantry officer in 18 months when I graduate. My question is what would be the highest rank I could obtain if I start at 31. Would I be able to reach LT COL? I no that everbody is different and the best get promoted faster, but let's get...

I am transferring to reg force when I finish my degree next year. Will the men treat me a bit better because I have a little experience, and I will be joining at the age of 31 so is it still possible for me to ever become a LTCOL or higher?