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Hi everyone! First of all, I'd like to say that it's a great community here; I've spent the past few days reading a lot of threads and I've gained a lot of insight about the CF.
I will be applying for ROTP in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and probably will be submitting my application sometime next week. I'm working on a diploma on Occupational Health and Safety and want to be involved with an exciting career path when I graduate. Below are my options chosen and I have some questions regarding some specifics of military life and application.
1. Bioscience Officer
2. Logistics Officer
3. Aerospace Engineer Officer
Questions:
1. Because I am still in college and I won't graduate until April 2013, is it a good idea to apply now for the regular forces? Hypothetically if they contact me and everything goes well, what if they want me to start training before my graduation? Will I have a say in this or will I be forced to choose military or school? I don't want to apply for the reserves because I want to "get right into it" after I graduate and don't want to be idling or be in any uncertainty.
2. Does anyone know of the working hours/conditions for the 3 officer positions above? Is it similar to civilian hours (40hr/week) or something different?
3. For an officer's salary, does normal taxation rules apply just like a civilian's?
4. As you can see, all my chosen career paths does not directly involve combat or leading troops into combat. Does this have a limitation on my future military career opportunities or rank advancement? Or will promotions for such officers be treated just the same?
Thanks in advance and I appreciate everyone's help!
I will be applying for ROTP in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and probably will be submitting my application sometime next week. I'm working on a diploma on Occupational Health and Safety and want to be involved with an exciting career path when I graduate. Below are my options chosen and I have some questions regarding some specifics of military life and application.
1. Bioscience Officer
2. Logistics Officer
3. Aerospace Engineer Officer
Questions:
1. Because I am still in college and I won't graduate until April 2013, is it a good idea to apply now for the regular forces? Hypothetically if they contact me and everything goes well, what if they want me to start training before my graduation? Will I have a say in this or will I be forced to choose military or school? I don't want to apply for the reserves because I want to "get right into it" after I graduate and don't want to be idling or be in any uncertainty.
2. Does anyone know of the working hours/conditions for the 3 officer positions above? Is it similar to civilian hours (40hr/week) or something different?
3. For an officer's salary, does normal taxation rules apply just like a civilian's?
4. As you can see, all my chosen career paths does not directly involve combat or leading troops into combat. Does this have a limitation on my future military career opportunities or rank advancement? Or will promotions for such officers be treated just the same?
Thanks in advance and I appreciate everyone's help!