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Looking for a bit more advice. As I mentioned, I'm an enlisted reservist in my regiment. At one point I had an interview with someone from elsewhere in the CF, a sort of counselor, and she recommended to me that I'd have a better shot at MOTP if I were already an officer. That seems to be the case, given what I've read here. She seemed keen on getting me to go officer regardless, as a matter of fact, even asking me about my personality and remarking how there are a lot of officers "just like me". What I'm curious about is the process of going from enlisted to officer within the same regiment. Has anyone ever made such a transition? Furthermore, how does reserve infantry officer training stack up against reserve infantry soldier training?
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There is one canadian guy at work called Sgt Levar. I'm wondering if you guys have heard of his (I imagine there are only like 20 people in your military,) and if you have I will say hi to him! He is so nice and occasionally says 'Eh' when I ask him to! 
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Feb 11, 2010 02:38
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DefenseSupportParty posted:There is one canadian guy at work called Sgt Levar. I'm wondering if you guys have heard of his (I imagine there are only like 20 people in your military,) and if you have I will say hi to him! He is so nice and occasionally says 'Eh' when I ask him to! What trade and what regiment?
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Feb 11, 2010 02:47
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Fraser CDN posted:What trade and what regiment? Uh.... yes!
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Feb 11, 2010 05:10
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DefenseSupportParty posted:Uh.... yes! Ill put this in American.... Whut MOS yeu Be. Whats bees your unit.  Just ask him what his trade is and what his regiments name is.
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Feb 11, 2010 08:41
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Fraser CDN posted:Ill put this in American.... Whut MOS yeu Be. Whats bees your unit. I'll totally ask him tomorrow. I hope you know him; he has a moustache, so I know he's awesome and I know he isn't supporting organic food and I would hate him if he did  `
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Feb 11, 2010 08:50
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DefenseSupportParty posted:I'll totally ask him tomorrow. I hope you know him; he has a moustache, so I know he's awesome and I know he isn't supporting organic food and I would hate him if he did I know the Canadian Forces is small compared to the US Forces. But that is like people asking me if I know Bob and Mary from Canada. Someone might know him. I don't think I do. Since he is in the US he is probably a tec trade.
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Feb 11, 2010 08:55
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Fraser CDN posted:I know the Canadian Forces is small compared to the US Forces. But that is like people asking me if I know Bob and Mary from Canada. Someone might know him. I don't think I do. Since he is in the US he is probably a tec trade. OMG how do you know Bob and Mary?
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Feb 11, 2010 08:59
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DefenseSupportParty posted:OMG how do you know Bob and Mary? I met them at a hockey game while eating poutin and a moose/beaver meat sandwich on French Bread. Celine Dion sung the national anthem, in French and English of course.
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Feb 11, 2010 09:12
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Fraser CDN posted:I met them at a hockey game while eating poutin and a moose/beaver meat sandwich on French Bread. Celine Dion sung the national anthem, in French and English of course. That's quite the coincidence; I had Bob and Mary over at my igloo just the other day...
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Feb 11, 2010 19:12
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gently caress Bob and Mary, they ran over my pet beaver and dint even stop. I'm gonna set my polar bear on them if I ever see them near my igloo again. Moose.
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Feb 11, 2010 19:18
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At least you guys still have snow. My igloo's melting thanks to all this global warming poo poo.
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Feb 11, 2010 20:28
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Canuck-Errant posted:At least you guys still have snow. My igloo's melting thanks to all this global warming poo poo. I'm thinking ahead and investing in patio furniture.
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Feb 11, 2010 20:33
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You canadians are so good natured I would like to be friends with you 
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Feb 11, 2010 21:34
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DSP, on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is "what" and 10 is "OMG", how high do you rate the importance of military facial hair
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Feb 11, 2010 22:09
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Biplane posted:DSP, on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is "what" and 10 is "OMG", how high do you rate the importance of military facial hair I would put it in the 20s.
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Feb 11, 2010 22:26
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Rank in the military should be given based on who has the manliest facial hair. Wanna trim your beard? then your demoted back to lieutenant. This applies to women as well.
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Feb 11, 2010 22:32
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LemonAIDS posted:Rank in the military should be given based on who has the manliest facial hair. If I grow my beard out I look like Thor. Can I command your military?
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Feb 11, 2010 22:43
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only if it has those awesome viking style braids.
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Feb 12, 2010 01:06
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DefenseSupportParty posted:If I grow my beard out I look like Thor. Can I command your military? This might sound very iconic Canadian but Canada's Army use to have Pioneers that upon qualifying were allowed to grow beards. If you have ever seen the demotivational picture with Canadian Lumberjacks, its actually real. 
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Feb 12, 2010 01:24
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LemonAIDS posted:only if it has those awesome viking style braids. I can do this. Please commission me now.
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Feb 12, 2010 01:38
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Fraser CDN posted:This might sound very iconic Canadian but Canada's Army use to have Pioneers that upon qualifying were allowed to grow beards. If you have ever seen the demotivational picture with Canadian Lumberjacks, its actually real. Oh sure, mention the beard growing, and neglect the fact that their regimental uniform included an apron and a big fuckoff axe.
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Feb 12, 2010 02:08
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Simkin posted:Oh sure, mention the beard growing, and neglect the fact that their regimental uniform included an apron and a big fuckoff axe. Wow I didn't even know that. HAHAHAHA
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Feb 12, 2010 08:15
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screw those dinky combat knives, we should get loving battleaxes!
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Feb 12, 2010 12:37
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Simkin posted:Oh sure, mention the beard growing, and neglect the fact that their regimental uniform included an apron and a big fuckoff axe. That owns so hard.
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Feb 12, 2010 17:23
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Aw, man. Filling out Parade Exemption forms sucks. because I'll be in the Caribbean this week
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Feb 12, 2010 17:59
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When did we get rid of the Pioneers?
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Drama Llama posted:So uh, I guess some Air Force L.Col is looking at a promotion to commander of CFB Trenton... Jesus Christ, Canada. Is that the highest ranking officer ever accused of something like this? Because I'm drawing a blank on anything comparable in the US or Canada.
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Feb 13, 2010 08:57
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Hagetaka posted:Jesus Christ, Canada. Well, that's the Air Force for you...
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Feb 13, 2010 11:02
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Welp, I just got sworn in yesterday. When do I get my battle axe?
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Feb 13, 2010 11:23
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my pet monster posted:Welp, I just got sworn in yesterday. When do I get my battle axe? I believe if you get a kid's meal at your local Tim Horton's and present your orders they do that there.
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Feb 13, 2010 16:32
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my pet monster posted:Welp, I just got sworn in yesterday. When do I get my battle axe? When are you leaving for basic. Are you reg or reserve? Last time I called the recruiters (2-3 weeks ago) they said every trade is closed till April and they arnt recruiting anyone else. I tried to call this week but got bussy or no answer. DefenseSupportParty posted:I believe if you get a kid's meal at your local Tim Horton's and present your orders they do that there. HAHAHAHAHAHA
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Feb 13, 2010 19:46
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I am considering the Direct Entry Officer plan. Please talk me out of it.
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Feb 13, 2010 19:57
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DefenseSupportParty posted:I believe if you get a kid's meal at your local Tim Horton's and present your orders they do that there. I laughed really hard at this. Holy poo poo.
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Feb 13, 2010 20:00
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SpaceMost posted:I am considering the Direct Entry Officer plan. Dont do it. 
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Feb 13, 2010 21:26
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Mr.48 posted:Dont do it. That's not a very compelling argument. Maybe I'll just go ahead and do the opposite.
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Feb 13, 2010 22:14
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SpaceMost posted:That's not a very compelling argument. Maybe I'll just go ahead and do the opposite. Think of the children?
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Feb 14, 2010 02:19
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Mr.48 posted:Think of the children? More like think of the enlisted
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SpaceMost posted:I am considering the Direct Entry Officer plan. Well, I can't, since I'm in it, and I don't hate my life too often.
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Fraser CDN posted:When are you leaving for basic. Are you reg or reserve? Last time I called the recruiters (2-3 weeks ago) they said every trade is closed till April and they arnt recruiting anyone else. I tried to call this week but got bussy or no answer. They are closed til April, my friend who applied at the same time that I did [beginning of September 2009] has her file on hold until April. I am going reg. as a SigOp. Leave for BMQ in St. Jean Feb. 27th and start officially March 1st.
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