I got my offer back June but I haven't got a package yet either. I am being sworn in this Thursday in Toronto. When I received my offer, I was told to bring birth certificates, mortgage info, etc to the CFRC sometime before being sworn in. Did anyone else get similar instructions?
Dear Chimo,
I went through the same experience twice but I feel that the whole process was done quickly, professionally and in good order.
I did become discouraged at the end but I began to see that the Canadian Forces has to do a thorough job of weeding out people with real medical issues. I...
Congrats on getting to this point. Dealing with previous service adds a weird dimension to the whole process. If you persevere, you will find a happy ending.
I don't want to discourage you but I have a friend who has been waiting his OMD's for for five or six months already. He has expressed the same frustration and even offered to fly back to his reserve unit and get the files himself (this idea was not well received).
I just wanted to close off this thread on a positive note. I am headed off to St. Jean for August 2007 and my condition did not hinder me from serving.
My advice, to those in similar circumstances, is to never stop trying. You might not get in, but at least you'll know that you gave it your...
I just wanted to send a thank you to D Squared. Don't know who you are but I have seen you're various postings. You are a very positive and encouraging person. Thanks for letting some of that rub off on me!
My experience was similar. The folks at my CFRC refused to suggest a particular trade. They made it clear to me that I better have an understanding of the different trades and be prepared to choose something that would suit my particular situation. There was never an attempt to push me into a...
i've got a buddy of mine (really!) who started in the reserves but never finished basic (Reserves) and moved from Montreal to Manitoba.
He decided to reenlist in the regular forces (DEO) and has all the needed paperwork in hand except for his in initial medical from joining the Reserves. He...
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