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Okay folks, get your coffees and get comfy, this may get long winded.
I've scoured the CFRC website and the INT Association websites, I have read almost all the threads here regarding INT. So far I've been able to get a bit of info regarding INTOP, but not really all that much on INTOfficer.
Here's my situation:
Hubby, currently in A-stan, has been sending hints home in emails about contemplating an OT to INT. He's been feeling a little left out to dry in a dying trade and he's had a bunch of people tell him he should go INT or PAO due to his writing skills (that have been published frequently as of late). He has asked for my opinion as I have always been an integral part in his life decisions and when it comes to his career, I am Support Troop Commander. I told him I would do some research here and then we can have an informed discussion while he is home on HLTA (coming very shortly).
I have some hesitations regarding an OT of any type: A) Hubby has been in love with Arty since before he joined, he has been dedicated and loyal to the trade so far and I, frankly, can't see him doing anything different...I really can't. B) I have aspirations for him to be CLS one day ;D...and as noted by Acorn in another thread there are not many Cols in INT and the probability of progressing past Col is slim to none. I'm half joking about the CLS thing, but on a serious note, the Regt seems to be trying to fasttrack him, and I'd hate for that opportunity to go down the toilet. C) It would be a major identity change for me...frankly CdnArtyWife is an integral part of my DNA now, and CdnIntWife just doesn't have as nice a ring to it. ;D
I am really hoping someone can shed a little more light on what the actual job of an Int O would be, keeping in mind that hubby is already an Officer and would be coming in from a combat arms trade with a Sociology Degree. He has experience with developing and writing doctrine for STA and AD. He does not have any technical skills besides being able to find his way around an Excell doc. Right now, with everything I've read...I have a hard time seeing anything that could be more exciting than what he is doing now. And I even noticed one of the selling points on the CFRC site is: " Policy Development and Project Management (as staff officers)" but that would be the case of all staff positions, would it not?
I think one of the selling features for him is the increased possibility of a posting to Ottawa, and as an AD Officer there isn't much outside New Brunswick unless it is a staff position. I'd love a chance for a posting to Ottawa, and frankly I think the possibility of hubby in an advisory role with some of the big wigs would be cool, but realistically that is not what he'd be doing, not for a long time.
So, please, any more info than the limited "my buddy who went through university with me, who is here and in INT said blah, blah, blah..." and three links: CFRC, INT Association, and CFSMI (which is a DIN link and I can't access it) that my hubby has given me so far, would be much appreciated.
I'm a hard sell on this subject, but I want to be well informed before I form a firm opinion.
Please, anyone, help?
Cheers,
CAW
I've scoured the CFRC website and the INT Association websites, I have read almost all the threads here regarding INT. So far I've been able to get a bit of info regarding INTOP, but not really all that much on INTOfficer.
Here's my situation:
Hubby, currently in A-stan, has been sending hints home in emails about contemplating an OT to INT. He's been feeling a little left out to dry in a dying trade and he's had a bunch of people tell him he should go INT or PAO due to his writing skills (that have been published frequently as of late). He has asked for my opinion as I have always been an integral part in his life decisions and when it comes to his career, I am Support Troop Commander. I told him I would do some research here and then we can have an informed discussion while he is home on HLTA (coming very shortly).
I have some hesitations regarding an OT of any type: A) Hubby has been in love with Arty since before he joined, he has been dedicated and loyal to the trade so far and I, frankly, can't see him doing anything different...I really can't. B) I have aspirations for him to be CLS one day ;D...and as noted by Acorn in another thread there are not many Cols in INT and the probability of progressing past Col is slim to none. I'm half joking about the CLS thing, but on a serious note, the Regt seems to be trying to fasttrack him, and I'd hate for that opportunity to go down the toilet. C) It would be a major identity change for me...frankly CdnArtyWife is an integral part of my DNA now, and CdnIntWife just doesn't have as nice a ring to it. ;D
I am really hoping someone can shed a little more light on what the actual job of an Int O would be, keeping in mind that hubby is already an Officer and would be coming in from a combat arms trade with a Sociology Degree. He has experience with developing and writing doctrine for STA and AD. He does not have any technical skills besides being able to find his way around an Excell doc. Right now, with everything I've read...I have a hard time seeing anything that could be more exciting than what he is doing now. And I even noticed one of the selling points on the CFRC site is: " Policy Development and Project Management (as staff officers)" but that would be the case of all staff positions, would it not?
I think one of the selling features for him is the increased possibility of a posting to Ottawa, and as an AD Officer there isn't much outside New Brunswick unless it is a staff position. I'd love a chance for a posting to Ottawa, and frankly I think the possibility of hubby in an advisory role with some of the big wigs would be cool, but realistically that is not what he'd be doing, not for a long time.
So, please, any more info than the limited "my buddy who went through university with me, who is here and in INT said blah, blah, blah..." and three links: CFRC, INT Association, and CFSMI (which is a DIN link and I can't access it) that my hubby has given me so far, would be much appreciated.
I'm a hard sell on this subject, but I want to be well informed before I form a firm opinion.
Please, anyone, help?
Cheers,
CAW