Verification of Former Service (VFS) [Merged]

[Steve_D]

And the good news just keeps on comming.  I have heard from all of my references and they have all been contacted.  Four of the five were via email and the fifth was a phone message.  When my friend called them back, they told him that they did not need him as they had enough from the other references.

Cool....one more check mark off the list.

Steve

 

[ruckmarch]

Sounds like you are making good progress Steve. Keep working at your physical strength, as you don't want them to capitalize on that weakness when you go to basic

Good luck

 

[chrome1967]

Things are really going your way Steve ! Good Luck on Wednsday. Keep us posted.

 

[willellis]

I am currently in the application process to once again become a member of the forces. I am looking into NES OP as a trade and want to know how different the recruitment process is for someone that doesn't require basic training. If anyone has any knowledge into how the recruits are assigned postings after their ql3s, please let me know.

Thanks,

Will

 

[Fishbone Jones]

The recruting process, whereby you see a recruiter and join the Forces will be the same. Also, after you have gone through that process, they will give you an offer on where your career will start, and with what course.

This is really a question that you should take to the CFRC, as they are the only ones that can tell you where you stand and what will be required of you.

 

[aesop081]

If anyone has andy knowledge into how the recruits are assigned postings for their ql3s, please let me know.

You get posted to where the apropriate school is. Not that complicated.

 

[willellis]

Thanks folks. I figured the same. always good to look for more input. I was also under the impression that in the aspect of the navy, since there is only two bases for initial posting, that you were able to request a posting, and yes, I know that it is "where and when needed"; not a rookie. I guess my question goes out to anyone that has knowledge of how this system works and if you know if its MARPAC or MARLANT upon your initial enrollment or whether you have to wait till ql3 training is complete. Thanks again.

 

[shaunlin]

Don't know how long you have been out but if it has been longer than 5years be prepared to re do basic, last i checked that was the cut off.

 

[willellis]

Icic. I talked to the CFRC Victoria and they said that 10 years was the limit. I got out in 03 so who knows. Just outta curiosity, where did you hear this.

 

[shaunlin]

I released in 2001 and was informed of the 5 year cut off by the release section in Borden.  Re joined in 2003 and worked in recruiting in Vancouver in 2005 and this was the rule then.  Don't have access to DIN right now so cannot give references.  Once application is complete and you get an offer it will state exactly what you are being granted, recruit school bypass, credited time towards promotion, pay incentive and such.  You will know for sure then.  I only suggest that you prepare to have to re do it unless you were an officer and did Basic officer training or were a MCpl with PLQ or had years in before you got out....
Just don't be surprised. and read any offer carefully.  Best of luck


Just found this post in another thread.  Maybe it has some usefull info.

ANFORGEN 072/09 CDS 012/09 221848Z APR 09
- CF RETENTION STRATEGY - IMPROVED PROCEDURES TO RETURN TO REGULAR FORCE SERVICE
UNCLASSIFIED


REFS: A. ROD FROM AFC 21 JAN 09
B. QR AND O CHAP 6, ENROLMENT AND RE-ENGAGEMENT
C. DAOD 5002-1, ENROLMENT - REGULAR FORCE
D. CBI 204.015, PAY INCREMENTS
BILINGUAL MESSAGE/MESSAGE BILINGUE



AS MANY OF YOU ARE AWARE, THE RE-ENROLMENT PROCESS FOR FORMER REGULAR MEMBERS WAS INEFFICIENT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO REBUILD AND STRENGTHEN OUR FORCES, I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PROCESS TO RE-ENROL HAS NOW BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY STREAMLINED


EFFECTIVE 01 APR 09, AND IAW REF A, THE MEMBER PERSONNEL RECORD RESUME (MPRR) WILL BE THE SOURCE DOCUMENT FOR PREVIOUS REGULAR FORCE MEMBERS WHO MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:


PREVIOUS CF REGULAR FORCE EXPERIENCE AND CURRENTLY A CIVILIAN OR A MEMBER OF A RESERVE FORCE SUB-COMPONENT OTHER THAN THE PRIMARY RESERVE. NOTE THAT CURRENT PRIMARY RESERVE MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO USE THE EXISTING COMPONENT TRANSFER PROCESS


RELEASED FROM THE REGULAR FORCE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS


OCCUPATION QUALIFIED


RELEASED FROM THE REGULAR FORCE UNDER ITEMS 4, 5B OR 5C


MEETS ALL OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR ENROLMENT OR COMPONENT TRANSFER


DESIRES RE-ENROLMENT TO PREVIOUS OCCUPATION


THE REGULAR FORCE MPRR WILL BE THE MAIN SOURCE USED TO DETERMINE RANK AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS RETURNING TO REGULAR FORCE SERVICE. RANK, TIME IN RANK AND YEARS OF SERVICE ON RELEASE WILL BE CREDITED TO THE INDIVIDUAL APPLYING TO RE-ENROL INTO THE REGULAR FORCE. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE THE BASIS FOR THE D MIL C DETERMINATION OF RE-ENROLMENT OFFER. ERRORS FOUND IN THE MPRR CAN BE CORRECTED THROUGH THE USE OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION


FORMER REGULAR FORCE MEMBERS WILL BE RE-ENROLLED INTO THE REGULAR FORCE AT THE SUBSTANTIVE RANK INDICATED ON THEIR REGULAR FORCE MPRR WITH THEIR QUALIFYING SERVICE USED TO DETERMINE PAY AND SENIORITY LEVELS. TOS WILL BE OFFERED ON THE BASIS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENT AND EXISTING QR AND O PROVISIONS


THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT CHANGE TO CURRENT ENROLMENT PRACTICES WHICH I BELIEVE WILL GO A LONG WAY TOWARDS REINFORCING MY COMMITMENT TO FORMER REGULAR FORCE MEMBERS WHO POSSESS SKILL SETS THAT WE REQUIRE.


SIGNED BY GEN W.J. NATYNCZYK, CDS

 

[willellis]

Thanks so much. That is the info that I was looking for. Hope that I can avoid Saint Jean, but what ever, more important to get in asap. Again, thanks!

 

[Steve_D]

***UPDATE****

I had my interview and medical yesterday.  Both went very well and I was told that I was a very strong competitor for MARS, but since I am over 40, I also need the doctors appt, blood work and ECG.  The earliest that I could get into my doctor is next Wednesday. After that, I am not sure how soon I can get the blood work and ECG done.  Once they are completed (and results sent to my doctor) I need to get the documents to Fredricton (I live in Saint John). I told them that I will drive them up instead of dealing with extra time in the mail.  From there, they need to go to Ottawa and back to the RC before I can be confirmed for the Sept NOAB.  The final date that this can be done by is Sept 18.  I don't think that things can happen that quickly.  How long have others waited for the Ottawa reply?  The Capt at the RC did say that he will try to expedite it.

With the attempt to clear the backlog, I wonder if they would put on another NOAB prior to the Jan BMOQ.

Here's hoping for the best.....

Steve

 

[chrome1967]

Hey Steve,

As you know, I am also over 40. My blood work and ECG was the easiest part, I had an appointment with my doctor pretty quick, and then had the results in a week.  The hearing specialist was a different story, 4 weeks. When I dropped off  my completed medical forms, I was told 6 weeks I believe, for a response from Ottawa. There was a mix up and it ended up taking around 8 weeks.

It's hard to say because you have no way of knowing what the backlog is. I hope it all works out for you.
Good Luck and God speed to those documents!

Cheers
Mark

 

[Steve_D]

Chrome

Were you able to do your bloodwork and ECG at the same place? or did you need seperate appointments?

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

 

[chrome1967]

Yes Steve, my Doctor's office was set up to do both of those tests. The ENT specialist was even in the same building.

If your Doc is in the same building as a clinic, or has a large practice, you should be good to go. Even if they have to send you to a Hospital, you should be able to do both of those tests at the same time, it's no big deal they only take a few minutes. It just took about a week for the blood work to be completed.

Good Luck.

Mark

 

[Steve_D]

Mark

Thanks for the information.  My doctor is not part of a clinic, but Saint John is not that big and I should be able to get in the same day.  The time frame from having the work done to getting the results is the one area that has me concerned as it is out of my hands.  I intend to request that my doctor help me with the urgency of it.

Steve

 

[CFR FCS]

Steve,
There is a 19 October BMOQ and when I checked last Friday there were spots still available. Keep up the workouts. Best of Luck

CFR FCS

 

[Steve_D]

Thanks CFR FCS

****UPDATE****

I got into see my doctor today.  she filled in the two forms right in front of me and gave me the paperwork for the bloodwork and ECG with a request that the ECG results are faxed to her.  So...off I run to the hospital. Got the bloodwork and ECG done in half the time that I spent waiting to see the doctor.  The lady at the ECG lab faxed the results right in front of me.  My doctor is away until Tuesday, but assured me that she will have everything ready for me to pick up on Tuesday morning.  Then I am going to drive to Fredericton on Tuesday morning and hand deliver the paperwork.  I did stop in at the Saint John RC to update them and the Captain still sounded positive that with this time lines, I still have a good change to make the Sept 18 deadline for NOAB.

More to follow next week.

Steve

 

[Steve_D]

****New Update****

I picked up my bloodwork and ECG results this morning from my doctor's officer here in Saint John and drove (read hauled A$$) up to Fredericton to hand deliver them.  At first, the Sgt at the front desk did not think that there were any medical staff in (heart sinks), but it turns out there is one in (heart rises again).  She tells me that there is not way that my medical docs can make it to Ottawa and be looked at by this Friday (heart sinks, again), unless the Capt at my RC sends her an email requesting that she sends the docs via Purolator.  I drive back to Saint John and straight to the RC.  It is 12:30 and the only one in the office is the Master Bombadier.  I ask him if the Capt is out for lunch and he tells me that the Capt took the day off (damn! heart sinks, again).  I start to explain to him what I was told in Fredericton and he tells me that he has already spoken to them. They are sending my file via purolator this morning and expect it to get to Ottawa later today so that the RMO can look at it tomorrow (an email has already been send expressing urgency).  The Master Bombadier feels that me making this NOAB is still very feasible. (heart is now up again).

I must say that my RC has been absolutely fantastic.  No matter who I speak to, they know my situation and are doing whatever they can to make this dream happen for me.  Kudos to the Saint John RC.

I am now going to go crazy for the rest of this week until I hear word.

Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Steve

 

[Antoine]

It looks pretty good, and means also that they found your candidature highly competitive if they help you to get to NOAB on time, that is also encouraging.

With all these running everywhere, the fact that you've been back on physical training is already usefull 

Cheers,