BeyondTheNow said:
It's an option if it's been a substantial amount of time (i.e. 8+ weeks. OP said it's been 6, advised him to wait a couple of more--although sometimes it has taken even longer). There are instances of a file arriving at an RC but due to backlog, things are held up and contact with applicants isn't made immediately--It could be on a desk. There are also instances of files being in transition for extended times, which also makes them difficult to track down. In any event, doesn't hurt to look into all available options if sufficient time has elapsed.
As I quoted (from the official response email when you apply online) directly in my post:
"Do not call or visit your local Recruiting Center regarding your application as your file will be managed by us until all source documents have been received and reviewed for completeness."
You are advising him to go directly against what the Canadian Forces recruiting staff have told him. It doesn't hurt to look at all available options, but in this case the email that the Canadian Forces sends us in response to our application very specifically tells us NOT to contact the local recruiting center regarding the application. They list the proper communication channels in the email, which again I directly quoted in my post.
Your post implies that using the 1-800 number for the CFVRC and the local recruiting center are both appropriate ways to check for updates, but they are clearly not. Why would the email we get CLEARLY say not to contact the local recruiting center, if they wanted us to contact them?
Lots of things are technically an option, but that doesn't mean people should be advised to do them.
Me personally, I don't think it is appropriate to advise people to do something they are specifically told by the CFVRC NOT to do. If you think it is, carry on, I am not your boss. His application isn't going to be ripped up because he follows your advice, and he isn't going to have to do 50 pushups. It's just going to be a minor inconvenience for someone, not the end of the world.
Anyways, I am just repeating myself over and over without reason wasting space.