Hey,
I am a 17 year old highschool student (going into grade 12 this September). I plan on joining the Canadian Armed Forces right out of highschool, because it is always something I have wanted to do. I have really thought long & hard for the past two years making sure that this was the right decision for me, and it is. I usually get people nagging me to not go, because they say I won't be able to handle it or it's not worth it etc etc.. I am sure you guys have heard it all before yourselves.
The reason I want to join the Canadian Armed Forces is for the expierence, adventure, & all the challenges that will come my way. I work out regularly, and focus a lot on cardio. I also do a lot of the foundation workouts such as situps, pushups & chinups. I wish I could join the Canadian Armed Forces now, but it would obviously be in my best interest to finish highschool.
I know their is a medical sub-forum to discuss all things about the medical before enrolling in the Canadian Armed Forces however I have just one quick question that I can't really find the answer to. I took inhalers for a BAD winter cough I had about two years ago, they were asthma inhalers but not for asthma. Would I be "medically unfit" to join the military? I sure hope not, and I guess I will just get a doctors note before my medical to show the medical examinor that it was indeed just for a bad winter cough. Mostly because I lived in a pretty run-down house at the time w/ lots of dust etc.
Anyways, just thought I would introduce myself to everyone. See you guys around!
--Caldwell.
I am a 17 year old highschool student (going into grade 12 this September). I plan on joining the Canadian Armed Forces right out of highschool, because it is always something I have wanted to do. I have really thought long & hard for the past two years making sure that this was the right decision for me, and it is. I usually get people nagging me to not go, because they say I won't be able to handle it or it's not worth it etc etc.. I am sure you guys have heard it all before yourselves.
The reason I want to join the Canadian Armed Forces is for the expierence, adventure, & all the challenges that will come my way. I work out regularly, and focus a lot on cardio. I also do a lot of the foundation workouts such as situps, pushups & chinups. I wish I could join the Canadian Armed Forces now, but it would obviously be in my best interest to finish highschool.
I know their is a medical sub-forum to discuss all things about the medical before enrolling in the Canadian Armed Forces however I have just one quick question that I can't really find the answer to. I took inhalers for a BAD winter cough I had about two years ago, they were asthma inhalers but not for asthma. Would I be "medically unfit" to join the military? I sure hope not, and I guess I will just get a doctors note before my medical to show the medical examinor that it was indeed just for a bad winter cough. Mostly because I lived in a pretty run-down house at the time w/ lots of dust etc.
Anyways, just thought I would introduce myself to everyone. See you guys around!
--Caldwell.
