I'll give a description of how my day went. This is for Reserve force, by the way.
We were told to arrive for 0900 hours, was there at 0840. Waited around in a small room that fealt like a boilder room, with 5 other recruits. The MCpl arrived at about 0905(traffic?). Our names were called off, and then we were taken to another room to start off with some paper work. Got done some paper work, then went to supply room to be fitted for kit. It turned out we were scheduled for fitting for 1300 hours that afternoon. So, we went BACK to the room to do the rest of the paperwork (there's a fair amount, have fun). We got done the paper work, and then had nothing to do, so MCpl sent us out on lunch. We were supposed to get an hour lunch, but because the scheduling got messed up we had like an hour and 45 minutes. Got back from lunch and preceeded to the room where we did the paperwork (next to the CO's office). The CO then briefed us on what the format of the swearing in was, sort of gave us a prep talk, congradulating us for making this decision, etc. I was the first one up to the plate. I walked into the office with the CO, and there was a Canada flag, picture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd. He then read off the oath, and I repeated (sentence by sentence). To my suprise, it did not take long at all to be sworn in, a minute or two really. Pictures were taken. It is really cool. After you're done taking the oath, he says "Congradulation Ross, you are now a member of the Canadian Forces." It was really one of the best days of my life, it's a whole new chapter unfolding... We were then brought to be fitted. We were sized for 2 types of gloves, beret size, boot size, pants & shirt size.
All in all, great day. Fealt really good to be called "Private Fairley" walking out of there................... Private Recruit Fairley...that is....
Sorry for the lengthy post, but it was a busy day, interesting none the less.
-Ross
EDIT: Swearing in was done before lunch that day.
