My DEO application

[Hadrian]

hello,
I am new to the forums, but have been reading them since November.
Below is a little about my application experience:

I handed in My application August 1/05 for Combat arms DEO, 1st choice Armoured.

Had my cfat/medical/interview/physical December 14/ 05

With some practice, I passed the CFAT no problems.

My medical went fine except for 2 things 1). I had to provide an optometrist opinion on my eye sight (I was on the line between V3-4 so i got a letter stating I had 6/24 uncorrected). and 2). I mentioned that I get the sniffles when hay is fresh cut---which might slow my medical.

The interview went well, except that I later had to provide proof that I was managing my $33,000 student debt. I returned with that confirmation on January 19th/06.

It's been a fairly long time now since I did my medical, so I called today... And was told that I should expect a letter "declaring that I am fit"... Searching around on this site has given me the impression that by expecting a letter, I should also expect rejection?

I will keep informing on my situation.. If anyone wants any more details on how my interview/ debt/credit problems got resolved feel free to ask.

Thanks for reading

 

[Hadrian]

An update:

I called CFRC Kingston today and spoke with a Private there who accessed my file and was able to tell me that I was declared fit on Feb 2nd.  I have now been placed on the "quota list" for DEO Armoured. I was a little surprised by this because I have yet to do my PT testing.  Anyways I'm back to being excited and am sailing through my daily fitness with great enthusiasm!

 

[Hadrian]

Going in for my PT testing March 17th. I'm very excited, and can't wait to move on to the next phase of my application

 

[Zach15]

Right on man, you seem to have the proper attitude. Best of luck!

 

[Hadrian]

Update:

I passed my fitness testing!! I am being sworn in at CFRC Kingston tomorrow.

The test today was actually rather relaxing a helped alot to boost my confidence, the instructor was very good. I was pretty anxious going into it, hadn't had a smoke in 2 days... She started out by taking my blood pressure, which was through the roof so I was told to calm down and lay down and relax.  After 5 minutes I was ready to take the test.  I passed level 5 on the step portion, did 21 push-ups ( I can do 35-40) I stopped short to conserve energy for situps, which I did 29. I got 45 and 45 respectively on the grip test( my hands kept slipping off). I went into this knowing there was a job offer so I really conserved and paced myself.

I am so relieved, and proud...
I can't wait till April 10th... hope to meet some of you at IAP in St.Jean!