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Hi everyone...
Got some questions... found some answers in search, but looking for some more clarification.
I'm presently waiting for things to get rolling with recruitment with the new fiscal year. This year for DEO trades I've put down pilot, infantry and ACSO (in that order). However, I'm also interested in armour, maritime officer and artillery (in that order as well). I've researched all of these positions and would be happy to be selected for any of them. Since we only have 3 choices, I want to make the best use of them to facilitate my getting into the Forces.
So, question # 1: My understanding from some reading around here is that if I get selected for pilot (I know its a long shot pipe dream, but it was all I wanted to do as a kid, and still do LOL), and if I wash out, it sounds like the washouts get steered towards ACSO, correct? Should I maybe consider dropping ACSO as a trade selection and pick from the others? My understanding is that the chances of being selected for either (pilot/ACSO) might be pretty slim, as from what I read, the training pipelines are very full at the moment.
Question # 2: From what any of you know/hear, from the six occupations listed above, any ideas as to what would be the most promising ones for getting selected to sooner rather than later? I'm certainly patient, but like anyone else, I'd prefer to wait the least amount of time.
Next...
I am a father, but my son lives with his mother in Toronto. My son is presently 2. My plan at the moment is to keep my home in Ontario (its a lakefront home), and try to make use of it when I'm on leave. Most likely scenario is that I will close it up, have a friend keep an eye on it. Costs will be minimal, as I don't plan to leave any hydro on, and will only be paying mortgage and taxes.
Question #3: What are my habitation choices, generally, once I'm in the Forces? Being a single male, what is my most economical choice? As my son gets older, I hope I can at certain times bring him to wherever I am posted, or he might even want to live with me. I'm guessing once that scenario comes about, living off base would likely be my best option?
Lastly
At present, I'm not a pet owner, but a friend has approached me about taking her St. Bernard. She is a very sweet dog, and I really want to, but I'm also thinking ahead to the coming year and the hope that I'll be selected.
I know (obviously) I can't bring the dog to Basic. But after that, what are the rules? What I gathered from my search is that if you are living on base, pets aren't allowed.
I also know that I could still be waiting a long time to even be selected. I just don't want to make this kind of commitment to an animal, then have to potentially bail in a few months. I don't think it would be fair.
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond.
Any thoughts or opinions on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
Got some questions... found some answers in search, but looking for some more clarification.
I'm presently waiting for things to get rolling with recruitment with the new fiscal year. This year for DEO trades I've put down pilot, infantry and ACSO (in that order). However, I'm also interested in armour, maritime officer and artillery (in that order as well). I've researched all of these positions and would be happy to be selected for any of them. Since we only have 3 choices, I want to make the best use of them to facilitate my getting into the Forces.
So, question # 1: My understanding from some reading around here is that if I get selected for pilot (I know its a long shot pipe dream, but it was all I wanted to do as a kid, and still do LOL), and if I wash out, it sounds like the washouts get steered towards ACSO, correct? Should I maybe consider dropping ACSO as a trade selection and pick from the others? My understanding is that the chances of being selected for either (pilot/ACSO) might be pretty slim, as from what I read, the training pipelines are very full at the moment.
Question # 2: From what any of you know/hear, from the six occupations listed above, any ideas as to what would be the most promising ones for getting selected to sooner rather than later? I'm certainly patient, but like anyone else, I'd prefer to wait the least amount of time.
Next...
I am a father, but my son lives with his mother in Toronto. My son is presently 2. My plan at the moment is to keep my home in Ontario (its a lakefront home), and try to make use of it when I'm on leave. Most likely scenario is that I will close it up, have a friend keep an eye on it. Costs will be minimal, as I don't plan to leave any hydro on, and will only be paying mortgage and taxes.
Question #3: What are my habitation choices, generally, once I'm in the Forces? Being a single male, what is my most economical choice? As my son gets older, I hope I can at certain times bring him to wherever I am posted, or he might even want to live with me. I'm guessing once that scenario comes about, living off base would likely be my best option?
Lastly
At present, I'm not a pet owner, but a friend has approached me about taking her St. Bernard. She is a very sweet dog, and I really want to, but I'm also thinking ahead to the coming year and the hope that I'll be selected.
I know (obviously) I can't bring the dog to Basic. But after that, what are the rules? What I gathered from my search is that if you are living on base, pets aren't allowed.
I also know that I could still be waiting a long time to even be selected. I just don't want to make this kind of commitment to an animal, then have to potentially bail in a few months. I don't think it would be fair.
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond.
Any thoughts or opinions on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.