I have no clue why people who arent going to post secondary thinking of joing the fighting forces?? Canada has a high unemployment record. The forces will set you up for life, home, food, early retirement. then you wouldnt have to flip burgers your whole life. plus you get to travel . Im seriously thinking of joining, its a wonderful career oppurtunity . Also its almost laughable getting in. you just have to be able to do 19 push ups 19 sit ups and a 2 KM run.
2006-08-07 20:58:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ha, ha. You must be really young to think like that. You are like my little brother who decided to be a truck driver, because you travel and see many beautiful places. But he forgot what truck drivers really do, what kind of job it is....
2006-08-07 21:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by nelli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say if you want to do it then go for it. Though I am in the American Army and not the Canadian. I know a lot of people in the Canadian Army.
My wife is from Canada (Brandon, Manitoba) and her father is a retired Army MP. I have been out to the Shilo Army base many times and to me they all seem like really good guys/girls.
I do have to admit your PT does seem really relaxed. In the US military my minimun as a 22 yr old is. 40 push ups, 50 sit ups, and 2 miles in 16:36. Oh well though you can just work on PT in your own time.
Take care and good luck with everything.
Good luck on everything.
2006-08-08 07:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most young men I encounter don't look like the type of men who would endure any kind of discipline. They are shady, listless, and are more concerned with their I-pod than anything else. I agree with you on the opportunities, but Canada has not treated its forces with much respect like our neighbours to the south. I am 54, and believe it or not, I still have til I am 56 to sign up....crazy! I am actually thinking of doing it...Our unemployment rate is the lowest its been since 1976, for the record.
2006-08-08 04:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by cbmaclean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is only the weekend warriors. the career regs usually have very high academics marks and need to perform a bit better than you state on the physical. At this time Canada has a low unemployment rate and if you doubt that then come to Alberta or check out Ontario. Busy, busy, busy, believe it!
2006-08-08 04:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people get turned off by the sluggish pace of the recruiting process, I think. It's par for the course for a year to go by between initial application and reporting for basic training. If you really want to join get your application in ASAP and then keep after them.
2006-08-08 04:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canada is peaceful with peaceful people. God Bless Them.
2006-08-08 04:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you serious? i saw pics of them in a small swimming pool during the war
2006-08-08 06:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by happybeanstalk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have a small military
2006-08-08 14:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hehe !! they dont want to fight with USA....!!
2006-08-08 04:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋