By: Srbin - 10th September 2003 at 21:45
so you have to go to the basic training thing first then the university? I though I was going to university for 3 years first then join the basic training thing which I planned to do!
By: Flood - 9th September 2003 at 23:23
Probably best to point out that the RCAF is no longer the RCAF, especially if that is what you are going to say to the recruiting guy.
Could save lots of trouble later.
Flood.
By: Sauron - 9th September 2003 at 01:27
Srbin
There are a number of ways to enter the Canadian Armed Forces. If you enlist as a ‘private’ you must pass through ‘basic training’ which is approx 3 mths (13 wkeeks?) and you will eventually be allocated to one of the three (air/land/sea) enviornments determined by staffing requirements, preference and/or skills and aptitude.
Officer cadets are admitted to the RMC where they complete a university level academic program and military basics. Pilots are sometimes recruted directly upon completion of a community college aviation program. Some universities are now offering a general aviation degree complete with private pilot licence. Obviously military basic training is part of the deal.
There may be other options via reserve and air cadet programs, but regardless of the path followed you will undergo aptitude screening, endure basic officer training and eventually be sent to 15 Wing at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in either phase I or II flight training. Best training and best flying weather you could wish for and all the buffalo steak and prairie dog stew you can eat.
Regards
Sauron
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September 8, 2003 at 3:28 am