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Q. What does the Army Reserves
do?
A.
The Army Reserves is a part of the Canadian Forces,
and plays a vital role in the defence of Canada and
the nation's interests. It is staffed by both part-time
and full-time personnel. The CF Reserves current size
is approximately 17,000 pers.
Q.
What is the relationship between the Reserves and the
Regular Forces?
A.
The Reserves is a component of the Regular Force. and
Reserve Force members are used to augment the Regular
Force when required.
Q.
Am I too old or too young to join the Reserves?
A.
You need to be at least 16 years of age, and the maximum
age upon enrolment is 52. Applicants under age 18 must
have parental/guardian permission.
Q.
Can I join if I've been convicted of a criminal offence?
A.
It really depends on the type of conviction. You will
likely have to seek a pardon from the courts in order
to join. See the CFRC for more information.
Q.
Do I need specific qualifications?
A.
In order to join you must meet the basic requirements
for the career path. The minimum is a grade 10 education
for NCMs and Officer applicants must be currently attending
college/university or have a diploma/degree.
Q.
Do I need to have Canadian Citizenship to join?
A.
The new policy handed-down from NDHQ states that all
applicants must be Canadian Citizens. There are exceptions
in which landed immigrants may apply. See the CFRC for
details.
Q.
How much do I get paid?
A.
It all depends on ranks, qualifications, and time-in.
See >> here
<< for details.
Q.
Will I have travel opporunities?
A.
The short answer is yes. You will have opportunities
to travel to the US as well as to other NATO countriesn
such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. You
may also have an opportunity to go on a peace-keeping
tour. Travel is voluntary. See the unit recruiter for
details.
Q.
Will the Army Reserves improve my employability?
A.
The simple answer is YES! You will be trained in a range
of skills, including communications, weapons, transport,
time-management, leadership and team building. The Argylls
is a perfect unit for those interested in a career in
law enforcement, as we train in urban operations (similar
to what emergency response teams do).
Q.
How much time do I have to commit to the Army Reserves?
A.
It really depends on what you want to get out of the
experience. Obviously, the more you put in, the more
you will get out of the army. For example, you receive
pay increases when you complete courses and increase
qualifications. However, you should aim for at least
a 75% attendance for training and other unit obligations.
Anything less, you are letting the team, and yourself,
down. Members who do not train regularly may be involuntarily
released from the military.
Q.
Can I leave the Army at any time?
A.
Yes, you can. There is no penalty from releasing from
the Reserves, and their is no obligation to serve or
a contract of service.
Q.
Will I get called-up to fight in a war or go on tour?
A.
Currently, you have to volunteer to go on operation.
However, the Canadian Parliament has the right to mobilize
the Reserves in time of war, although this would only
be done in an extremely serious event.
Q.
How do I join?
A.
Call us at 905.541.ARMY or see >> here
<< for information of visiting the unit.
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