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How
to Apply >> A Guide for Officer Applicants
The
first thing you need to know about officer applications
is that it is a competitive process.
Although
you may match the basic eligibility, you may not be
chosen for an officer position in the unit. This is
especially true of the Argylls, as we tend to pick the
best applicants. Approximately 80% of all applicants
are either not chosen for processing, or are asked to
apply as an NCM to gain experience in the ranks.
Opportunity
Knocks >>
In
some cases, some officer applicants may be asked to
enter as an NCM in the first-instance before becoming
an officer.
This
may be due to a lack of hands-on experience, or a lack
of knowledge about the military and the infantry.
Do
not look upon this as a rejection (it most certainly
is not), but rather as an opportunity to get some quality
hands-on military experience and training, as well as
an opportunity to get to know the troops that you may
end up leading.
How
Long Does It Take?
Please
note that the process to become an officer is long.
You need to do at least three interviews at the unit
level before starting the application at the Canadian
Forces Recruiting Centre.
In
total, the process to become an officer can take between
one and six months, depending on the time of application,
your experience and background, and your medical fitness.
But,
don't let the long application process deter you from
applying. If you think you've got what it takes, send
in your resume and cover-letter ASAP to get the ball
rolling.
We
will do everything we can to quickly process your file.
Give us a call today at 905.541.ARMY for more information.
Step-By-Step
Process >>
- Fax or email your
resume and cover-letter to the Argyll Recruiting Officer.
Make sure you clearly outline the reasons why you
want to be an officer in the Argylls.
- Call 905-541-ARMY
to schedule an interview with the unit Recruiting
Officer. Be prepared to talk about your goals and
interests.
- If all is good,
you will be asked to meet with the Commanding Officer.
- If the Commanding
Officer approves your application, you will then be
asked to sit for an Officer Board. An officer board
is comprised of at least five serving officers, and
they will ask you a range of situational and intellectually
chanllenging questions.
- If you pass the
Officer Board, you will then be asked to formally
apply. You will need to complete the application form,
and submit it to the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre
and to complete and pass all of the tests/examinations.
- If you pass all
the tests, you will then be offered employment with
the unit.
Officer
Criteria >> The Qualities We Are Looking For
In
addition to the basic criteria listed >> here
<<, you must also possess leadership and analytical
skills, as well as problem-solving skills and a knack
to handle stressful situations.
We
are also looking for people who are physically fit,
intellectual, and for people who can handle multiple
high-stress situations simultaneously, can communicate
well with others, and are professionally minded.
The
competition is tough, and the simple reality is that
not all applicants will become Argyll officers.
WARNING:
YOU NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT!
It
takes a long time, and it costs a lot, to train an officer.
As a result, we will only take the best officer applicants.
You need to be both psychologically capable and physically
fit. If you are not, we will not accept your application
for further processing.
Although
the CF has certain physical standards, The Argylls normally
demand a higher level of fitness and athletic capability
of its officer applicants.
The
following is a general guideline for physical fitness
for Argyll officer applicants:
- 2.4 KM (1.5 mile) run in
less than 14 minutes
- 5 KM run in less than 35
minutes
- 25 X military push-ups
- 30 X military sit-ups
- 20 X 90 degree-break chin-ups
- Bench press at least 75%
of your own body weight
- Be able to carry 100 lbs
for 100 metres
Call us at 905.541.ARMY
for more information.
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