Joining JTF-2

[Coppermine]

To be a member of JTF-2, do you just sign up, or do you have to have served previously in the military?
And is JTF-2 part of the army or navy?
And one last question, what are the requirements to be qualified for JTF-2, is there any place that I would be able to obtain this information?

[This message has been edited by Coppermine (edited 01-08-2001).]

[Cree Warrior]

Read some of the past posts, all of your questions are answered there.
Or, check out the JTF site on this website somewhere, it has alot of info.

Sua Sponte

[TonyM]

OK here's a FAQ for the CAF.

1. How much will I be paid?

A: As little as possible. We recognise that in today's competitive private sector, bright, intelligent young people are valuable assets. However this does not concern us, nor should it you as we'll train you to live on as little as human dignity will endure.

2. What are the educational requirements?

A. What you have is fine. No need to worry about all that stuff you've learned in school anyhow, it'll just confuse you. Unless you want to be an Officer, then the requirements are more stringent. We require all our Officer candidates to have, at a minimum, a ESL certificate.

3. Is there a physical fitness test?

A. Yes. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to breathe in and out six times without external help. If you can only manage four, but show exceptional commitment, we may consider your enrolment.

4. Will other recruits see me naked?

A. No. Any recruit that sees another recruit naked is immediately given a verbal warning. After 16 verbal warnings, a phone call is placed to their parents or guardian to warn them of their son's / daughter's behaviour. We take these situations very seriously.

5. Will I have to shoot a gun?

A. That will depend on the branch of service and or speciality you intend to train for. For instance, pilots will need to know what to do when someone shoots a gun at them, navy captains will be required to know where the guns are on their ships (even in the dark!) and soldiers will be trained to recognise the differences between a gun and a stick. Actual shooting, if required, is very dangerous and loud. Therefore we try to keep it to a minimum.

6. If there's a war, will I be involved?

A. We try not to get involved in anything too dangerous, but if our country is attacked you will be asked to participate. Persons that can show reason not to show for war duty are excused. Valid reasons include things like caring for dependants (including pets), fleeing the country, or being affiliated with the attacking force, amongst others. Ask your recruiter for more details.

7. How about Peacekeeping? I don't know anything about it.

A. Neither do we! We're hoping to all learn together, and if you have any applicable skills in this area, please bring it up with your recruiter. Today's military is modelled around the "open learning concept", the more you know, the less we need to spend on you.

8. A friend of mine said that the instructors yell a lot.

A. This is a common myth and in fact your emotional needs are of paramount concern to the instructors. All instructors are put through a rigorous 2 day training program specifically designed to identify anyone not sensitive to others. Most people don't realise we work around a lot of noisy machinery (like cannons, trucks, airplanes, etc) so on occasion people do need to
talk loudly. You will always have ample warning when someone is going to shout in your direction.

9. Are civilian qualifications transferable to the military? I've done courses in basket weaving theory and desktop publishing.

A. Absolutely. Your skills are very much in demand and may qualify you for a commission.

10. I've heard that all the equipment is out-dated and obsolete, is this true?

A. The Canadian Forces has incorporated some of the newest technology to make the jobs easier at the highest levels.

11. I want to be part of a elite unit, like counter-terrorism or special forces, but just to impress my friends. Can I skip all the regular training?

A. We try not to encourage elitist attitudes, but realise some people's need to feel superior to others. If you do well on the physical fitness test and look really good in uniform, we'll try to accommodate you. Best to let your recruiter know so you don't get sent for all the normal training. You may be required to purchase your own gun.

(ok, I shamefully copied and modified this, but it is funny)

[Quimby]

It's funny because it's true, especially the physical requirements bit. Well maybe a bit of exaggeration, but sadly not as much as should be the case.

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An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

[garett]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

Actually its kinda sad.
I'm taking a course at university called Canada and the Experience of War 1600-2000. Looking at the outline I think I'll get a really good idea on how we became to be so screwed up today.

[Cree Warrior]

ROTFL
EXCELLENT, man now I have answers to all the questions that have been nagging me for years!!!

Sua Sponte

[TonyM]

In the "holy shit" dept, you guys see who just got promoted and new head of the military intelligence branch? It's that BG lady that was the Provost Marshall. Wasn't she the one who never did anything right?

[Enfield]

That's so close to the truth it scares me...

Enfield

PS Intelligence.. now there's a high-profile branch of the CF...Those were the guys that did their QL3 in air-conditioned trailers at computers, right?