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Should you join? I’d say yes, but as others have said, really do your research and see what interests you. Also, just because you decide to join an Air Force trade, for example, you might still end up working a lot with the Navy or the Army.
It can take forever. Army is all about “hurry up and wait”, but your friend should be actively following up to make sure their file is getting the right attention. It also depends on if their selected trade is open for recruitment. You should go over to r/CanadianForces - they have a weekly recruiting thread for answers like these
This is the thread to ask about: the application process, trade availability, requirements to join, Basic Training and Advanced courses, CT/OT's, general life in the CAF or common questions about the Canadian Armed Forces.
The CAF recruitment and selection process seeks to attract determined, highly-motivated, intelligent, reliable and physically fit individuals to serve with the CAF community. This article provides the basic information to allow individuals to make an informed judgement before applying for the CAF.
- Must be a Canadian citizen.
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CAF Spotlight: Permanent residents can Apply Now to be part of the CAF. Permanent residents represent an important skilled and diverse population in Canada. As we seek to improve our overall capacity, we’re welcoming permanent residents to apply and join the Canadian Armed Forces. Learn more.
May 7, 2024 · OTTAWA — The Canadian military failed to significantly increase the number of recruits it accepted last year, despite a surge in applications driven by the decision to allow permanent residents to...
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