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12-20-1999, 08:18 AM

: Hi again! I'm now pretty sure that I want to join the military, and I'm
: seeking some informations that I haven't found yet on dnd webpage. I first
: would like to know what are the physical standards for a 5"1' women
: in the canadian military, and if you can give me an idea what the
: selection process is like...

Hi Rosie! The weight requirements follow the BMI index so for your height your weight should be between 104-138. As far as the fitness test goes, to pass you will have to do 9 push-ups and 15 sit-ups then do the step test which measures your heart rate and recovery rate. There's no specific way to train for that one, you just have to have some kind of cardiovascular program going. If you can run 2.4 km in less than 14 min 30 seconds (but try to do it in 12) you should have no trouble passing. The last thing is the grip test which measures arm strength. Practice by sqeezing a tennis ball when you're sitting around watching tv or whatever. The medical is made up of the usual tests...they check your eyesight, hearing, blood pressure, medical history, etc. The aptitude test covers tons of stuff but it isn't really that long or hard. Get an ASVAB study guide at Chapters or Indigo (the library might have one too) because it will help to refresh your memory and give you an idea what type of questions you'll be asked. (In case you haven't been reading the other boards the ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and is the test given to American recruits). The interview is like any job interview but make sure you know your current events.
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: I'll finish university in the beginning of may in business administration and
: I'm thiking joining as an officer either in logistics, health
: administration or MARSS. Is there any stuff I can read to get readier to
: go through the process??? And which one can allow me do be deployed
: somewhere in the world?

Your best bet for travelling would be MARS. That's a pretty ship-specific MOC so you are bound to do a lot of sailing. With logistics you could find yourself sailing occasionally (especially if you are in supply logistics) but for the most part you will probably work on a base (so in the Navy that means either Halifax or Esquimalt). Not sure about health admin but I think it's one of those MOCs where you would most likely stay here in Canada. To prepare before you apply, visit a recruiting centre and ask to watch the videos (and watch them again before your interview). Pick up an application form and get started because it can take a while to fill out (just because you will have to send away for transcripts etc). Don't worry that you aren't finished all of your classes yet, just give them whatever you have so far. They will give you a list of paperwork that they need and ask for the fitness self-test while you're there (that way you'll have the standards plus the attatched form that you'll have to hand in later anyway). You can also pick up the sheets with the MOC descriptions, which are the same as the ones that you've probably already read on the dnd website but they're good to have copies of because you'll want to read and reread and reread them before the interview. As far as preparing, get started with the fitness (the test isn't that hard but you'll have to do a lot more than that in basic and the sooner the easier) and don't be shy about talking to a recruiter -- all of the ones I've met and talked to have been really nice and really helpful. If you have any more questions I'd be happy to answer them (but ask soon because I leave for basic training next month!)