ASVAB ??? [Archive] - MilitaryWoman.org

Anonymous

03-17-2001, 07:56 PM

Hi I have attached some information from the www.recruiting.dnd.ca site...the links seem to be fixed now. I know that the Navy is desperately short of people and may even be considering offering a signing bonus if you already have a university degree. I don't know where you live, but an excellent recruiitng officer is Lieutenant(Navy)Ian pacey at the Ottawa Recruiting Centre. He can be reached at 1-800-856-8488 and would be glad to help you out even if you aren't from Ottawa.

Basic Officer Training - Upon selection into the Maritime Surface and Sub-surface occupation, you will be enrolled in the Canadian Forces and then proceed to the Canadian Forces Officer Candidate School at CFB Saint-Jean, Quebec, for a seven-week initial Basic Officer Training Course. At Saint-Jean, you will be introduced to life in the Canadian Forces. You will learn military regulations and customs as well as leadership techniques, and acquire the fundamental military skills of drill, dress, deportment, weapon handling and first aid. You will also participate in physical training and sports programmes.

The Basic Officer Training Course is given in either English or French and successful completion is a prerequisite for further training. For those enrolled under the DEO entry plan, commissioning in the rank of Second-Lieutenant (/Acting Sub-Lieutenant) follows. You will then attend Basic Officer Training Part II and second language training which could be from two to seven months, depending on the occupation selected and the entry plan.

The Demands of Basic Training

Basic Training will teach you a new way of life. It may prove to be the most demanding experience you have ever had. It will require hard work and perseverance, so you will find it easier if you are prepared. Here are some of the things you can look forward to during Basic Training.

Daily Routine - Your days will start at about 5:00 a.m. and will not be over until 11:00 p.m. Each training day will consist of physical training, marching, classes and practical sessions on a variety of military subjects. Evenings will be spent maintaining personal equipment and living quarters, and preparing for the next day's classes.

Field Exercises - Field exercises focus on weapons firing, map and compass use, confidence (obstacle) course training, and forced marches of various lengths. You may also set up your own accommodation and do your own cooking. These exercises allow you to put into practice the theory you have learned up to that point in your training.

The Obstacle Course - Obstacle course training involves performing physical tasks like scaling 2 meter and 4 meter walls, climbing a 4 meter netting apparatus, and traversing a 4 meter ditch while hanging from a set of monkey bars. Good upper body strength and power are necessary to successfully complete the obstacle course. (This is one reason push-ups, chin-ups and other resistance exercises are emphasized in your pre-enrolment training program).

Swimming - During Basic Training, you must also meet the military swim standard. This test involves jumping from a 3 meter board wearing a life jacket, then swimming 50 meters. You must also somersault into the water without a life jacket, tread water for two minutes, then swim 20 meters. If you cannot swim now, you are advised to take a basic swimming course before proceeding to training.

Physical Training - Regular physical training sessions will prepare you for field exercises, the 13 km forced march, and help you meet the Canadian Forces Minimum Physical Fitness Standard, a prerequisite for graduation. Training will include:

skill and strength development to help you complete the obstacle course

running progressively longer distances (starting at 3 km and building up to 6 km)

to improve your fitness level

conducting forced marches in combat clothing and equipment (beginning with a 3

km march early in the course).

You will also continue physical fitness activities during Basic Training. If remedial work is required, classes will be held at the end of the normal training day.

Success at all times during Basic Training will depend on making a team effort and on the contribution of every member. If you are constantly tired during training because you are out of shape, you will not learn as much, you will not do as well on the exercises, and you will not be a strong team member. So when you come to Basic Training, it is important for you to be as fit as you can.

Hello, it's me again... I'll finish up university pretty soon, thinking about

: the navy, and as time goes by i still have a lot of questions.....
:
: I've read a lot on the USA homepages, and I'm not sure about what is the same
: and what is different from the Canadian Navy. Like the famous ASVAB. Do we
: do the same test in Canadian Navy??? Or something similar?
:
: I would also like to know how much time Navy Officers spend at sea and on
: shore every year???
:
: Besides DND and MDN, any good site too get info ? I'm looking for info about
: the bootcamp and cannot find anything about it in the dnd site... a lot of
: broken links in there!
:
: If any recruiter is reading this, I would be very glad to hear from you!
:
: Thanks a lot!
:
: Rosie

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