How do I join the Canadian infantry?

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How do I join the Canadian infantry?

Am I Eligible?

  1. Be a Canadian citizen.
  2. Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs — you may be 16 years old (with parental consent)
  3. Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education)

What is the oldest age to join Army Reserves?

In the United States Army, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard, the maximum age allowed to enlist and ship to basic training is 35 years old. The Army experimented for quite some time allowing anyone up to the age of 42 years old to enlist and complete basic training.

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What does an infantry officer do in Canada?

Infantry Officers in the Canadian Armed Forces are the first boots on the ground for military operations around the world. From raids and ambushes, to security and stabilization missions, Infantry Officers have an exciting job. The role of the infantry is “to close with and destroy the enemy” but it’s much more than that.

Where do Canadian soldiers go to basic training?

HARTWICK: Everybody in the Canadian Forces starts their military career with Basic Training in Saint-Jean, Quebec. HARTWICK: After that, infantry soldiers move on to one of the Canadian Forces’ Battle Schools in Meaford, Ontario; Wainwright, Alberta or Valcartier, Quebec.

What is an infanteer in the Canadian Army?

I’m an Infanteer posted at the Canadian Armed Forces Infantry School in Gagetown. Infanteers are the primary combat fighters in the Canadian Army. Their role is to close with and destroy the enemy. Working on the front lines, they form the backbone of the Army. SERGEANT JASON GIRARD: You have to be in great physical shape.

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What education do you need to join the Canadian Armed Forces?

To be a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, you need at least a high-school education with the certificate to acknowledge it. In my old Infantry Platoon, fully one-third were College graduates, in a wide variety of fields. The Army is no place for uneducated people.