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Can you join the Canadian military if you are British?
Right now, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers waivers to foreign nationals only in exceptional cases — to individuals on international military exchanges, for example, or to candidates who have specialized skills in high demand. That citizenship requirement is now under review.
Can you transfer to a different army?
Once one goes on active duty, with the exception of a few commissioned officer specialties (such as a physician), one cannot simply transfer from one branch of the service to another. Then you have to get out of the military, and then visit a recruiter to join the different service, as a prior-service recruit.
Can British Army transfer regiment?
Yes, you can change regiment affiliations as much as you want.
Can you switch roles in the British Army?
There are lots of jobs available in the Army, and we’re always recruiting. Once you’ve passed assessment, you’ll be added to a waiting list for a place to begin your training. Please do remember that once you’ve started training, you won’t have the option to change to a different role.
How do I request a transfer in the Army?
- 1 Locate the Army Reserve unit. Locate the Army Reserve unit that you’d like to transfer to, and meet with a recruiter from that unit.
- 2 Submit the DD 368.
- 3 Is approved.
- 4 Meet with your recruiter.
- 5 Attend drills and other training sessions with your new Army Reserve unit.
What are the requirements to join the Canadian military?
1. Be a Canadian Citizen 2. Be 17 years of age (with parental or guardian consent) or older, except: 3. Meet the minimum education requirements for your desired military occupation: •Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec, and additional educational prerequisites as specified by the occupation.
Where can I find more information on occupational transfers in Canada?
For more information on occupational transfers, refer to the Canadian Forces Administrative Orders 11-12 – Occupation Transfer of non-commissioned members – Regular Force and the Canadian Forces Administrative Orders 10-1 – Officer Transfer – Military Occupation Regular Force that are accessible only on the Defence Team Intranet.
Can I join the Canadian military with a PR?
Click to expand… If you have a skill that the Canadian military is in real need of, you can get a Citizenship waiver from the Canadian Forces. You would have to talk to a recruiting officer. Unfortunately only a Citizen can join the Canadian Forces – not even a PR.
What happens after I submit my application to the military?
Once all the processing steps involved in your application have been completed, your request and supporting documents are forwarded to Director Military Careers Policy and Grievances 5 by your local Base or Wing Personnel Selection Office for review and final selection. If you are selected, you and your unit will be advised in writing.