Final post

The Army is full of once in a life time experience's. This could be things like going to a war in rural or and war Torn countries to help people live their everyday lives. Some of the reasons i picked this as my passion is because its stands out to me more than any other job that i know about because i like to be active and the challenges both physical and mental.

In all i believe that to join the Army would be an awesome experience. I think that leaving everything behind for a year(s) would be hard but worth it in the end because of the new friendship's you would make with new people and knowing that you accomplished something difficult would be a huge self esteem boost.

What job i would like to do

Once i am finished high school i would like to be an "Infantry Soldier".

To be able to be an Infantry soldier you have to go threw a 13 week training period.

What an "Infantry Soldier" does:

Work in the Arctic tundra, Mountains, Jungle, and Desert.

Expertly operate a wide range of weapons. You also have to Inspect and maintain weapon systems, vehicles and equipment including clothing, survival gear and personal defensive equipment. You have to learn how to sophisticated equipment for field navigation's and learn how to use night vision. You have to participate in air borne operations and operate with other assistance such as fighter aircraft, helicopter and artillery. Learn fieldcraft and battle procedures including camouflage and concealment, patrol, assault, defence, and escape and evasion tactics.

Qualifications:

Infantry Soldiers must be physically robust, mentally tough, dependable, self disciplined, and able to react quickly and adapt readily to changing situations. They must possess courage and common sense and be both able and willing to learn the wide range of specialized skills and techniques made necessary by the diverse nature of infantry operations. Personal integrity and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Working enviorment:

Infantry Soldiers normally work outdoors where they may be exposed to extreme environmental and climatic conditions for extended periods without rest or shelter. Both in training and on operations, they are frequently subjected to loud noises, and considerable physical and mental exertion is required of them. Infantry Soldiers may be required to live in cramped quarters when deployed on operations. Appropriate training, environmental clothing and equipment are provided, and Infantry Soldiers health and safety and morale are closely monitored.

Info from Forces.ca

The Reserve

The mission of the Canadian Reserve Army is:(have to be 16 to join Reserve)

To generate and maintain combat effective, multi-purpose land forces to meet Canada's defence objectives.

This may include:

Defending Canadian territory and helping to maintain Canada's sovereignty by providing land surveillance and combat-ready forces.

Contributing to the collective defence of North America.

Providing armed and unarmed assistance to civil authorities when needed to maintain public order and security or to assist in emergency relief.

Supporting Canadian interests abroad, including forces for UN, NATO, and other multilateral operations, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.

The Army Reserve is the part-time component to the Canadian Army and it has three roles

Info from forces.ca