I have pasted the original message I sent to 'Kincanucks' for the benefit of others. I thought this was a better way to communicate so others with similar questions can contribute to the discussion. Kincanucks, Thankyou for the information yesterday, it is much appreciated.
One more question...will it affect my CF application if I apply for RCMP in the mean while? I always have to keep in mind that even after my Pre-Sec comes back without any flags of any sort (Never had a problem with the law, No drugs, No involvement with any organzations ..anything of that sort), which might be two or three years down the road, I still have to face the fact that there are only a limited number of officer intakes and I am sure there are hundreds if not thousands of other candidates who might be more qualified than me; even though I feel I am suitable to become an officer in the CF and it is my dream and my first career preference.
As a backup I would like to apply to the RCMP and other city police, therefore my question is whether it will affect my chances of getting into the CF. The reason I ask this question is that the CF will come to know that I have applied to the RCMP and will it make them question my seriousness of joining the CF.
Any input is appreciated.
Re: Pre-Sec and Selection board
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1. I have not seen a pre-sec from a Non-NATO country take less than one year to complete.
2. If you read my post it says that there will be continuous selection of DEOs until IAP/BOTPs and occupations are filled with no more need for set board dates. It doesn't mean there is no more selection of DEOs it means there will be no more set board dates so files can be sent in at any time.
Hello Sir:
I have two questions and would appreciate if you could answer them. I have searched the forums but could'nt find the answers.
My Background: I have applied as DEO Aerospace Engineering. Passed the CFAT, and had to fill the Pre-Sec form. 31 Yrs Old.
1. My first question is regarding the waiting period for the Pre-Sec to be completed. I was born in India and that is where my Bachelors Degree in Engineering is from. I have lived in Canada for the past 8 yrs. So my question is that in your experience what is the shortest time that a pre-sec was completed from a non-Nato country? Many of the threads suggest a minimum wait time of 18 months. So is it 18 months no matter what?, or is there any hope it could be less. I havent travelled to any other country since i have been in Canada; would that matter at all in the investigation that CSIS conducts?
I was hoping to get some insight into whether there were instances when a Pre-Sec was completed within a shorter period than 18 months when the applicant was from a non-Nato country. I am really eager to serve my country and do not mind waiting at all; and as a matter of fact support the increased scrutiny of applicants who have'nt lived in Canada for the past 10 years. But as a good soldier I like to get as much information as possible so I can plan the next few years, while I wait.
I called the recruiting centre last week and the very helpful clerk said that my file is ready to be sent to Ottawa; so that is officially the start of my waiting period.
2. My second question is not really a concern until the above is resolved, but it pertains to my chosen field. In the quote below that I got from another of your threads it mentions that there will be no selection boards for DEO applicants for "non-specialist occupations". Is DEO AERE a "non-specialist occupation"? So does that mean there will be no more selection boards for DEO applicants at all?, or is this a temporary measure?
"It has been decided by CFRG HQ that the requirement to hold DEO selection boards on fixed dates for "non-specialist occupations" those occupations that do not require specialist boards (NOAB, MPAC, etc) are no longer necessary. Therefore starting 15 Apr 06 will be the date that CFRG will do its first round of selection for "non-specialist occupations" (everything but MARS, MPO and Legal) and approximately every six weeks after that there will another selection cycle until the IAP/BOTPs in Sep/Jan are filled. The way it will work is that when the file is ready (everything is completed: CFAT, Interview, ERC, PT, Med, etc) for a non-specialist officer occupation it will be merit listed and it will be immediately sent to CFRG HQ for consdieration"
Thankyou in advance sir, your posts are very informative and I enjoy reading them greatly.
