Becoming a Member of the Naval Reserve

[@coontimetv9917]

PO Fraser. I'm in the Reg Force Navy, all because I watched your videos. Keep up the good work P.O. 🇨🇦⚓

[@PrairieSailor]

Wow, that’s awesome, thank you for sharing!!

[@ChinenyeJoseph-ux3qz]

Congratulations to all the new reserve recruits.

[@PrairieSailor]

Bravo Zulu!

[@Einstain007]

Sir, yes, sir! I was so excited to see a new upload from you. Recent subscriber here. I'm enrolling next month, Reg forces. Your videos have been crucial in me obtaining info for my future adventures. Will update you once I'm done Basic. I hope the family is well. Wishing you the best!

[@PrairieSailor]

Good luck on Basic Military Qualification!!

[@chrisrichardson4899]

BZ PO and the newest members of the RCN. Enjoy every day, even the hard ones that seem not so much fun or even just..crap. One day you will look back at it all and if like many of us, miss it.

[@PrairieSailor]

Thank you for the advice and sharing your experience.

[@trifecteye]

Joining through the NEP this summer. Going to apply at a MetTec possibly in the reserves with an eye on SAR tec, thank you for your service and hope to see you around. Who dares wins.

[@PrairieSailor]

Good luck with the Naval Experience Program, I have heard good things about it.

[@tekebametaferia]

Bravo zulu Prarie sailor!!! 👏👏🥳🥳🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tekebametaferia]

Your youtube videos are a wealth of knowledge on the navy reserves. Please keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@Abderr559]

Wow so exciting

[@MyGogla]

This is more than the entire NAVRÉS! Congratulations 🎉 Do you get class A pay when working on your videos or do you do it for free?

[@PrairieSailor]

Thank you!! Next up, RCN!

[@jeanclaudedjoufack702]

Hello sir, I was at the recruiting center today and I was given a list of different choices and I chose - Naval war officer -Logistique -Aerospatial control

[@PrairieSailor]

Good luck in your application!

[@lauranelson4521]

Thank you so much for everything you do!!

[@cgi267]

Amazing 👏 Do you do recruitment only in your area or across Canada?

[@PrairieSailor]

I am a Naval Reserve Recruiter for HMCS Chippawa, so I do recruitment for my area. I am happy to provide information or answer questions to the best of my ability regarding CAF recruitment in general.

[@ArrowAndOllie]

@@PrairieSailor Thank you. My case is a bit complicated and wondered if I can reach out by email or phone?

[@daveuy6809]

Big salute 🇨🇦

[@PrairieSailor]

🫡⚓️🍁

[@TheShockington]

That dude has so many medals, he looks like Iron Man.

[@lauranelson4521]

So sad that they have changed the enrolment ceremonies to virtual now. We were so looking forward to watching our son enrolled in the navy and virtual is just not the same :(

[@PrairieSailor]

@@lauranelson4521 we still do in-person ceremonies.

[@YourAverageCanadian29]

Hey there! I got a quick question. So I’m planning to join the RCN reserves at HMCS Discovery. Are trainings hosted there? Or would I have to travel?

[@sandymckerchar3287]

So the CAF turned me down based in medical reasons that I believe to be out dated. Can I appeal this decision? And if so, how?

[@PrairieSailor]

@@sandymckerchar3287 yes you can appeal. The letter that you received indicating that you were not accepted for medical reasons should have contact information on who to contact to make an appeal. If you don’t have that, contact the recruiting centre you did your medical at and request to make an appeal.

[@peezzeepgaming8306]

Good evening Prairie Sailor, I was wondering if one could Join the Naval Reserve while studying in University and then proceed to do the Naval Experience Program?

[@PrairieSailor]

@@peezzeepgaming8306 Good question, I answer this in my Naval Experience Program video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KmmYBsmNBoZrMsi=J43edmn4JVAKjnGR The short answer is not really, the Naval Experience Program includes BMQ and NETP, which you would likely already complete if you join the Naval Reserve. However, you can potentially transfer to the NEP from the Reserve if it is shortly after joining.

[@peezzeepgaming8306]

@@PrairieSailor Thank you very much for the info, as well as your enthusiasm in your videos.

[@danlegris387]

That $30billion fixed bid for the FREMM is looking pretty good right now isn't it? Especially with that 1st ship early delivery guarantee we would have had the 1st ship by the end of 2019

[@shubhabhatta3426]

Please help me out. What is my first step in getting into military? I did my bachelors in social work but I want to enroll in military. Do I have to go to any college here in Ontario? Or any specific course?

[@PrairieSailor]

@@shubhabhatta3426 Apply online at forces.ca and a recruiter can answer all of your questions.

[@winstonsarte1961]

Minister Blair said change should be implemented if not working any more - food and lodging should be tax deductible to the personnel and increase pay grade to increase ( 163 bucks = minimum pay rate 😢) CAF recruitment and participation will increase for sure

[@benoitchamard2530]

Sailors with moustache ! Navy is not what it used to be !

[@PrairieSailor]

Moustaches have been approved is dress regulations for a long time, well before the recent dress regulation updates allowing beards.

[@benoitchamard2530]

@@PrairieSailor In the Navy I was on (square rig uniform), only beard was approved dress regulation and you had to get your divisional officer permission to be aloud growing one; no moustache were aloud in the Navy. Only Army and Air Force could grow a moustache. Some Scottish regiment though, were aloud to grow beard. Growing beard entered the Forces (all services) after unification in 1970,