Post Secondary Institution of British Columbia (PSIBC) Canadian Forces Name of Presenter Date

2. Post Secondary Institution of British Columbia (PSIBC) Canadian Forces Name of Presenter Date

3. >>CANADIAN FORCES ROLES • Defence of Canada - Sovereignty & Anti-terrorism • NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Peacekeeping & peacemaking) • UN - United Nations (Peacekeeping & humanitarian assistance) • NORAD - North American Aerospace Defence (US/Canadian partnership) • Search and Rescue - Missing or distressed Ships, Aircraft, & People • Aid to the Civil Power - 2010 Olympics, G8/G20 Summit 2010, Oka Crisis 1990, Prison riots / Standoff situations • Aid to Civil Authorities - Disaster assistance: Haiti (2010), BC forest fires (2002), Winnipeg floods (2011), Ontario and Quebec Ice storm (1998)

5. REGULAR FORCE Full-Time Salary Work within Canada/Abroad Variable Engagement Specific to Occupation PRIMARY RESERVE Part-Time Daily Rate of Pay Local Employment No Mandatory Contract >>COMPONENTS vs

6. >> OFFICERS vs. NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBERS Officer: • University Degree Required • Leader/Manager • Decision/policy make • Overall in command • Over 30 occupations • NCM’s: • No prior skills required • Train as a tradesperson • Technician/Operator roles • Progress from subordinate to supervisor • Over 50 occupations

7. >>OFFICER ENTRY PLANS • Regular Officer Training Plan ($) • Minimum age 16 (under 18 with parental consent) • Subsidized university education • Royal Military College or Civilian university • Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) • Direct Entry Officer • University degree already completed • Other opportunities available • Medical and Dental Officer Training Plans

8. Regular Officer Training PlanFourComponentsUniversity EducationMilitary leadership trainingSecond language trainingAthletics and Physical Fitness

9. >>ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE MISSION:Educate and train future leaders in the Canadian Forces Located in Kingston, ON and St-Jean, QC

10. >>ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE

11. >>ROTP BENEFITS Approximately $1500 / month salary with pay increase every year Fully subsidized education (Tuition and books) Employment upon graduation in your chosen occupation Highly respected degree After graduation salary starting at $50,000 + Low student to professor ratio 20 paid vacation days per year Time in university counts towards pension Full medical and dental coverage Valuable leadership and second language training High level of physical fitness training

12. >> RMC – MILITARY OCCUPATIONS • Aerospace Control • Aerospace Engineering • Air Combat Systems • Armoured • Artillery • Communications and Electronics Engineering (Air) • Construction Engineering • Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface • Military Police • Naval Combat Systems Engineering • Pilot • Signals • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering • Engineer • Health Care Administration • Infantry • Intelligence • Logistics • Marine Systems Engineering

13. >> RMC - DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Engineering • Chemical • Civil • Computer • Electrical • Mechanical • Aeronautical Bachelor of Science • Mathematics • Computer Science • Chemistry • Physics or Space Science Bachelor of Arts • Humanities • Social Sciences • Military & Strategic Studies • Business Administration • Psychology

14. Bachelor of Arts: English 12 or French 12 Math 11 (Foundations) Math 12 (Foundations) is desirable Chemistry 12 & Physics 12 are also desirable Bachelor of Science / Engineering: English 12 or French 12 Math 12 (Pre Calculus) (Calculus 12 is desirable) Physics 12 Chemistry 12 Science applicants can substitute Biology 12 for Chemistry or Physics >>ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - BC • Academic Grades & Average: • Given the competitive process applicants typically require an overall 80% average • No core marks below 70%

15. >> A TYPICALLY COMPETITIVE APPLICANT 80% average or better in advanced subjects Community service/Volunteer work experience Employment experience Fitness activities and sports School or community clubs i.e. council, cadets, scouts Demonstrated: Leadership potential Teamwork Time management The life of an officer cadet during the vigorous years at the College is dominated by a program made up of four interlocking components of achievement: academics, military, athletic and bilingualism.

16. Less competitive applicants may be eligible for a Prepatory Year offered at the Fort St-Jean, QC campus. These students are known as Juniors and after successful completion of the Prep year, will continue on with the 4 year program as a Senior at the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON campus.

17. >> RESERVE ENTRY TRAINING PLAN Attend Royal Military College without subsidy nor commitment to the regular force. Moderate fees (approx $6000/yr) Same entry requirements as ROTP Same training progression as ROTP Reserve based salary during summer training A degree and commission 5yr Obligatory Primary Reserve service

18. 16 Nov 2012 - Application deadline for Pilot and AEC due to additional processing requirements 15 Jan 2013 - Application deadline 11 Apr 2013 - ROTP/RETP Selection and offers >>ROTP – SOME IMPORTANT DATES

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20. >> NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBER ENTRY PLANS • Unskilled • No skills required • Training at Canadian Forces Bases • Semi-Skilled • Trades qualified • Skilled • Returning former members • NCM-Subsidized Education Program • Civilian Institutions

21. NCM SUBSIDIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (SEP)

22. >>NCM - SEP VIDEO

23. >>NCM - Subsidized Education Program • Pays for Specific Technical School diplomas (ie: BCIT) • Covers all tuition & books • Receive a salary while going to school • ($2751/mth 1st year, $3363/mth 2nd year) • 60% average in core courses required • Limited trades and diplomas eligible • Obligatory service (3 to 5 Years) upon completion of Technical Training

24. >>NON-COMMISSIONED SUBSIDIZED EDUCATION • Available Occupations for 2012/13 • Aerospace Telecommunication Information Systems Technician • Vehicle Technician • Aviation Systems Technician • Avionics Systems Technician • Aircraft Structures Technician • Medical Laboratory Technician • Medical Radiation Technician • Cook • Electronic Optronics Technician • Medical Technician • Weapons Engineering Technician • Marine Engineering Mechanic • Biomedical Electronics Technologist • Dental Technician

25. NCM-SEP Eligibility Requirements • 17 Years of age • Education Requirements ( for the Marine Institute) • will need to meet education requirements of that institute. • Education Requirements ( for Approved Institute) • Must receive an unconditional acceptance letter to a CF sanctioned civilian institute and Program (will need to meet education requirements of that institute)

26. Non-Commissioned Members

27. >>OVER 50 DIFFERENT MILITARY OCCUPATIONS Armoured,Artillery (Field),Artillery (Air Defence),Infantry,Combat Engineer,Field EngineerEquipment Operator,Line Maintainer,Naval Weapons Technician,Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator,Flight Engineer,Intelligence Operator,Meteorological Technician,Search & Rescue Technician,Geomatics Technician,Aerospace Control Operator,Boatswain,Signal Operator,Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician,Land Communications and Information Systems Technician,Sonar Operator,Naval Combat Information Operator,Naval Electronic Sensor Operator,Naval Communicator,Naval Electronic Technician (Acoustic),Naval Electronic Technician (Communications),Naval Electronic Technician (Tactical),Naval Electronic Technician (Manager),Communicator Research,Marine Engineering Mechanic,Marine Engineering Technician,Marine Engineering Artificer,Hull Technician,Electrical Technician,Marine Electrician,Clearance Diver,Clearance Diver Technician,Vehicle Technician,Weapons Technician (Land),Fire Control Systems Technician,Materials Technician,Aviation Systems Technician,Avionics Systems Technician,Aircraft Structures Technician,Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician,Electrical Distribution Technician,Electrical Generation Systems Technician,Plumbing and Heating Technician,Water/Fuels and Environment Technician,Construction Technician,Construction Engineering Superintendent,Fire Fighter,Medical Assistant,Operating Room Assistant,Medical Laboratory Technician,X-Ray Technician,Preventive Medicine Technician,Biomedical Electronics Technician,Health Services Technical Manager,Dental Clinical Assistant,Dental Hygienist,Aeromedical Technician,Military Police,Court Reporter,Resource Management Support Clerk,Cook,Steward,Musician,Postal Clerk,Supply Technician,Ammunition Technician,Traffic Technician,Mobile Support Equipment Operator,Imaging Technician.

28. >> NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBERS • No skills or experience required ( leadership, occupation related experience increases competitiveness) • 17 years old with parental consent • Canadian Citizen • Grade 10 • Grade 12 applicants will be more competitive • Three to five year engagement • $33,012 1st year starting salary • $40,356 the following year • $55,464 at the rank of Corporal

29. >> REGULAR FORCE BENEFITS • Medical & Dental plans for member, spouse and children • 20 days paid vacation, 25 after five years service, 30 after 28 years • Travel opportunities • Teaches Leadership & Management skills • Guaranteed employment • Pension after 25 years service • SENSE OF PRIDE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT

30. Primary Reserves

31. >>PRIMARY RESERVE SUB-COMPONENTS • Naval Reserve • Army Reserve • Air Reserve • Communications Reserve • Health Services Reserve

32. >>THE PRIMARY RESERVES CAN OFFER YOU... • An excellent way to begin your Military career if you are unsure of the lifestyle • Part-time employment, • One night per week • One weekend per month • Full-time summer employment • Two weeks to four months

33. >>PART TIME EMPLOYMENT: • Eligibility Requirements: • Canadian Citizen • 17 years (with parental consent) • 6 x Grade 10 courses completed

34. >>RESERVE BENEFITS • No contracts involved • Competitive pay and benefits • Uniforms provided • Medical and dental coverage • Travel allowance • Travel opportunities • Portable Job (a reserve unit in every major city)

35. >> EDUCATION BENEFITS • EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT: • $8000 over career • Maximum of 50% of Education Expenses, up to $2000, per year • Must be member of Primary Reserves and Post-secondary Student

36. >> SELECTION PROCESS • Application • Aptitude test • Medical examination • Enhanced reliability check • Interview • Selection / Offer / Enrolment

37. >> Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) and Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) Officer – 15 weeks } Reserve training may be shorter NCM – 14 weeks } Reserve training may be shorter • Regulations & general service knowledge • Weapons training • First aid & CPR • Navigation - Map & compass • Fitness training • Soldier skills ie. Stalking & Stealth movement • Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense • Drill & marching • Dress, discipline & deportment • Teamwork & Leadership

38. >> HOW TO CONTACT US 1-800-856-8488 www.forces.ca www.rmc.ca Your name @forces.gc.ca

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