Ok, im 22 years old and ive been wanting to join the army since i was 18 but school and other things have been getting in the way.
I have 2 more years of school left... ( yes things can change down the line ), but since I still have the drive to join from when I was 18, two more years probably wont make much of a difference in my decision.
Anyways, My nationality is Greek, but I was born in Canada and have lived here ever since. I know how to speak and write in Greek quite well. ( Enough to get me comfortably around.
I have trained in Shotokahn Karate for 5 years and have received my black belt. ( I believe this shows maturity, dedication and strength ), since then I stopped karate and moved on and tried various other arts, such as brazillian jujitsu, Systema ( russian martial art ) and boxing. Though i have not stayed and proficiently trained in those 3 mentioned arts, Ive had a taste.
I go to the gym 3 times a week and weight lift.
I believe im in pretty good shape. Though I can always be better.
My main dilema now, is were to join and what can I expect.
I want to join the Canadian army but if i do I want to try and get into some kind of special forces unit. Is this possible? Or do I need a certain amount battle experience before I can join special forces (JTF2) ? The thing is , im not too keen on being shipped out to Afghanistan, I know i shouldnt say this, but I am a bit scared of going there... With all the casualties im seeing from IED's...
Secondly, I'm considering joining my native countrys army aswell. My father had served in the armed forces in Greece as an infantry "commander" ( not to sure how the ranks translate from greek to english ). He doesnt give much advice to me, mainly because he says, if your gonna do , go do it no questions asked. Plus that was long ago for him and he doesnt know the rules and regulations now that apply for foreigners.
If I do joing the Greek Army, I want to apply for special forces aswell, I know I can apply for it right away ( well after training ) and see if i make the cut. But does anyone know whats involved?
what the training is like?
what the lifestyle is like?
who makes it, and who doesnt ?
I guess what im trying to say here is, how do I make myself worthy enough to pass selection and be part of the SF ?
I have 2 more years of school left... ( yes things can change down the line ), but since I still have the drive to join from when I was 18, two more years probably wont make much of a difference in my decision.
Anyways, My nationality is Greek, but I was born in Canada and have lived here ever since. I know how to speak and write in Greek quite well. ( Enough to get me comfortably around.
I have trained in Shotokahn Karate for 5 years and have received my black belt. ( I believe this shows maturity, dedication and strength ), since then I stopped karate and moved on and tried various other arts, such as brazillian jujitsu, Systema ( russian martial art ) and boxing. Though i have not stayed and proficiently trained in those 3 mentioned arts, Ive had a taste.
I go to the gym 3 times a week and weight lift.
I believe im in pretty good shape. Though I can always be better.
My main dilema now, is were to join and what can I expect.
I want to join the Canadian army but if i do I want to try and get into some kind of special forces unit. Is this possible? Or do I need a certain amount battle experience before I can join special forces (JTF2) ? The thing is , im not too keen on being shipped out to Afghanistan, I know i shouldnt say this, but I am a bit scared of going there... With all the casualties im seeing from IED's...
Secondly, I'm considering joining my native countrys army aswell. My father had served in the armed forces in Greece as an infantry "commander" ( not to sure how the ranks translate from greek to english ). He doesnt give much advice to me, mainly because he says, if your gonna do , go do it no questions asked. Plus that was long ago for him and he doesnt know the rules and regulations now that apply for foreigners.
If I do joing the Greek Army, I want to apply for special forces aswell, I know I can apply for it right away ( well after training ) and see if i make the cut. But does anyone know whats involved?
what the training is like?
what the lifestyle is like?
who makes it, and who doesnt ?
I guess what im trying to say here is, how do I make myself worthy enough to pass selection and be part of the SF ?