Topic: Underage for self recruiting?

[GD FREAK]

I'm currently 16 years old and looking to apply as an Infantry Officer or a NCM Infantry Soldier.  I don't have the nerves as of yet to inform my parents on my decision.  So i am just wondering if you can go and talk to a recruiter at the age of 16 without a parent. 

[CDN Aviator]

Yes. You can talk to them.

No, you cannot do anything else without your parent's signature.

[GD FREAK]

Thanks. 

[Bart905]

If you want to be an officer better start taking some academic classes. Now that im 19 my self i wish i can go back and focus on my education. I'm not a member of the cf as in now I applied recently but infantry is closed at the moment. If I was in your shoes I would focus on school maintain a good average apply for university then try to get into CF as an Infantry officer . My highschool offered military Co-op maybe thats something you would like to look into just to get a taste of the culture.

[GD FREAK]

I take all university level courses and maintain an 82 average from my 1st semester.  I was thinking about applying to UofToronto and when I'm 18 (first year) i'll apply within ROTP and hopefully get the rest of my university paid and a job in the forces.

But if i were to apply for ROTP while in University, would they make me wait the usual 2-3 years for them to call me?

[GAP]

There are numerous threads on ROTP....and you have plenty of time to read them all...

[C.G.R]

Bringing your parents to ask the recruiter questions with you, may help sway them into giving their consent. The recruiter will be able to explain the benefits of being in the CF better than you. Rather then just bringing them when it is time for them to sign.