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Commitment
When you join, you are making a commitment for several years. As a non-commissioned member, you are committing to three years. For an officer, it is nine years.
Soldiers spend much of their time doing training exercises, in Canada or halfway around the world, in the field under canvass or in temporary shelters. It's no picnic. On exercise a soldier carries little with him: a change of combat clothing, shaving kit, eating utensils and a sleeping bag. The days are long, particularly when weather conditions are extreme. Your meals might be in a tent, or standing in the rain!
The jobs are physically demanding and mentally challenging. You will learn to carry out your job at any time of day or night. You have to; lives may depend on it. As you train, you and your teammates will grow together as a unit.
You may ask yourself, why would anyone choose this way of life? Some are looking for a challenge and want to bring out their best. The Army needs these people. The world needs these people.
Soldiers can expect to complete one or more overseas tours-of-duty during their period of service.
There are regular performance evaluations. Promotions are based on merit. They mean more responsibility and more money.
