Compulsory military service is not practiced in Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces are made up of volunteers who choose to enlist.

Become a Canadian citizen. Not trying to be crass here, it's just the option you're limited to. Unlike the UK, which allows citizens of all Commonwealth countries (and Ireland) join its military, such a policy doesn't exist with the Canadian Forces (technically, there is no Canadian Army - their entire military is a single branch).

When I was in the Canadian Army 10 years ago, there were 5 branches. I have met a few Brits and an Australian who were members of the Canadian Forces. It was easier for them to do so because they were from Commonwealth countries so background check can be done. They still had to become Canadian citizens and have completed high school with College and or university as a definate asset. No criminal record either. For non-commonwealth people, you would have to have citizenship for at least 10 years, same education, no criminal record. And a lot of luck. I suspect, with the military and the world state being what it is, it would be even harder to get in if not impossible.

About 20,000

I am not Canadian, but the use of the term "Canadian Forces" implies that you are referring to the Canadian Military.

If that is the case, the US F.B.I. is in no way connected to the US Military and the two would not be similar.

A Canadian can drive across the U.S. border using one of several documents. It does not have to be a passport. Any of the following will suffice; passport, U.S. passport card, trusted traveler card, or enhanced driver's license.

The Royal Engineers motto is 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' which is french for 'Shamed be who thinks evil of it'

the ranks from top to bottom

Commisoned Officers

1.Field Marshal

2.general (the rank held by Chief of Army Staff)

3.lieutanant general

4.major general

5.brigadiar

6.colonel

7.lieutanant colonel

8.major

9.captain

10.lieutanant

Joint Commisoned Officers

1.Subedar Major / Honorary Captain

2.Subedar / Honorary Lieutanant

3.Subedar Major

4.Subedar Naib

5.Subedar

Non Commisoned Officers

1. Regimental Havildar Major

2. Regimental Quarter Master Havildar

3. Company Havildar Major

4. Company Quarter Master Havildar

5. Havildar

6. Naik

7. Lance Naik

8. Sepoy

Women have served in the military since 1885. At first they were only allowed to be nurses. During WW1, they filled many other roles, including drivers.

Combat ranks opened to women in 1989 and warships allowed women aboard 1991. In 2006, Capt. Nichola Goddard was the first woman killed in active combat.

the Canadian army is far better trained and payed than the American military... i once talked to a marine seargeant who said if we where the same size Canada could take the Americans easily... i agreed....

There is no direct comparison due to population discrepancies . All things being equal, Americans are far more aggressive . This makes Canadians more pleasant to be around, but less effective combatants.

The motto of Royal Canadian Navy is 'Ready Aye Ready'.

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There were considerable units around Crowborough, Sussex., I was based at one camp West Camp Crowborough 1952-55 that had been a Canadian base in 1943-44. There were still assault courses and equipment there in 1952.

I'm not positive but i believe Canada didn't go to any wars with any where

That depends on the rank and trade. Anywhere from $25,000 to $300,000 a year.

Because Canadian troops are like Russian troops. We both do the worst!!

Try MPRC Military Personnel Records Center

NO! It was Japan and America!

Canadian soldiers have traditionally been armed with the same rifles and small arms used by the UK and other Commonwealth forces.

During WW 1, the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) arrived in Europe with the totally Canadian, .303 in Ross Rifle. Although a fine shooting rifle it was proved not suitable for the mud of Flanders and replaced with British made .303 Lee-Enfields, Webley-Scott .45 revolvers and the water cooled .303 Vickers and gas operated .303 Lewis machine guns.

Canadian troops during WW II were likewise equipped with the .303 Lee-Enfields, &Enfield No 2 .38 revolvers, Sterling 9mm submachine guns and the 30 cal Browning M1919 and famous .303 Bren machine guns. Although made in Canada, all were of foreign origins.

Throughout the Cold War Johnny Canuck was equipped with the very fine 7.62 mm Fabrique Nationale, (FNFAL) C1 & C2. The Browning Hi-Power 9mm pistol and 7.62 mm Nato Browning General Purpose Machine Gun.

In 2005 Canada rearmed it's troops with the 5.56 mm C7 & C8, Canadianized versions of the US Colt M16A1, the C9 light machine gun and the Fabrique Nationale C6 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun.

13 weeks for Basic Training, then 3 weeks for element training (army, air force, or navy), then one month for trade training (such as infantry, artillery, etc.).

The motto of Royal Canadian Air Force is 'Per ardua ad astra'.