Topic: The RESO plan.. has anyone done it? or know more about it?

[PatrickO]

When i submitted my papers to the Canadian Scottish Regiment in victoria, i wanted to sign up under the Reserve Entry Scheme-Officers. from what i understand of it, it's taliored for university/ college students who want to join the reserves. Naturally if you were going reg force, you'd have to finish your degree or do ROTP. a select few get to take their degree at the school of their choice (i've forgotten the acronym). RESO, as i understand it, isn't much different from the normal reserve commitment (one day/wk, one wkend / month) plus the summer for training.

I read it also provides an academic incentive of 2000$ for successfully completing a year of post-secondary schooling, up to a maximum of 8000$.

Now, here's where i'm getting a bit confused. (feel free, btw, to clarify anything i wrote. if someone's in RESO right now, i'd love some more details about it) the recruiting NCM told me that the program's 2000$ incentive was under review to get a modest increase.. probably a rumour, but if anyone's heard about it, please chime in . a few weeks later, i talked to an officer from that same regiment who told me he heard that the RESO plan was being phased out...

So i'm looking for some clarification. any info is greatly appreciated

cheers,
Pat

[PatrickO]

that's a relief to hear, Intelligence. thank you very much

cheers,
pat

[jasonubc]

Just to add something along these lines...I have also applied for RESO with the Seaforths of Vancouver and I am a first year student at UBC. I was told that I will be commited to a four year program if I am accepted (ie. no messing around at school!). Just wondering if this is true, or if I would be able to extend my time if I were looking to take some extra courses etc. Also, I'm assuming that I would be an officer cadet until I get my degree? Thanks
JM

[R.I.S.K.]

Just to add to the question's posted; are you allowed to switch major's if you choose to do so, or even switch into an entirely new university? Also, is it possible to, before getting your degree, switch into a RegForce entry plan.  For example doing RESO for three years, getting accepted into medical school in your third year, and then apply for MOTP.

thanks