Matt Canning (mattcanning) wrote,
@ 2004-05-25 13:44:00
The End.I cleared out entirely from the military today, and I didn't transfer into the holding reserve either. As far as the military is concerned, I never existed
I wonder if I would have been more motivated to work more if I had waited for my promotion to Master Corporal which was due in February, instead of abruptly quitting in December. My promotions in the past had been good motivators when I wanted to quit. Oh well, not important.
And guess what? I was allowed to keep my dress uniform free of charge. Awesome. I would have paid the required £170, but this is a welcome bonus. Here is my final assessment. Good for a laugh:
Corporal Canning's overall performance during the reporting period has been below average. He paraded 17 days out of a possible 69 days of planned training. Corporal Canning has shown some interest in the military by applying for an exemption from drill and training (ED&T) and staying off the non-effective service (NES) list. His civilian schedule took too much of his time and he was on ED&T from December 2003 until May 2004. He was not tested on physical fitness because he was not available for the tests. He showed potential progress in the military by successfully completing a signal operator journeyman course. He is an intelligent individual who has a good basic knowledge of his trade as demonstrated by successfully completing his signal operator journeyman course.
Corporal Canning showed low reliability and initiative when taking care of personal military equipment. Although he was verbally counselled, his dress remained below standard prior to ED&T. Corporal Canning applied to become an officer and started the administrative process. He did not schedule WPSO interview and cancelled out of the process.
Corporal Canning has the potential to become a good lemming soldier should he return to active training and attend regular squadron activities and training.Corporal Canning's overall potential is low to normal. He displayed very poor leadership traits and required counselling for adverse dress and deportment. Although he showed a very solid capability to absorb training material and apply his newly acquired knowledge, his parade attendance negated any opportunity to prosper from his skill sets. Corporal Canning is currently on ED&T, should he return to active training with the unit, he has the potential to progress as a tradesman and lemming soldier.Corporal Canning's performance has been below average. He must take responsibility for his personal kit and ensure it is ready at all times. His planning and organizational skills as well as leadership traits must improve if he is to progress any further in the CF.And my final checklist:
Checklist Member can polish his boots BIG X
Member can remove lint from his beret BIG X
Member can remove threads from his uniform BIG X
Member is physically fit
Member is capable of surviving in a war
2/5...Damn, I fail! 
In conclusion I was an excellent soldier but a terrible lemming. Unfortunately that's an automatic failure.
