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Close Protection Pre-requisite

THE CANADIAN FORCES PROVOST MARSHAL IS SOLICITING HIGHLY MOTIVATED, PHYSICALLY FIT VOLUNTEERS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHIN A SMALL TEAM ENVIRONMENT CONDUCTING CP. THE CP MANDATE CALLS FOR PERS WHO POSSESS VERY UNIQUE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND ABILITIES, ENABLING THEM TO BE TRAINED TO PERFORM A VERY SPECIFIC, HIGH PRIORITY TASK.

1. THE CP QUALIFICATION IS OPEN TO ALL CF MEMBERS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING PRE-REQUISITES FOR CP TRG AND EMPLOYMENT:  
      A. REG OR RES F MBR OF THE RANK OF CPL TO SGT 
      B. MOS ID QUALIFIED
      C. MIN SECURITY CLEARANCE LVL II (SECRET). APPLICANTS NOT IN        
          POSSESSION OF LVL II MUST COMMENCE UPGRADE PROCESS WHEN
          APPLYING 
      D. MUST NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD AND COMPLETE A MILITARY 
          POLICE QUOTE CONSENT TO DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL INFORMATION
          
      E. DRIVER S LICENCE: HOLD A VALID PROVINCIAL DRIVER S LICENCE, 
          DND 404 AND UP TO DATE 416 WILL BE REQ FOR TRG AND DEPLOYMENT 
     
MUST BE PROFICIENT IN FIREARMS AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE MP 9MM BROWNING AND C8 WPN QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
POSSESS AND/OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CANADIAN PASSPORT AND
BE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO SIX-MONTH DEPLOYMENT DURING A THREE-YEAR LIABILITY PERIOD FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CP TRG. FOR RESERVE FORCE PERSONNEL, THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A RESERVE FORCE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

The physical fitness standards required are the following:

·   Level 8.5 on the 20 MSR:
·   31 continuous push-ups;
·   35 sit-ups in one minute;
·   100 m casualty evacuation in 60 sec or less in Pt gear immediately
    following the EXPRES test.

To book a class or test, please contact your Unit's Ops & Trg cell, and have your Ops and Trg contact  Rebecca Olstad at ext 7129 or  EMAIL 

Dundonald Front Desk and Information 687-4500, or 687-5511 ext 7114.

Points to keep in mind prior to testing:

  • No smoking, large meals or beverages with caffeine 2 hours prior to testing
  • No vigorous exercise or alcohol 6 hours prior to testing
  • Wear PT dress with good running shoes
  • Medical Chits
  • Obtain a medical chit from your MO to indicate you are fit for testing if:
    You have Asthma
    Blood pressure over 140/90
    Heart rate over 100 beats per minute
    If you would answer yes to any of the health questions on the D 279