The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) launched a unique, one-year contract recruiting program Friday which allows rookie sailors to sample a military career before committing to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) long-term.
“Through the new Naval Experience Program (NEP), the Navy is rethinking the way it attracts, recruits and trains sailors,” a Department of National Defence (DND) news release says.
“The aim of the program is simple: to reduce the amount of time it takes to train civilians as sailors, to foster the development of sailors who love their work, and to attract those who enjoy the unique lifestyle that the Navy offers.”
After NEP recruits sign a one-year contract, they are required to
