week; all about physical work, marching everywhere; and being told what to do and when to do it with no time for yourself. Well, think again. Members of the Canadian Forces are also members of the local community, with families and many outside interests. Although there are times during training, domestic emergencies and foreign deployments that will see you working long hours, the typical routine will see you working about 40-hour workweeks -- similar to the private sector. We understand the need to see that serving members have a balanced work and home life. This is extremely important in ensuring our highly trained professionals can concentrate at their operational tasks, knowing their family and friends are happy and supported. The Canadian Forces also recognizes that everyone needs personal time; we're not only here to protect and promote a Canadian and democratic way of life, we want you to live it as well. Regular Force personnel receive 20 working days of annual vacation leave until the completion of 5 years of service. After 5 years of service, annual leave is increased to 25 working days per year and continues to increase depending on years of service. Members of the Reserve Force are entitled to one working day for each 15 consecutive days of service, to a maximum of 24 working days in a leave year. Vacation can be requested at any time, depending on training and operational requirements. Your free time is your own, and you will get roughly as much