Recent content by DIESEL 007

Hey there, I was a diesel mechanic for 6 years before joining, they said if i took Veh tech i would be given credit for my college, licenses and experience, you would bypass some trainiing im told, and even given a chance right off the bat to take some advanced systems training.  Also you may be...

JW, yes im sure we met that week, commander Lahaie and I had a long talk and she seemed to really know what she was talking about... Although I looked and looked for someone at NOTC venture for the single thin stripe of a Ncdt and could not find one.  This and firemans post are uplifting my...

hello, while on my NOAB course it was made clear to me that under the CEOTP a Ncdt does not receive his/her commission until the completion of their MOC training, for me that means: BMOQ, NETPO, MARS III and MARS IV, this will take anywhere from 1.5 to 2 years depending on gaps in training.  A...

Yep, ill be there too guys, been told there is only one platoon so we will all be together, Im one of 23 MARS recruits that will be there.  So we will be the dominant force and already know each other from our NOAB trip last week.  Is anyone taking a train or bus from Ontario?? just trying to...

Indeed, a fantastic week, definately got to see the nicer side of being an officer.  For those of us crazy enough to sign up for the BMOQ in two weeks, wish us luck, because we will need it for sure.  As for the rest of you Ill see you in january, ill be the guy laughing at you on your first day...

ya Trish, I found this sit by google as well.  Was basically the only thing that came up when I typed NOAB into it.  As for the ratio it seems about right, maybe half of those found this site and just browse, and 70 is the number of invitees, I know one from London here who told them to book him...

Ever think about the Navy? they are hiring now for sonar, radar and weapons techs.  Offering big bonuses to people with appropriate degrees, not sure if yours applies but check it out! World travel, don't have to spend time in the desert, lots of perks.

Our RC made it clear that it was to be provided, but the one recruiter couldnt even pronounce it so Im gonna bring it along just in case Ya rob, got the letter too, ofcourse I went out with my wife and spent extra cash on some nice clothes for the event, before the layoff notice naturally...

Thanks Kratz, I did google it after my last post and realized it is a resume that is more directed to just that one particular job, the RC had me thinking i was writing a story about myself... That would have been bad!! Well, my day got alot worse... It was my birthday on friday, so naturally i...

Just got our flight plan and itinerary from the RC... Flying from London to Calgary to Victoria. Have a question for everyone about the "curriculum vitae", just not sure what all I am supposed to write.  Letter says for it to be no more than 2 pages and only gives a few musts: Civy jobs...

Steve - Saint John, NB Diesel - Name is Jay Finlayson - London Ont, Rob Plumber Cody - London Ont, Trish Paul (SI)

Good job Steve!! Im surprised at the number of people attending... but at the same time when I was on the VDQ one of the guys was in for 6 years, had fifty MARS in his NOAB and only him and one other are still working in the trade.  We have a 80% attrition rate and some dont even make it past...

hey guys, found the radian rule formula that MARS was talking about.  It goes as follows, 6miles off your portside at 5 degrees would be 12000yards(6nm)/60 x 5deg which equals 1200 yards, 1mile at 1deg is 2000 yards /60 x 1 deg = 33yards, this is how these guys do it in their head so quick, and...

you got it SI, the officers said 1 deg at 1 mile was 33 yards... and its just multiplication from there out.  They've done it so many times they know all of the variants automatically.  But keep up the studying and youll do fine! The MOST is not a deciding factor in their decision, so ive been told.

Congrats everyone!! When Cody and I were on the VDQ he grilled the officers about the NOAB.  Most of them said not to worry about it too much, they said the most important thing was to be presentable, witty and honest.  Thats because a MARS officer is the face of the Navy.  We are the only trade...