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    Civvy EMT to Res medtech?

    Hello everyone,   I'm currently attending an EMT program in Calgary, and I'd be attached to 15 Ambulance detachment here. Lots of things to address, first off I'll state the reason for my post. I've looked on army.ca but there is no mention of how a civ EMT integrates into the reserve role and...
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    cmbt engr vs inf

          This is just one of a few resources I am using to gather information. Thanks for the link I'll check it out when I have time.     I was under the impression my grammar was acceptable, after all I'm posting at work and I don't usually have enough time to proof read the hell out of what I...
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    do you know what the dropout rate is? being good at what i do is a must, where i come from youre either the best, or you aren't even on the radar.... im really excited to apply once april hits, would you say the day to day life of a combat engineer on tour is more interesting than that of an...
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    so essentially, if you aren't a tool, you have seniority and you're lucky enough, you can train to become EOD? also i was wondering, is this a decent trade to go into? im interested in it and i want to go into it, but i need to know if I'm up for it.
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    Interesting stuff guys thanks a lot. wondering what factors affect your ability to qualify for eod training? experience? good record, etc?
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    75 kg grip power equal ex.

    i think hes using a one arm pullup as a standard to base his grip strength off of like i said before do some deadlifts son.
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    awesome, can you choose whether you want to be on a combat team or do construction/other stuff? or atleast make it look like you should be in one of those areas? when you say all trades can attend the basic para course, this doesnt mean you would be "airbourne" would it? thanks for the links...
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    thanks for you input, im starting to feel like i'll never get in!
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    i understand what this means. but in reality, how often does that happen? are there engineers in infantry platoons? what im really asking is what does a week on tour look like for a combat engineer, compared to an infantryman
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    cmbt engr vs inf

    so i understand getting into the army at all in april will be a task in itself. which is why ive decided to apply as a combat engineer, my question is though, would i still be able to go on patrols while on tour or do engineers stay on base for the entire tour? also, on the cf site it says inf...
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    75 kg grip power equal ex.

    deadlifts will greatly improve your grip strength, double overhand though not switch grip. kettle bells as well.
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    Current stats/goals

    yes being an SF assaulter is my career goal. i also run, 3 days a week at the moment, probably joining a running club soon, since long runs alone are boring as hell.
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    Current stats/goals

    my short term goal for squats is 400lbs and 500 for deadlift. they're currently 300 and 405, respectively. for upperbody i want to be able to  do 75 pushups before fail, is that a decent goal for before bmq?
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    Current stats/goals

    im going to attempt a 5k this week, not for time. that will come with the next couple months im sure. also, anyone from calgary, if you want to train sometime, message me or just post on here. group mentallity > lone wolf.  i hate training alone. :P
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    Current stats/goals

    i tried to app for infantry in july and the recruiters said it was closed until the next fiscal year.. so i'll be waiting outside the goddamned building before it opens april 1. my shoulder injury was from football and rugby and it was one of those injuries where you dont know its a problem...
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