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(Grins) better get ready for LOTS of paperwork in your future - it will not end simply with your acceptance into the military. I'd strongly recommend wearing clothes you would go to any interview with - it is never too early to present yourself as professional and you might be surprised to see...

All 35ish of us were posted directly to Battalions, somewhere between a third to half became Pl Comds almost immediately while the rest took up Administrative positions . All were within the Battalion however and I was informed by the CO that the plan was to shift back to keeping PL Comd in...

Not sure if it counts as advice, but it is a funny story nonetheless. Nearing the end of my IODP 1.1, my platoon was occupying a defensive position and I had the luck of being the C9 machine gunner as another candidate had just been called into the breach to lead for the night. This was on day...

All part of the story you may (or may not) be expected to show/demonstrate during your application. We are not mind readers, nor can we see all the details or results thereof.  All the more reason to disclose EVERYTHING in regards to it during your application with the recruiters/medical pers...

I don't know of many kids (myself included) that didn't have a period of unhappiness with their families - but there is a difference between growing up and having anger issues. While I am sure you do not feel the Psychologist made an accurate diagnosis in regards to your situation (and really...

He's teasing, I believe - I can only assume in an attempt to get you to lighten up a bit.  I had counseling at points in my teenage years, and yes they did ask me about it. Be honest - being caught in a lie about it later can result in the termination of your career with the military. My...

Second this - Being in the training system was extremely difficult even for the most committed partners. As my wife is fond of reminding me - it is one thing to mentally prepare yourself for it, quite another to deal with the reality of seeing your significant other for a month and a half in 12...

How things change - When I applied it was still being done locally (DEO Infantry at least). 48 does sound like a very high number however - My Basic course consisted of about 8-10 Inf O's and even by the end of IODP 1.2 we had about 35-40 Reg F Inf O's. This would include all the holdbacks in...

While there has been lots of exuberant "educating" involved in getting your answer, I'd say their efforts were pretty realistic - The military tries (though often not very hard) to keep some semblance of a regular work week, the reality is any day is fair game in terms of when you will have to...

Not entirely sure how helpful this update is for all examples, but here in Edmonton I've just had a brief this morning as follows: Separation expense is now gone. We will be paying for two residences (I'm currently in the shacks here in Edmonton, thankfully it'll only be an additional 310 a...

Yep, saw the same thing and was asking myself "Why is this person spamming the Forums?"  I can't see many reasons why you'd need to know start dates for two different trades (IE, probably could have asked both questions in the same post). Consolidate and resubmit (grins).

While I would never discourage the attempt to become more physically fit, everyone seems to be telling you the same thing (for good reason). As far as getting accepted as a DEO Infantry, being physically fit is only one of the criteria that will increase your chances. Spend some of the time...

I suppose it would depend on the reason why you are disliking Cadets. But no, not being a cadet shouldn't be a huge problem for getting into RMC.

If he's done any time in the field, I wonder why he thinks going 3 days without a towel is strange? And he apparently was on Phase 3 - so he really should know better. OZ has a really good point - one of the hardest lessons I found new people had trouble learning was that you really don't need...

Half-pint: if you've done BMQ, not BMOQ you're unfortunately going to have to do it all over again. We've got a few people here who where told the same thing, only to be told that the leadership portions needed to be done as part of the complete course, unless you had finished your PLQ course. ...

Life is very different after BMQ, but expectations of you are at their lowest - wait to see what comes later! You are given much more freedom, but expected to conduct yourself accordingly.

Always be ready to copy - Always have on your person at least one note pad, and two (blue) pens. While this is easy to do in normal Garrison situations, keeping pens and paper serviceable in the field gets a little more tricky. On your person does not mean in a bag or jacket - it means in your...

Not that I can speak for my entire generation - but the lion's share of my "disposable income" goes to my Student Loan. Not that I was particularly lazy in university (Civ U, worked 30 hours a week to pay for rent, food, etc - loans paid for tuition). Things getting rough is only part of the...

Highly recommend against it. I'm only a year out of the Mega, but anything besides actual running shoes were a no-go. Feel free to give it a try, but be prepared for some backlash for it.

Currently posted out to Gagetown, wanted to take some vacation time in Victoria. I know there are options to rent out rooms on a temporary basis here and in Halifax: is there anything similar out in Esquimalt (and a number to reach them?). Thanks in Advance.