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On his last course (QL5's) which was 6 months long, my bf took the laptop, a minifridge with a small freezer section, a small tv, DVD player and gaming console. (The common area had a microwave.) And yes, you can put paper plates in the microwave. Royal chinette is best.  ;) :cdn:

There is some discussion here http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/27341.0.html about de-linking your rations and whether you really must stay in barracks. :cdn:

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Patrick... I don't think he was asking which box to check. I think he was asking if he could have more than one application in process. :cdn:

I believe they are trying to AVOID people having more than one application in the system. :cdn:

Everyone in the forces is a soldier first...definitely. And financials aside, I don't think it would hurt to put everyone through SQ. However, when it comes to reality, it's hard enough to get people in the door. You are likely going to lose a great number of talanted people simply at the...

I completely agree that certain people are not suited to certain tasks. But being male does not endow you with the mental and emotional fortitude necessary for the battlefield anymore than being female makes you a caregiver. This is not an issue of political correctness...at least not in my...

Just a (rhetorical) question... How many of you asking about minimum educational requirements would settle for being accepted based on meeting the minimum physical standards? In other words, would you be satisfied at getting out the minimum push-ups, sit-ups, etc. to get in? Or do you push...

Even the title of this article irritates me "Female Soldiers Face More Danger in Iraq". More danger than their male counterparts? Maybe. But only because they likely lack the skill and confidence necessary to defend themselves should they come under attack because they have not received...

amos933... That's fantastic...thanks for the info. ;D :cdn:

Don't they also charge you for "rations"? The figures I've heard for Q&R are closer to $350-400 depending on the course and location. :cdn:

I'm going to weigh in here. This is my understanding of things. The recruitment process is effectively the QL1, BMQ in a previous form was your QL2. Your initial MOC training is QL3. Applying those skills in your unit is your QL4 (I'm sure there's more to it than that) and around the time you...

amos933 Thanks for providing so much info about your trade. I was wondering what some of the less appealing aspects of your work might be? Also, what does a 'typical' day involve? If there is such a thing. Thanks :cdn:

SharkBait... There doesn't seem to be a set amount of time for anything to happen at any stage of the recruiting process. For some (it seems because of medical issues, background checks and/or trade choices) the process can take time, but that's usually further on in the process. For some...

bump any other info out there? :cdn:

Good to know. Thanks Love :cdn:

I've never had a problem getting through to my file manager. That may be one issue. Are you leaving a v-mail in the general mail box or going directly to the person handling your file? When I turned in my application, I was given a card with my file manager's name and extension and I have only...

Just wondering what trade you were offered? Was it your first choice? Thanks :cdn:

Someone feel free to correct me, but I believe you don't get spec pay until you are 5's qualified. :cdn:

I was told during my interview last week that the BMQ course is being extended. I haven't been able to locate any information to this effect. I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about this? Specifically, 1. When will the longer BMQ come into effect? 2. What is being changed/where will...