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I posted a poll asking people to share injuries they acquired during BMQ. And whether the injuries were transient, long lasting or permanent. That poll seems to have been removed or put somewhere else.  If the mod or others can enlighten me that would be appreciated.

Yup. It’s a sad state of affairs when this is the hope after all of the allies’ hard work.  17 years of rebuilding and this is what happens to the best of the best? If corruption is the grievance of crazed fighters...  well... it should be dealt with. But it’s pretty lame to invest this much...

Who pays for the flight and is there an upper limit on reimbursement?  Last minute flights can be expensive.

As much as I’m not a fan of Trudeau, seems like he handled this one correctly. There is obviously an intelligent gathering benefit from having a former extremist spy for Canada within Canada. And that if Jack starts causing trouble we have the tools to watch him closely.

Can we ask why you want a VR?  What changed? 

Also saw in the regulations that soldiers aren’t allowed doing “drills” for  other foreign armies (makes sense) but also not allow doing drills for domestic “organizations“. Would that include stuff like Freemasons?

Kind of related - I saw it posted that prior to BMQ a soldier is “moving around chairs”. I am expecting a potential long time before working out details of my BMQ and/or BMOQ.  Let’s say the regiment needs their officer ASAP. Will the soldier get involved in officer type tasks prior to his...

I’m not stressing!  I’m kind of pumped actually. Drills look so cool. That being said, I may be idealizing. Do soldiers actually like doing drills?  Or is that just weird. I feel like drills can be quite hypnotic and therapeutic. Kind of like after doing yoga. It’s tough no doubt but you walk...

Thanks for the help! Okay there was another petition going on several years ago allowing soldiers to carry concealed firearms. I guess that also borders on an authorized petition since perhaps the request is a change in the criminal code not a CAF issue directly...

I read in one of the regulations that members of the CAF are not allowed to sign petitions. Anyone in the know about this??

Wow thank!!  I found this. Crazy... I just thought there was one drill .., Ie. MARCH www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/pub/ins-201/dhh_manual_drill_cermonial_chap-1.pdf

Thank you for the answers.  I do appreciate it. My hypothetical questions were meant to draw out principles which you have elucidated in your answer. 

Wow nicely said!  You've actually now turned me to another question:  can a soldier refuse an order that violates what he or she believes is an ethos principle.  I guess what I’m trying to understand is that if a soldier feels an order is demeaning or immoral, can he refuse to comply, state...

Can you share what you are learning about?  are there resources we can read from to prepare for all this stuff?  I have been reading some doctrinal stuff but would love to get samples of what's covered in the Mod courses.

Wow thanks, this has been helpful! 1.  Being sequestered in Barracks - is that for Reserve as well as for Regular Force? 2.  Where are the barracks located in Toronto?  e.g. is there one at 660 Fleet in Toronto?  Dennison?? That's crazy that a CO can order up to 21 days... is there phone or...

Hey folks, curious to hear from dads or moms out there who have kids.  What ages, do you/can you bring them with you out on parade nights, etc.  if you can't find daycare, have you brought your kids to Remembrance Day events and made them stay beside a tree.  Basically interested in hearing...

I’m curious about a military tribunal court martial type question. I know the military tribunal can order jail time for things that under civilian law seem minor. And I’ve looked at some cases, mod. But I’m wondering peoples experience what is the most minor offense that resulted in jail time...

Oh no!  The forum merge. That’s the kiss of death for the OP.  Oh well. Thanks for thinking of me.

Recently I've had a bit of a pain in my heel, achilles tendon area.  Worst case would be achilles tendinitis, and I'm wondering if this will disqualify me from BMQ, or admission into CAF generally. Also I'm wondering what experience anyone has had with this - either developing it during...

Thank you for the validation!! I get that people shouldn't join for the money... but... the pension!!  I think they took away the Bridge payment which would have added a lot of value to a pension... I guess all the "benefits" are hard to quantify.  Consider the health plan is also worth several...