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  1. Freight_Train

    I need your input.

    The info in the above posts is somewhat disturbing to me.  Since I decided to join the reserves, I have been busting my butt to ensure my success at BMQ.  I thought it would be a challenge.  When I did my fitness test a couple of weeks ago, I did 61 sit ups, 69 pushups, my grip was 50 pounds...
  2. Freight_Train

    Swearing In & Being Kitted

    Kit list can be found here: http://army.ca/forums/threads/16011.0 Can't help yopu with the rest of your question's Greg
  3. Freight_Train

    Regarding Summer Courses

    Course Dates for BMQ 2004 BMQ 0401: DATES TBA (CHILLIWACK) BMQ 0402: DATES TBA (CHILLIWACK) BMQ 0403: DATES TBA (CHILLIWACK) Course Dates for SQ 2004 SQ 0401: DATES TBA (CHILLIWACK) SQ 0402: DATES TBA (CHILLIWACK) SQ 0403: DATES TBA (CHILLIWACK) Spr Earl, Have the Chilliwack dates been...
  4. Freight_Train

    Fitness Test Info

    Found this link today.  It may answer many of the repetitive questions that are asked about the dreaded fitness test.  Link is here - http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/engraph/howtojoin/fitness_eval_e.aspx Good Luck, Greg
  5. Freight_Train

    What to bring when signing up??

    Social Insurance Number (SIN) Birth certificate Birth certificate of any dependants you may have (if applicable) Proof of marriage or divorce (if applicable) Proof of citizen or permanent residency status (if applicable) Transcript for the last two years of secondary school, CEGEP or university...
  6. Freight_Train

    Any one going to Chilliwack this summer for BMQ with the reserves?

    I was hoping to go, but I just finished everything last week.  Looks like fall BMQ as well.  Yot - what regiment are you with? Greg
  7. Freight_Train

    Need To Know

    In my case I handed my application in on February 3, 2004. I did the CFAT and interview on March 23, 2004. Medical yesterday, May 26th and fitness test tomorrow on May 27th. I did my CFAT and interview in Kelowna, which was my choice. I could have done everything in Kamloops yesterday, which...
  8. Freight_Train

    Need To Know

    The 800 number will re-direct you to the closest office. Try that.
  9. Freight_Train

    Need To Know

    There is a recruiting office in Kelowna. Toll free number is 1 800 856 8488. Start with them. You may also be able to pick up the recruiting package from the Rocky Mountain Rangers on McGill.
  10. Freight_Train

    The Canadian Airborne Regiment, 1968-1995 (merged)

    It was interesting. **** shame that the Government of the day, not naming names, disbanded the Regiment. Greg
  11. Freight_Train

    "Preparing for your Interview" Form

    I had to hand my prep sheet in as well.
  12. Freight_Train

    Reserves - Kit

    Putting an equipment list in the FAQ‘s would work and would be a great idea. Unfortunately, I have noticed most people sign up on this site and are gung ho and want their questions answered right now! If the info was posted to the FAQ's, there is no guarantee that a recruit will actually go...
  13. Freight_Train

    Tillman Apology

    "The Army, for example, has the ranks of corporal and specialist at the pay grade of E-4. A corporal is expected to fill a leadership role and has a higher rank than a specialist even though both receive the same amount of pay." From http://www.military-quotes.com/ranks/army-rank-insignia.htm...
  14. Freight_Train

    Tillman Apology

    Specialist is between private and corporal. Greg
  15. Freight_Train

    Tillman Apology

    http://www.navyseals.com/community/articles/article.cfm?id=3439 Tillman‘s final moments earn Silver Star Written by The Arizona Republic Sunday May 2, 2004 Billy House The Arizona Republic, Washington Bureau May. 1, 2004 12:00 AM WASHINGTON - Pat Tillman died while leading a team of Army...
  16. Freight_Train

    Reserves - Kit

    I did a quick search and found this thread. http://army.ca/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/16/706? Hope this helps, Greg
  17. Freight_Train

    More on Pat Tillman

    From - http://www.armyranger.com/mod.php?mod=userpage&page_id=121 An American Warrior by LTC(Ret.)J.D. Lock Since the birth of this great nation, there have been only two wars in the past 192 years that were the result of enemy attacks launched directly against the United States. The first...
  18. Freight_Train

    More on Pat Tillman

    I found it very difficult to read Rene Gonzalez‘ comments, and in fact did not finish reading them. I made it through he first paragraph and moved on. Not worth my or anyone else's time. He was, by all those that knew him, an outstanding human being and someone who will be sorely missed...
  19. Freight_Train

    26 and OLD!!

    You‘re just a young pup yet, I‘m joining the infantry reserves, or as Infanteer puts it, the Volkstrum at 38. Best of luck, Greg
  20. Freight_Train

    The "MO"

    Thanks
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