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I would disagree completely with what SOF said.  All good soldiers/sailors carry knives.  Usually in the form of a Gerber Multi-tool (they are issued when you get to your unit).  Just leave the "Rambo" knives at home.  A good para knife, Gerber, or Swiss Army will serve all your needs. ...

I did my IAP two summers ago, and BOTP last summer.  For our IAP they took the total number of candidates and split us in to two platoons based solely on last name (first half of the alphabet in one platoon, second half on the other).  This meant that the UTP's were split, but not necessarily...

From my personal experience, each time I've been posted somewhere, they usually only have given between 4-6 weeks.  This is by no way a rule though.  Some people have less time, others more.  Good luck, and keep up with the running!  For those of us over 200lbs the shuttle run (beep test) just...

So blue, so pretty.  Finally a place where I can sit and read gossip while I eat my duff. 

On the note of our raises being tied directly to what PSAC gets - remember when they go on strike to egg them on to stay out longer and hold out for more... ;D

66% baby!  Since the only person to ever buy me Old Spice was my mother, I will consider this low score a compliment.  If media advertising has told me anything, it's that Axe will get you the girls.  Old Spice just gives you old man smell. 

Just a quick comment on when you should decided to VR.  Currently you are employed and being paid for your job.  Wouldn't it make sense for you and your family for you to keep your income until you apply and actually get accepted to a civilian police service? I understand and appreciate that...

102.5 in Victoria, BC.  That's the price we pay for living in tree hugger paradise. 

US Navy releases an Al-Qaeda Terrorist! The US Navy today announced that it has released a senior Al-Qaeda terrorist after questioning him extensively for 27 days while being held prisoner aboard a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. In a humanitarian gesture, the terrorist was given $50 ...

I don't know if the East coast is the same, but with the exception of slipping and berthing the ship (along with action stations, fires, etc..) in warm climates we were allowed to wear our own sandles (like Tiva's or Nike ACGs). Those boots DO suck in hot temps.

From what I understand week 0 was used as a refresher.  Getting back into doing SMESC format, re-learning how to build bipods/tripods, etc....  This is just what I've heard though and is not fact.

Class of 2009 attending UVic for a BA in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy (applied ethics).  Upon graduation, I'll be the only person who has this degree whose job doesn't entail the phrase..."do you want fries with  that?" Heading into the world of MPO upon graduation, and actually...

Just a quick note ref the BOTP course length.  St. Jean seems to have dropped the week 0 from the course.  This includes those attending civi U on ROTP, UTPNCM and the like.  The BOTP serials starting 1 May that are mainly comprised of UTP's and ROTP's ends on 2 June. 

I am by no means an authority on this, but I would suggest that the reason that an ROTP receives a higher pay is because they have been in the military for "x" number of years while completing their education.  As such, they have completed a certain degree of training, with some summers doing...

Although there is definitely a ton of hiding places in the mountains and villages in Afghanistan I still find it difficult that you can continue to hide a 6'7" individual who needs kidney dialysis on a regular basis......

According to good ol' Janes they have one Submarine (possibly two others), but little else is known about that (from open source).  They basically came on the scene around 2004 and are suspected of being from North Korean origin.  If their new torp is like the Shkval and it is wire guided, so...

Just to clarify one point and to add another.  Before being accepted into university I had to finish high school.  I did this through correspondance while deployed on ship in the Persian Gulf.  Back in '99, it was before the days of regular internet etc and I had all my assignments sent home...

If educating yourself is ones goal (and perhaps trying to pursue a commission in the case of an NCM), then you face the challenges.  People are starting to talk about how it's hard to take university courses while working full-time in the CF or while deployed.  Sure it's hard, but where there is...

This may sound crazy, but honestly it works!  After you shave, use a bit of baby powder.  It stops the razor burn and gets rid of the pimples, and ingrown hairs.  GO Navy!

Wookilar provided you with a great amount of information.  The only thing I would add, is that the UTPNCM (the CF subsidizing your education full-time) is never a guarantee for you.  For those of us in the CF, we know this, but you may not.  It is a very competative program as one might expect...