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I wasn't intimidated to ask my chain.  It's just that everyone seems to have a different answer.  I've been told by someone in Halifax that it's 30 months.  I've been told by others that it's 30 months and QL3's. I've also seen people who have not completed their 3's in any trade with a hook. ...

What are the requirements in order to get your first hook?  Is it simply 30 months in, or do you have to complete your QL3's?

I had settled on not putting a memo through, but I've been advised to put one through anyway and see what can be done. I was also told it would be good to have that in my pers file later. As far as not using the other thread, that was my mistake. I thought the other thread was closed.

I've been advised by certain members of my chain of command to proceed with a memo to request a change of element despite not having the required 5 years of time after MOC training.  I'm wondering if someone has a copy of an example memo regarding this request.  I've done as much research as I...

Guess that answers my question.  Damn.

Five years after the completion of QL3's?  Jesus...that's going to be about 6-7 years from now.

I recently did the PWT1 & PWT2.  I scored 25/25 on PWT1, and 68/70 on PWT2. My WO said I was entitled to the crossed rifles patch.  But as far as I know, since I'm Navy (though in a purple trade), I'm not allowed to wear the patch.  Is that the case?  If so, it's pretty disappointing. Also...

Sounds great.  I initially picked Navy because I was told they reached their land quota.  It was either that or wait until the next fiscal year for a slot to open, and I wasn't going to let something like that make me wait.  But now if I can get the element I originally wanted, I'd be happy. ...

Simpler than I thought. I heard mention that you had to wait five years before being eligible.  That sounded odd to me. Thanks for the help!

Not sure if it falls in this forum category but it's as close as I can find. For whatever reason, I'd like to switch my element from Navy to Army.  I'm in a purple trade so it won't have any impact on my trade or training. What are the requirements to do this, and what is the process? I'd...

But I have no household goods or effects to move at public expense.

Maybe I'm an idiot, but I don't understand at all. I don't live in Kingston.  I don't have a house or apartment there, nor do I have single quarters.  I don't have personal effects there, either.  That's where my unit is, and I'll be going back there after the 3 month TD.  I've been in single...

SQ is now called BMQ-L (Basic Military Qualification Land).  I believe it was renamed so they could justify forcing most trades to take it (clerks, cooks, etc). It's a four week course, consisting of twenty training days. Your "leisure time" depends on your course, your staff, and which base...

I'm not getting PLD anywhere.  It just seemed, from reading the DGCB document on it, that if I found a place here I could claim it. I suppose not. Thanks!

I'm TD'd out here.  I don't really have any F&E.

I'm not entirely sure how PLD works, and I'm wondering if I'd be able to collect it. My hometown, i.e., the place where I enrolled is London, Ontario.  My unit is in Kingston. I have no dependents (kids, spouse, etc).  I'm being TD'd to Esquimalt for a tasking for 3 months.  If I rent an...

If you're too lazy to learn how to tie a tie (which is actually simple if you bother to invest 15 minutes practicing), then just buy another one from logisticorp and keep it tied.

Finished my QL1 Phase 1 on 12 December.  Been sitting around waiting for SQ since.  Being sent back to PRETC on Monday to continue to wait, and make more money.

My physical condition, I must say. I'm physically "fit", as in, I can meet and surpass all the physical standards (Express and BFT), but in the long run, I've got some serious physical issues. For starters, I have completely flat feet.  This makes ruckmarches and morning runs difficult.  My...

I was denied for anxiety issues as well.  I went to my family doctor and he asked me some questions, took my BP and a few other things.  Now I'm 9 months in, on my QL3's course and doing just fine. Good luck to you.