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Im a sigs res. Pte (r) and was given the paperwork I needed to apply for level III the night I was sworn in. They expect us to have it filled out by the time we get back from BMQ so we can hopefully have the top secret clearance by the time we start our 3's, or at the latest when we come back.

I think both have their place. My first time hearing The Maple Leaf Forever was by a local regimental band. Its a nice piece that can instill some national pride. I think O Canada is lyrically more representative of what I'd wish for our anthem, and having played it many many times as part of...

My city was a NDP sweep except my riding.. liberal :( You guys shouldn't appologize, you can't control that the people around you can be easily manipulated/scared by T.V. adds.

Hm what should I do about the insect repellent issued to me by my unit? Carry-on? Wasn't planning on taking a carry-on, short flight and I've got the ruck, dufflebag and a suitcase as it is.

Any tips or suggestions on what they will/won't allow to be checked? Right now I'm planning to tape or tie all the straps down.

One final resurrection of the thread. If you're heading to Shilo on Saturday feel free to add me to MSN or give me a PM. Maybe we can all get together at the mess on the day off we get before course starts.

Got my T-shirt today! Thanks a ton, looks great! Will be a good pt shirt for bmq.

I believe my course serial is 0402, any idea on yours Serp?

I have to agree with nULL on the fact this is likely just a hasty loading job or a fluke. However, the ability for an armed force to transport itself is extremely important. Martins reply of "if you talk to anyone in peacekeeping they need hospital ships, not carriers!" is laughable. Sure you...

I've been breaking in my combat boots a bit, hiking with the ruck on with weights in it and stuff.. but I haven't had boot polish. Will continueing to do so until I have the polish damage the boot at all or can i clean it off and start next weekend when I plan on doing my extra kit shopping...

You are speaking of Nostradamus, one of the more famous prophets of the last couple thousand years. In my opinion the jury is still out on a lot of what he said, though some quatrains are eerily accurate. A Nostradamus debate would require a thread of its own.

The Argyll's are definitely a top notch infantry unit. If you're looking for infantry employment in the Hamilton area I would definitely suggest you go look at them. Their leadership all seemed good and the NCM's I met were also good people. Plus some of the stuff they do looks just plain fun...

Sorry to hear about the bad luck guys. Thanks for the well wishes, should be a challenge this summer. Grats on the contract GFU and school is definitely more important Kurbo. Sounds like despite a non-PRes life you guys will be doing fine. May see you in the regs in a couple years, never know...

May the perpetrators of this act find themselves at the wrong end of a rifle. R.I.P. sir, let us hope the outrage of the People of the United States and the rest of the free world is directed properly.  :salute:

Remember, virtually all positions in the US gov't are elected, they don't have any appointed senate such as us. So if your gripe is with the leadership, administration etc then your gripe is still with the people. They elected them. I'm a firm believer in the fact that taking Iraq may cause...

Just a bump to see if anyone else is leaving on the 3rd. How are you guys doing that were close to the wire on being accepted?

All new CADPAT for me, heading to Shilo on July 3.

I think the underlying, all defeating question here is.. do you TRULY think Americans are much different then Canadians? Have you, or do you KNOW any Americans? Seriously, if you think they're "suspicious" or whatever drive however long it takes you to get to the US on a weekend, go do whatever...

If you arrive on the 1st/2nd I would assume you are going for BMQ/SQ which is running until August 21st, my flights are depart july 3, return august 21 or 22.

My barber is a Cyprus native, and I'm sure you know how often a reservist and their local barber meet! He's told me a lot of stories of him in the Greek/Cyprus Army during the invasion since I told him I was joining the forces. Being a Greek Cypriot hes pretty opinionated on the whole matter...