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and just so you know, they won't find the pills if they are on your person.  :)

I read somewhere on army.ca that BMQ is the easiest military course you will ever get.  Having completed SQ, I must agree.  The only real shocker is getting used to the etiquette of military life.  Marching everywhere, learning the rank structure, and each of the courses is all simple stuff. ...

Regrettably it's true. It is not uncommon to be set loose upon the gym and told, "pt on your own time it's now 8:30am, be formed up in the hall at 10:45am." I have then seen the platoon marched off for lunch, then formed up again at 1pm and marched back to the gym.  Not often mind you, but it...

The latest update on career progression.  I've attempted to leave some kind of diary here for those who (like myself) are anxious to know whats ahead as they proceed through the process.  I began my application process (at age 34)in March of 05.  Here I am in March of 06, with BMQ under my...

Truly, My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young lad.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mojo.

Week 6 completed on SQ.  We have only four days to go with all major testing behind us.  OMFG the field portion was tuff.  I nearly lost sight of my long term goals while I was going through it.  On the otherside,.....I'm glad I didn't give up. Bring on PRETC,  we're all looking forward to a...

So far I've completed BMQ and am currently in my last week of SQ.  All is "rollin" well.  Easily, the most difficult part of both courses has been being away from my wife and three children.  I have been VERY fortunate in that, being from Ontario, I've been home almost every weekend that I've...

Our Seargent would tell us in basic that when we swet it was "the evil coming out" The front of our platoon shirt simply read..."Getting the Evil Out". we thought it was very "to the point'. ...but i love the previous "we learn arabic so you don't have to"........most excellent.

funny thing though, the box never falls off the M249 on Rainbowsix3. and how come the belt stays on the feed tray after he takes his hand off. damn, I need one of those. ;D

Just finished my last week in the field for SQ in Meaford.  I enjoyed the priviledge of the C9 for the last three weeks.  The ammo box fell off on me repeatedly.  One day I counted seven different times.  I know I've got much less experience with the C9 than you guys but, I have to add that...

I'm gonna go out on a limb for a moment here and say, if you're the kinda guy likes to work harder than everyone else, be trained harder than everyone else, and work longer than everyone else, and then at the end of the day want to do it all over again, go Infantry. If you like to be somewhere...

I'll take hey boxes over IMP's anyday of the week.

I started this thread in November back when I was in week 5 at St.Jean.  Back then it seemed like the course would never end.  But a funny thing happened,  it did.  We made it through all eleven weeks and moved on.  For those who are reading this and are going to BMQ soon or are working your...

Weekends are priviledges that must be earned, however I would say it is likely you would be free.  Having said that, your performance through the week certianly does play a factor in just what kind of freedom you are permitted. But to answer your question, in my experience, it is "likely".

Thanx for the insight, it looks like I will be looking at the same sort of thing, I'm off to SQ within a week or so. time to lose all that christmas turkey!!!

yes i was hoping for a little insight as well, but, i'll just focus on enjoying the last few days with the family. happy new year all!!!

Here i go sounding like a newbie again but....could someone please explain, what are PRETC and CFSCE? 

for those who don't know, the previous post is just a tiny sample of the jargon you can look forward to as subtle forms of motivation.  Often preceded or followed by opportunities to improve your physical condition.  And when you're done don't forget to say "Permission to recover Master...

I lad's are right.  Relax.  Just don't be afraid to crack the books every now and then.

If it's proving difficult, walk the distance first and time yourself, then just make sure you beat your time each time you come back (and always complete the distance).  You will improve.