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It is standardized.  Believe it or not, things do change.  And the website isn't 100% accurate. As for someone who's just recently gone through it, I can guarantee it's longer than 9 weeks for BMQ. T

We are on duty 24/7.  Period.  This is why we fill out CF-100's if we're travelling outside the geographical area for a weekend.  The waiver was nonsense.  If you get hurt on travels, provided you have the right forms filled out (and for that extra day, it should have been a CF-100) you ARE...

You should have your CF vaccination book with you.  Bring that to your doctor, he'll understand the greek in it. T

I have an idea!  Let's have a ranking system where users can rate the posts of members with a + or -, and have the rating show on the side, by the users Avatar...  Oh wait.  >:D While it pains me to say it (hehe) the mods are right here.  After a while, you learn who the good and bad posters...

Post Living differential.  If you live out of shacks, depending on your geographical area of posting, you are entitled to a taxable benefit which varies based on region.  In Victoria, it's an extra $464 a month.  If you live with someone else who's in, you both recieve 75% of your total PLD...

As well, are you privvy to the orders that the CDS gets from the government?  In case you hadn't noticed, our PM is out trying to educate the Canadian Public on what we're doing in Afghanistan, and why it's so vital.  Do you think, somewhere in that closed little mind, that perhaps, the PM said...

I hear spelling is important as well.  As well as "grammar".  ;D T

There's a reason they do credit checks.  If you say you're fine, and you're defaulting on payments, they will find out, and you will not get in. T

Don't get to sail in  the reserves?  The MCDV's are out all the time...  Hmm... T

Lt, when you say it's only good on first year ice, is that becaue 2nd year ice is thicker, or because the ice itself has an increased density and won't transmit the wave anymore?  Just curious.  Wish I still had the Discovery channel...  :) T

If the military wanted to give you advance warning, they'd issue the time to you.  Otherwise, be ready to go whenever.  And if you're planning a trip while you're waiting, buy cancellation insurance!!  Congrats, and good luck. T

No, actually, it isn't.  It depends entirely on your situation.  My insurance costs doubled moving to BC from Alberta, so I'm not sure where chopperhead got his info, but there are always mitigating factors that can change any situation.  As well, the Navy WILL take in to consideration where...

:)  I'm praying I never do the live exercise oscar drill..  :)  As you are going Navy, think as well to the boarding parties...  They all have to be rapel tower qualified, for going up and down containers on ships.  It's not a requirement, but a lot of fun, so I hear.  :) T

Long time no chat..  ^^  The coast you get depends entirely upon your trade, and the requirements of the service.  If you have a spouse who cannot move due to work or what have you, you're more likely to stay in one place, but it's no guarantee.  And really, for the first few years, it won't...

I believe for BMQ you do the repelling tower at least once...  I'm sure someone who recently went through BMQ will sound off. As for being excused...  IT's a question you need to ask yourself.  Part of what BMQ / IAP/BOTP does is force you to push yourself beyond what you believe yourself to be...

No, it's not impossible, just improbable.  Best idea?  Contact your recruiting centre, and have them tell you no.  It's easier to believe from them.  The CF doesn't want people that wouldn't be allowed to go for training anywhere outside Canada because they have a criminal record. For yourself...

I've noticed a few of these things out on the west coast as well...  I know I'm bran-spankin'-new to the whole thing, but after basic you have it firmly ingrained as to the proper way to care for your appearance.  Have us subbies noticed more senior officers with unpolished/poorly polished...

Very good quote...  As CPC during BOTP, I was getting jacked up for something, and the Sgt. requested an answer.  I still wish I remember where I got the inspiration for this but: "Sgt, is there any answer I can give that won't result in me getting in more shit?" "Fantastic answer, CPC!!  The...

I sure hope that's sarcasm...  :)

Um, or not...  The CF will view that as pornography, and they are VERY clear upon arrival to St. Jean not to have ANYTHING of that nature around.  Whether you've got it or not, do NOT have it at basic.  The last thing you want is to be recoursed/punted because you felt like sharing pics of the...