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Thanks MM... Didn't see that post. So, to Drew, I know Edmonton is in a PLD area.  I would ask your recruiting centre what the guidelines would be for you to (possibly) be able to apply for PLD when you are at BMQ in Quebec and SQ (wherever they have that). I'm not too sure how they work the...

A couple things about this post have me scratching my noggin... First off, where is HOME? (If someone with more knowledge than I have can give any advice to a possible PLD claim, if the OP is in a PLD area?) Secondly, what trades are you hoping for?  I ask this because I know of a couple Navy...

If you are married or common-law, make a plan with your significant other to make sure this is as seamless as possible. If you are single, be up front with the service providers (cell phone, credit card, etc.) and let them know that you will be going to BMQ (when you get your dates). In my...

Thanks, Stacked. Happy Holidays from all of us over here!!! :subbies:

Official Government news release. http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=905099

As a Jr. NCM, I will start doing this.  We have our own Divisional Note template we use onboard, but I think your advice about using the ACTUAL software is a great piece of advice, and will allow me to get the experience with it.  Thanks for putting this idea out there. Cheers. Rev

Wow.  Just... wow. How do you respond to a letter like that?  You can't.  I wish someone would get up in the House of Commons (particularly this person's MP) and read it aloud for the entire Parliament to hear.  This is the voice of one of our own.  Someone who has voluntarily given their civil...

Between the first two stories and the one I've given here, It is certainly hard to keep a strong composure.  That said, I can't remember when I've felt sad, angry, and scared all at the same time.  Sad for our brothers who've paid the price that NEVER should have been collected IN CANADA, angry...

Wow.  That is pretty cool, knowing that this little bit of naval history has been un-earthed in our backyard.  I wonder where they'll put it?  I would say that, after they preserve it, it should be placed as a monument right outside the new naval shipyards (when they get finished).  It would be...

:goodpost: Agreed.

In which case, my information is outdated.  I apologize. In any case, good luck, and hope you all do well. Cheers. Rev

Provided they are still running the test at CFLRS as they have for a while, the test in the first week will set the baseline.  There are bare minimums that must be met in order to stay with the course.  I believe you have a basic minimum of push-ups, sit-ups and hand-grip, but you cannot fail...

The staff wants to see that you are using the toiletries in the layout.  That said, I know a few guys who'd use the razor once or twice, and keep the clean-but-used blade as an "inspection" blade, while rolling through other cartridges.  And I tried the whole dollar-store trick...  Honestly...

Personally, I used a Fusion ProGlide at BMQ.  No Cream, just hot water, and quick strokes.  As for now, I use the ProGlide for parade days and special occasions, but on ship, I just buzz the ol' electric on the mug to get the majority.  The staff will want to see like a mach 3 or some sort of a...

I think you could arguably ask the same question about each one of the ships operating in the NATO fleet in the area at the present moment.  I think the point that is trying to be made is this:  "Look at all of our allies within NATO.  They are willing to be here to help us if need be." If you...

The training in Halifax is your academic and some of your application phases of your QL3 trade training.  I know of some guys who finished their QL3 applications out west, but had to do a couple of systems in Halifax because they didn't have them out west.  Whether or not this carries on over...

I'll echo NavyShooter on his info, and give you a bit more.  I just finished my QL3 in Halifax for W Eng, and in the first semester, the entire first week is dedicated to Math revision and review.  Also, the rest of the courses will start slowish, but pick up speed quickly.  If you find yourself...

You're quite welcome.  Glad I could help. Like I said before, you have to do what's right by you.  No one can tell you that except yourself (unless your wife has opinions about it...lol) I can tell you that, although there is truth to this line of thought, for the most part on the ships I've...

This seems to me to be a growing case of "A few rotten apples spoil the bunch".  Pretty much all of the sailors (and air force) I have had the pleasure of working / sailing with tend to control themselves with regards to alcohol consumption, this entire debaucle seems to me like a brewing pot...