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Awesome! Good luck with the next step. :)

On the RMS Clk QL3, we are taught to leave 5 blank lines b/w the body and sig block.

The 3's is going well, but your post had me confused as we had not covered the EI issue in class. We were only told that if one parent is CF and the other is not, the CF member can take the whole PATA allowance himself/herself. I would like to ask my instructors about what you said above, but...

Just clarifying for the OP. I disagree slightly with your post. If she is not a CF member, he can take the 37 weeks himself. It does not matter what her non-military job is. They don't share in that case. He gets the full 37 weeks, assuming he wants it. If she *is* a CF member, the 37 weeks is...

That combined part is only if she is also a CF member. If she's not, the father can take the full 37 weeks himself at any point in the child's first year of life. Correct.

He read my post and corrected me. It was Irish Spring soap.  ;D

Hi Bellesophie, I went through this with my husband a couple of years ago. Deployments are stressful on a couple/family, so you are wise to try to mentally prepare for it in advance. In that vein, prepare yourself for limited contact. My husband was only able to call about twice per week for...

I felt exactly the way you do, and now, 20 years down the road, I am finally doing what has always been in my heart to do - serve my country in the Canadian Forces. Let me tell you, I could not be happier! It won't be easy doing this at an 'older' age, but at the same time, I am certain you...

As an RMS Clk in trg, I will have to remember this, and know to be prepared for it every January. lol

Nope, you are not wrong. I've been to both locations, so I can tell you that for the most part, what goes for one, goes for the other. The only differences I recall as far as what to bring are that (1) in SJ you should have an alarm clock whereas in Borden you should *not*, and (2) in SJ, a...

We did a couple of plyometrics workouts for our morning PT with a member of our course staff on my BMQ. All of the exercises involved some type of jumping. I agree that it's an incredible workout, especially fun to do at zero dark stupid.  :blotto:

Take me with you!  8)

Excellent advice, LoneWolf! Many people don't think about their core when starting a workout program, but I agree with you on its importance 100%. One particular 'exercise' we did at BMQ that really helped my core was one our course staff liked to call the Thinking Position  ;D - basically...

Not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I'll bite. LOL  ;D Reg force personnel will be given an advance of $200. From what I recall, there was no choice in the matter. You were simply given the cash and made to sign for it. Reservists, however, do not get any advance, so prepare accordingly...

Yes, but you didn't get what I was saying. I don't have a problem with the opinion so much as the negative stereotyping and attitude portrayed in the sharing of said opinion. Not the message itself, in other words, but the delivery. We all meet know-it-alls on a fairly regular basis. The key is...

Wow, you are starting out with quite the preconceived ideas and stereotypes, aren't you? You might be surprised to discover that a fair number of your platoon mates will have some type of 'experience' in basic training prior being on this particular course. It's too bad that you are not open to...

If you are at Borden, you get a personal box (which remains in your bottom drawer) to put your documents and other goods in. After indoc, you can keep your cell phone and camera in there as well. In SJ, there is a very small locker next to your closet, about 1' by 1'. Laptops will stay in...

You were on my platoon.  8)  Give me a hint...section? Initials?  ;D

Hi Jeff! Nice to see you posting.  :D I respect your opinion re: obstacle courses on BM(O)Q. However, I do want to point out that there have been far worse injuries on these obstacles than a broken foot (how's yours by the way?).  I recall after our first trip to the obstacle course in January...

Point taken. One thing to add, though. While I agree that people are entitled to have (and to give) their opinions, I think that the timing of this 'opinion giving' is the problem. In other words, this is the wrong time to tell everyone what you/I/we think (positive or negative) about...