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    FWIW...most people deny cadet service during BMQ, so that instructors won't focus any "special" attention to them,lol.  In fact my buddy didn't even put 9 years of cadet time on his reg force application because he was afraid his instructors would find out.( now he's trying to get that time...

...just a quick question first.  Is it your chain of command telling you that you need more math or is it the BPSO?  If it's your chain, than thats a big NO-NO.   What level math do you have?  I'm pretty sure the electronic courses only need a Grade 10 or 11 math.  I've taken electronics...and...

  Hey man, thanks for your reply.  Your story gives me hope for a full recovery, however, as you said...the Lumbar vertebrae is not a good one to break.  The docs predict I'll get as good as 95%.   Anyhow..just happy to be alive! ;D Cheers

  Hey Kratos.  Just finished looking through the posts here and you said you had burst fractures.  I've recently had an L1 Burst fracture in an MVA and would love to hear about your recovery.   How long did you take to heal?  How much therapy did it take?  Are you 100% now?  I'm surprised you...

right on.......you have 18 months to get your 4's done..  Not necessarily to be loaded on 5's within a set time frame.

...sure does.  When I OT'd, and I met my SGT. for the first time it was one of the first things he said to me. " OK, we've got to move fast and get you qualified on this that etc, so we can get you done in under 18 months".   I was able to, but I see lots of people who don't get it done in 18...

In my trade ( mse op), I see people go past th 18 month rule all the time.  As far as I can see, it's not a biggie.

  MI.....you don't start getting PLD until after BMQ.  I was living in Halifax during my BMQ and did my ql3 here.  Thats when I started PLD....when I started my 3's.  However ,I wonder if it's that way for people who do their 3's away from home?    You'll receive free rations&quarters +...

  Yung, this is all good information here.  You have your positives and negatives.  Have a look around the " The Home Front" forums here and see what alot of the wives have to say.   I'm sure you will find a good mix of supportive/happy wives, and some unhappy/hate the military wives.   If you...

..Good question Capt.  Hastings, get a hold of the PSO and let us know how you made out.

  I went to York Redoubt today!  I can't  believe I've lived in Halifax for over 30 years and today was the first time I ever went there.  Went with the wife and kids and we had a blast....even though it was freezing cold!  What a view :o Cheers COD

  Hey Yung.  You sound like you are an intelligent guy who wants stability for your family.  You want/need the benefits of a gov't job and say you fully understand the sacfrifices your family will make.   My question for you is....do you really understand the sacrifices you will make?  Can you...

LOL!  Unless there was a death in the family I could never imagine VRing and then having to go back to the recruiting centre with my head hung low and ask for a second try.( after all the money and resources wasted!)   I know many who've done it though.( Usually combat arms recruits who get...

  The funny thing about them is how serene the images are...the soft music, etc.  So someone joins up with that image...  goes to basic training and immediately has some scary as hell Mcpl/Sgt yelling and screaming at them ,lol!!  I can just see it now..."what the hell did I get myself into!!"

  I'm sorry that I can't help answer any of your questions, however I am interested in hearing the answers for sure.  I'm sure a visit to or a quick email to your base PSO's office would help you out.   Blackballed?  Hell no.  SAR techs are hugely respected and you would become someone who's...

  A civvy company?  I'm surprised the photo techs aren't doing them.

  I know!  :o

..Hey man it's all good.  You definately DO know what you're talking about!  However you'll see that doesn't matter as much when the army is training you their way.  You know how people used to do those old fashioned sit ups, and how hard they were on your tailbone?    Well they still make you...

...Trav, obviously you seem to know a lot about fitness, which is great.  My point was about what you need to succeed in bmq.  If you get there you'll see for yourself.   Basic is all about push-ups and endurance( being on your feet all the time).  COD

  Hey northern girl.  I'm gonna go out on a limb here and recommend something different for you.  If you really want to condition yourself for Basic, the only thing I think you really need to do is--- ---Go running 3 or so times a week.  5 or so KM's each, at a reasonable pace. ---Grab yourself...