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See below link for a suggested kit list. http://canadianmilitaryandefence.blogspot.com/2010/10/suggested-bft-kit-list.html

You can't argue that aside from all the combat uses, the bayonet is still a blade, which is always a great survival tool.

Speaking of Reserve Jobs.  Here is the newly launched Reserve Employee Opportunities Websites for the CF.  Probably a good site to bookmark. http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/reo-oer/

You would think in a time of technology like we are in, there would be some better, secure way to get soldiers votes without mailing pieces of paper around the world and back.

As a high school science teacher I was often asked similar questions by my Gr 12 Bio and Chem students.  For that reason I did some research.  In general Post-Secondary institutions only consider (Gr. 12) 4U or 4C courses for averages and individual course marks when considering your...

I 2nd everything RTG says.  You may also want to go into a recruiting centre and find out if they are hiring in the Infantry.  With the Afghanistan mission winding down in the next 10 months there will be a surplus of Combat arms personnel.  If they can't foresee hiring any infanteers, it may be...

I agree 100%

I agree that the test is an good indicator of VO2, muscular endurance and grip, but the standards are way off. I also believe there should be a level system for passing with various incentives for achieving each level.  Instead of a Fail, Pass, or Exempt rating, there should be something like...

McD, I would like to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th your comments.  I believe all of CANSOFCOM is looking for elite personnel with the right mental and physical attributes.  Not personnel who happened to have taken a particular course or career path.  Those specific skills can be taught after the fact.

JB, It is certainly laughable that so much goes into the basic push with the military, but after test hundreds and hundreds of people, I've found that it is the one most people have trouble with.  The protocol is so specific because the studies used to validate the test were very specific. ...

Fokur, From my experience these minimum requirements are enforced or overlooked depending on the demand for a particular position.  One this is for certain, you will have to make sure your fit enough for the position.  Whether you have the academic qualifications or not will be irrelevant if...

I think the  Army Fitness Test or Commandant's Challenge is a great standard to set for the infanteers.    I really don't believe the Minimum Physical Fitness Standards of the EXPRES reflect the job requirements of an infantry soldier.

PMedMoe, It is true that you are not required to almost touch the ground.  I know from experience, however, while doing the test and conducting push-ups it is very hard for an individual to know where the angle is.  Some mbrs can't afford to waste reps trying to find the proper range.  My...

As a PSP Staff, I would have to say the worst component of fitness to evaluate is the Push-ups.  There is so much room for interpretation when it comes to proper technique.  Furthermore, those being tested really have no appropriate view of the push up while it is being conducted to accurately...

When you are in St. Jean for Basic, the staff conduct an initial PT test.  If a recruit fails any portion of the fitness test the are placed on the "Warrior Platoon"  The "Warrior Platton's" sole mission is to pass the EXPRES test and therefore recruits in it basically train all day. So if you...

JB, You should always consider the specificity principle of training.  Physical fitness improvement are highly correlated to how you training.  If your prospective job (or the fitness evaluation for it) requires you to push your Anaerobic Threshold, then it is in your best interest to work on...

It is hard to give specific recommendations over the internet, but at the very least, I would recommend getting yourself on a Combat Fitness Routine or Crossfit.  They will get you in the right physical and mental condition.  Otherwise you can try the 12 week CSOR pre-selection training...

I believe one bio-mechanical factor that you are over looking is lever length.  Not only are you losing the weight of your calves and feet, but you are also decreasing the distance of the centre of gravity from the fulcrum (knees for girl push-ups and toes for regular) of the lever that is you...

Performance is very closely related to the method of training (Specificity Principle)  If you want to practice push ups to pass your EXPRES, you should train using the specific protocol.  Here is the protocol right out of the EXPRES Ops manual: Push-ups Protocol The following procedures will...

As an FYI, CF policy indicates that the Basic Military Swim Standard (BMSS) test is simply an indicator of swimming ability.  It required that ALL CF members conduct the test prior to any training or exercises near or around water.  Passing the test allows you to work on or around water with no...