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FRY, AD ARTY course will most likely be in sunny Gagetown seeing as thats where the school is I think thats a good bet.

Borden is a recruit school, CFLRS det Borden does not teach SQ's, where recruits go for their SQ could be anywhere as stated in earlier posts. BMQ is 11 weeks long, with a veiw to movin it up to 13 weeks.  Within the next few months all basics will be 13 weeks long, the 11 week course is a stop...

In regards to boozing on weekends........dont count on it first four weeks at least, and even then only if you are 19, thats legal drinking age for those coming from out of province.  If under 19 and you get time off on weekends, you will be back by 1 AM for a bed check.  As for bars the ROXX...

Troops  it is in your best intreset to leave all expensive attractible items at home, dont bother bringing knives and winter kit and all that stuff because you will not be able to keep them.  Any thing you will need for your course will be supplied to you. As for reg force BMQ courses run in...

For all those upset about a split BMQ thru Christmas, all I have to say to that is SUCK IT UP!!.  With the amount of courses being pushed thru the system right now the CF needs to run them wherever they can. If your Christmas plans consist of getting tanked and stuffing your face for weeks, then...

ARMY MEDIC Maybe "wog" was a bit harsh, I may of been hasty in my choice of words,  I was not aware of the "get bent" phrase ment bending the springbok, my neck of the woods "get bent" means something else. I offer up the olive branch

If it interferes with any of your training or causes you to miss to many periods you could be recoursed for it.  Ensure you let somebody know when you get there, chances are you wont be allowed to wear it without a chit from medical staff.

For all you reg force types doing your BMQ at NRTD in Borden dont panic, it is now become known as CFLRS det Borden a detatchment of St-Jean. Its been known as NRTD for years and at present it is in a transition phase, and I can guarantee those of you that are worried that your instructors are...

Bradboy I stated earlier I wasnt trying to paint every new recruit with a broad brush, but I guarantee you will see it on your course, there is always at least one kid that has had everything done for him before they join the army, no fault of their own, but for some it is their first time away...

Army medic.. nice reply on the capbadge issue, spoken like a true wog!!  You oviously dont have a clue on regimental pride !! As for the answer from Reccecrewman roger out to you, give a young troop something to work for, I know that our young troops work their ass off for that tiny piece of...

Your halfway there you already got a positive attitude above all else thats one of the most important things to have during a course like BMQ. The only thing I warn you of is trying to deal with the teenage attitudes and there will be some, but if you've already got kids this should be no...

At the risk of offending some, I think the metal capbadge should be brought back for everyone regardless of trade, personnally I think it looks sharper, more professional.  Some of us wear metal capbadges daily and wouldnt think of wearing anything else.  I personnally think that there is...

A serious retooling of the CF's is in order, what I would like to see, although totally impractical, seriously expensive and a logistical nightmare would be do like the brits do and each unit has their own type of dress uniform, some of those uniforms are seriosly sharp looking.  Having said...

Dont kid yourself, and dont worry there will be young kids show up on BMQ that wont even be able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded, I dont want to paint every young soldier with the same brush but some of the really young troops that no nothing but mommies basement and their...

Peak caps are a thing of the past, you might as well bring back the old bus driver jackets or battle dress for that matter, peak caps just plain suck!! you can look just as sharp and professional while wearing a beret.

If you think the runs are bad ............ wait tfor the 13km ruck sack march !!!!! SOLDIER ON !!!

If you pay bills thru computer for the next several weeks during BMQ you may need to have a back up plan ie; someone else take care of your bills, on the phone banking etc.  Your not going to get the freedom to just wander off and pay bills whenever you want especially for the first few weeks...

If you want confirmation on Xmas leave dates during your course, you need to address this problem towards your course staff whaen you get to Borden, ultimately they will probably be your best resource for answers in this matter. 

GO!!! Thank you for showing me the error of my ways, I dont know what I was thinking , your right it must be incredibly hard for you in such a miserable and horrifying place such as Edmonton.........I feel for you I really do!!

Why not do like some highland units and place a square peice of their tartan behind the capbadge, but instead of tartan a square of rifle green felt so we as grunts and gunners can differentiate ouselves from the ARMD but at the same time keep the zipperheads happy by wearing "their" beret.