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I haven't been on my basic yet but... There are a couple different kinds of basic courses you can go on... There's the Weekend course, where you go 3 to 4 weekends out of the month, weekdays off and the full time one with weekends off (sometimes?) which lasts about 4 weeks? Don't go for the...

Alright, thanks for the info

feel free to move this to the appropriate thread, didnt see the Occupational and Component Transfers thread.

Hey all I'm a new recruit, about 2 months in as a reserve engineer, waitin to go on basic training. I've been thinkin alot lately about transferring over to the regular force, as I can't wait to get through my civvy week to get back to the base. Anyway lookin for someone who's had recent...

For new recruits who have not done much running before- GET YOURSELF A GOOD PAIR OF SHOES. This can make all the difference in your training, from increasing your times to preventing shin splints. If you're from Edmonton a good place to go is Fast Trax run/ski shop. A professional will have...

Recruiting Center: Edmonton Regular/Reserve: Reserve Officer/NCM: NCM Trade Choice 1: Combat Engineer Trade Choice 2: Infantry Trade Choice 3: Vehicle Technician Application Date: June 11, 2010 First Contact: June 11, 2010 Med, aptitude completed : August 7 2010 PT Test completed: August 12 2010...

I'm 20 years old and get weird looks from people my age when i say I've recently joined the CF. I don't know what it is but joining the military has become an outlandish concept to alot of the youth nowadays. Even had a few tell me they are "against" the military, whatever that means.... or that...

If you took the time to look at my second post you'd see i figured that out on my own, thanks.

Oh, i guess the return time has gotten quicker since last year. Well that's good to know, thanks.

Hey check the search function couldn't find anything on this... As i'm probably going to be going to Ontario for my BMQ (L) this summer was wondering if i will need a passport? I dont have one already and i know it takes a few months to get....

Avatar changed.. From what you guys have said, i'm thinking i'll start at a lower weight (30lbs ish) and go for short marches (2-3km's) first off to break in the brand-new boots and to get used to the ruck. Then increase weight and distance from there. Thanks for the advice!

Alright sounds good! Thanks for the reply. Ruck should weigh about what 55 lbs?

I think i answered my own question... 38.  Reserve Force. Members of the Reserve Force shall not wear uniform except when a. on duty, or proceeding to or from their place of duty b. attending a military function or ceremony at which the wearing of uniform is appropriate; or c. Reserve Force...

Quick question.. I'm a reservist waiting to get loaded onto a BMQ course, wanting to train for ruckmarching Is it ok to wear my ruck and full fighting order off the base to train or is that frowned upon? (Just want to get the full feeling of it)