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I bit off topic I guess but I've got time to kill :) I've always found it kind of funny how much people freak out about kit.  You see one person with something you don't have and automatically you start freaking out ... wondering why you don't have one ... if you should have one ... if they're...

Which is where there ziplock bags come in handy :)  (i.e. the smell).  And by snacks, I didn't mean junk food.  Sugar ain't gonna do you much good for very long.  I brought a lot of granola bars and trail mix.  But yeah, be careful about bears.  Not exactly something they teach along with the...

That was actually the best part about using it in the field.  Didn't have to deal with washing off and then re-applying the cam paint if you're short on time.  Obviously it didn't work as well and my face would be a mess by the end of the week, but when you're always rushed for time it's nice to...

I'm sure it all depends on your staff.  I didn't do recruit training so I can't say for sure, but I know for a fact that a bunch of people on my basic course used electric razors.  I actually went out an bought one for CAP.  Used it every day, even in the field.  It kicked ass.  It only takes me...

Doing it in the summer, eh?  Buy a camel pack.  Make sure it's army green though.  You'll probably have time to head down to Wheeler's and get one there. Didn't I just give you a rundown of the course? :)  Is there something else that you wanted to know about it? I'm guessing you've never...

I did my cap this past sept. Seems to me that the intensity level of the course is entirely dependent on your staff.  Mine were pretty hardcore, but they didn't dish out too much bs past beyond the first month, which was nice.  It's always the bs that gets to me. 1st month and a bit were in...

I was on the Fall session (Sept to Dec 04).

I graduated from BOTC this past December.   Keep in mind that things may change depending on your instructors and whatnot, but here are the answers to your questions. 1.   Our parade was at 10am or so.   I met up with my family afterwards at the luncheon in the Officer's Mess.   After a few...

I'm actually here waiting for Ph II.  I finished French school early, so they sent me here to wait to be sent to CAP.  After you're all done in St Jean (Basic & French), SIGS and CELE get posted to Kingston.  You then get attached posted to Gagetown. There is generally a fair amount of time...

Good afternoon all, Just joined this site recently and noticed a few threads regarding CELE/SIGS.   I remember having a difficult time finding answers to a lot of my questions when I was applying, so I figured I'd offer my services to any potential CELE/SIGS Officers.   I'm a SIGS DEO with 1...

I agree.  Key point being "don't sweat it".  The interview is fairly straightforward.  I don't remember mine lasting much longer than 45 min or so.  I was also under the impression that the main intent was to determine your character strengths and wweaknesses  Keep in mind that it is possible to...

I know a lot of people in the CF who joined with significant outstanding debt and/or student loans.  If you go through the application process, they'll ask you about that kind of stuff.  Just be honest.

I'm DEO as well.  I don't think experience or marks have that much to do with it.  I have an electrical engineering degree, but only a couple of years of work experience, and I got IPC2.  Most people in my trade (SIGS) are also IPC2, except for a few people with non-engineering degrees and no...