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That's all that can be asked, and you've helped me quite a lot, thank you.

My issue was that I tried the boot on, but didn't lace it up. Once I did (at BMQ), it was far tighter than I would like, thus causing the blisters. I did mention at the counter that they were a bit tight at the heel, so a little longer would be perfect, but the Corporal there said the next...

My course staff said just to wear my Gortex, which I already am, but doesn't address what kind of size of boot I should look for at the clothing store. I asked here because my foot size, a 13, isn't very common, and making a 2 hour bus ride to the clothing store to find out they don't have the...

Even with two pairs, I still get blisters. It's only my regular combat boots that are the problem. I have sent an email to my course staff, it's just nice to have two answer to think over.

I started BMQ as a reservist in mid February and I was issued my kit the day before I left. Needless to say, I didn't have much time to really go through it and find any issues. So I learned about the issues on BMQ. I would need to go back to the clothing store to exchange my boots for a...

Good evening all, I recently joined the Reserves in the Comms Research trade, and I have yet to start BMQ (so no weekend work for me), but I go as often as I can, which is two evenings monthly. I know how much I am getting paid, I am just curious as to how often I get paid. I'm trying to make...

Good for you considering joining. I got sworn in just a few hours ago actually. As for the fitness level goes, staying active, eating healthy, and getting 7-9 hours of good sleep is very important. I've been training for a 5k sub 15 minutes so cardio is something I've been doing a lot of...