BMOQ Sept 2010
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I'm going infantry! And I'm going to drive up because I just live in Nova Scotia so it's only about a ~11 hour drive.
Good to know of someone else! It's really sneaking up on me I find, it's basically in 2 weeks! I'm looking forward to it though. I know it will suck bad at times, but I think it in the end it will be a real achievement and I'm looking forward to meeting some great people!
How about you? Where are you coming from and what's your trade?
After edit: I just peeked at your profile; were you successful in getting an offer for MPO?
Good to know of someone else! It's really sneaking up on me I find, it's basically in 2 weeks! I'm looking forward to it though. I know it will suck bad at times, but I think it in the end it will be a real achievement and I'm looking forward to meeting some great people!
How about you? Where are you coming from and what's your trade?
After edit: I just peeked at your profile; were you successful in getting an offer for MPO?
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Im going Infantry also, my swearing in is on Tuesday and i fly out on the 25th.
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Congratulations to you guys for getting into the Infantry at a time when it's quite difficult because the ranks are so full.
Welcome to the awesomest (tm) trade ever.
Some other Army deep down hate it that 99% of what they do is to support us, but don't ever say you're better than them because one day you'll be really thankful for the Engineer who cleared your route, the tanker and gunner who killed all the bad guys before you got there, and the log weenies who brought you your bullets and mail.
Welcome to the awesomest (tm) trade ever.
Some other Army deep down hate it that 99% of what they do is to support us, but don't ever say you're better than them because one day you'll be really thankful for the Engineer who cleared your route, the tanker and gunner who killed all the bad guys before you got there, and the log weenies who brought you your bullets and mail.
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Sir,
I never looked at it that way! The way I see it comparing trades is very much apples and oranges. You can't have an army without cooks; everyone would starve. Without intelligence; everyone would be blind, and on and on.
I applied for the Combat Arms because I felt what I had to offer them and what they had to offer me were very much in sync. I would never think to look down on someone else's trade, as I would hate for someone to look down on mine!
I am very excited for this step. I'm sure there will be times when I'm awake at 4 am and have been for 22 hours in the pouring rain lugging a soaking wet rucksack that once was normally 60 pounds is now 95 that makes me wish I was somewhere else. Even with some of those unpleasant circumstances though, I know it will be a career unlike any other, which is why I know I should be there!
I never looked at it that way! The way I see it comparing trades is very much apples and oranges. You can't have an army without cooks; everyone would starve. Without intelligence; everyone would be blind, and on and on.
I applied for the Combat Arms because I felt what I had to offer them and what they had to offer me were very much in sync. I would never think to look down on someone else's trade, as I would hate for someone to look down on mine!
I am very excited for this step. I'm sure there will be times when I'm awake at 4 am and have been for 22 hours in the pouring rain lugging a soaking wet rucksack that once was normally 60 pounds is now 95 that makes me wish I was somewhere else. Even with some of those unpleasant circumstances though, I know it will be a career unlike any other, which is why I know I should be there!
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I may be a Capt in the CF, but no need for "Sir" on this board as my opinion = that of anyone else. Position is relevant on this board though, but that is more as a subject matter expert and doesn't involve rank.
IE, a Cpl in the Sigs branch is absolutely okay to tell me I'm wrong if I say something wrong about a radio.
That's a very mature attitude for you to have about the different trades in the CF, but every trade has its own culture that deep down feels it's the best for different reasons (which is healthy).
PS - The real fun comes when you've been awake for 122 hours
IE, a Cpl in the Sigs branch is absolutely okay to tell me I'm wrong if I say something wrong about a radio.
That's a very mature attitude for you to have about the different trades in the CF, but every trade has its own culture that deep down feels it's the best for different reasons (which is healthy).
PS - The real fun comes when you've been awake for 122 hours
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Nemecek said:
You could, but it might be kind of late already.
I think we should do the FB thing. That way we know who we're talking to once we get to St-Jean and not being awkward by asking "hey, are you the one from Army Forum?"
Yeah, after an exhaustive process I was made an offer as an MPO, I guess there weren't too many who made it through.
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As a tip for you guys if you are going to do that, please remember it is a small world in the CF, so anything you post publicly should be things that you wouldn't mind your staff seeing.
For example, don't post "Can you believe how much of a ____ Sgt ____ was today?", and don't post photos doing stupid things with your rifles for your friends from home to see.
Words for the wise.
For example, don't post "Can you believe how much of a ____ Sgt ____ was today?", and don't post photos doing stupid things with your rifles for your friends from home to see.
Words for the wise.
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Petamocto,
Thanks for the heads up. (Un)Luckily for me already, both my parents have facebook to begin with, so basically I post whatever I'm comfortable with them seeing. As well, I've heard enough people just getting destroyed via social networking sites. Here's a screenshot I recently saw about a US Army Specialist getting canned (or at least heavily disciplined) for just having brutal statuses.
Case and point ;D
Thanks for the heads up. (Un)Luckily for me already, both my parents have facebook to begin with, so basically I post whatever I'm comfortable with them seeing. As well, I've heard enough people just getting destroyed via social networking sites. Here's a screenshot I recently saw about a US Army Specialist getting canned (or at least heavily disciplined) for just having brutal statuses.
Case and point ;D
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Haha, thanks for providing me with a great website (failbook.com). Just found this gem:
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I had my swearing in today at CFRC Winnipeg. I can't wait to get out to St Jean on the 25th.
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Anyone else in the 0047E group?
