FIrst Exams Coming Up

[GIJAY]

Just found this forum and have done nothing but reading up on it. Very helpful information. I applied for the military with all my papers here in Regina, SK just as of recent. I got a call aabout a week later and have my medical,aptitude and interview booked for monday February 12th. So I will find out then...

The lady told me they do not do a Fitness test anymore upon recruitment. Basically she said if you are not in shape enough when you sign up you will by the time BMQ is complete.

I am not concerned with the Aptitude test nor the medical. BMQ is what makes me worry I am an avid soccer player and workout as much as 3-4 times a week..but I am sure not to the stnadards of military, what I do have is drive and motivation. I still have yet to decide if I will accept the offer upon my passing of the exams...with a 19 month old son it makes the decision difficult...anyone able to relate

 

[17thRecceSgt]

Well, first of all, this link will fill you in on the current CF EXPRES TEST standards...

http://www.pspgagetown.nb.ca/MILFITPhyFitStandards.html

This next link will fill you in on the fitness testing process when you get to BMQ...

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/57242.0.html

And...don't be scared to use the "search" function. 

As for "what the lady told you"...well, the 2nd link explains that process alittle better.

There are lots of people in the CF who are single parents, married but seperated from their families for whatever reason, people who start families while in the mititary...you will have to decide what is best for you.

Being physical active will definitely aide you in passing BMQ, but..there is more to it than just PT.  Try this link.  It isn't perfect but its better than nothing.

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/LF/English/1_10.asp

Good luck with your tests.

 

[aesop081]

Welcome to Army.ca. Here are some reading references that are core to how Army.ca operates. I strongly recommend you take a moment to read through these to give you a better sense for the environment here. It will help you avoid the common pitfalls which can result in miscommunication and confusion. For those that choose not to read, their actions often lead to warnings being issued or even permanent bans.

Army.ca Conduct Guidelines: MUST READ - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/24937.0.html

MSN and ICQ "short hand" -  http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/33247.0.html

Regarding the use of "MSN speak" versus the employment of prose which is correct in grammar, spelling and punctuation, please see: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/34015/post-260446.html#msg260446

Tone and Content on Army.ca: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/51970.0.html

FRIENDLY ADVICE TO NEW MEMBERS - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/24937/post-259412.html#msg259412

Recruiting FAQ - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/21101.0.html

Army.ca Wiki Recruiting FAQ - http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions

• Canadian Forces Aptitude Test - http://army.ca/forums/threads/21101/post-103977.html#msg103977
• Fitness requirements at enrolment, see page 12 of this brochure: http://64.254.158.112/pdf/physical_fitness_en.pdf

Infantry Specific FAQ - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/21131.0.html

Search page - http://forums.army.ca/forums/index.php?action=search;advanced

Google search of Army.ca - http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=+site%3Aarmy.ca+%22search+term%22&btnG=Search&meta= (follow the link then replace "search term" with what you are looking for)

Army.ca wiki pages - http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/Main_Page


To summarize. Welcome to Army.ca, start reading.

army.ca staff

 

[GIJAY]

well, so passed all the necessary steps to join the CAF. I just have to get my doc to fill out a form, because i had broken my arm about a year ago and had surgery so. But the medic who checked me out for the military said it definatly was not a show stopper. Anyways just a couple weeks till i hear from ottawa i suppose