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Hello I have a few questions how can I prepare myself psychologically for infantry and what good habits should I be forming before I join army? Thanks
Preparing for army life
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1. Be on time - ahead of time.
In the Canadian Army, if your timing is 0800 and you show up at 0800 - you're late.
Show up five minutes prior to your timing then you're on time.
2. Education is always a good thing.
In the Canadian Army, if your timing is 0800 and you show up at 0800 - you're late.
Show up five minutes prior to your timing then you're on time.
2. Education is always a good thing.
Psychologically prepare yourself to be treated like a child.
Don't assume I'm saying this in a sarcastic or negative tone. The fact is as a Pte/Cpl you will experience max supervision 95% of the time you're at work. If you accept it for what it is and understand that it's done for a reason.....you will be better off and happier.
Don't assume I'm saying this in a sarcastic or negative tone. The fact is as a Pte/Cpl you will experience max supervision 95% of the time you're at work. If you accept it for what it is and understand that it's done for a reason.....you will be better off and happier.
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Jim Seggie said:
This is a lesson that can be further taken outside of the military, if you decide to move past and not join, or for those looking to get out and into something else.
But one must forget this rule when dealing with anything on what is known as ''woman time''.
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It's true, be prepared to be treated like a child and be more supervised than one. Start letting things slide off your shoulders and build up your "bullshit tolerance". Learn to not complain about things no matter what they are.
Or play hockey ;D
Or play hockey ;D
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taylorwagner221 said:
1. Anything that develops/instills self-discipline is worth your effort. Think of self-discipline as doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time, even if no one is watching and/or checking. Little things like making yourself make your bed every morning, to keeping the top of your can of shaving cream free of gel/cream. Nope I am not joking. If you can get yourself into that level of detail with your shaving cream, well it won't be a big deal to do it during training, and you could be more likely to pay attention to detail in the things you'll be required to do during your initial training and employment. Weapons cleaning, kit cleaning, polishing boots, your bedspace, locker, equipment. That type of discipline and attention to detail in your thought process can help out alot in other things, like field sketching, comm's procedures, etc.
2. Get used to doing what you are told to do, when you are told to do it, how you are told to it, to the best of your ability.
3. Develop what I'll refer to as a "thick skin" mentally. This will get you thru times when you are tired, cold, hungry, pissed off, whatever. Find that thing inside you that will let you get thru whatever you are faced with.
4. Whatever level of physical fitness you're at now, 2 weeks from now, 2 months from now...improve it.
Good luck!
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Thanks guys for all the advice
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