Summer Course Questions

[PTE Gruending]

Alrighty - doing my SQ and hopefully BIQ this summer (res). Should be nice and challenging, but I have two questions! :
1. Extra Kit - What do I take? What did all you old timers take on your R031 QL3‘s? What did you wished you take? Any extra cam? Weapon Cleaning Gear? Would I get in **** for bringing a couple knives for the fieldwork?

2. Protein Supplements - Should be doing lots of PT, and I am a gym freak, so I am worried about losing a lot of my muscle build while starving my body and doing lots of cardio on course. Would it be feasible for me to bring a couple cans of Whey along?

Thanks Guys!

 

[Paras]

Well i would without a doubt take a hydration system along e.i.Camelbak.As for the gym ,well theres no easy way of saying this ,you will most likely lose alot of muscle mass.Just try to eat as much as you can.On your SQ i dont think youll have too much time for the gym unfortunately.As for the Whey,it would be a good idea but then again i dont know how many times a week youll be able to get to the gym.hope this helps ya

 

[combat_medic]

A small pocket knife wouldn‘t be a bad idea, but don‘t try to bring a machete. Other pieces of kit would include:

Baby wipes (for the field), foot powder (the good, medicated Dr. Sholl‘s stuff), insoles for your boots, bungee cords in dark colours, band-aids, goretex socks, and q-tips.

 

[Argyll_Socks]

Just out of curiosity, where and when are you taking those courses?

I am taking the BIQ at Meaford from July 19th-Aug 14th, then Stalwart Guardian is 2 days later!