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Lots of people fail basic training. IIRC my bmq course started off with about 62 people and ended up graduating around 40. People fail for different reasons. Some people are re-coursed to attempt it again, others are released from the military. I am a reservist but my bmq was about half...

I'd be interested if someone would look this up. I've heard so many different opinions on whether or not you should wear your lid in your vehicle, on a bus, etc that I'd like the real goods on it. Also: my mates and I were going to go for a quick pint at the Fleet club the other day after...

I don't know how it's going now, but when I joined (2005) there were long delays in the process because there was a staff shortage in Borden to do the reviews. The rule-of-thumb at that time was 6 -9 weeks IIRC. If you've got any red flags, expect it to take longer. Good luck NavComm

Irish, of course everyone needs sleep, the point I was trying to make is that it's not always going to be guaranteed that NJL will get up to 6 hours of uninterupted sleep. Nor can he expect to always sleep during the night. He might have watch, he might work a 12 hour night shift in the field...

NJL I just re-read all your posts on this topic and I think it's you that doesn't understand. I think you have an idealized version of military life. I don't agree that it's a 'fact' that everyone requires 6 uninterupted hours of sleep a night. In fact, I had a sargeant tell me that a person...

Sorry I didn't really check my calendar before I said I would come over. I have a conflict unfortunately won't be able to make it.

really?

Was I supposed to study for the aptitude test? Just kidding! There are many free online tests. So, before you go paying $140 (hmmm my spidey sense makes me wonder if he's got shares in that company) remember: Google is your friend. Personally, I thought the aptitude test was easy, but I know...

(muffin) Don't worry someone will make sure you get to do it again and that everyone goes easy on you. We wouldn't want to stress you out or make life difficult. Someone will undoubtedly make it fast and easy for you to get right back in there and do what you are destined for. :) Good luck. What...

There is a whole thread on running and running-related questions. I bet if you use the search function you might find the answer to this question. ;)

I don't see what the big 'secret' is. The ITEE that just took place and is reported by Virginia Beaton at www.tridentnews.ca is just one example of the not-so-secret excercises that the military is conducting. The big question, IMO, is whether or not Canadians want to invest in their military...

holy cursing batman! can you say banned?  :-X

congratulations!

Hi Mich, I might try to make it over to the island for your meet and greet. I'm in Halifax (again!) but on my way back to Vancouver on Friday. I will see if it's my day off and maybe I'll pop over for a few cold ones.

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Thanks for sharing that! That's an amazing father/son team. Very inspirational.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP soldier. Thank you for your sacrifice. We will remember you.

Extremely sad news. RIP soldiers . My deepest sympathies and condolences to your families, friends and colleagues. We will remember you.

I'm pretty sure this is the voice of experience talking here.....listen up! +1 and same goes for any 'other half' that doesn't support you in anything you do! Love is supposed to be unconditional.

all in all I did 17 weeks of bmq, 6 weeks last summer (rtu'd) and then 11 weeks Jan-Mar 06. I have a lot of fond memories but this one sticks out: During the Company Commander's inspection he asks my roommate: what is the large aperature on the C-7 rifle used for OS Bloggins? Bloggins: Not...