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Taking the feelings of your spouse into account when thinking about joining the military is both a responsible and considerate thing to do. Since you'll be moving around a lot, away from home quite a bit, and sometimes work ridiculous hours, it's not crazy to realize your significant other has...

Most of my experience comes from the Regular Forces, but if you're unable to attend a Summer BMQ course in St. Jean then you'd be slotted onto a regional BMQ with other people applying for reservist positions in your area, as far as I know. They are usually run on consecutive weekends and...

This is pretty solid advice. You'll hear horror stories about how long the application process can take, so it's good to get your foot in the door and get the ball rolling on your CFAT, Medical, and all the other red-tape you'll have to go through. You're not committed to anything until you sign...

If you've consumed/partaken in illegal substance abuse in the last six months, the recruiter will turn you away (or should, as that is the current regulation) until that time period is up. The military is looking for a sober-thinking individual who is fully-aware of the voluntary decision he/she...

As far as I know, which isn't too much, you'll be in shacks for the duration of your SQ and then in a dorm-like environment while doing MOC and whatnot.

Another islander? That's great. What trade did you enlist for? I'm not doing BMQ in November with you, but still curious about another person from PEI.

You'll find during your BMQ that you won't always know whether or not your morning PT will be outdoors and indoors, and despite gathering your platoon outside, they may take you back inside to the gym for circuit training and similar activities. It would be safe to bring both a comfortable and...

According to my ULO I'll be starting basic in St. Jean on June 22nd. Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you guys there. I understand there might be a better place to ask this, but I'll do it here anyways to prevent spamming posts; should I bother bringing any personal possessions? Would it be...