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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think my original intentions were badly worded; I was a little ranty. I'm not looking for a 'free pass' to anything, and I apologize if I came off that way. I tried to make the distinction, but I suppose there really is no discussion about it. I'm sorry for...

Thanks, dangles. And yes, I agree that I was in terrible shape when I got to BMQ. But now I can generally keep up on ruckmarches if the pace is manageable. Sometimes I have to run because I'm short. As for exercise, I think it was more a paradigm thing; I didn't really /get/ exercise until I...

I've been reading a lot of posts on this forum and have heard things from troops. Though I agree that standardization is key for morale, organization, etc, it also seems to me illogical to give everyone the same duty? Sorry if it sounds like a stupid question, but I'm honestly trying to...

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When I went through the process at the actual recruiting centre, I was sixteen. They said they'd take any references I could give them, so I gave them three people to contact, two of them being teachers at my high school and one of them being my Yoga Instructor. I actually got the distinct...

http://s16.postimage.org/qb2tnnxcj/How_CF_trades_react_to_snakes.png I made this a few months ago as a joke after completing BMQ... Some of text this is based on is probably floating around here somewhere already, though I did add my own personal flair. ;) I only showed it to members of my...

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Hahaha... I wore Lululemon to PT once on BMQ. Never. Again. Not. Recommended. At. All. It must be code for "give me more laps and pushups".  :facepalm: -- Back to the topic; I think most of what should be said was already said... But upping your cardio through any means possible will pay...

I want to talk to you about this officer/NCM thing. I'm getting this idea that you see officer as the only path to go down, and I want to tell you something. When I was fifteen, I also wanted to become an officer. You can probably even trace my posts back to that time less than a year ago when...

Know this is a little late, but I thought I'd offer my two cents. I went through the entire recruiting process with the unit at fifteen, did the CFAT and other associated tests at CFRC Toronto right after I turned sixteen- the timing was perfect. 32 Svc Bn, my unit, didn't seem to mind that I...

Congratulations! But how often are medical reviews held? Once per year? Since I am already in a V4 trade (Supply tech), if I slipped to V5 there would be no other possible careers for me to OT into. Does that mean the CF has to release me? Will they keep me if I agree to get laser eye surgery...

Hey all- I suppose I've graduated a bit and will no longer ask questions about APPLICATION medical procedures! I was wondering if the Primary Reserves will check your eyesight from time to time. When I applied, I had a high V4. Because myopia runs in the family, I understand that I could hit...

With the 32 Service Battalion? If you are applying for a job in the PRes with them, they should have referred you to Corporal Currie or Corporal John. You can actually visit at any time the Armoury is open. When I went in June, I was referred to CFRC Toronto, but I stood my ground and explained...

Thanks, MM. I'm thinking that things should go smoothly, as I really have practically no history of illness (yet, being just 16). I'll definitely be more vigilant on the history questionnaire so I don't end up suffering for misinterpretations again. Again, I cannot thank you enough for your...

Thanks MM- but how recent should the prescription be? I have a prescription from my last eye exam, which was in March. Should I get tested again just to be safe? And I meant could the PT form be used to cover any medical concerns that occur during the Medical Examination? For example, if the...

I went in for my PT test today, but couldn't get tested because I checked "yes" to chest tightness and dizziness. After a few moments of speaking with the PT professional, I realized that I misinterpreted the form, and I really shouldn't have checked those boxes. (For example, I only experience...

Thanks, everyone. TiredofSitting, that story is so beautiful, and I hope that I experience something even close to what you've described. Anyway, I came back from my trip to China two days ago, and went to the recruiting centre yesterday. Everything went very smoothly, and the recruiter was...

In a nutshell, this is an account of struggle, desperation, and hope. This is something I was (personally) amazed by, and wanted to share. I don't know if this happens all the time, but thank goodness it happened to me. Joining the Canadian Forces was a dream I'd had for a very long time...

Should I go to the unit, or the armoury at which the unit is based? It's just that most of the units and armouries are located quite a distance away, and I really can't just "drop in", especially if I was told 'not to bother' by the CFRC. To drop in, I'd have to take a whole day off of work or...