I'm starting BMQ in exactly 1 week. It's in St-Hubert, Quebec. Should I shave my head before getting there or they are going to do it when I'll get there? A friend told me not to shave it because it's going to be part of my best memories from BMQ (Full metal jacket style), but some guy in my unit recommended me to shave it prior my to arrival... What you guys think?
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Search on haircut standards, get a military style cut if you want before going, but there is no need to "shave your head". You are not going to Parris Island.
Search on haircut standards, get a military style cut if you want before going, but there is no need to "shave your head". You are not going to Parris Island.
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nickhd said:
Forgive me, your use of the word "shave" four times plus a reference to Full Metal Jacket must have led me to believe you meant "shave."
Try searching on "BMQ" + "haircut."
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The second time I did Basic (that's another story) I went out and got a proper military style haircut before showing up to the Alphabet school in Borden. I mean, afterall, I was in before, and knew what to get... It didn't really matter, I had to get another haircut with everyone else during the first week. Save yourself the money, and get a haircut when they tell you to, in the style they tell you to.
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Only slightly off topic but very amusing if you know the details. Buddy of mine who is a U.S. Marine told me shaving his head before he went was an extremely unfortunate decision as that part of his indoctrination was 'made up for' in other ways.
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Yes definately. Just tell the barber #1 all over.
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Well I am slated for the August 31st BMOQ, and I have been sporting the bald look for quite sometime now. Just to let you know, I did not originally wish to do so, lol, however thanks to genetics the choice was made for me. I figured being bald looks a heck of a lot better than balding...
I just figure I am gonna save the CF alot on haircuts
I just figure I am gonna save the CF alot on haircuts
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nickinguelph said:I just figure I am gonna save the CF alot on haircuts
Unfortunately, the only flaw in your thinking is that we pay for our own haircuts.
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Long ago and far away you could get the RSM on your case for having too little hair - Shaving your pate was akin to a "self-inflicted wound" and would result in the RSM and his minions taking a lot of interest in your case.
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CDN Aviator said:
Well that does make sense... oh well, glad that I have my own set of clippers...and no i do not use a razor, gets too expensive lol.
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tsokman said:
You can keep it but you have have great handlebars on it and make sure they are waxed well. The instructors will admire your hard work. Cheers.
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MikeL
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I guess you will have to wait and see what happens on day 1 of BMQ.
If you have to shave it, guess what you will survive it is only hair... it will grow back.
If you have to shave it, guess what you will survive it is only hair... it will grow back.
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You can keep the mustache, but you have to shave your armpits, eyebrow, and legs for hygiene reasons.
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