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Canuck-Errant posted:Man, I wish I were in JTF2. I bet I would have two pairs of boots. Maybe even four. Heck even better they would give you money to buy civilian cloths. Heck I bet you could find the highest speed and the lowest drag boots to wear. You also wouldn't get jacked up for wearing good boots either. edit. You would also get to paint your gun any tactical camo scheme you wanted. Maybe Blue or red tiger? Fraser CDN fucked around with this message at 08:41 on Jun 6, 2010 |
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I'd roll Hello Kitty style, and have tassels with Rhinestones on mah sling. 
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Fraser CDN posted:Heck even better they would give you money to buy civilian cloths. Heck I bet you could find the highest speed and the lowest drag boots to wear. You also wouldn't get jacked up for wearing good boots either. I bet those JDF2 guys wear 7-11 Tactical and have their guns all painted in like iron oxide so they don't shine and give away their position and they have those really awesome knives with all the sharp things on them and have massive beards Edit: I really just want all my entitled pairs of boots okay 
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Jun 7, 2010 06:51
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Having more than one pair of boots would be great. Having a small pack would be even better! Anyone else hear about the Via Rail deal? 100% discount on selected trains if you book soon. Small print located at http://www.viarail.ca/en/canadian-forces
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Jun 7, 2010 09:19
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Hrmm. I wonder if a reserves discharge paper would fly. I could use a trip to Montreal.
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Canuckistan posted:Hrmm. I wonder if a reserves discharge paper would fly. I could use a trip to Montreal. I used that promotion a couple years ago, and I am pretty sure that even if you're former CF (or DND) you're eligible.
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Jun 7, 2010 14:29
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Jesus, so many restrictions on that deal. The passed few years they've been much more liberal in regards to how far you could go and when you could book.
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I came across this video today. Thought everyone might enjoy taking a look at it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkgV5bl7kQ Its a good song/video, but whats with the Marine dress tunic? Fraser CDN fucked around with this message at 01:08 on Jun 8, 2010 |
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Jun 8, 2010 01:04
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Fraser CDN posted:I came across this video today. Thought everyone might enjoy taking a look at it. Good song originally, but I personally can't stand the Trews and their singer's ragweed eyes and awful teeth. It's kind of rock and/or roll to wear random military stuff in a horribly unmilitary way, and I guess the guy thinks he's paying tribute by wearing it.
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They played at the MFRC show tour for us in Dubai. They were pretty good. I guess the singer was pretty close friends with that female officer that was killed in the 'Gan.
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Jun 8, 2010 13:30
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It's a pretty good song, but I don't wanna be hearing that on the radio when (if) any more soldiers get killed.
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Fraser CDN posted:I came across this video today. Thought everyone might enjoy taking a look at it. Dunno, I think that song is pretty terrible. Where were you when they built the ladder to heaven? Nine-eleven, nine-eleven.....
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Jun 8, 2010 17:12
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I received my final "Pension" cheque from DND. 6 and a half years of service in Her Majesty's Canadian Forces Reserves. 148.54 I am buying booze with that.
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Congrats buddy. Did you put in any claims for health problems to squeeze out extra bucks? I did it for my knees, got a really nice cheque in the mail from VA.
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Well, I got slip-ons with executive curls today. I think they kind of make me look like a fancy man, maybe not in a good way.
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Vadoc posted:Congrats buddy. Did you put in any claims for health problems to squeeze out extra bucks? I did it for my knees, got a really nice cheque in the mail from VA. No, not really. I just wanted out as quickly as possible, and I don't really have any disabilities. I went supplemental reserves, so IF I decide to go back eventually I don't have to take everything again.
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HammerOfHope posted:Well, I got slip-ons with executive curls today. I think they kind of make me look like a fancy man, maybe not in a good way. Issued or did you buy them yourself? I was thinking about picking up a set of shoulder boards now that we are allowed to wear them, but the tailors here want a ton of cash.
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Lt. Jebus posted:Issued or did you buy them yourself? I was thinking about picking up a set of shoulder boards now that we are allowed to wear them, but the tailors here want a ton of cash. These were issued at clothing stores. I'm on ship and I intend to make Lt(N) asap, so I wouldn't spend $90 on shoulder boards that are going to be issued relatively soon anyway.
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HammerOfHope posted:These were issued at clothing stores. I'm on ship and I intend to make Lt(N) asap, so I wouldn't spend $90 on shoulder boards that are going to be issued relatively soon anyway. What coast/boat? MARSS/MSEO?
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HammerOfHope posted:These were issued at clothing stores. I'm on ship and I intend to make Lt(N) asap, so I wouldn't spend $90 on shoulder boards that are going to be issued relatively soon anyway. Considering I'm going to be a Lt(N) for another two to three years I'll probably buy a set, but I'll check out clothing stores to see if they have any slip ons.
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Also, whats with the executive curls anyway? Is it just for the Fleet Review?
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It was some senators pet project for a while, and he managed to get it pushed through with the 100th anniversary of the Navy. It was funny because a few years ago the Navy itself looked at bringing back the curl but it was killed internally. Anyway, it's an official change to the navy uniform, so its here to stay.
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Getting my things together in preparation for BMOQ starting on Saturday! I'm flying to Quebec City for a few days vacation before starting at St-Jean. I'm hoping there is more focus on PT and getting my rear end kicked into shape rather than powerpoint and first aid training. I'm in the MOTP so I'm doing a shortened 7 week health service branch BMOQ, and we do the other half another summer. Any tips on what to expect?
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CanadianSuperKing posted:Getting my things together in preparation for BMOQ starting on Saturday! I'm flying to Quebec City for a few days vacation before starting at St-Jean. I'm hoping there is more focus on PT and getting my rear end kicked into shape rather than powerpoint and first aid training. I'm in the MOTP so I'm doing a shortened 7 week health service branch BMOQ, and we do the other half another summer. Any tips on what to expect? I did my basic with some doctors and dentists ( they didn't have a separate course back then). They could have shot all our entire course DS staff and still passed because we desperately needed them. So enjoy yourself.
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Lt. Jebus posted:They could have shot all our entire course DS staff and still passed because we desperately needed them. So long as they gave it their best shot, that's all that matters.
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Lt. Jebus posted:I did my basic with some doctors and dentists ( they didn't have a separate course back then). They could have shot all our entire course DS staff and still passed because we desperately needed them. Well apparently now we're not so desperate for docs. They have a selection board for it now and they're turning people away, and they've stopped the signing bonuses, so maybe they won't be desperate to please at BMOQ.
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CanadianSuperKing posted:Well apparently now we're not so desperate for docs. They have a selection board for it now and they're turning people away, and they've stopped the signing bonuses, so maybe they won't be desperate to please at BMOQ. I think they've always had selection boards, and they probably cut the signing bonuses because we are seriously hard up for cash. It's hard to fail BMOQ unless you're functionally retarded or prone to injury. Try hard and don't hurt yourself and you'll be fine.
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So, how about that drug scandal? Good times in Wainright.
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Fire Above posted:So, how about that drug scandal? Good times in Wainright. I can't really blame them. I'd have the biggest meth lab if I had to live in Wainwright.
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I'm surprised it's just happening (getting discovered) now. Hell, I'm surprised it didn't happen in Borden with PRETC. And it's not just that they were in WX, they were in WX on PAR (Personnel Awaiting Release), so it's doubly unsurprising. Also, how long do you think you'd have to go without a room inspection before you were confident and comfortable with setting up a drug lab in your room?
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Writing the CFAT next week. For someone who can put their pants on correctly, what difficulty does this test rank as? Fister Ardennes fucked around with this message at 04:27 on Jun 17, 2010 |
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ThalidomEid posted:I'm surprised it's just happening (getting discovered) now. Hell, I'm surprised it didn't happen in Borden with PRETC. And it's not just that they were in WX, they were in WX on PAR (Personnel Awaiting Release), so it's doubly unsurprising. HAHAHAH. I hear PRETC is a joke, people leaving for a week and no one finding out. Having the pizza boxes pushed to one corner means you pass inspection. But I guess when you have been on PAR/PAT for so long you can get your Cpls doesn't say much.
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For real? I'd have thought you have to be QL3 (is it DP1 now?) qualified to get Cpls. And why bother promoting a guy if he's just waiting around for his release paperwork to get done? As for PRETC, I heard some horror stories, but never had to take part. NCM-SEP, woo!
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ThalidomEid posted:For real? I'd have thought you have to be QL3 (is it DP1 now?) qualified to get Cpls. And why bother promoting a guy if he's just waiting around for his release paperwork to get done? DP1 is for combat trades, QL3 is for non combat trades. Im not 100% sure about someone get promoted while on PAT/PAR it could just be a rumor or the truth. There are also people on PAR that are permanent category. Meaning they got injured in training and now are waiting to get surgery, or medically released. I do know people who have resigned their contract while on PAR as well (permanent category). What is NCM-SEP?
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E.Nigma posted:Writing the CFAT next week. For someone who can put their pants on correctly, what difficulty does this test rank as? Basic math, literacy, and spatial reasoning; a junior-high student could pass with flying colors. And as you're able to dress yourself correctly, you'll be ahead of the curve in BMQ...
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I hope the stuff going down at Wainwright doesn't interfere with my BMQ  Actually, no, I hope it does and I wind up in Edmonton instead.
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Canuck-Errant posted:I hope the stuff going down at Wainwright doesn't interfere with my BMQ Play your cards right and you might end up with a pleasant stay at Club Ed 
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HammerOfHope posted:Play your cards right and you might end up with a pleasant stay at Club Ed Not gonna lie. Might prefer that over Wainwright again.
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HammerOfHope posted:Play your cards right and you might end up with a pleasant stay at Club Ed Well, I know a cute blonde girl in Edmonton. Met her on a cruise ship, her family likes me for whatever reason, she's got nice tits... 
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Fraser CDN posted:What is NCM-SEP? NCM-SEP is the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Program. It's a way to go to an actual civvy college instead of taking the military training. For my own example, I went to SIAST in Saskatoon for two years and got a diploma in electronics engineering instead of going to Kingston for POET and LCIS Tech QL3. My tuition, books, and supplies were paid for, and I got paid my regular salary. Wasn't allowed to grow long hair or a beard, but I wore civilian clothes to school, too! I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of OT-ing.
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