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compressioncut posted:Well, we're getting a raise anyway - msg DTG 301516Z MAR 12 Yup. The 3% increase in sub crewing allowance will be nice too
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swagger like us posted:I'm not making a serious argument, relax, I'm just making a joke about how silly and fun playing OPFOR usually is. If you haven't got a chance to wear whatever you want and plant fake IEDs and do ambushes then well I'm sorry, its a lot of fun. This pretty much sums up why the talibs exists.
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Am I allowed to bring anything to BMQ? If yes, what should I pack?
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Mar 31, 2012 02:17
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Bring porn. Make sure you tell the instructors.
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Ruse posted:Bring porn. Make sure you tell the instructors. And get mail filled with nothing but candy
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Can I bring an extra set of civilian clothes and my shaving kit? I don't want to be a poo poo pump, so if that's no much, I can just go as-is.
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Bringing a set of civvie clothes is fine I guess but you may not get much use out of them during BMQ. You should have your shaving stuff anyway, if you're male.
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Ruse posted:Bring porn. Make sure you tell the instructors. They confiscated our porn on our DP1 then put it in the instructors bathroom to taunt us. Frosted Flake posted:Am I allowed to bring anything to BMQ? Make sure to bring a live animal and knives. Also to show your dedication get the cornflake tattooed on you. Bring a few civi cloths, your gonna spend money on stupid moto shirts at the Canex. The recruiting center will give you a list of go and no go's Fraser CDN fucked around with this message at 03:08 on Mar 31, 2012 |
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Lt. Jebus posted:Yup. The 3% increase in sub crewing allowance will be nice too I hate to interrupt the basic training chat, but what's your take on the severance payout? In your travels have you noticed how they calculate a "day's pay?" Monthly salary / 30? It seems to me to make no sense to not elect to take it right away, and stuff it in an RRSP (or maybe service debt). It doesn't accrue interest sitting with the feds as far as I can tell. For those interested, we will no longer be paying in to any sort of severance package (which was kind of lovely anyhow). For the payout, basically everyone below the rank of LCol will be getting 7 days' pay for every year served, and will be able to take it right away, take part of it now and the rest at release, or wait until release for the whole sum. I don't believe the cheques will be coming till FY13 if I read the message right, though.
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Frosted Flake posted:Am I allowed to bring anything to BMQ? Two bottles of alcohol, hidden in your barracks box. Make sure you also decide midway through week 1 that BMQ is too tough for you and threaten suicide. Try to time it so it's right after a meth lab is discovered in a PAT platoon in the same building. MPs will love you.
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Canuck-Errant posted:Two bottles of alcohol, hidden in your barracks box. Make sure you also decide midway through week 1 that BMQ is too tough for you and threaten suicide. I thought the meth lab was in a pmq. How did they find that one out again?
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My Spirit Otter posted:I thought the meth lab was in a pmq. How did they find that one out again? Probably because it's a Meth Lab in a PMQ.
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Hizawk posted:Probably because it's a Meth Lab in a PMQ. Ya, but was it a random inspection or did someone rat on him?
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Wasn't there also a meth lab found in a wainwright PAT platoon shacks too?
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swagger like us posted:Wasn't there also a meth lab found in a wainwright PAT platoon shacks too?
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Frosted Flake posted:Am I allowed to bring anything to BMQ? Not sure why it's hilarious to not give this guy a single straight answer... Anyway, anything you bring that they don't want you to have access to they will lock it up in storage and you'll get it back at the end. There's a bunch of specific stuff you'll need (shouldn't they have given you a kit list?), toiletries mostly, but if you don't show up with them you'll be able to buy at the Canex once you get there. Oh, best thing to show up with I guess is a good pair of running shoes. Wearing the terrible pt gear is mandatory, but wearing the horrible shoes is not.
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ub posted:Not sure why it's hilarious to not give this guy a single straight answer... Well, because he'll find out what he needs when he gets there, like you said there is a kitlist and you can buy poo poo from the Canex, no big deal. Also I believe someone said they've stopped issuing the cripplers.
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I just finished Week 12 of BMOQ (Pre-Vimy). I wish I had brought more civi clothes because going to Montreal is crazy amount of fun and I only have one shirt that's appropriate for the nicer clubs/bars.
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My Spirit Otter posted:Well, because he'll find out what he needs when he gets there, like you said there is a kitlist and you can buy poo poo from the Canex, no big deal. Fair'nough. Anyway, Libya was a pretty cool go. It was probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in a Navy role doing something "real" and about as close as it gets in the Navy to actually being in harm's way. Being close enough to see, hear, and feel the aerial bombardment. Having to worry about artillery and rocket accuracy and ranges. As callous as it is sounds a lot of people were disappointed that it was over so soon: we only got the phat bux for two and a bit months, heh.
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compressioncut posted:I hate to interrupt the basic training chat, but what's your take on the severance payout? In your travels have you noticed how they calculate a "day's pay?" Monthly salary / 30? Yeah I'm not too sure what to think, taking it out and putting it in an RRSP is probably the smartest call, but I'll probably use it for a down payment on a place or something. It doesn't make any sense to keep it with the forces till I retire unless the interest rate they are offering is decent, which I doubt. It does suck for new guys, the severance pay was a nice bridge for the 6 or so months it takes for your pension to kick in
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So I'm planning on taking a trip tomorrow, to the CFRC on Yonge St. I graduated college in May of 2010, I studied Aircraft Maintenance. If I'm not mistaken, the beginning of April is prime time to sign up (positions are open)? I went through the whole application/physical/interview process once before, around the same time I graduated. They didn't have any positions, and when the positions opened up in 2011 and they were calling me, the timing wasn't right. My plan is to bring all of my paperwork from the last time I applied, and to start the process again. From what I recall, I believe I'd be able to join as semi-skilled, due to my schooling. Do they require my highschool transcript, or only my college one? Any other suggestions so I can make as few trips as possible? I live over an hour away. I plan on bringing all of my typical forms of I.D. and so on. Thanks guys.
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surivdaoreht posted:Do they require my highschool transcript, or only my college one? Any other suggestions so I can make as few trips as possible? I live over an hour away. I plan on bringing all of my typical forms of I.D. and so on. Where do you live because there is a centre in Oshawa and other surrounding communities. They will want college transcript and high school transcript.
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Call them and ask what they want you to bring (if anything). From what I gather lately, all the initial paperwork stuff is done online now.
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So, since you guys helped me a fair bit a few months back I figured I'd drop in with an update. I just handed in my DEO Pilot application and now we wait for the phone to ring! Anxiously awaiting the phonecall to go in and write that CFAT.
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surivdaoreht posted:So I'm planning on taking a trip tomorrow, to the CFRC on Yonge St. I graduated college in May of 2010, I studied Aircraft Maintenance. If I'm not mistaken, the beginning of April is prime time to sign up (positions are open)? I went through the whole application/physical/interview process once before, around the same time I graduated. They didn't have any positions, and when the positions opened up in 2011 and they were calling me, the timing wasn't right. They had told me to get both my high school and university transcripts when I first went in to CFRC Ottawa, but when I gave them my package today they said it wasn't necissary but made a copy anyways. I'm not sure about the semi-skilled thing, I've already got a pilot's license and they said that doesn't give me any advanced standing since they want you to learn it their way.
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Desi posted:I'm not sure about the semi-skilled thing, I've already got a pilot's license and they said that doesn't give me any advanced standing since they want you to learn it their way. Semi-skilled entry applies to a lot of technical diplomas for technical trades. The only way to get skilled entry into an operator occupation (which applies to pilot) is to have been previously trained by the Forces. If you had a commercial license there is a possibility of a PFT bypass but that loophole may have been closed after they turned the screws at Portage. Other items of note: The new pay CBI is available. The internet link is at army.ca but I'm actively avoiding that place now so I don't get swept up in some sort of human rights sting. It has been super sketchy lately, no doubt now near hysterical with the F-35 debacle - real Dolchstoßlegende poo poo. Anyway, I get a $240/mo raise. Your mileage will vary. Also, mid April pay just dropped and the PLD rumors have proved false, again. The whole amount is there. That said, Steve's probably got steam coming out of his ears over the above-mentioned debacle and he's nothing if not vindictive (see "Katimavik") so hold on to ur butts.
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surivdaoreht posted:So I'm planning on taking a trip tomorrow, to the CFRC on Yonge St. I graduated college in May of 2010, I studied Aircraft Maintenance. If I'm not mistaken, the beginning of April is prime time to sign up (positions are open)? I went through the whole application/physical/interview process once before, around the same time I graduated. They didn't have any positions, and when the positions opened up in 2011 and they were calling me, the timing wasn't right. Sup Reapplying Buddy: They have changed the recruiting process as of October 2011. Now they want everyone to apply online. Then fill out all the application forms, copy them and then mail them to the CFNRCC in North Bay. The CFRC on Yonge can't do poo poo until they get the word from the CFNRCC. If you applied online before call the CFNRCC and tell them you want to reopen your application. Also the form for 5 references on the website is wrong. Now they only want 3 references, but with their home addresses. They will want your highschool and college transcripts. Fister Ardennes fucked around with this message at 05:02 on Apr 5, 2012 |
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E.Nigma posted:Sup Reapplying Buddy: I'd give them a call. CFRC Ottawa told me to just fill out the paper forms despite online-only being the new policy. Apparently, following initial screening by CFNRCC its passed on along to the local CFRC anyways and they felt its just less of a PITA for them to handle it from the get-go.
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What theatres are the canuk warriors involved in? not really up to date as far as worldly news goes... training pretty saps any desire i have/had to look for info outside of base.
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Ikillyou_4_food posted:What theatres are the canuk warriors involved in? not really up to date as far as worldly news goes... training pretty saps any desire i have/had to look for info outside of base. What... what does this mean??
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like are the canadians involved in any conflicts as of now. just out of curiousity.
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Ikillyou_4_food posted:like are the canadians involved in any conflicts as of now. just out of curiousity. We have a training cadre in Afghanistan. Thats about it, iirc.
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I know an officer going to Sudan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNMIS not sure what our commitment level to this is
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In regards to the Sudan and UNAMID, We've loaned the AU peacekeepers our old grizzlies and bisons as well as a training cadre for the vehicles. This was back in 2006-07, before Afghanistan exploded in our face, and when Paul Martin had dreams of another battlegroup being deployed to Africa. Only the trainers and observers are still there.
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Those chaps over on the island are doing wonderful PR for the CF! http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Canadian+Forces+soldiers+facing+multiple+charges/6422124/story.html Couple CanScots involved in an armed robery.
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Reservists. They probably had to fuel their coke habit. Unless that's a shad only thing. In other news, Victoria is one step closer to full weapons certification as we spent the last week performing more complex Torpedo shoots, including Salvo fire and high speed runs.
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I was afraid it would be another story of some dudes beating a homeless man to death. Could have been worse!
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Nanaimo's the worst city in BC, worse even than Prince George I'd say. Haven't been to PG in a long time but I'm pretty confident with that assessment (although terrible cities keep popping in to my head: Williams Lake, Quesnel, Ft. St. John, Ft. St. James, Dawson Creek, Terrace, Duncan, Lillooet [almost killed there once], etc. etc.). Nanaimo is like a cargo cult Surrey + old time no hope, no work, meth-fueled nihilism. All I'm saying is it's not surprising.
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My Spirit Otter posted:Someone with email access look up what their ranks are, tia. New guys. Just finished their courses the last summer. Quite the pumps from what I've heard from our guys who've had the pleasure of training or training with them.
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