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Samu posted:My PAT was: 7:30 inspections every morning, sit around in an empty classroom all morning, terrible PT in the afternoon. Lots of stupid cock, lots of rear end in a top hat reservists as your CoC. It was absolutely terrible and the only point I considered just leaving one day and not coming back. The inspections aren't hard but getting inspected every day sucks rear end. Hahahaha guess you weren't in the ghetto barracks. Our lawn was covered with a carpet of beer bottles, pools of old vomit in the hallways, some barracks rooms looking like something out of an episode of Hoarders. My room got inspected only once during my stay, during the clear out process from that shithole. For the only time while I was in the army I would pray for a surprise barracks inspection by the base sergeant major. At the same time I heard that the course barracks were run like a loving Gestapo division, but our barracks were a no-go zone for anyone above a master-jack. gently caress Gagetown forever.
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Hizawk posted:Also, my distance learning PLQ course got jacked up... By the course WO... On the course message board.  How the gently caress does a distance learning PLQ course even work?
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I got off with a warning for speeding a couple of times, that was nice.
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thexerox123 posted:My condolences to everyone at RMC. What happened? Cant find anything on the news.
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Frosted Flake posted:e: Anyone hear about the GG who stabbed himself with his bayonet? I was going to make an infantard joke, but a foot guard let me off from a serious speeding ticket because I was a horse guard so I wont make fun of the guy 
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Hizawk posted:I've seen people doing BFT's sans rifle on Lakeshore. That was weird. Kind of misses the point of the B in BFT.
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2012/07/05/pol-weston-public-service-severance.html So this is a thing... Anyone know if people who left the military a year ago would still be eligible, or is this strictly for those still in? I had 4 years served, so a month's paycheck for doing nothing would be pretty sweet!
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Samu posted:Average payout of 20 grand? Jesus I only got like $400. How long have you been in? They give you a week's pay for every year served.
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My Spirit Otter posted:Hell. The veal cutlet with mushroom sauce was delicious and I'll fight you over it 
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Aug 6, 2012 19:13
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MA-Horus posted:hahahahahahahahahahahaha We were once driving an LSVW up the Hog's Back in Meaford as fast as we could. School-buses full of recruits were overtaking us. Also, I never realized Shilo was THAT bad: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/10/01/mb-bestiality-cfb-shilo-charge.html
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my pet monster posted:Does anyone have experience applying to the RMCC? I don't have a degree, just my high school diploma, can I still apply with any hopes of being accepted? Do I have to already be an active CF member to apply, NCM or otherwise? I am former CF but not with any substantial experience, I was in for a year. It has been my long term goal to return, but in a trade I actually want. I think the RMCC is the best route for this. I'm going to call the recruitment centre in the morning but figured I'd ask goons for some info, as well. The RMC is just like any other university in terms of academic requirements (you'll have to look up the specific requirements for individual programs to see if your high-school marks are good enough). If you meet those requirements there is also an interview you have to pass, similar to when you signed up. Anybody with a high-school diploma (and meets the basic CF requirements) can apply and the fact that you already served in the CF will probably be an advantage during the interview. Having some college courses under your belt will also probably be helpful. Edit: They will probably ask why you left the CF after only one year and now want to come back, so you might want to start thinking of a good answer ahead of time. Edit 2: I thought about applying but in the end chose not to. Having to deal with all the army poo poo and a substantial academic load simultaneously on a daily basis sounded like more stress and work than I wanted to put up with. A better alternative is to pick a program that the RMC doesnt have, in which case they can pay for your education at a civilian university, and you would only be doing your army training in between semesters. Mr.48 fucked around with this message at 21:36 on Oct 26, 2012 |
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I know but I really suck at selling myself and have no idea what might help me get into the school.
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Frosted Flake posted:Only if about half of us can parade in CADPAT. Thats how proper troops parade  Also, we gotta have the mounted troop out in front so everyone else can march through horse-poo poo.
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Yeah I dont remember ever actually doing the trench-dig as part of the BFT. Only the ruck-march and fireman carry. We all knew the trench was technically supposed to be there, but they never made us do it.Frosted Flake posted:Why do they even have those? I don't think anyone that fat could pass a BFT. Just discharge all the fat bodies. The problem is that most regiments have the fatties running HQ, so that would never be allowed to happen 
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Out of curiosity what happens to you if you refuse to follow the rules? It seems like theres not much they can do to you at that point other than lengthen your sentence (can they do that?). Obviously I'm excluding illegal things like beating or starving you.
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Pufflekins posted:I was reading up on Club Ed when my friend got sent there and I read that they make you stand up in a small room and give you bread and water. I don't know if it's true or not. How exactly can they "make you" though without resorting to illegal practices?
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Went to a recruiting station to re-enter the forces as an officer now that I (almost) have my master's only to find out that most officer trades are currently closed. And the only bone they were willing to throw me for prior service was not making me write the aptitude test again (which I wouldn't even mind doing).
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What the hell is going on with the recruiting center in North Bay? I've been trying to contact them for over a week now to figure out whats going on with my application, but nobody there ever picks up the phone. I even called my local recruiting office but they said that all my files were in North Bay, and there is no other phone-number that could be used to contact them.
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Pufflekins posted:The obvious solution is don't join back up. It's not worth it! But I need a jerb 
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Pufflekins posted:That badly? Finished my MSc in February but haven't been able to find a real job since then and money is starting to run out. Its either this or go back for a PhD. Plus, Bioscience officer sounds like exactly the sort of thing I what to do for a real job anyways. Not to mention that I'm already used to all the army crap, so bad could the airforce be? E: I applied to airforce because on the online form you get to pick 3 trades, so by picking bioscience in the airforce I was able to pick pilot and airnav as my second and third choices on the off-chance that I might get to fulfill my childhood dream and get to fly a jet. Mr.48 fucked around with this message at 21:32 on May 10, 2013 |
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Gay but Spooky posted:My fire team buddy in basic was a bioscience officer. He has had a great go so far and has worked with the airforce, army, and navy. If you have any questions about hiring for bios in the near future I can see what he knows Please ask him to find out whatever he can if he doesnt mind
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swagger like us posted:http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4880 Glad to see that while the CF is facing constant delays on equipment modernization, the leadership is focused on what really matters. Like a bunch of of loving magpies, I swear.
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MA-Horus posted:Now here's where there should NOT be a competition. Lets look at other militaries that have to deal with similar terrain and climate issues and buy what they have. gently caress it, lets just go native: Mukluks for the winter, moccasins for the summer 
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acumen posted:BHPs are great and probably one of the best pistols I've shot (and I've shot a lot). I'd take one over the American's Beretta or a CF MP's Sig any day. New magazines make a world of difference. I found the slide catch to be very uncomfortable to operate, and like others said, having to put in a mag to clear the pistol seems pretty dumb from a safety standpoint. Note: my only other points of reference are the Steyr M and Glock 17, both of which I found to be infinitely more comfortable to use. Mr.48 fucked around with this message at 20:17 on Aug 19, 2013 |
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Dementedghost posted:Are there any resources to help prepare for the aptitude test? I remember seeing something in this thread but scanning the last few pages turned up nothing. The test is super easy. When I went in to apply for pilot a few months ago I was told that I didnt even need to do it because the old one I did back when I was fresh out of high-school still put me in the 99th percentile. And I'm pretty sure I'm not all that smart. Heres a practice test you can do: http://cdn.forces.ca/_PDF2010/preparing_for_aptitude_test_en.pdf
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Samu posted:I've seen a bunch of dudes with velcro patches on their sleeves and different pants with knee pads in them, but the changes aren't drastic so I don't think they're the "new" combats. They look alright, don't like the brown boots though. Is it just me or does the "improved" uniform's collar look less comfortable than the old one. I think they're calling it Mandarin style, and it looks like the upper edge would chafe the neck, unlike the old one which lies flat against your chest. 
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Mederlock posted:If you don't mind me asking, what type of aircraft did you get in as pilot for, and how selective did you find the process? I'm thinking of applying for pilot in the next couple months, so I'd love to hear your experience if you'd like to share/if you can without getting in poo poo for breaking opsec Now is a good time to apply as they are looking to recruit a bunch of pilots. I'm currently awaiting a trade interview.
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compressioncut posted:I'm not trying to dash your hopes but now is no better a time that it's been in the past decade. Standards are still the same, failure rates are high in the initial phases (recruiting through Ph1). Probably actually higher, more Ph1 failures than there used to be. What seem to be the most common reasons for people failing if you dont mind me asking?
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compressioncut posted:Typically not paying attention is a big one. Know one that got failed because he let the airplane roll forward on post-landing checks, another (Ph2) that missed an altitude restriction on an approach plate. If I recall correctly, landings are the biggest single factor in Ph1, and it's hard to prepare for because the Grob lands much differently than a 172 or Katana or whatever. Oh, that's a relief. I've always been pretty great at paying attention and following procedure. Although I guess most applicants think that.
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MA-Horus posted:Hillier was like our version of Mattis. Except a little less "hoorah devil dog i am begging you if you gently caress with me I will kill you all" I met him once at a diner held by the 78th Fraser Highlanders, he seemed like a pretty cool dude.
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compressioncut posted:If you didn't want to be aircrew before: Holy poo poo its the Fonz! 
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Frosted Flake posted:The Italian used LSVWs in Iraq. It went about how you'd expect. Italian Colonel: Sir! It looks like the Canadians have deployed G-Wagens to Afghanistan. Italian General: Hmm, this jeopardizes our status as the comic-sidekick member of NATO, we cant let this stand!.......Say, dont we have some LSVW's?
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Simkin posted:If you're talking INFMN, then last I checked there was still plenty of intake. If you're going the officer route, INF is pretty much restricted to ROTP. Pilot had a lot of space left as well. I can get you more firm numbers when I move into my new job on the 16th as an MCC (military career counsellor) at a recruiting centre. Hey would you mind checking what's happening with the Bioscience Officer trade? I applied for that over a year ago and my local recruiting office is loving clueless. Mr.48 fucked around with this message at 22:54 on Jul 23, 2014 |
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Simkin posted:Well, for FY14/15 there is ZERO intake for Bioscience. Meaning that it's closed and we're not hiring. Any application in the works will sit on a dusty shelf until somebody retires and a position opens up, or treasury dollars fall from the sky. I don't know how patient you are, and my info doesn't extend beyond this current fiscal year. I also don't have the numbers for FY13/14, and sometimes they carry over positions year to year if they're not filled, but seeing as it's closed... Thanks, I just started a 3 year PhD program so I can afford to wait. I also had an application being processed for pilot for over a year, but it was taking so long that I started the aforementioned PhD because I didnt want to wait any longer. I was applying under DEO.
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MA-Horus posted:Are you nuts The Kurds seem to be the only group in the region worth supporting, and this way Harper can at least be seen to do something. And as much as I dislike Stevie H I dont think this is such a bad move.
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MA-Horus posted:It could be worse. It could always be worse. Or Gagetown, or Meaford, etc. etc. Seriously, Borden is small and boring but its not a hellhole like some other bases.
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