Recent content by bgray

During basic they may be a little stricter (depends on your staff and whoever is hanging around the school, sr NCM/officer wise). Once you are out of basic, rules are more relaxed. I have buddies with full beards, handlebar mustaches, and old school long hair on their heads (shaved neatly...

Thank you. I'm a supply tech working within a infantry unit, female at that, and can say without a doubt my fitness level could blow some of these guys out of the water.

Just like the subject states, I'm looking for you're personal stories and some training tips. Thanks!

Thank you. I was just stating that it only took me one month to get to 10 pushups (which was awesome, because I'm a female and the min is 9). With that being said, once you hit the minimum, don't stop. There are other challenges within the CF you may want to try for and just hitting the bare...

Just eat right, stay away from fast food and junk. Food is fuel, just eat properly. My buddies powerlift (PR 400+ front squat) and they take nothing. I used to use whey to help my muscles heal quicker, but theres no point, save your money. Just remember to stretch and eat right. WITH ALL...

Start the application process, sure, but only if you are going to work on your fitness. Simply do push ups, sit ups and distance running at home. Don't be one of those people who go to basic and live on warrior platoon for months... You will silently be judged... Theres no reason a person...

Depends on your staff; you ll notice this a lot in regards to everything within the military. During my basic, last January, we were not allowed to do anything during our "free time" at night. Even during the weekends we had off we weren't allowed to go to the gym on base, that facility is...

I am paying rations and quarters at the moment in St. Jean (I'm doing my BMQ); but will I be paying RnQ's while at Borden? Awesome, thanks. Gray

What's the course like and are there any courses coming up? I graduate from BMQ May 4. Thanks. Gray

Get sworn in tomorrow in Ottawa.

I was going to purchase a cheap pair of prescription eye glasses then was informed I was be given a pair at basic, true?

Who else is being sworn in on the 10th of January in Ottawa?

Thank you. That makes me feel more comfortable.

I'm from Kingston and will be starting my course on the 30th (arriving Saturday the 28th).

The main reason I started a new thread was to get updated comments on winter BMQ. When I searched "Winter BMQ" I found a lot of information that was postd in 2005, 2006 etc. Even if training hasnt changed a lot, would be nice to get some stories and tips from persons who have experienced the...