Recent content by Biggoals2bdone

Background before I post, not from Toronto but not from the sticks either I grew up in a city of approx 130-140K, so def not some tiny hick town like Petawawa. I personally dislike Toronto, great place to visit for the multitude of attractions and what not.  I HATE public transportation, i'm...

You would think that the CAF would maybe change their dates considering the whole dilemma of you can't apply for the proper year until about 3 weeks before deadline...

I am applying to Carleton and UofO. My understanding is that you can provide proof of your application for each program you applied for and that will suffice. I was just wondering what the letter of eligibility was in case it was the easiest to obtain. how did you get the deadlines for the...

anything? anyone? Called BPSOs and they weren't helpful, didn't even know deadlines or anything

So it says you need either A) Letter of unconditional acceptance B) Letter of eligibility C) Proof of application from each university (showing the specific degree program) applied to for each MOS ID the member wishes to be considered for under UTPNCM. I understand A and C but what is B?  and...

I agree with your point, but I have to play devil's advocate and add that, when was the last time someone non-combat arms had to march 13km or more besides on operations/ex, etc?? I would love to know where they got this distance from, and what the significance of it is.

That's BULL and if you can't understand that statement for what it is, in that I am saying my dogs are my family and cost me money (food, vet bills, any kennel costs) as well as causing difficulties when I have to be gone all of a sudden, instead of in some creepy/juvenile way, then you need to...

I will agree with others sentiment in not agreeing with this model.  To a degree $ of Qs is decided by rank as it is, since they cannot charge you more than 25% of your monthly pay. I also don't think that you should get to pay less because you have kids.  Just because someone doesn't have kids...

Pusser: I would love nothing more than to not have to live in PMQs, but with work opportunities for non military spouses being so horrible in Pet, and the house prices being ridiculously high, its not going to happen anytime soon, and then you also have the point of it being a very small town so...

I wouldn't go so far as saying that people who go straight to the mess after work are unhealthy (other than maybe drinking to much) I mean maybe they do all their socializing there and that's healthy.  It's all about priorities, 1 person's priorities might be to go slam some beers back or throw...

Your sandbag argument doesn't hold to much water...that would be like me saying about the BFT or the cooper's test, that they don't represent common tasks, because other than BFT or Coopers (and unit PT) I don't walk 13km with 50lbs on me nor do I run 2-5km...

I guess there's a huge difference in the whole camaraderie aspect depending on which trade you are in, my trade is known for people f@cking each other over to get ahead, other than maybe 2-3 times in the last 4yrs i've never hung out with coworkers or other members of my trade outside of work...

WIDE-LEGGED DEU PANTS? Are we getting same DEU pants...mine are like friggin spandex, and I have to wear a 40" waist (2-3 sizes to big in the waist) to fit my legs. Totally agree about the shirts though

Hey all, So i've recently been pointed this way, to apply for this when I compete, BUT looking deeper into it, CFAO 50-3 was cancelled so I don't know what I go by now as the DAOD that supersedes it does not include much information. I am lead to believe there was a form included in CFAO 50-3...

I although I agree that the aim should be to ensure our soldiers are in adequate physical condition to conduct operations, I disagree with your narrow view.  The majority of the sports/competitions you mentioned are ruckigng or long  distance events, although this would seem logical to many the...