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You get a couple guys drinking, feeling sorry for themselves and you call it urban myth...

This was not heard by me.  The relative who mentioned it to me, mentioned it because of the disbelief and disgust when he heard it.  He did get up and speak to them and told them how close they were treading to that very fine line.

My kids found that out and had a "blast" do it.  (At their own cost)

I happen to be an english speaking Canadian, who was born in Quebec.  People always say that the one thing that you do that leaves a bad impression leaves a more lasting impression that the hundreds of good things a person can do.  During the last separatist vote, quite a few years ago now...

I was very lucky.  When I decided to join the Reg F, my family and most of my friends were very supportive ;D.  That was back in the late 80's.  Now I have a brother-in-law who joined just a few years ago, and the family was not nearly as supportive.  He joined as reservist and enjoyed it so...

If you are a single parent and you have custody of the child(ren) then you do not pay rations and quarters.  You have to make sure that there is a copy of their birth certificates on your file.  It should also state on your message that you are single with dependants.  If it not picked up that...

It really is too bad that some of these bad apples make it through to BMQ, and don't realize before hand that they really aren't the best type of personality for the military which emphasized team work.  Just remember that what goes around comes around.  There will come time in their career that...

True, very true.  Assume, "ASS out of U and ME".

Open to Selection Locally.

If you are that interested in the military, then go Reg F.  But just to clarify, the Variable Initial Engagements that new recruits sign now can be anywhere from 3 - 6 years depending on the trade.

The best place to get the answers on your contract length, would be your recruiting centre, though I did look it up and it is nine (9) years for DEO Sigs.  As for your salary, contact the file manager at the recruiting centre who is working on your file and ask them for the details on your rank...

Think of this as a job interview.  You want to put your best foot forward, so dress as you feel would be appropriate for the position you are applying for.  As with any interview, know about the job you are applying for, ie. what the job entails and what you are expected to do and know.  Also...

Depending on how long ago you closed your file, you may need to resubmit a new application form, and any other documents that may now be out of date.  Your original file is kept at the recruiting centre for 3 years, at which time it is destroyed.  The best people to speak to about this would be...

You can wait till you get there.  Once you are there you will have to spring for the haircut also. 

Not all of the BMQ courses are being run at St Jean.  There are courses being run in Borden as well.  As for the SQ/BMQ...  There are people being enrolled beginning of August that are still only doing 10 weeks for the BMQ and the new courses starting in Sep are doing approx. 12 1/2 weeks...