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Some units like 3PPCLI you'll do the BFT once a year (at a min, more likely you'll do one every big field ex, so 4+ a year) and the coopers test 4x a year. You'll never do the express test after basic with 3VP

I applied in April and was in Battalion in December. I didnt sit on PAT (person awaiting training) very long, many people wait months there. Some people are junk, they wait years there. I know of people on PAT after 2 years. the big green machine runs on its own schedule, it'll pick you up for...

Awesome movie, one of the best this year.

no, bathing suit, combat pants, combat shirt and thats it.

they try and keep them around 60, as there are only 60 seats in a classroom. more then 60 (we did for a bit) and you get people sitting in the isles and thats technically a fire hazard so they prefer not to. we started with 60, then droped to 50 within 2 weeks, then got some from pat and wft...

I did use the search function for the word 'laptop' it only returns 30 posts and none talk specifically about this. I find it hard to beleive that only 30 posts contain the word 'laptop' but thats what got returned. how many people are in a platoon ?

Im leaving for bmq on the 18th and am wondering about bringing my laptop. Ive read a few members say its ok to bring a laptop, but today when I asked at my swear in they said that we cant have them in out rooms and that they must stay in a *cubbie* unlocked and he recommended against bringing it...

wow that is really fast ! Im also going in for Infantry and will be starting the same day as you. Im flying out of Lethbridge on the 18th. Chris

in BC, you walk into the dealership and pay for your vehicle, an ICBC rep comes to the dealership and gets your info, fills it out on their laptop, pulls a plate out of their bag, gives you the registration, insurance, etc all within 5min and you havent even left the dealership, evenings...

When I moved from BC to Alberta I had heard horror stories of VI's so I sold all my vehicles in BC and right away bought a truck in Edmonton... and learned the hard way real fast how frustrating insurance and registration is here in Alberta. Man for all I complained about ICBC, it was at least...

personal opinion I guess, I grew up there and later moved back as an adult and loved it. My wife never could adjust to all the rain, but for me I really enjoyed it.

I've lived in chilliwack so here is a weather tip " 40% chance of rain " Means 40% of the day it will be raining

Coldfx is your friend

I went for mine on March 16th and had to provide a sample. no biggie, just try not to make a mess.

Of all places a bowling alley. I've gone bowling maybe 5 times in my life and her the same, but she was so impressed with my amazing bowling skills (she denies I have such skills) that she came over to my lane and we played till the place closed down. Went out for coffee afterwards and the rest...