Recent content by Warren12

Thanks.  I'll be doing mine over 2 straight weeks.  If there's no PT or inspections I'll be surprised to say the least.  ;)

Hi guys, I'm a Res OCdt going from BMQ (done on weekends) to BOTP Part 2 this summer.  What is the focus or the difference between BMQ and BOTP?  Or CAP for that matter, which will be my next course. In areas like PT, inspection, learning, field exercises? Thanks.

Can somebody confirm how the casualty carry is tested?  I'm picturing being in tac vest and helmet (no rifle), picking up a 100lb bag of sand and carrying.  Is this correct? Thanks

Thanks for all of the advice.  I have decided to alter my routine and I've set up a plan to gradually increase reps week over week, and not do the same exercises (same muscle groups) on consecutive days.  IE: I'll do some upper body work (push-ups, dips) on the same days that I run, and do...

Thanks I will ask at a local shoe store.  My QM didn't have any and I've asked for it, but sometimes it takes a while and I really need to get my boots cleaned up quick.  :salute:

Is there a suitable brand of over the counter paste for the wet weather boots?  I need to get mine in shape before my unit will have the paste in.

I just started my weekend BMQ.  I was expecting to do the full version in the summer and only got 3 days notice so I'm not in the shape I wanted to be.  My cardio is good I've been running regularly so I'm not too worried about that, situps are also ok.  I had more trouble than I liked with the...

Reserve, that explains the up front PT I guess.  Thanks for all replies.

Does this apply if we've already passed the PT as a part of the application process?  I'm not sure how you could pass that during application and not make the minimum threshold test.  Obviously I plan to be in good enough shape to hit the express test on day 1 anyway. Is there a higher PT...

Well, I joined as an Officer, so I don't know if I'll be going on those courses before any of my officer training.  2009 is the problem, I can get 8 weeks off in the future without too much difficulty (I hope).  I don't want to make things difficult, but I do have a job that I depend on to live. 

I joined Comm Res recently and when I ask about a weekend BMQ people think I'm crazy.  I don't get it.  I'm looking forward to getting going on my training, but if I take 4 weeks off work for my BMQ I won't be able to get on to anything else until next year.  >:(