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Just FYI, but infamous has a negative connotation, and although I suppose it could be applicable to a call to go to basic since it is definitely evil enough to qualify I don't think that's what was intended. :) Congratulations to all on receiving your call and good luck...

I'd suggest you bring a book or something else to do.  It might be a good idea to bring a deck of cards as well if you enjoy playing cards.  There won't be much to do except socialize the first weekend waiting for Monday and your course to start.  Socializing is a good idea as you need to be...

I didn't realize this thread had become resurrected. I've kind of given up on it as well.  The AI is just not impressive.  It cannot conduct an amphibious operation and since so many of the maps encompass a large area it ends up being a concrete block shackled to its legs instead of a minor...

I am not over 45; however, I am a terrible runner.  I've never been good at running and as I've gotten older I've not improved.  Two decades of martial arts training has been hard on my joints and so running is very difficult for me.  I was able to do the running components of basic training. ...

My mistake, sorry about that. It is nice to get back into shape.  I find it helps everything.  You feel better in you're mind and spirit, not just the body.

Good job treehugger.  Keep at it!  Different platoons go at different speeds during basic and it always best to able to go faster.  Twice around the mega is apparently approximately 4.8 to 5 km and a lot of the morning PT is twice around the mega, so your ability to do 5 km is critical for basic...

Well, it isn't over, but it is over.  Finished Farnham today.  Everybody in our platoon passed, and we only had 4 retests out of 38, so not too bad.  I'm looking forward to graduation.  I know that I've accompished something that I can be proud of for my entire life.  And I know that my military...

Only once you have sworn in.  You can apply without making any kind of commitment.  Also, keep in mind, that some people do find that during training the military isn't for them and can ask to be released, so even post swearing your oath you are not 100% trapped.  Of course, joining shouldn't be...

Capt Nichola Goddard - RCHA.  RIP.  :salute:

From what I understand, unless it is abnormally excessive, having debt is not a problem.  Having a history of not paying your debts is regardless of the amount of debt.

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/58382.0.html To sum up, in my opinion, not likely.

I couldn't agree more.  An well-informed electorate is critically important to the success of democracy, unfortunately being well-informed isn't a prerequisite to having an opinion.  Or as Winston Churchill said P.s. - Of course, I'm a firm supporter of democracy.  Or as Winston Churchill...

I agree with Muskrat that a search should give you plenty to read; however, there was one thing that I wanted to specifically reply to. They have the right to protest for two critically important reasons: 1) Canada is a free country and has freedom of assembly and speech (with limitations of...

In my opinion, if Canada withdraws in February 2009, I'd say your chances to go to A'stan are low.  By the time you finish all of your initial training (phase I to phase IV), assuming that all your courses were to come consecutively and excluding SLT, you're looking at mid to late 2008.  I...

Thanks for the info.  Matt, that is exactly what he is looking for.  I've provided him with your email/phone # and I'll leave it in his hands.  Thanks again!  :salute: (edit) And he says thanks as well.

A friend of mine would like to know who makes the CF belaclava?  He'd like to see if the manufacturer has a similar one available for civilians. Barring that, can anybody recommend a good belaclava?  He would like one that protects the nose, and has a velcro/removable lower face cover. Thanks...

I thought the whole point of member in Ontario paying into the provincial health care system was so the non-military members of their family would have access to the province's health care system?  It seems to me that the Ontario gov't wants the dollars but doesn't want to provide the services.

I'll take a wait and see stance then.  Thanks!  :salute:

I have an IAP bypass, so I have 6 weeks of BOTP to do (1 week refresher, 5 week course).  I'm not concerned about those 6 weeks, I can communicate via phone for 6 weeks.  I am more concerned about contact for the 33 weeks of SLT, assuming for the moment that I end up having to do all 33 weeks. ...

Thanks to everybody for the info.  I wasn't aware that you could get wired access into the pods.  That solves the problem perfectly.  I'll put up with some PITA to get the hookup.  Thanks again!