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I saw a ROTP guy who decided in CAP that he wanted out of the CF. The instructors made his life a living hell for the summer, until they finally let him release. But they told us how stupid of a move it was, since the CF paid for his education. Now he owes A LOT of money back and a whole lot of...

I was in a 4-year honours program, History, but the learning curve was flattening out in 3rd year and I was so sick of school, so I just finished a year early with a 3-year general BA. The recruiters saw that I met the minimum requirements for my occupation (DEO Infantry) and that was good...

You're not too old. Infantry does cause a lot of wear and tear, especially on the back and knees, so make sure that you're healthy enough to endure it. Sounds like you've hit a rut in your life and you're looking for a change, which is fine. It sounds like you're looking for your higher purpose...

Brilliant analysis. Canada would be caught awfully unprepared. Fortunately, the scenario is not very realistic. The concept of total war died in the 20th century. Wars between great power rivals will never be fought like that again.

Sounds like you already made your decision. From one Bramptonian to another, just do it. Don't let parents, friends, recruiters, or anyone else (like me) influence you. It's your decision only. And your "friends" that trash your idea to join the CF don't sound like real friends to me. Friends...

Buy a hair trimmer and cut your own hair or get a buddy to do it since you'll be getting a haircut often. Smuggle food out of the mess back to the shacks to get your money's worth. Things like fruit, bread, and some deserts are great to fit in your pocket. Split cabs or take the bus if possible...

You learn the C6 (in the light and sustained fire role with the tripod), M203, 84mm Carl G, NM72 SRAAW, Eyrx weapon system, 60mm mortar, and  claymores. The day on the range was the most fun. Especially since we had HE rounds for the Carl G. But of course, be prepared for a long ruck back to...

Yeah, it was exciting, until you faceplant in the dark, roll your ankle, lose your headlamp in a swamp, and only having your indiglo watch to charge your compass. Oh yeah, and then someone loses a C9 barrel in the woods and you have to spend the next 2 days searching the training area in an...

What do you want to know? I was just on the last course they ran so you can ask me anything. First off, it's a bagdrive. You will have no life for 15 weeks. BMOQ and CAP don't prepare you enough for the stuff you'll face on DP 1.1. The PT is much more intense. Stuff like doing a BFT uphill with...