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  1. agenteagle

    July 2009 BMQ

    Pmath I am nervous myself. This is my last night living in the US as tomorrow I fly to Toronto to swear in on the 3rd and fly to BMQ on the 4th. The only thing they told me to bring was ID and SIN card. I have not been told what to bring or paper work. I go the things to bring from the St Jean...
  2. agenteagle

    The "Wanting To Join Another Military" Thread- Them To Us- Us To Them

    While i'm not prepared to say that life for a US military family is better that that of a CF family, i wouldnt say that "your life will be much better in the CF the US Army on a number of fronts family wise ". ". Yes CDN Aviator you are correct that it depends on many factors but in the US the...
  3. agenteagle

    The "Wanting To Join Another Military" Thread- Them To Us- Us To Them

    To answer your question about if your life would be better in Canada or America depends on a number of factors and what your goals are. I am heading to BMQ July 6th and my wife and 2 young children will be staying in Kentucky until I get posted somewhere. After my wife and I where married we...
  4. agenteagle

    All day testing?

    Funny talking about people being drunk for the interview after my medical they told me to go buy lunch for myself up to $16 just keep the receipt and I would get the money back. She said just don't buy beer with your lunch because will won't cover that. I said why on earth would I buy a beer if...
  5. agenteagle

    All day testing?

    If you search one day processing this question has been answered before. To answer your question as I did this on April 16th some people were dressed in shirt and tie some were in jeans and a t-shirt for the CFAT only. I was dressed in dress pants, dress, shoes and a polo shirt tucked in. Kind...
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    Hospital to charge Dieppe veteran $700 a day

    This story doesn't make sense to me. My grandfather who was a world war 2 vet who just pass about a couple a months ago has been in the Trafalgar Lodge seniors home in Oakville. This was paid for by the Veterans Affairs for the last 8 years. I have been there and is super nice and one of the...
  7. agenteagle

    Paper: Rethinking Role of Religious Conflict in Doctrine

    I hope they address this because ignoring religion or the effect of religion in a so called holy war will get us no where. The fact that Islam extremists use religion to recruit, fund, and draw support is something that can't be ignored. Also the US, Canada, and the British have not done enough...
  8. agenteagle

    'AT WAR' - Documentary Movie - Canadian Soilders - Scott Kesterson

    I have not seen it but would be interested in getting a copy. Do you know where I could buy it? I currently live in the US but am flying to swear into the Canadian Army July 2nd and start BMQ on the July 6th. If I could get this mailed to my house I'd have my wife pack it so when we move I will...
  9. agenteagle

    (US) Army Challenges Older Recruits

    You wonder about for the US having the cut off at 35? That is nothing the USMC and Air Force the cut off is 29 years of age as a new recruit. The average age of a Marine is 20 years old or less. I not sure why but they have a different culture in their military and they like getting them young...
  10. agenteagle

    Roger speaks out

    It is sad to hear of PTSD victims but I think we are getting better at handling it. There is no perfect solution. My grandfather fought with the NSR in world world 2 and suffered with PTSD for most of his life but no one even knew what PTSD was then. I have a couple of my friends have had it...
  11. agenteagle

    Hydro and Gas Cost for Shilo PMQ

    Thank You all who have responded. This was a big help for me. I would prefer Petawawa as it closer to my parents and in laws but my wife prefers Shilo. She was nice enough to support my decision to join the Army and move my family to Canada so I will put her preferred destination and hope they...
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    Hydro and Gas Cost for Shilo PMQ

    Thanks George I didn't know Gagetown was an option. On the Army website I only saw 1 RCHA in Shilo and 2 RCHA in Petawawa. What is in Gagetown other then the training? Could a new guy be posted to Gagetown?
  13. agenteagle

    Hydro and Gas Cost for Shilo PMQ

    I start BMQ on July 6th going Field Artillery. To my shame I can't speak French so I only have two choices for posting and my wife wants me to put Shilo 1st on the list. For the record I will go where every they send me in Canada or any hell hole on this earth. I currently live in Kentucky that...
  14. agenteagle

    Taking unusually long?

    I submitted my application on April 14th and had my 1 day processing on April 16th. As someone else said one day processing is the CFAT, Medical, and then interview. I had one day processing because I live in Louisville, KY and was in Toronto visiting my parents. They were going to pay for my...
  15. agenteagle

    really confused

    That may be the problem from the sounds of it this was not mentioned and I just went through my interview process and everything less then 2 months ago and they asked if I have ever been arrested, or charged and to disclose even charges that were dropped. That being said I don't think anyone...
  16. agenteagle

    July 2009 BMQ

    Pmath I will live in Louisville, KY but I believe I'm flying out of Toronto. I'm not setting it up the recruiting office is. I was born in Newfoundland, raised in Toronto but have spent the last 4.5 years in Kentucky where my 2 kids where born. I work for a bank in the credit card business and...
  17. agenteagle

    Competition List Questions (formally called Merit List) [MERGED]

    That is what a recruiter told me when he told me I was merit Listed. The time you wait for an offer depends on what trade and if there is a opening. I was Merit Listed on April 29th and they gave me the offer in the end of May and I start basic on July 6th. But I'm going field artillery which is...
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    July 2009 BMQ

    Here is the run down for the July 6th BMQ TopHatCat - Infantry PPCLI Aredpath – Navy - Short Guy English Accent AgentEagle – Field Artillery – Southern Accent Supra – Guy from BC with freckles Lutherd – Pmath – Infantry RCR – Pens fan So Aredpath, Supra, Lutherd, what trade you going in for? I...
  19. agenteagle

    September 2009 BMQ

    I don't think you should guess or plan to be on any BMQ until you get the call. I know the waiting kills you I just got my call and start BMQ July 6th. Wait times vary and from my search on this forum average time is 3 months start to finish. There are people who wait 1 year or longer. My cousin...
  20. agenteagle

    July 2009 BMQ

    Got the call today. BMQ July 6th so I will see at least two of you there. We have one with an English accent well I have a Southern accent courtesy of the last 4.5 years in Louisville, KY I got my first choice Field Artillery. The hardest part is over (waiting for the call) on to the next...
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