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    Wounded warrior: "Ottawa dropped ball on benefits"

    I'm a bit confused by the article and some of the posts. The article appears to say that there is no pension whatsoever, it's simply a cash payout and a boot out the door. But 'Dragones' post indicates that there is a lifetime pension + a lump sum payout. This has never been touched on at work...
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    No Kit for BMQ start

    No big deal, it happens alot. It happened on my BMQ, and I have seen it happen to new recruits since. Just make sure you have PT gear, a shave kit, and some clothes for the day. Ask your COC about anything else you require. Don't stress over it, you'll be stressed enough . . .
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    Education Requirements to become a MP or MPO

    Figured I'd add on to this thread rather than start a new one. I was considering a CT to reg force as an MP. I'm nearing completion of a degree in psychology, and am currently in Pres infantry. I'm wondering if they would accept me into that trade as a non-com with my education, given that for...
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    Sept 2010 Contest: Design Your Bling

    Any word on the winner?
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    Quotes #1394 and 1395

    Any word on the winner?
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    Enroll Permanent Resident / Naturalized Citizen

    Very good plan. Everything is easier and less stressful when you are fit, especially on BMQ-Land and Infantry DP1. You don't wanna be the guy who asks the section commander to give his mortar to somebody else.
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    Enroll Permanent Resident / Naturalized Citizen

    1. You must be a citizen 2. BMQ (basic) can be done on a part time basis, generally on weekends. It is four weeks, not ten. This depends on your unit and what courses are being run during the year. If you can't get on a weekend BMQ, which is usually done in fall/winter, then you will be...
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    Sept 2010 Contest: Design Your Bling

    I threw a bunch of coin ideas up because I'm back from course and have NOTHING to do, lol. I also threw up a couple ideas for battle badges. they could all also be used for t-shirts, bumper stickers, or some other item design.
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    Soldiers squander disability payouts

    This is sort of what I was getting at. I'm wondering if there is some kind of monthly allowance for individuals who are permanently disabled (i.e. the loss of limbs) on top of the max payout. It just seems really screwed up that a troop could lose an arm or a leg, get a years salary payed out...
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    Soldiers squander disability payouts

    So basically, if you are blown to pieces and are permanently disabled, you get a payout of 250k? What about the pension you would have earned after a 30yr career? Does this differ for reg and PRes? Is there anything else out there for these men and women, or is it just 'here is your money, have...
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    How long is the Reserve BMQ?

    I wasn't contradicting your post. I was just answering the question with my own experience . . . And yes, it would have been 21 days, as the sunday of the last weekend was grad.
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    How long is the Reserve BMQ?

    I just completed Reserve BMQ. It was 11 training weekends from 27NOV09-11APR10. Obviously there were weekends in that space of time that we did not train, and there was a break for xmas, so the time it spans overall will depend on each individual course. But yes, it's done on weekends, from...
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    Best Type of RX Glasses for Shooting?

    You will wear the issued BEW with prescription inserts, on your BMQ.
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    BMQ Weekend Dates in Manitoba?

    I am on weekend BMQ right now out west, and OWDU pretty much hit the nail on the head for timings. Good luck on your BMQ.  :salute:
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    Winter warefare/survival ideas

    Is that course for pilots only? I've not heard much about this course before. Thanks.
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