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  1. S McPhee

    Sea Duty Allowance backpay

    I know that a CANFORGEN was sent out earlier this year stating that personnel who has their SDA ceased while their ship's were temporarily in shore offices would be getting audited and receiving retroactive pay for the missed allowance.  It stated that the aim was to have it all paid out by...
  2. S McPhee

    Navy possibly going with a six man duty watch

    So I've heard the Navy is possibly going to switch to a six man duty watch.  Any thoughts?
  3. S McPhee

    cohabitation agreements

    I was wondering if anyone could provide suggestions on things that should be covered in a cohabitation agreement.  I was warned by a few CF fellas that if you have lived with a common law partner, they would be entitled to a portion of your pension in the event of a separation.  I know that...
  4. S McPhee

    Halifax Class vs Iroquois Class in rough seas

    Just wanted to get some feedback from those experienced sailors out there about the differences between the Halifax Class vs Iroquois Class in rough seas?  I've heard the Iroquois Class seems more "top heavy" and seems to roll more?
  5. S McPhee

    anyone going to BMQ July 31st? (St. Jean)

    Anyone going to BMQ starting July 31st? I finally got my job offer as an NES OP!!! 
  6. S McPhee

    Should I apply to the Navy Res while waiting for a reg spot to open?

    Just wanted to hear some experienced opinions on this one:  I have applied for NES OP and NCI OP, but the trades are supposedly closed as of now.  Would it make any sense to apply to the reserves and then hope to transfer to the reg force?  Or would it make more sense and cause less hassles to...
  7. S McPhee

    current demand for NES OPs

    I was wondering if anyone can comment on the current demand/need for NES OPs?  As far as I know, I have been merit listed, so just trying to get an idea of how long of a wait I should expect (I know it can take months sometimes).
  8. S McPhee

    expenses at sea

    Could anyone tell me what kind of expenses, if any, are deducted while at sea?  ie rations, etc
  9. S McPhee

    Sea pay

    I did a search for "sea pay", but didn't get any relevant hits.  Could anyone tell me how much sea pay is these days and when/how it would apply?
  10. S McPhee

    do you have to deal with heights in the Navy

    Okay, I've posted my questions about heights in BMQ on another post and thought I would post one here to ask about life after BMQ.  Do Navel trades ever have to deal with heights (training, ships husbandry, etc).  If so, when and how often?  Couldn't help but asking, I know I've been told to...
  11. S McPhee

    Getting stationed in the Navy

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about being stationed in the Navy.  I know it would either be in Halifax or Esquimalt, and that it will also depend on the needs of the CF.  I guess I was more looking for a CF member point of view and see if anyone can tell me the chances of...
  12. S McPhee

    Heights in Basic traning (Fear of Heights)

    Okay, so I have already asked this question at the local recruiting center and had already did a search, but I was more looking for an answer from someone who is either in Basic Training or has recently been there: - How much would a new recruiter have to deal with heights in BMQ?  (I know...
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