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Well now that the Omega Mess (Bistro), has the Internet and the free Wi-Fi working...and now that I have some free time, I can tell you guys what things are like here in St. Jean! First... the PT program is different than in the past. It's VERY circuit and team based, and we have (suprisingly) not done more than a 3.2k run.... though we will be working our way up to 8km (I can run up to 14km so far). You will have 5am morning PT and later morning or afternoon PT on many days. When we started the obstacle course for the first time, we started in full FFO (full fighting order, tac vest,helmet,rifle,gas mask) instead of working up to that like in the past. Enjoy push-up, plank, and squat position, as you will be doing it very often outside of PT! Needless to say...its VERY important to be in good shape before you get here.
You march EVERYWHERE! You have LITTLE time to relax for the first 5-6 weeks. If you have stuff that needs to be done...DO IT! Don't put it off as you will fall behind very quickly. I didn't get my kit until 1 week after everyone else, (I failed my CF express the 1st time because my sweaty hand slipped during the pushup test, but i re-tested 4 days later and passed) and this set me back from getting all my kit tagged (sewing) which takes forever!
Once I got caught up things got easier. We had our platoon commnder's inspection, (which you don't want to fail) and I got a suprising 19/20. He said my "boots were excellent and my bed was perfect". So now I'm the boot and bed guy! Guess those Army Cadet days from 15 years ago payed off. I helped some others who got a re-test and helped them to pass. If you need help... ASK your fellow troops... but do your part and help others!
The C7 rifles are lighter and easier to use than the old fnc1a1 that's for sure. If you are thinking of bringing swiffers, mr clean magic erasers,etc... don't bother as they will be taken away from you! But do bring a GOOD iron, don't buy the crap ones they have here... also make sure your bring essentials (shampoo, razer, deodorant,etc) as you won't goto the Canex right away and will need to have something to use!
Your electronics will be taken away after about 1 week, but you'll get them back after 6 weeks (for after 6pm and weekend use). Some people do use internet sticks and they work fine here in the green sector. The internet kiosks in the green break area (GBA) cost $2/min and are iffy.
After 5-6 weeks you get your weekends back (hopefully) and will be able to go to the Omega Mess (Bistro) and use the CPu's there. It also has 3 home theatre rooms, arcade games, pool, dancce floor, bar, PS3, XBOX360, Wii, TVs,etc... It's nice and a good hangout for those who can't go anywhere on their time off.
Just listen, be quite, don't move (when at attention,etc),and do your best and don't give up! The best thing I did was keep my mouth shut... others didn't and they became targets very quickly. We wen't from 72 people, and are noe down to 53. Some of those VR'd, some got injured, others went to warrrior platoon. Don't get too discouraged if you see alot of people in wheelchairs or crutches...LOL!
Good luck to all...you get 4-5 hours of sleep each day,a dn it demands all you have, but you can do it if you don't give up!
You march EVERYWHERE! You have LITTLE time to relax for the first 5-6 weeks. If you have stuff that needs to be done...DO IT! Don't put it off as you will fall behind very quickly. I didn't get my kit until 1 week after everyone else, (I failed my CF express the 1st time because my sweaty hand slipped during the pushup test, but i re-tested 4 days later and passed) and this set me back from getting all my kit tagged (sewing) which takes forever!
Once I got caught up things got easier. We had our platoon commnder's inspection, (which you don't want to fail) and I got a suprising 19/20. He said my "boots were excellent and my bed was perfect". So now I'm the boot and bed guy! Guess those Army Cadet days from 15 years ago payed off. I helped some others who got a re-test and helped them to pass. If you need help... ASK your fellow troops... but do your part and help others!
The C7 rifles are lighter and easier to use than the old fnc1a1 that's for sure. If you are thinking of bringing swiffers, mr clean magic erasers,etc... don't bother as they will be taken away from you! But do bring a GOOD iron, don't buy the crap ones they have here... also make sure your bring essentials (shampoo, razer, deodorant,etc) as you won't goto the Canex right away and will need to have something to use!
Your electronics will be taken away after about 1 week, but you'll get them back after 6 weeks (for after 6pm and weekend use). Some people do use internet sticks and they work fine here in the green sector. The internet kiosks in the green break area (GBA) cost $2/min and are iffy.
After 5-6 weeks you get your weekends back (hopefully) and will be able to go to the Omega Mess (Bistro) and use the CPu's there. It also has 3 home theatre rooms, arcade games, pool, dancce floor, bar, PS3, XBOX360, Wii, TVs,etc... It's nice and a good hangout for those who can't go anywhere on their time off.
Just listen, be quite, don't move (when at attention,etc),and do your best and don't give up! The best thing I did was keep my mouth shut... others didn't and they became targets very quickly. We wen't from 72 people, and are noe down to 53. Some of those VR'd, some got injured, others went to warrrior platoon. Don't get too discouraged if you see alot of people in wheelchairs or crutches...LOL!
Good luck to all...you get 4-5 hours of sleep each day,a dn it demands all you have, but you can do it if you don't give up!
As the wife of a RegF member who did PRes BMQ many years ago, what is warrior platoon?
