lol, this thread has been amusing.
Ok, if you‘re going to try to do some sort of challenge procedure at least do it right.
The first part of the pass word should be said twice, followed with the response also to be said twice. Ergo, the proper challenge would be "flash flash" and the proper response would be "thunder thunder." Of course, there is more to it than that, but you‘ll learn it all in basic.
One of my seargents is going to be an instructor for your course (you‘ll be lucky if he‘s your section commander). Since you all seem pretty eager, I‘ll try to see if I can get him to throw in something special
Don‘t worry about kit. If by the time the course starts and you don‘t have your kit yet, bring some your civvies and PT gear. Your kit will get sorted out during the weekend. Oh, I just remembered that each candidate has to bring in their own cots. So if you don‘t have it, make sure to get one from your units.
Bring loose change as well. I don‘t recall if I ever saw any vending machines at Fort York but if there are you have a break, you‘ll most likely want to get a snack or two (trust me, it‘ll help).
Have fun!