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    Saving the shins/lower back on ruck marches

    For the record, I necroposted to this thread regarding lower back pain. The original thread is five years old. Thanks for the shin advice, though. lol My original post:
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    Saving the shins/lower back on ruck marches

    Don't know the exact name for it but it looks exactly like the one in the attached pic. Just had it packed with rations and clothing along with the valise and thremarest. About 40 lbs Valise just held the sleeping bag and groundsheet.
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    Saving the shins/lower back on ruck marches

    Resurrecting this one from the dead regarding the lower back soreness: Went on a ruck march this weekend with my unit. First one on Friday was fine as the rucksack sat straight and felt balanced with the exception of it being tight on the shoulders (no chest strap). The second march was shit...
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    Any favourite BMQ memories?

    Inspection: MCPL: "Pte, are you trying to grow a moustache?"  PTE: "No Mcpl!" MCPL: "Then shave that fucking thing off! You look like a fucking gay pornstar!..........Not that there's anything wrong with that."
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    ROTP time commitment for Regs

    LOL I shouldn't laugh because I might be one soon :P
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    ROTP time commitment for Regs

    Hi kincanucks, Thanks for your reply.  I did a search and did not find what I was looking for. Therefore, I posted a new topic. I can also assure you that I did not receive an explanation as detailed as yours at the CFRC. The OCdt started off saying that 5 years is the max that you have to...
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    ROTP time commitment for Regs

    Hey everybody, I am applying to the Regs through ROTP and am wondering about the time commitment involved if I am working towards a History degree at a Civi Uni. I phoned my local CFRC and talked to an Officer Cadet in ROTP. I got some answers from him but they were kind of shaky. I asked him...
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    Husband's coffin kills woman on way to cemetery

    That's awful. I bet the hearse driver feels like shit. Best wishes to the driver and the rest of the family.
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    Reserves and Trades School

    I see. I might mention that to the recruiter at the unit if he does not suggest it. Thanks to both of you!
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    Reserves and Trades School

    Hi Everyone, I have a question about joining the reserves. I'm 17 and planning on graduating high school in January. In September, I plan to move on to a trades school to study for an electrical ticket. I really want to serve my country by joining the reserves. The closest reserve unit to me is...
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    Where is reg force BMQ located?

    St. Jean and Wainwright to name a couple....... Do a search. It's been covered. Cheers
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    Happy Birthday Tess!!!

    Happy Birthday Tess! Thanks for keeping all us lowly posters in line for all these years! :P :cheers:
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    5 Canadians injured after vehicles collide in Afghanistan

    Yes, thanks geo. I meant to say "serious" injuries. Sorry bout that.  :)
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    5 Canadians injured after vehicles collide in Afghanistan

    Speedy recovery troops. Thankfully there were no injuries.  :salute:
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    Army.ca Status- The History of Outages & Dark Days

    Wow now that was interesting. I think I'll finally put away the anti-depressants and extra booze for now.  ;)
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