Recent content by west_coaster

I can't find this information anywhere. So I am going to ask here I have no clue of how much privates pay in deductions before take home. Can someone please help me out with this? I just found out that my child support is going up to $300/mth and I have a family as well. Can someone please help...

Nah. No experience. But, getting advice from family and friends that are and were in the CF and I want to share what I have told in advice with other recruites. IF ppl are taking it the wrong way, please, tell me. I am not trying to be dick or show that I know everything either.

But, what are the actual rules/regulations on that though?

Hey Jay, what trade you going into?

Come on ppl. I am going to BMQ as well. I am going to be in Borden, Ont as of Feb 15th. I do get curious about what happens. But, if you really want to know what happens, do a Youtube search. That is what I do. I see what happens & hear about expectations. Like all the others have said, the...

I am going to Borden in Feb. I have no clue what my starting salary is going to be for basic either. I think its around $2751/mth before deductions.

How about sup tech. I'll be in Borden in Feb as well waiting for training.

It took me 8mths to get in. I was told it was do to the enormous amount of applicants all across Canada. I went reserves first. I am now going into Reg Forces. Will be posted in Borden, Ont as of Mid-Feb and waiting for training. Good thing is, it is all paid for, lol

bring all diplomas and transcripts with you. Bring all docs that will next you to get to the next step. You aren't going anywhere anytime soon without doing an assessment first anyway. It takes about 8mths to get in if you get in. Make sure you have a good work history and possible volunteer...

I am 38, and I will be in basic training this yr. So, you are telling me that I will be allowed to have my cell on me at certain times of training? I can understand if you are having a break or it is time to relax so you can message family quickly. Other than that, recruites should not have...

BMQ is starting Sept 22 in Vancouver on weekends. My question is, when will people be notified that they qualify for this course? It is 13 days until day 1

In total, currently, there are 68,000 in the Canadian Forces.

I got sworn in March 30th. I was told I have to wait for 3mths to get my uniform. Now, I only got into the reserves which is supposed to be min 1 day a week. I haven't worked in three weeks. You can't touch anything without a uniform and basic training. Now, I did sign a doc stating I would be...

I had my aptitiude test in May. It sucks that they won't tell you where your marks were low. There is no such thing as failing it. You qualify for a trade one way or another. The problem is for people on the west coast is, you east coasters are three hrs ahead and we lose out on opportunites. I...