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Parachutist wings from cadets on my PRes or RegF uniform

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all it says in the joining instructions is to carry out a fitness program 6 weeks prior to start of course (running, Push ups, chin ups(no long jump for the para troops) and situps). but since u have the joining instructions i would imagine you knew that. I will try to talk to some guy i know that did the PARA course (i know 2 reserve soldiers and 1 cadet)and ask them what they did to prepare.
Sgt Taraso, 2379 RHLI RCAC
 
I took my jump course with cadets, so i know what you guys are going through, not really knowing what to expect. My advice is don‘t sweat it too much. For PT, there‘s the obvious running, push ups, chin ups, but I‘d also recomend improving your grip strenght for the flight lectures and if you really want to be keen, practicing lying on your back with your legs straight, feet 6‘‘ off the ground could help you during those times the instructors are trying to motivate you. Don‘t worry about the drills too much, there‘s plenty of time to practice during the course, learning them ahead of time could just lead to you forming bad habbits. From what I saw on my course, most of the guys who showed up already knowing everything just ended up failing. Just trust yourself, keep you nose clean and everything will work out fine.
 
Thanks for the advice, didn‘t ever consider the legs 6" off the ground thing before, I‘m going to start doing leg raises again, thanks!
 
i am not meaning drills as (PLF‘s, flight drils) i mean ground drills for pt. did they make you do the airborne swim, shuttle run, burpee‘s, what type of things did they make you do for the ground pt training. any suggestions marti?
 
Hopefully airborne: Run. Run a lot, every day, long distances, as much as possible. You will be running everywhere if you get on course. In addition, make sure your upper body strength is very high; there are chinups, pushups and other various upper body things galore. When in doubt, go for a run. Then, do some chinups, then run more. Some pushups, then more running, followed by running, and then a run.

Did I mention running?
 
lol... i know there is alot of running involved. that shouldn‘t be a problem for me though.... i am working on that everyday.
 
i dont know how i stumbled upon this but then i saw the name Sgt taraso and it got creepy. i really dont have a life. *sighs* call me if u read this taraso .hahah. well im not even thinking about being airborne, i just wanted to see what u guys wrote. but i like to run, if thats anything... :rolleyes: good luck ppl
 
Hi, I did the course this summer so i can give you up-to-date information.

We‘re up at 5:25 in Connaught for morning PT. It consists of either the PT test, or a relatively long, extremely fast pace (near sprint!) with the usual stops for pushups and 5th point. Days are filled with concurrent activities (circuit training in a local olympic pool, sports and trips). At 16:00 expect a death run (most dreaded them) in the Connaught sun, on endless dusty potholed roads. These last around an hour or so (trust me, you can go very far in an hour). Food sucks. You‘re always on the chinup bars.

The three weeks at Trenton were the best of my life. Great food, professional instructors (all ex CAR), and jumping.

I won‘t tell you much about the training except: pay attention to detail, run everywhere, don‘t injure yourself, be agressive on the mock tower (or you will almost certainly fail), and don‘t eat a heavy lunch (you don‘t want to be tired during for the afternoon).

To train, be able to run far, and fast. Spend some time in the pushup position and the 5th point.

The feelings can‘t be placed into words. The smell of jet fuel, getting on the plane (feeling the prop-blast with your chute on), the engines revving up, the door opening, the "GO!", the chute deploying, the quiet of the sky, the landing, and the lying there thinking "that was amazing". You will experience nothing like it.
 
What region are you in for cadets, and what corps if you mind me asking?
 
i am in windsor if you are asking me and thanks chris that was helpful. have any cool links?
 
Hey Chris I was at connaught too. Saw you para guys doing your run then your chin-ups and push ups. It was the day of the grad parade when the top per on the course jumped out of the Griffon. That was pretty cool.
 
Im with 337 Queen‘s York Rangers, in COA. We had 5 from COA go up, all passed.

BTW, the person who PM‘d me, I dont have a digital camera or scanner, but I‘ll see what I can do.

Try these:

www.commando.org

http://www.magicmouse.ca/wings42.htm

http://ww2.isys.ca/army/para.html
(Note: Fitness standards have changed; our attrition rate was about %33 of our course, or 17 people of 49)

http://www.hsbcadets.ca/c_basic.htm
(I had meant to make one of these!)

Please post any other good links you‘ve got.
 
Chris, in COA our para test was cancelled when it was at Phase 2 for NSCE, did they use your ACFT results from Phase 1 or did u send in your results done at your LHQ

And if so, what did u get on the ACFT if you don‘t mind me asking.
 
hopefully airborne soon... I did the course in 02 and all i can tell you is what i was told. shaddap an listen. as for pt all I can say is dont ever quit. on a run, dont walk at all. some ppl will start to walk and they will get picked on. And being a CIC officer they wont take you very seriously. Another thing to keep in mind is that on the course you arent really considered an officer. Our escort officer was really cool but sometimes it really got to us when we had our lights out time and what not and he was out doin "officer" stuff if you know what i mean. You are gonna be goin through it with the rest of the boys, they are your team. A couple of things i wished that i practiced for were the flight room, hang from a chinup bar or what ever and hold your legs out infront of you at 90 degrees for as long as you can. It will help in the meat locker.
 
thanks guys, and i know that i would be one of the boys. i am extreemly motivational, and i want to help the cadets pass. i will get on that course come **** or high water. keep the tips comong.
 
sir, you will need the cadets to help you pass just as much. and once you do well, read the "airborne creed" particularly "every man an emperor" live it.
 
i know that. and i look forward to working with cadets in that manor.
 
hopefully airborne soon: I have looked into the jump course for Army Cadets and yes there are 2 positions for CIC officers. I ask a few Officers that have applied for the course that were not accepted.

1. They were not fully Bilingual

2. They were not the Rank of Captain

3. They were not a OC or a 2ic of a company at a CTC

I would try to get a few of these things under your belt first and keep trying

Good luck


Ruck up and Soldier on
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Yup, you may want to view the prerequisites for the course before applying.
 
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