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I want to join but I need help training

I am 17yr old male, 6ft 1, 184lbs and am looking to join caf infantry next year or the year after.
I am currently pretty fit, not jacked, but pretty fit.
I ride my bike almost every day for miles and have pretty good stamina for having light asthma.
I can do a couple of pull ups but I need to work on doing more.
I can do push ups easily and I can do at least 50 sit ups in one go.
I also work out regularly but my bench is only 150lbs.
My legs are very good and I am a fast runner and sprinter.
I’m am in very good health and almost never get sick and when I do not badly.
I am just curious what I should train like before I get in?
I’ve been looking online but haven’t found much info on it.
What are the most valuable skills to learn and what can I work on?
Also I don’t just want to pass the physical test, I want to exceed the minimum by a lot.

Hiii!

Someone I’m close with is doing BMOQ Mod 1 right now, and he only gets his phone for maybe 10 minutes a night if we’re lucky.

I’ve never had someone close to me in the military before, so I feel like I’m mostly just guessing my way through this. I know BMOQ is supposed to be really tough, and I keep wishing there was some tiny thing I could do to make his week even 1% better.

I don’t want to make things harder by expecting replies or taking up the little free time he gets. I just want to be someone he can look forward to hearing from and remind him that someone back home is cheering him on.

If you’ve been through BMOQ, what made you feel supported? If someone supported you during it, what did they do that meant a lot? Are letters nice? Are care packages a thing? Or is it better to just send little messages and let them answer whenever they can? And what would be good/bad to say in a message?

I also don’t want him to feel like he has to spend his limited phone time talking to me. I’d rather he call his family or just relax if that’s what he needs. I just want him to know I’m proud of him and that he’s able to do this, even if I can’t tell him that very often.

Also… he mentioned that if one person has something they aren’t supposed to, sometimes the whole platoon gets punished. Ever since he told me that I’ve been scared to mail literally anything because I’d feel SO bad if I accidentally got everyone mad at him just because I was trying to be nice :( So if there are things I shouldn’t send (or things that are always definitely safe) I’d really appreciate knowing!

ANY advice is appreciated!! I just care about him a lot and really want to support him the right way :)

TL;DR: Close friend at BMOQ with very little phone time. What are the best ways to support someone going through it?

I got my medical in a couple days and I’m nervous and don’t know what to expect, I’m be straight up I’m insecure of my body I’m losing weight right now and lost already 40 lbs but what do they in medical really. I don’t wanna sound like a wuss or anything but just being straight up and asking for info on what they do

do i need to go to sick parade in the morning if i show flu-like symptoms like nonstop coughing?

Hi all,

I am 25 F thinking about joining the CAF (Army). I have a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences and a Master of Science in Biomedical and Molecular Science (Experimental Medicine field) from a Canadian University. I am bilingual (Polish and English) and have two other EU citizenships in addition to my Canadian one. I am curious as to what I could go into/what could be a good fit and if anyone has any contacts or input that I could chat with. I have thought about and am continuing to think about PA school but have yet to do the volunteer hours to apply. Thanks!

I know people have their usual preferences for boots, but has anyone ever use these Original Swat Boots 9" For BMQ?

I was thinking of getting a pair. I've had a black pair of these before for work and they were pretty comfortable, but that was just casually walking around.

If you've used them, how did they hold up for actually rucking and other tasks? Also, did you get a half size up for the sock system? The black ones I had fit me true to size. Thanks

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Hi everyone, I’m 19 and spent about a year in the French Foreign Legion before leaving.I’m now interested in joining the CAF and was wondering if my Legion service and the fact that I deserted would affect my application

Cheers

Just wondering how much is the salary if you are certified avn in caf ?

I’m wondering what watch you guys have bought for bmq or if you can buy one at canex during the first week? I’m having trouble finding one that isn’t a smart watch

I am thinking of applying to join the reserves but I have had mental health struggles that involved self harm. However, the scars are almost invisible and made about 8 years ago. I am doing so much better now and I do not take any anti depressant or any medication like that. I know nobody can really tell the result but with what you know, do you think I still have a chance?

Hey I’ve been officially enrolled and been sworn in. Looking for any advice for my BMQ I’ve got two months to prepare. Also wondering if anyone else will be going to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec on October 12th for BMQ? Thanks for reading hoping to connect with some people before I leave.

Does anyone know about IQAS? Because I applied for SIGINT, and after a brief 101, they told me the trade is now closed. You have to select either one, or we will close the file. Then I selected the other one, and they suggested I get an IQAS to pass the waiver process. But I had already submitted WES, and then they said it’s better to have IQAS than WES because WES has to go through the waiver process. So not sure now what to do. Any suggestions pls?

Which security clearance form do we have to bring to BMQ? There are many online and up to which section does it have to be filled out for information systems technicians?

I’m just looking for more insight that isn’t included in the website and what might be pros and cons of being younger

Asking as a parent who is close enough to drive to it if there is.

I'm a reservist, fully sworn in, and have all my gear, and in September, I will be doing Parade Nights.

1. I'm slowly approaching 30 and have this weird sense. Like, I don't wanna call it impostor syndrome, but those close to me (friends, family, etc) seem super proud of me. I've even had co-workers be super hyped for me, but I haven't even gone to the most basic of training. It feels wrong to really talk about or even claim to be in the army. What is a respectful way to handle these kinds of conversations? I'm proud but still feel like I haven't exactly done anything.

2. All the BMQ dates are full up, for the summer and my city doesn't have the ability to do part-time BMQ. I'll probably not do BMQ until next summer right? Or so they hold more Sporadic ones through the year?

3. I passed the fitness test with a pretty good score (silver) and even forgot a water bottle while there. Is this a good indicator of fitness?

4. I've done BJJ for years and am about to reach purple belt. I can do about 30 push-ups non-stop, did a 5k in about 37 minutes, and can do around 50 sit-ups. Is this a good level of fitness for the Infantry BEFORE BMQ/DP1?

5. In most reserve units, how does DP1 work? Will I be taking the 2 months off of work to get it done?

Not looking for specific fitness advice, just if I am at a good spot right now and need to maintain it, or if I am a fatass and need to do more. (5 hours a week of fitness right now, and 42-44 hour work weeks)

I signed my job offer today for met tech while being an applicant on ADHD meds.

I started my application April 29th, gambits completed in May, interview and medical in June, and heard back about security and medical clearance in early July.

I go to bmq on Oct 10th (starting on Oct 12th), if anyone else has the same date let me know! We can make a group chat.