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Packing for Basic [MERGED]

medicineman said:
I'd have to say the most important things to bring to BMQ are: 2 x open eyes, 2 x open ears, 1 x open mind, 1 x closed mouth, 1 x good attitude,  and a gazillion activated brain and muscle cells.  At least 1 x sense of humour is also highly reccomended.

Oh, and don't forget the kit list they tell you to bring.

MM

I have been trolling the recruiting posts / boards for the past while now that my son has been shipped off to basic (today...) trying to find the right advice to give him. I was at Cornwallis almost 25 years ago, so my advice would have been a little, well, outdated. Medicineman has the absolute best advice I have read / heard here. To all heading to basic reading this - this will get you through!

Thanks for the gem MM!!
 
Since they have updated and moved the website I cannot find the file. I thought I had it on my desktop but the I don't. The above link is broken.
 
Oh the irony of this thread is almost too much to bear.  :irony:
 
Tralax said:
Since they have updated and moved the website I cannot find the file. I thought I had it on my desktop but the I don't. The above link is broken.

The way back machine is your friend.

Link to the site
http://web.archive.org/web/20110520073323/http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/bic-cib/index-eng.asp

Link to the document
http://web.archive.org/web/20121206184439/http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/bic-cib/bic-cib.pdf
 
runormal said:
The way back machine is your friend.

Link to the site
http://web.archive.org/web/20110520073323/http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/bic-cib/index-eng.asp

Link to the document
http://web.archive.org/web/20121206184439/http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/bic-cib/bic-cib.pdf

The question is, are those still accurate
 
runormal said:
The way back machine is your friend.

Link to the site
http://web.archive.org/web/20110520073323/http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/bic-cib/index-eng.asp

Link to the document
http://web.archive.org/web/20121206184439/http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/bic-cib/bic-cib.pdf

Wow that's awesome.  Thanks!
 
For anyone who has done Basic Training during the winter months, would you benefit by bringing winter pt clothing? ie: sweats or track pants and a sweat shirt? or are you pretty well indoors until you get your kit issued?

 
j.maslow said:
For anyone who has done Basic Training during the winter months, would you benefit by bringing winter pt clothing? ie: sweats or track pants and a sweat shirt? or are you pretty well indoors until you get your kit issued?

You'll be issued everything you need. Don't worry and pack what the list asks.
 
Hi. I couldn't but over here that on your arrival at St. Jean, they check your bags for contraband items. Can someone list some items they consider contraband? Books? Knives? Lighters? Any thing else?
 
Its bound to happen, we are entering a secure military installation, and protection of staff is top priority, they give a list of Prohibited and Restricted items, they will take them, and place them in lock up until a time (lets call it time z) when time z arrives you get it back

A little snippet from the Nov 2013 JI

Prohibitions/restrictions
As in any work or civilian place, the military environment has specific rules.  Each candidate must scrupulously follow these rules to avoid disciplinary and/or administrative sanctions.
Prohibited articles
Here is a list of prohibited articles:
1. Fire arms or edged weapons (switch-blade knives, knives with blades longer than 6 inches)
2. Food stuff (fruits, chips, candy, etc.) and drinks, including supplements
3. Alcoholic beverages
4. Illegal substances (including caffeine concentrate "wake up")
5. Materials with sexual connotation (magazines, photos, DVD, accessories, etc.)

Restricted materials

1. All electronic devices (cellular phones, iPods, iPads, laptops, etc.) are considered restricted materials in the following manner:

• No devices can be used/carried during training hours.

• Cellular phones are allowed on weeknights after training has concluded but no earlier than 6:00pm. Reasonable usage should be restricted to communications with family and friends.

• All other devices MAY be allowed on weekends in garrison if there is no training scheduled and if performance has been
    judged adequate by the instructors.

Game consoles are not authorized and will be confiscated and secured upon arrival.  Any other devices may be confiscated at any time by platoon staff should there be any abuse or unauthorized use.
2. Personal vehicle: unless you have special permission from the chain of command, you can use your personal vehicle only during the leave weekends that you are allowed to leave the garrison.  All other uses are forbidden.
 
You said no alcoholic beverages. Does this mean that cigarettes are permitted?
 
Evancai said:
You said no alcoholic beverages. Does this mean that cigarettes are permitted?

:facepalm:

This isn't a complicated thing here.  Do you REALLY need an answer to this question?
 
Evancai said:
You said no alcoholic beverages. Does this mean that cigarettes are permitted?

Cigarettes are okay, but those silly little Clint Eastwood Starter Kit  cigars are wine dipped, so a no go.
 
Evancai said:
Hi. I couldn't but over here that on your arrival at St. Jean, they check your bags for contraband items. Can someone list some items they consider contraband? Books? Knives? Lighters? Any thing else?

Anything your instructors AKA your NCOs determine to be contraband.
 
Eye In The Sky said:
:facepalm:

This isn't a complicated thing here.  Do you REALLY need an answer to this question?

The recent rash of similar types of questions has one wondering what we are recruiting these days.
 
George Wallace said:
The recent rash of similar types of questions has one wondering what we are recruiting these days.

Ouch. Have faith in some of us, George...
 
Eye In The Sky said:
:facepalm:

This isn't a complicated thing here.  Do you REALLY need an answer to this question?

Considering its illegal in this country to sell smokes to anyone under the age of 19, and all the attempts to demonize smokers, the question may not as ridiculous as you think.
 
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