War diaries in the footsteps of a brave young hero #4

30 may 2012

A few days have gone by since I last wrote in my journal. There has been so much going on. A robot almost snuck onto canadian soil last night. This certain robot has the ability to appear as anything it desires. It had taken the shape of a submarine along the Atlantic coast. Our navy spotted an unknown enemy submarine approaching the area. They managed to pull up some wired fencing along the shore. The robot was stopped and sent right back in his tracks. I received a letter from my wife, this afternoon. Receiving a letter from your loved one while away feels amazing. I miss my wife so much and I know it's only been six or seven days since I left home. I just  love her soo much. We have been together since the age of 14. We got married at 18, and were still together today at 22. We are strong, and so are my twin sons, both 3 years old which I am very blessed to have.

I forgot to mention the mission in Florida on the 28th. It was remarkable yet scary to watch at the same time. Every countries military force was up against a dozen robots. It was something else that's for sure. All equipped with LMG's, Rocket Launchers and Tanks we were able to defeat these robots. I was told that our plan is to start killing some of them, sending them a message that we are not a force to be reckoned with. Our military does not care how much force is necessary to destroy them. We must protect our country and end this ridiculous war. I was gunner on one of the missile tank's. The thrill I got after firing 3 lock on missiles directly at one robot was awesome. I watched him explode and spread out all over the place into scrap metal. We have come to conclusion that gun fire will not affect the robots but enough explosifs will do the job as I demonstrated the other day as the gunner. You know the war has gotten pretty serious when you have a supply technician, shooting million dollar missiles at deadly robots. Mission in florida was a success.Bravo team. Another day in paradise.

This is a no fail mission. You will acknowledge and accomplish the mission. End of discussion

Codstyle

War diaries in the footsteps of a brave young hero #3

27 may 2012




Day 3 at war. Unfortunately, this morning while we were boarding the helicopter, Corporal Samways accidentally fell from the helicopter. He is no longer with us.We have decided that we are now going to fight in his honour, to show our respects. There seems to have been mass destruction in the southern states of america. Robots were trampling through the city destroying everything in their path. There was a breakthrough on reasearch today when a German scientist discovered something very important. He currently holds part of the answer to the robots weakness. All scientists, world wide, were sent to Germany today to maximize efficiency and cut down on time. We must find a way to contain them here. If they have access to other countries they will have portals everywhere, allowing for more robots to enter our world. If we can build a weapon to contain them, we will destroy them one by one. I don't like these robots, they are messing with the wrong planet. I saw 2 of them today, when I was on patrol near a shelter for the homeless. I saw them from a far and warned everyone to get underground. We have arranged all buildings and houses possible with an escape lair underneath to hide from the robots. They can't sense you underground. At 1700h, we went back to camp and had supper. We started building our own underground lair in case of emergency. In the military, we know that we must be ready for anything. Something could happen at anytime and we're always on our toes ready to pounce. It was 2300h before we finished digging and then we set up camp. I got in my sleeping bag as soon as I could but then was interrupted by Sergeant Wilts. He came into our lair to imform us of a very important mission in Florida, tomorrow.There's no way I'm going to sleep tonight not knowing what this important mission could be. Why are we going to florida? It's going to be so hot in uniform down there this time a year.  Hopefully there isn't many robots and we can make a vacation of it while we're there. I guess I won't know till the morning, oh well. Time to pass out then. Another day in paradise buddy. Goodnight!


This is a no-fail mission. You will acknowledge and accomplish the mission. End of discussion 

Codstyle

There's no way I'm going to sleep tonight not knowing what this importnt mission could be. Why are we going to florida? It's going to be so hot in uniform down there this time a year.  Hopefully there isn't many robots and we can make a vacation of it while we're there. I guess I wont know till the morning oh well .Time to pass out now. Another day in paradise buddy.

War diaries in the footsteps of a brave young hero #2

26 may 2012

Day number 2. There is no sign of improvement since yesterday. Military forces from all over the world are scattered strategically to attempt in containing these robots. They seem to possess super strength and are not affected by gun fire. At 1500h, our commander told us to retreat. They have too much potential and the possibility to ruin all of man-kind. Every move we make must be monitored closely to avoid any mistakes that could wipe our entire race. Top-secret labs all over the world are spending millions to find ways to take down these robotic creatures. Today, we were sent over to Boston to fix some issues such as people getting stuck in their houses when it collapsed. These's issues are considered minor in comparison to the rest of the States. Our biggest issue right now is to contain these robots, within the United-States. They have already done enough damage here, we don't want them moving up north to Canada. The incredible feeling I had when I saved people from their collapsed houses and they gave me a hug while thanking me for saving their lives. We're flying back to homeland right now to get some more supplies at headquarters, in Montreal. We're expected to be back in Boston at 800h. That only gives us 14 hours to get to Montreal, to do a full inventory supply check and then to fill the helicopters and planes, That's not it though, then we have to fly all the way back to Boston. That's all I'm going to write for tonight. Need to get a few minutes of shut eye before I'm hauling ass again. Another day in paradise Canada.

"This is a no-fail mission. You will acknowledge and accomplish the mission. End of discussion"

Codstyle

War diaries in the footsteps of a brave young hero #1

25 may 2012

3 months ago today I was ordered in to war. Today was my first day fighting for my country. This war is extremely large and has the potential to wipeout a vaste amount of population in every country of the world. I am only 22, years old and have never actually been to war. This war is happening all over the United-States as we speak. The only difference with this war is that the enemy is not human. They are some kind of robotic life form from an unidentified planet outside of our galaxy. Canada has no idea what kind of technologie is required to eradicate this life form. These robots are causing a lot of damage. They tend to want to damage historical monuments. It's as if they have something against them. This is really a gory war that most people could not handle. I will never give up. My country is what counts and maybe if you read this in 20 years you will know that I fought for your freedom.

I'm part of 36 service battalion, a unit in nova scotia. Within 36 service battalion, there are many occupations. Truck Driver, Maintenance and Repair, Supply Technician and Cooks. I am a Supply Technician. My job is to supply any soldier with whatever they may need, whenever they may need it. Today, we were in midtown New-York ground searching the area for clues , when all of a sudden we received a call from 1st field artillery ( Artillery unit also in nova scotia). They requested that we provide them with 300 rounds of ammo. That's 100 magazines fully loaded with 30 rounds per . We knew their area wasn't safe but an order is an order and we did our best. You should have seen the gunfire soaring over our heads as we cruised through the main gates and right into the line of fire.

Today, being my first day here, was an unreal unforgettable experience. I really hope I have what it takes to survive and go home to my wife and lovely kids. I love you Sharon, my lovely wife and my two boys, Eric and Ben. 

This is a no-fail mission. You will acknowledge and accomplish the mission. End of discussion 

Codstyle

Importance of military kit and following orders

What is an order?

An order is a command given by a superior military member requiring obedience, as in the execution of a task. In the military , when you are given an order , you have one choice , and that's to obey it. It is important to follow orders.

Why is it important to follow orders?

In the military , there is a chain of command. The chain of command is composed of all ranks, from lowest having no power and the highest, being in charge of all troops. Failure to obey a command is a chargeable offence. I am in no financial position to be paying a fine for something as simple as obeying someones command. It doesn't matter if you don't like the order, just bit your thumb and do it. If you can just get er done and not complain day after day, you will be rewarded at some point in time or you will be earning respect from everyone.

What is military kit?

Military kit is defined as all of the equipment you were issued when joining the canadian armed forces. The equipment being everything from next-to-skin items, uniforms, winter gear, field gear, boots  and anything else necessary for you to have as a soldier. This kit is issued to you by the queen, to get you equipped with all the necessary items to serve your country. These items (your kit) are borrowed to you only while serving in the military. It would be very expensive to try and buy every new soldier thousands of dollars worth of equipment especially in the reserves when you have no idea how long the individual might decide to serve. Your kit is very important, and it is very important that you bring all of it to training sessions.

 Why is it important to bring all my kit to training? Why is kit important?

It's very important to bring all your kit to training , especially BMQ. BMQ is the very first step that civilians take into becoming a soldier. Every new civilian has no idea how to use all of their kit. The instructors on the course are there to show you how everything works. It's very important to bring it all, because if you were in a situation where you didn't know how to use a piece of kit it could cost your life or maybe even someone else's. Also, it's important to bring it all on training because you never know what could happen. You could get sent out in any weather. You could be spontaneously told that your course was going to the gas hut a week early. What if you hadn't brought that gas mask? You would be unable to pass your course which would result in you restarting the entire course. That's not worth it. I will bring it all, it can avoid a lot of issues. The staff also wants to make sure you were issued all of the kit that you signed for. You must be fully equipped to survive in all situations and all environments. Kit is important because if you know how to use it it could save your life. The saying is: Your kit can either save ya or fuck ya. For example, most people exposed to -30 degree  weather would be dead meat in a very short period of time. If you know how to use all of your kit you could easily avoid that dilemma.

Why am I writing this essay?

I was ordered to write this essay on 20 may 2012 by Master Corporal Butterworth  because my behaviour was unacceptable and a complete lack of respect. I failed to follow orders and bring all of my kit to training. At the very beginning of our training , we were told to bring every piece of kit issued to us by the queen. I decided that I was only going to bring what was necessary for that weekend. I didn't think that I was going to be able to fit all of my kit in 2 duffle bags and a ruck sack so I did what I thought was practical. I understand that I cannot do that. As I have been told in the past, we do not pay you to think! You will never win if you think you're being sneaky by trying to make things convenient for yourself. It may only be at a minor scale but that's where it all begins.

Following orders is mandatory in the military and failure to do so is a chargeable offence. No matter the importance of the order it must be followed. Following orders also instills discipline within the chain of command. The canadian military does not accept individuals who cannot follow orders. When you are told to do something by anyone of superior command you must do so and keep your mouth shut. Disobeying orders is not only a chargeable offence but it also shows great disrespect to your superiors. Obeying commands is crucial throughout every aspect of the forces and must be learnt at the start (BMQ). The CF must keep a good reputation in the publics eyes. If members are disobeying orders it shows signs of disorganization and non- professionalism. I must learn from my mistake and insure that I shall comply with all orders. I understand that failure to do so could result in much worst then a 1000 word essay , such as a fine. I am also in no financial state to be paying fines when all I have to do is  obey orders and keep my mouth shut. I always like to mention this: If your corporal, master corporal, sergeant, warrant officer, master warrant officer, chief warrant officer, or any commissioned officer tells you to jump, you say : How high do you want me to jump(Rank)? When I entered the forces, I knew and had been told, that one of my obligations as a soldier was to obey all orders. I am fully aware of this obligation. Disobeying an order could be seen in a way that you put yourself before your country. The military is strong on it's values , and it states that it goes in this order. Your country, your fellow troops, and then yourself. The punishments that could result from demonstrating the inability to put your country first could be severe and possibly job threatening in extreme cases.

I've had enough time to reflect about the importance of following orders and bringing all my kit to training. I,Pte Robert take full responsibility for my actions and will make sure these unacceptable behaviours are immediately eradicated. I understand the importance of following orders and see what effect it could have on the military as a whole if no one followed them. The canadian military consists of men and women who take pride in serving for their country. Professionalism, discipline and integrity are key components that each individual serving today must possese. Each civilian interested in being in the military is required to pass some tests. These test are a medical test, a physical test, and an apptitude test. Not everyone has what it takes to join and there is some people that probably wish they could. So therefore, having the privilege to serve for your country, the feeling of satisfaction you get, you should feel proud of your accomplishment. If you serve your respectable time, the military will have you set for life upon retirement. So who would be silly enough to ruin that opportunity. Not only would it be ruining a perfect opportunity it would also ruin all opportunities with any future government jobs.

I will follow orders and bring all of my kit to training . Bringing all of my kit to training was an order that I shall acknowledge and accomplish.

Thank you for you time.

Pte Robert

Summer time

Who doesn't love the summer ? I have to say it's the best season by far. I love that time of year when, slowly, you start to see people get out. I love that awesome feeling the first time I jump in the water to cool off. Another amazing thing about summer when you're still a kid is that you have all summer off to have fun and relax. Everyone looks forward to summer! Either to go away on a trip with your parents or to be able and sit on your back deck and enjoy the sun. Everyone has their own reasons to love summer but it's hard for anyone to dislike it. Unless of course they're allergic to heat, then I guess they might be winter people. Who can tell me they don't enjoy going to the beach on a nice summer day with a few friends and some coronas to enjoy. Pick up a beach ball and set up a net, you're set for the day as another one of the sun's burn victims. It's okay though, you go home tired, lather on some aloe vera and do it all again. It's really nice to walk out your door without a jacket and pants on. Hotdog stands, ice cream shop,garage sales, etc, all the awesome things that tend to only be out during the summer. I love the summer time and I look forward to getting my tan on this summer whenever I'm not working...Summer is also the season for party's , especially at my age. With the weather being so nice we can have so many more parties then during the winter.Vive l'ete!

Yours truly,
Codstyle

Girls and teachers poisoned in afghan school

120 girls and 3 teachers were sent to a hospital in afghanistan wednesday, after being poisoned by some kind of spray. This incident happened in the provincial capital of Talokhan at a girls school. Some of the girls were hospitalized for quite some time with symptoms such as dizziness , vomiting headaches and loss of consciousness. Blood sample's have been taken from the poisoned girls to determine the substance that made them ill.  The girls sent to the hospital are usually not in critical conditions but rather in great discomfort. The people of Afghanistan know that the terrorists responsible for poisoning these girls. They believe the terrorist do it to threaten girls and keep from going to school. It isn't the first time that Afghanistan has dealt with this issue. Girls have been poisoned after drinking well water in the past.

During the rule of the Taliban from 1996 to 2001 many girls were not allowed to attend school .In 2001, when the regime came to a close due to the U.S led invasion. However, observers say abuse of women remains common in the post-Taliban era and is often accepted in conservative and traditional families, where women are barred from school and sometimes subjected to domestic violence.

Source:CNN

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Little boy soldier

Billy, a young boy, is really tough. He has been exposed to things that most kids could never think of. In the movie, little boy soldier, Billy is forced to fight for his country during the second world war. Billy faces many obstacles and hard times that he must overcome. He is sent back home when he receives bad news concerning his family. He get's through it and returns to war. He is lucky enough to escape death a numerous amount of times. If an action packed, thrilling movie is your kind of movie then you won't be disappointed with little boy soldier. Movie release date is unknown but hopefully within the next 2000 years.

Yours truly,
Codstyle

@jkells40 and his spaceship

Jkells has always dreamt of going to outer space. His parents never supported his dream. He made sure to put it on his bucket list. He spends long nights trying to figure a way to get there and never gives up. Jkells experiences a lot of obstacles during these times. He meets a new friend named codstyle who also dreams of getting to outer space. They work as a team to come up with a solution. No one believes in them but they don't give up. One day, jkells wakes up with the best plan. 10 years of research finally pays off for him and codstyle. For more information , you must wait until the movie comes out . Who knows when that could be but it will eventually. This movie is full of laughs, tears and challenges and will have you on the edge of your seat. Find out how jkells makes it to space when the movie comes out." Jkells goes to outer space in 3D"


yours truly ,
Codstyle

AK-47

The AK-47 is a selective fire ( automatic and semi ) gas operated, 7.62x39mm caliber, assault rifle , first engineered in the USSR. It has a 30 round magazine and is most effective up to 300 meters solo fire. The AK-47 weighs around 5kg's fully loaded. The standard AK-47 fires at a rate of 1200 fps(feet per second). It is gas operated with a rotating bolt and can fire up to 600 rounds per minute. The bolt , which is part of the firing mechanism, does not lock at the rear when the magazine is empty so it's important to make sure it's empty before attempting to walk in front of it. The Ak-47 was designed during the second world war as a sort of hybrid assault rifle in comparison to it's ancestor the M1 Garand /M1 carbine.

Few fun facts about the AK.

1. The AK-47 can be stripped in under one minute and cleaned very quickly. Even if the AK-47 is not cleaned, its still more likely to fire then any of it's rivals given similar treatment on the battlefield. The AK-47 can be operated for years without cleaning. It only consists of 8 moving parts and is not very expensive to make . The AK-47 is so convenient to operate that even a child can be taught how to properly operate it in one hour.

2. There is more then 75 million AK-47  being used in the world today .

3.It is estimated that the total death toll from AK-47 is around 7 -10 million people.


Yours truly,
Codstyle

essay on military orders and kit

Importance of following orders and bringing all my kit to training

I was ordered to write this essay on 20 may 2012 by Master Corporal Butterworth because I failed to follow orders and bring all of my kit to training. At the very beginning of our training , we were told to bring every piece of kit issued to us by the queen. I decided that I was only going to bring what was necessary for that weekend. I didn't think that I was going to be able to fit all of my kit in 2 duffle bags and a ruck sack so I did what I thought was practical. I understand that I cannot do that . 

What is an order?

An order is a command given by a superior military member requiring obedience, as in the execution of a task.

Following orders is mandatory in the military and failure to do so is a chargeable offence. No matter the importance of the order it must be followed. Following orders also instills discipline within the chain of command. The canadian military does not accept individuals who cannot follow orders. When you are told to do something by anyone of superior command you must do so and keep your mouth shut. Disobeying orders is not only a chargeable offence but it also shows great disrespect to your superiors. Obeying commands is crucial throughout every aspect of the forces and must be learnt at the start (BMQ). The CF must keep a good reputation in the publics eyes. If members are disobeying orders it shows signs of disorganization and                            non- professionalism. I must learn from my mistake and insure that I shall comply with all orders. I understand that failure to do so could result in much worst then a 1000 word essay , such as a fine. I am in no financial state to be paying fines when all I have to do is  obey orders and keep my mouth shut.

I also realize the importance in bringing all of my kit to training. You never know when an instructor might tell you to take out any piece of kit at any given time. You can't predict the weather and never know where you could be sent. 

I understand the importance of following orders and bringing all of my kit to training. 

(Only the start of the real essay)

Yours truly,

Codstyle

Importance of following orders and bringing all my kit to training

On week 2 of military training they told us that we had to bring every last piece of kit that the military issued us. The weekend after ,I didn't bring everything , I didn't think they would notice. It went a few weeks unnoticed. Last week , during inspection, one of my instructors picked up my duffle bags that were underneath my cot. He said it was easy to tell that I didn't have everything in them because he could curl them with ease. It turns out no one on my course brought everything as instructed. So the course officer wrote us all up in the "bad books" and said that we all had to write a 1000 word essay on the importance of following orders and bringing all our kit to training. We also have a detailed kit inspection next weekend as soon as we get there.

My essay will also be posted on my blog

Yours truly,

Codstyle

Free itunes card

I am giving away free itunes cards . 3 of them worth 10$ to be precise. If you think this is a scam then that's fine but I know it's not. All you have to do to win a card is read some of my posts and leave feedback on how I could improve or follow my blog. It's as simple as telling me how I could improve or feedback regarding posts saying if you liked it or not. Even if it were a scam ( which its not ) you have nothing to lose. You will know inside that you helped a new blogger  and helped him onto the right track. Thank you and hope to hear from you. I will send the three lucky winners the itunes codes on June 1st . Just leave me an adress that I can contact you at and I'll be in contact shortly.

Yours truly,
Codstyle

Contest end may 30th 2012

Best time of my life

I miss being a kid. It was so easy. All I thought about was having fun . I had a cottage about an hour away from my hometown . When we would go there on the weekends , when it was nice out of course, I would have so much fun. Come sunday night , I never wanted to leave. I was very fortunate as kid, I travelled to a lot of places and got to see a lot of amazing things. Saturday was always the best night of the week. My mom would wake me up and take me out to do something, then we would come home and have supper. After supper , my mom and I would drive down to the grocery store and pick up some chips, pop, and if I was lucky some candy. Then we would get back home and get all set up for the NHL game at 8 o'clock . I was always so excited to watch the maple leafs play on saturday night. My parents always made me feel older when they would let me stay up till 11 to watch the end of the game.

Another aspect I really miss about being a kid is the amount of energy I always had. I played hockey 4-5 times a week and I played on every school sports team possible. I would be out playing sports all day and nothing could stop me. I never felt the least bit tired doing it either. I would come home at night and just pass out right away. The next morning I was up at 6 o'clock and it didn't phase me one bit. Competitive hockey was the funnest thing I've ever done in my life. I have so many memories to talk about and I can say hockey is something that made who I am today. My friends today all played on my hockey team at some point in time.

I'm not saying that adults don't still have fun but I'm saying that there is a whole lot more to think about and be responsible for when you're all grown up. Every stage in life is a new stage , I'm appreciating every minute of every day because each new experiences is filled with different things and obstacles that I must overcome.

Oh, how I miss the simplicity of being a kid.

Yours truly,

Codstyle

Adulthood

I turned 18 on April 8 Th 2012. My parents told me that after high school I was either going to have to pay rent or find myself a place to live. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet but I have to decide soon. Lately I haven't been making all the best decisions . There is just so much going on at this age. I have to think about my futur , my career, my schooling, prom and I could keep this list going for a very long time. I haven't exactly been making the smartest decisions. I am so busy with all of those things and when I am free I like to hang out with my friends and have some fun bu my parents expect me to do things for them . I spend all of my money for partying and always have my hand open for more. Today, my parents sat me down and told me that I had until the end of the school year to pack my stuff and get out. You can't imagine how much of a shock that was. I didn't think I was doing that bad. Me and my best friend brett , work for the same unit in the military and are thinking about renting a bachelor pad across the street from base. It's true when people say that you learn a lot of thing as you grow up. I wish I would have been smarter in my decisions. Seeing my parents cry today was the worst thing ever. It made me feel like a bag of crap. I have decided to turn things around for the best , I will be moving out but I will show them that I care. If you're reading this under the age of 18, the one thing I want you to take from my experience is just respect your parents and do as you're told. I know it's awesome to have a lot of fun as a teenager but the rest of your life is a whole lot longer. You may not always enjoy what you're told to do but it feels so much better when your parents tell you they are proud of you . You will never come out on the winning end if you can't respect them and do as you're told. It  will only be a matter of time before they can no longer handle you . Don't get involved in things you can't handle and always do every thing to the best of your abilities. If I had the opportunity to go back and do things differently I definitely would have . I love my parents to death and I know that down the road they will eventually look back and laugh at all this . I love you mom and dad and I hope I can show you that I'm trying to get my shit in gear . Very valuable learning experience. The least I can do is learn from my mistakes and not make them again. Also, I like to think that problems go away when you talk about them and I enjoy letting people that haven't gone through it yet the chance to see what it's like and possibly make better decisions then i did . 

Yours truly,

Codstyle

Bmq

I have been absent from blogging in the past 2 days due to my oh soo lovely bmq training. First aid is the theme all weekend. We are being put through series of tests and lectures to eventually pass a test on Sunday making us qualified first aiders! Everyone is extremely tired, trying to pound the coffee in to us . We don't have rifles this weekend so inspections and the run of our day is a lot easier and a lot less to think about! Inspections are finally starting to look good and everyone is working as a team on week 5.

Yours truly,
Codstyle

blogging

I started blogging purely for something to do. I was doing a lot of research on how to get a good blog. It was harder then I thought. I was pretty excited when I got my first page view. When i started linking my accounts together and interacting , my views started to roll. Blogging is not an easy thing to do but it certainly can be fun to do . Still don't understand what it means when people say " oh , you just need to find your niche. Best way to get good at it is just to practice. Anyone can blog and it makes for a nice chill environment.

Yours truly,
Codstyle

Tips for women on how to understand men

Things for women to avoid doing in a relationship guide

Tip 1: Try not to be too jealous about the women he talks too, if he says its just a friend you should be able to believe him.

Tip 2: If something is bothering you tell us. If  you talk about it right away we can fix it a whole lot easier.

Tip 3: If he isn't answering his text messages right away then he either probably doesn't wanna text or is busy ? Trust that he will be in contact with you when he can . If he's true to you he will be in contact as soon as he can .

Tip 4: No matter how sexy or hot you think your boyfriend is , you cant smouther him. If he says he's doing something with the friends , let him be .

Tip 5: Trust is definitely the biggest one. Yes we know, every girl has been hurt by some douche bag that affected them and now they can't open up to you because they're scared. You dont need to give him your pin number and credit card number but atleast engage in conversation . It will make the first couple times soo much easier. Yuu should be able to see if hes a good guy or not pretty quickly .

And girls...

RELAX

Yours truely,
Codstyle

Basic Military Qualification in Pte Robert's boots

I applied for the millitary last year. My buddy was always talking about it and I realized how much money he was making. It took me a year to get accepted on march 29th 2012. I was soo stoked when I was at the unit for the first time getting sworn into the forces. I thought I looked soo tough in uniform. My parents were soo proud of me. Since I had a friend who was already in the forces I was really lucky. He helped me with all those little need to know things in the military. He gave me a head start for sure.

I started my BMQ ( basic military qualification) on 20 April 2012. BMQ is the first step that all members must pass to further  there career with the forces. I can tell you that my first weekend was defintely a reality shock. I had never gone to bed at 12 and gotten up at 5. 5 am is physical training. I had to jump out of bed immediately and put on my pt gear and be outside for 5:15. The first couple of weeks isn't really the military life. Its filled with hours of lectures interrupted by 40 minute drill sessions. Lectures about laws, policies, rights, confederations , pretty boring. Then come week  4 it starts to get harder.  They inspect your room every morning to make sure its clean. They have exact inspection layouts that must be followed. The amount of time they give you to do something  gets shorter and they expect more out of you. BMQ is the course designed to make soldiers out of regular civilians. When completing the course you look back at week one and have a good laugh. Oh I forgot to mentionne the memories and laughs that will never be forgotten are the best. I have made friends and even best friends through my BMQ .

Question about basic training or the military?
I'd love to answer any questions that could help make the decision to join or not. Even if you're just curious to know how things are or anything. I am part of a battalion which has people that are higher ranks than me and  I could ask them if ever I wasn't able to answer. Just leave a comment with question and maybe even some feed back on my posts . Thanks

Yours truly,
Codstyle7

high school senior year

Senior year.

The last leg of the race.  The feeling of relief  when you realize that come the end of this year you are no longer obligated to roam these boring hallways. Teachers  expectations have increased significantly. As the year winds down the level of excitement rises. Unfortunately ,for most student , theres comes the time when stress hits like a brick wall. The young adolescent mind is not used to processing soo many things at once. Its a constant 24/7 jumble of ideas, questions, concerns , etc. Students are required to think about  prom, exams, their futur, the decisions they make , and soo much more that can drive teens to craziness. Every individual copes with stress in their one unique way . There are many forms of coping with stress , some legal and some illegal. It is obvious that the legal methods are smarter and safer . It is important that you have a method of coping with the stress if necessary.  Students, keep in mind, we've all been there and done it. If stress is bothering you , theres no reason to hesitate talking to someone who's open to you . Moms are usually pretty awesome  if the relationship is close.Also, as boring and painful as high school may seem , it is guaranteed that upon your departure and for the years to follow you will miss it. Its important to enjoy  your buddies while you're there because who knows who will end up where 30 years down the road?

To be retained: Go to school, try and enjoy it , do your best , get involved and make is as memorable as possible.


Words of advice,
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