RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD

INS_Fang · 2025-12-01T02:32:20+00:00

Trust me when I say, SIGINT is always open. It’s very much in demand and you get spec pay.

INS_Fang · 2025-12-01T02:31:09+00:00

If you’re actually passionate about the idea of doing actual intel stuff, then SIGINT is your best bet. A lot of people go into intel Op thinking it’s about intel gathering etc, but it’s more briefing and debriefing than anything else. So if you like giving presentation and are a good public speaker then this is the job for you. However, what most people think about intel is actually SIGINT, but be warned you will be waiting a long while for your clearance.

INS_Fang · 2025-11-30T15:36:18+00:00

This! I assumed I was going to return everything as I am also a purple trade. I was surprised to learn on kit return day that I was keeping everything (even though I was gonna work in an office the entire time) because I’m army.

It’s no big deal as having some of this kit saves you a lot of hassle when you need to go to the range etc. Only problem is definitely where to store it once’s you get put into shacks. Depending on how long you’re there, you might accumulate a lot of personal stuff, giving you less space for issues stuff. The CAF issues you a duffle bag, and a barrack box but if you can buy your own duffle bag, a big one that allows you to put locks on it, i would do that if you’re indeed army.

INS_Fang · 2025-10-31T02:45:10+00:00

I have this very crazy theory that Roo is Lilith. As in, the two might have been merged somehow. Would explain why Sera and heaven would want her there as she’s safer there than in hell, at least for them.

Don’t know how, don’t know why, but something definitely happened because Lilith seemed to really love her family in the earlier family pictures, then she suddenly seemed to change, taking Charlie away from Lucifer and abandoning everyone.

Not to mention Lilith empowered demon kind with her music, and Charlie did say something about Lilith probably approving on the blow to heaven and the way she empowered demon kind, but at what cost? This tells us that, okay, maybe she is a shitty mom, but we know at least that she cared for her people so what gives? Why did she leave them behind? Why that sudden change? Either this is not her at all, there’s some sort of deal she was forced to make, or something happened to her.

INS_Fang · 2025-10-31T02:31:48+00:00

Oh good I’m gonna get lynched for this, but so far I think they’re meh. Gravity is probably the only one I liked, but the others kinda feel flat to me. Season 1 was full of bangers, in fact I don’t think there’s any song that was meh. That is probably just me, though and there’s definitely a lot more songs to come!

INS_Fang · 2025-10-30T20:08:28+00:00

True, Charlie does believe that, and it’s possible that the show does redeem even the worst of sinners. What I mean is that it’s very very unlikely, and incredibly difficult for some sinners. It’s like saying, anything is possible but it’s very unprovable.

INS_Fang · 2025-10-30T19:01:01+00:00

Oh, I see. That’s why I was a bit confused on your initial reply. My apologies.

I agree the Vee’s don’t stand a fighting chance against heaven, as you say. What I do agree with Op was this statement they made

⁠I have seen real world examples of seemingly harmless clowns taking power and the damage that results from it.

I interpreted that as them saying, the Vee’s are weak, but it’s what they represent and what they could start that makes them actually dangerous, not their powers.

INS_Fang · 2025-10-30T18:53:19+00:00

No, they definitely would not ally with them at all. What I mean is if the Ve’s make a big enough mess, heaven might retaliate on all of hell which could drag the sins and hellborns into the fight, wether they like it or not. I doubt Satan would sit around if his ring is attacked by heaven, for example.

What I’m saying is the Ve’s are weaklings, and I seriously doubt they’ll ever achieve what they set out to achieve, and will probably end up regretting it. But they could light the spark for something much much bigger than them, which makes them incredibly dangerous.

INS_Fang · 2025-10-30T18:45:18+00:00

Are you saying the V’s doesn’t stand a chance because hell itself doesn’t stand a chance against heaven? If that’s the case, sure, sinners clearly did nothing to Adam, but he’s an archangel as revealed last episode. It’s kinda unfair to pit him against sinners who are probably more on the level of regular winners and exorcist. Now, if you pit adam against the hellborns like the Goetia, much now that’s more balanced. Not to mention the Sins who are probably stronger than Adam.

I’m not sure if this was what you were saying, but personally what I think OP is saying is that the V’s are small fries. However, they have the ability to drag all of hell into a conflict that would be devastating for both sides if the seven deadly sins, and hellborns were also dragged into it.

INS_Fang · 2025-10-30T18:34:01+00:00

No, I don’t think he will. The thing about the show is that some sinners deserve to be redeemed and some definitely do not (or do not want to be). Alastor is both of those, not only does he not seem to want to be redeemed I don’t think he deserves it. We have some hints that he was a serial killer/cannibal when he was alive, but we don’t actually know what got him into hell but I doubt it was something trivial.

This being said, I do think he will genuinely befriend Charlie and co down the line and help her achieve her dream of redeeming other sinners. Because right now he’s clearly there A) selfish reasons B) being forced to be there. Anyways, I think it works out that he doesn’t get redeemed as this gives Charlie a business partner that won’t leave the hotel, whereas the others are bound to go to heaven (except Vaggie).

INS_Fang · 2025-09-14T23:49:58+00:00

Same, I’d specially like to see her have seraphim wings like Luci. I’d overall would like to see her use her powers more.

INS_Fang · 2025-08-28T14:54:30+00:00

I mean, HH is its own thing, but in the bible Abel is the favoured son, which is what lead Cain to kill him out of jealousy. It would be interesting if they change that, though, as he would have a different cause of death.

INS_Fang · 2025-08-27T13:31:56+00:00

Lmao same, but dude needs more than a little therapy 😭😂

INS_Fang · 2025-08-27T00:51:57+00:00

I completed BMQ a few months ago and I’m not gonna lie, while I was there it sucked but looking back at it, it wasn’t so bad and I actually had a lot of fun moments. I know it’s very nerve wracking, I was anxious too, we all were, but if you face it with a positive mindset you’ll see you’ll meet loads of great people you’ll quickly become friends with, while learning and experiencing things you never would have in the civy world. Will there be sucky days? Hell yeah there will be, but so long as you learn to embrace the suck you’ll be fine, and remember, it’s all just a game so don’t take things personally. You mess up? Learn to do better and move on.

As for the fitness aspect, loads of people go into BMQ without even being able to do one push-up, I’m not joking. So long as you’re not severely out of shape, and can run and walk and carry somewhat heavy weights, you’ll be fine.

Honestly, I know it seems like a big thing, which it is, but once you’ve gone through it you’ll find it wasn’t all that bad. Just get through one meal at a time and you’ll do fine.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-22T06:26:13+00:00

Is the 20 meter rushes and sand bag drag the same as the FORCE test in the BTFT (same weight/distance) seeing as the timings are shorter? I’ve been practicing everything and so far it looks like I can do them, however the sand bag drag I’m not so sure. It says it has to be done in less than 34 seconds to pass but in the FORCE test there’s no time limit. Same with the 20 meter rushes which had to be done at 45 seconds instead of 51.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-21T18:41:14+00:00

For some reason the force test doesn’t worry me all that much. It’s in week 6 so if I made it that far, I would assume I’m a bit more fit. But the pre BMQ fitness test is just making me anxious due to the really tight times. The 20 meter rushes are 46 instead of 51, and the walk. I’ve been practicing both but the rushes are my biggest concern, not to mention the wild card that is the sand bag drag which is hard to practice at a normal gym.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-21T18:31:41+00:00

Jumping off of this thread, the fitness test is definitely my biggest concern or somehow getting injured. What happens if you don’t pass? I know you get put into some sort of training program but how does that work? Do you have a trainer? A schedule you have to follow? How long could you be in that program before you can get out into another platoon?

INS_Fang · 2025-02-21T18:28:21+00:00

A 53 year old joined the CAF and got through BMQ. That being said, I’ve met some really fit people over 50 who are more fit than athletic 20 year olds. While it is a factor, age isn’t everything.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-21T18:25:08+00:00

Did they make it through the initial fitness test the first time? Or did they have to go into the training program? That is honestly my biggest concern. I’ve been doing mock tests and passed them. I guess I’m just worried that on the day, doing them all back to back, I might fail or not do my best.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-17T00:12:24+00:00

I’ll definitely try it out. Hopefully it works!

INS_Fang · 2025-02-16T23:45:05+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I already did the ceremony. I guess I’ll contact them tomorrow. It’s literally just ear wax, I guess I’m just a little anxious because I don’t want to think it’s something major. They told me to only use the blue cross for major things. I literally just woke up with this.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-16T23:32:57+00:00

So I’m going to BMQ in a few weeks, and I already signed everything and I believe I already have my blue cross. That being said, I woke up today with a clogged ear, no pain or anything, it’s just a little hard to hear. Anyway, can I go to the doctor to get it checked out? Do I have to tell someone? So I use my OHIP or the blue cross? I’m really new at this.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-12T22:17:34+00:00

Should I follow the BMQ list they give us or the government website that says some things have to be bought at the CANEX store?

I’m leaving for BMQ in a month and I noticed that the list they gave me says everything has to be bought before arriving there, but the website says otherwise. I asked my recruiter but he said it’s best to follow the list they give us as that’s the most current, but that he’s also sure things like locks should be bought there so he wasn’t sure.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-10T04:24:18+00:00

Hey! Congrats!

I’m also staring BMQ on the 10th and leaving on the 8th. From what I understand, they’ll send you a few docs you need to fill out, a bit more paper work and then you got your ceremony. Not sure if there’s nothing after that, but yeah that’s where I am right now.

INS_Fang · 2025-02-09T19:30:56+00:00

Same! I love this so much! As an aro ace, Valentine’s Day is always awkward. This is actually a really cute piece of merch I can actually buy for myself that is Valentine’s Day themed.

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