Recent content by gunner065

Just completed the Officership Colloquium, and glad it's over.  Although that course was initially meant for WO, MWO and CWO (ILQ qualified) CFR's, because of the availability of the CEOTP program to NCMs, it was used as a band-aid for MCpl/Sgt who were granted BOMQ (IAP and BOTP), like myself. ...

Upon successfully completing MARS 4, a candidate will be posted to a ship for a period of 18 to 24 months to complete his at-sea (bridge watchkeeper certification) and alongside (Officer of the Day qual.) training requirements.  6-8 months after being granted his  Bridge Watchkeeper "ticket"...

Here's an update with my case.  I submitted a PLAR requesting both IAP and BOTP bypass on August 21st.  On September 4th, I received a lovely email with an attachment (a pdf formatted letter) indicating that the CDA was granting me both courses hence the whole Basic Officer Military...

Just an update on the subject.  After being appointed to NCdt and being loaded on BOTP, I received an email from a gal working at the CDA in the BTL Management Officer Cell.  In a nutshell she mentioned that BMOQ (AIP and BOTP) granting procedures for members with previous leadership courses...

I just got the BOTP course loading message and I will meet the group starting in September, in late October.  All the best of luck for the IAP portion, while you sweat it out in St-Jean, I'll sweat it out on the gym floor at the Base.  As well, MARS III serials may be starting early Jan 09, so...

Jeffb, the September 1st was a late addition.  Originally I was informed that I was to complete BOMQ next year sometime or wait until either a slot opened in Borden or Victoria.  I was informed by CFRG HQ Borden BTIM (which is the managing authority for basic training) that a course loading...

There is a serial starting September 1st and scheduled to graduate December 12th.  I most likely will be on the last portion (BOTP) as I am joining from the ranks and have been granted an IAP bypass.  To all going to the whole training, good luck during IAP, I'll see you at BOTP.

I won't be there in September (IAP bypass), but will most likely join the group in late October to complete the BOTP portion.  I am CEOTP, going MARS on the West Coast (Vic, BC).

I appreciate everyone's perspective on the matter and whoever shared their personal experiences of going through the process.  In a military fashion of always trying to gather facts from people who seems to be in the know, I inquired about the matter with the Canadian Defense Academy (as they...

Just send an email/phone call to the PAO cell on your local base and ask to talk with one of their staff, I'm sure they would be more than happy to give you pointers...

Yeah, right now zoomie I'm at the point where I believe (75%0 that I will end up doing BOTP, no sweat.  The main reason why I am trying to clarify this topic is:  I was told that in the near future BOTP and IAP would be granted to member who completed a CF PLQ by now 2Lt's and someone on this...

Thanks George for not understanding my comments.  Instead of generic information, I wanted to probe this forum to see if anyone had inside, precise information on any new developments in regards to PLQ/BOTP equivalencies. Although you have been instructing CAP CP and have seen WO's that would...

Thank you all, for your words of wisdom.  And yes, George Wallace, I do understand that every person/member is treated as an individual as far as granting qualifications goes, but what I am looking for is pretty cut and dry.  I just want to find out if CF PLQ is equivalent to BOTP, if it is...

Thank you PO2FinClk for the prompt and informative reply, appreciated. I inquired into the matter with CDA, and as yet, have not received any reply.  As well, if this is the case, then which procedure should be followed to seek CDA granting that qualification?  Is it too early for this? When I...

Good day all, I recently accepted an offer for CEOTP (as a NCM) and I am confused as if I have to complete BOTP or not.  From all the literature I was able to gather, because I am PLQ qualified I will be granted an IAP bypass. After talking to a friend of mine who is currently instructing in...