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Thanks folks, really appreciate all the insights and responses here. The overpressure and blast wave articles definitely open up a new angle to consider, but I am glad to hear that hearing protection has improved and that there an emphasis on using the equipment.

Hello, With my Reserve application process under way(the waiting begins) I naturally have some time on my hands to second guess my choice of trade (interspersed with some pre-learning on a few BMQ topics). Once concern I'm having with one of my trade choices of gunner is the possibility of...

Reviving this one. Has some new protocol or equipment been adopted to reduce the risk during training exercises? I'm Interested in becoming a reserve gunner but not too keen on it if it involves a high risk of damage. I have already lost some hearing working with loud machinery in my field.

Appreciate all the info so far! This would be at St-Jean sur Richelieu,I imagine, right? Looking closer to an hour or more for me then haha.

The DP1 courses appear to be offered as modules as well. does that mean you can take the one week course the first summer for example if you are not available for the entire 8 week period?

Anyone involved in this speciality? I feel like the technology has advanced a lot here so it could be an interesting specialty down the road. Curious if anyone has had some exposure to the tech or courses.

Is SMP 404 a driver course?

Are you still invited to particpate in weekend field exercises? Would involvement might be a bit more limited versus someone in a combat trade?

Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone has gone through the weekend BMQ training. How many weekends does it take roughly and how is the training sequenced (is it classroom - application or it really depends on the weekend; Is it every weekend until complete or every 3-4 weeks there is a weekend...

According to the reserve document I have, it seems to be 65 days in Borden over the summer. It seems like often there is a part time option available though so might be worthwhile to check with your unit.

Recruiting Centre: St-Hubert Component: Reserve: Army/Air Force Trade Choice 1: Logistics Officer (Full) Trade Choice 2: Supply Technician (Full Army, open for Air Force) Trade Choice 3: Vehicle Technician ( Full) Application Date: September 25th, 2013 First Contact: September 28th, 2013 CFAT...

You're almost there! Lucky.

Great, thanks for the update. How exactly do the QL courses work? After your initial trade training, is it simply the amount of courses you choose from the list below(Specialty/Advanced)? IE completing 6 courses on top of your initial training would have you qualified as a QL6A? SPECIALTY...

You're likely not allowed to get involved in some of the drills, but you could learn a thing or two from watching and getting mentally involved. Does your unit have any weight equipment? Could always work out as well.

I did some digging, and found the following information regarding different ways to change to Officer from an NCM trade.