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a) I've asked this question repeatedly from recruiters because of conflicting information on the internet, and always received the same response: Officer Cadet until you pass your BMOQ and BMOQ-Army. 2lt After BMO-Army, and Lt. after passing DP1.1 and 1.2. However, this was for Engineering...

Hey man, I recently heard back from my recruiter after I sent him an email asking for an update on my file, and I can confirm that the application process is slowed down (or paused, not sure which). I was told to check back in 4-5 weeks.

Hello, Reading up on the Reserve Education Reimbursement, I had a question. Now, the policy is pretty clear: Primary Reserve members may be reimbursed for studying at a Canadian university or college to get a degree or diploma. The education reimbursement is up to 50% of your expenses with a...

Hello all, As a Part-time Reservist, when is it appropriate to add your military service onto your Resume/LinkedIn profile? Can you do so immediately upon enrollment? After you've been in your unit for a few weeks? After completing BMQ? At the end of DP1? I have conducted some hiring in my...

Thank you for your insight. What would a person do between the time he/she is enrolled until BMQ begins? I assume they don't get to participate in any drill/training. Even as OCdt. Good guess! Going for Engineering Officer.

Thank you for your response. So I take it there may be a new BMQ starting every month, or I could have to wait until September/October. Is it possible to choose which BMQ session you would like to attend? I guess the ultimate question is: Is there usually a pre or post-enrollment sit-down chat...

Hello all, I've been informed that I will probably get enrolled soon. I looked through the forum for answers to the following questions, but only got a few hints rather than complete answers. So asking here: - When do Weekend BMQ's typically begin? I've read here that it's either Winter or...

I'll respond to my own question, for the sake of future recruits wondering the same thing: No, one cannot enrolled while injured. You must be fit enough to be able to train without rest days and medication for pain management. Even in part-time reserves. After the Medical Technician explained...

Hello All, It's been about a month since I was told to expect to be contacted for enrollment by the unit (PRes). In the meantime, I've exacerbated an old injury during a game of soccer, which the sports doctor believes may be a stress fracture (MRI pending). The questions I have are: - Is it...

Question: Are you not allowed to step away for 5 minutes to offer kasr zuhr+asr, just like someone would be allowed to step away to go to the bathroom?

I completed everything on my end in November of last year. CFAT, medical, physical, officer review board, paperwork, etc. So its been 7-8 months from then.

Finally got a hold of a recruiter, via LinkedIn of all places! He told me that currently there are 3 or 4 recruiters dealing with over 1000 applications, hence the delay. He then gave me an update on my file: It took longer than usual to get my security papers through because I'm a dual citizen...

I've called twice in two days and left a message. No response yet.

Hello, I've resisted posting about this thus far because it seems several people are experiencing delays with their application. However, my delay seems to be different in one distinct way: I completed and passed all my testing and interviews in November of last year, including an interview...

Thankful that our society's views here in Canada aren't based on your hunches, intuition, and poor math regarding something different that scares you. Evidenced by the outpouring of grief and solidarity in light of such attacks.

Firstly, thank you for being accommodating when you ran the BMQ. I hope my BMQ NCO's share your views as well. There are now Muslim Chaplains in the Canadian Army who can do exactly what the Imam did. Provide you with information, a timetable for the prayers, and reasons why it is necessary. In...

ASA. I asked this question to a recruiter. As far as I could tell, there is no Standard Procedure for this, you will have to speak with the people in charge of your BMQ and work something out. There are Muslim Chaplains in the Canadian Army who can help with this. Search for them and talk to...

Thank you, OB. Once again, you've provided great info!

Hello all, I've received varying information on this board, from recruiters, and from soldiers on the length of their mandatory courses. It is apparent to me that the lengths vary from year to year, so it's hard to answer. Here's my current understanding of my (possible) mandatory training as...

Had a question about Rappelling in BMQ/BMOQ, so I searched on Google and this is the first topic it was mentioned in. Sorry for reviving an old thread. I was watching a documentary on Marine Corps Basic Training to mentally prepare (however much is possible) for my BMOQ. There were three things...