Ok here goes;
1. Can you expect to be moved to different battalions, or even regiments?
As a cpl/private it is very unlikely you would get a posting, beyond your initial one to battalion, you didn't ask for but it's not impossible. You will not get posted to regiment if you can't speak the...
Can anyone give me a very general idea on what the process is like transferring CAF contributions to the RCMP pension plan? As well at what point would one do this ie. during the release process or at depot?
Your grades are only one aspect of your application. The fact you sorted yourself out and began to apply yourself in school will help. It will come down to what trade you are applying for, the specific qualifications for that trade, and how you merit against your peers for x number of openings.
I found on my BMQ while we did get jacked up, how bad it was depended on the instructor doing the jacking. The instructors from the combat arms trades tended to tear off a bigger strip. When I did my BIQ the jackings were much more like what I expected. This is what I noticed from my course...
We have our fair share of boreing days in the infantry. It's not all battle runs, raids etc. You need to ask your self what kind of "action" are you looking for.
They will teach you the marksmanship principles and help you with basic shooting. You're trade may dictate how much more firearms training you will receive once you move on from BMQ.
It's as simple as submitting a memo. It was done succesfully on my BMQ course and again on my BIQ course. Two of the guys on my course were badged as RCRs by our Patricia staff in Wainwright.
The best thing to do is ask but I'm pretty sure the whole point of the young offenders act is that dumb decisions when we're young don't haunt you for the rest of your life. I think they ask you if you've been charged with an offence while over the age of 18.
I was there back in March-July 08 and we made it into the weight room maybe 6 times for scheduled PT. When you start getting your weekends off(end of week 4) you can go in on your own on Friday night and Saturday, Sunday. But weekends off aren't a sure thing, they can be taken away.
What do you mean by action? Do you mean combat or sailing the high seas boarding ships? I'm from Vic too but posted to Edmonton and I love it here. There is lots to do and the city is pro army/support our troops. It's also cheaper to live here.
That's the correct answer. I just finished my DP1 Inf course in Dec 08. It's 14 weeks long and combines what used to be SQ and battle school. Where you do it will depend largely on what regiment you are going to. PPCLI in Wainwright or Shilo, RCR in Meaford or Gagetown? and Vandoos in...
BMQ is 13 weeks and the vast majority of new recruits go through St. Jean but a few courses are run through Borden. How long it will take you to get through the process depends on a lot of things. Your medical can hold up the process if there are any problems. Your background check could also...
I don't think you'll have a problem holding onto it. When you first get to St. Jean you'll be taken into a room with your luiggage and told what you can and cannot have. Just ask at that time and they'll tell you.
My trade is infantry too. When they completed my medical they told me I would be reccomended for hire but it takes about a week to get approved my Ottawa. I got a call 3 hour later with an offer. This was however at the begginning of the fiscal year so a bunch of spots at BMQ were becoming...
The recruiting process took about 3 1/2 weeks from handing in my application to getting my offer. It all depends on the trade you chose, how high you are on the merit list and your file itself. Good luck
Proud_Newfoundlander,
I just graduated from BMQ July 4th so I'll try and answer a few of your questions
1. As far as I know there is not a weight limit for the army, as long as your healthy and can pass the physical and CF Express test you should be fine.
2. If you are accepted they give...
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