BMQ and Basic Officer Training Course

[Luke G]

Hi, I am totally new here, but from all the searching I've done this topic has not been covered...

At this point in time, I am interested in becoming an Aerospace Controller.  I noticed that NCMs go through a 10 week Basic Military Qualification course at the CF Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean Quebec.  I thought that all applicants, including Officers, are subject to the same training at the beginning.  However, now as I looked over the DEO entry plan, I realized that Officers go through a 13 week Basic Officer Training Course instead, that is also in Saint-Jean.

Can someone please explain or point me to a place where I can learn about the differences between the two.  Also, are Officers expected to be more physically fit for training?


Thanks in advance,
Luke.   

 

[Gouki]

Check this out:

http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/english/notices/index_e.asp

 

[shadow]

The main difference between the two is that the Basic Officer Training incorporates General Military Knowledge and skills learned on BMQ with leadership knowledge and skills usually learned on a Junior Leadership Course for NCMs.
But the link above should help with specifics.
Shadow

 

[Goober]

NCM BMQ is now 13 weeks. They are incorporating more of SQ into BMQ, getting ready to phase out SQ.