BMQ Regular Force 2005 - 2017 [Merged]

[Henamshox]

So I was reading the start dates/graduation dates for BMQ's ( http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/training-establishments/recruit-school.page ) and it says March 21st, and then the next one to start is October 12th. Does that mean if I do not make it into the March 21st one, I will need to wait until October 12th (at the earliest) to start BMQ, or am I misunderstanding it, or is the list not accurate anymore?

Thanks!

 

[mariomike]

So I was reading the start dates/graduation dates for BMQ's ( http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/training-establishments/recruit-school.page ) and it says March 21st, and then the next one to start is October 12th. Does that mean if I do not make it into the March 21st one, I will need to wait until October 12th (at the earliest) to start BMQ, or am I misunderstanding it, or is the list not accurate anymore?

Are you sure you are reading it right?

R0115F & R0116E October 12, 2015 January 28, 2016
R0117E & R0118E October 26, 2015 February 11, 2016
R0119E & R0120E November 2, 2015 February 18, 2016
R0121F, R0122E & R0123E November 9, 2015 February 25, 2016
R0124E & R0125F November 16, 2015 March 3, 2016
R0126E, R0127E & R0128F January 11, 2016 March 31, 2016
R0129E, R0130E, R0131E & R0132E January 25, 2016 April 14, 2016
R0134E February 1, 2016 April 21, 2016
R0135F & R0136E February 8, 2016 April 28, 2016
R0137F & R0138E February 15, 2016 May 5, 2016
R0139F, R0140E, R0141E & R0142E February 29, 2016 May 19, 2016
R0143F, R0144E,R0145E & R0146E March 14, 2016 June 2, 2016
R0147E & R0148F March 21, 2016 June 9, 2016

 

[Henamshox]

Are you sure you are reading it right?

R0115F & R0116E October 12, 2015 January 28, 2016
R0117E & R0118E October 26, 2015 February 11, 2016
R0119E & R0120E November 2, 2015 February 18, 2016
R0121F, R0122E & R0123E November 9, 2015 February 25, 2016
R0124E & R0125F November 16, 2015 March 3, 2016
R0126E, R0127E & R0128F January 11, 2016 March 31, 2016
R0129E, R0130E, R0131E & R0132E January 25, 2016 April 14, 2016
R0134E February 1, 2016 April 21, 2016
R0135F & R0136E February 8, 2016 April 28, 2016
R0137F & R0138E February 15, 2016 May 5, 2016
R0139F, R0140E, R0141E & R0142E February 29, 2016 May 19, 2016
R0143F, R0144E,R0145E & R0146E March 14, 2016 June 2, 2016
R0147E & R0148F March 21, 2016 June 9, 2016

Guess that answers my question Just noticed it said 2015... Will there be an updated one for 2016?

 

[Lunacy_Fringe]

Yes. Eventually, once they clear a handful of courses (notice how the remaining 2015 start dates wrap up soon?) I'm sure they will update with their springtime/summertime training schedule. With April being literally only a month and a half away, I can see this list updating in the coming weeks. But then again, I'm no expert.

 

[BHLx360]

I will be seeing all of you on the 27th as well. Just got accepted a few days ago for Intelligence Operator. My name is Frank and I look forward to meeting you all on the course.

 

[Cope]

I'll be seeing you guys on Feb 27/16 as well. The name is Cody and I'm going in for crewman

 

[Henamshox]

Thanks a ton for the info! I'll keep a close eye on the website then. Good luck in your BMQ by the way!

 

[mangoz]

My name is Carlton. I was offered ATIS and I look forward to meeting you guys in a few days!

 

[MapleDiver]

Hey guys. My names Evan and I look forward to meeting all you guys on the course. I'm going for armoured crewman.

 

[RMJOE]

Okay I am not sure for these new recruits today what you are expecting. Basic training is about teamwork, timings, and sleep deprivation. Don't complain about it just go with the flow. You will get sick, you will be late and you will be tired. No problem go with it and don't VR. If you plan on going to the CF don't stand out be the gray man and what ever you do don't piss off your CO following orders high school is over. The best part of basic is the teamwork make new friends.

 

[dangerboy]

I have to ask, you titled this thread "New Style of Training at CFLRS".  How is this a new style of training, this has been going on for eons.  Maybe I am missing something?

 

[OldSolduer]

I have to ask, you titled this thread "New Style of Training at CFLRS".  How is this a new style of training, this has been going on for eons.  Maybe I am missing something?

Danger - some whiz bang in NDHQ re-wrote the TP, changed a few things and voila!! It's new!!!

 

[PuckChaser]

Fantastic pearls of wisdom from Week 3 Private (Recruit)....

 

[RocketRichard]

My dad experienced this in the 50's and I in the 80's. Funny how things don't change.

 

[opp550]

what ever you do don't piss off your CO following orders high school is over.

If you are talking to a LCol/Cmdr while you are in basic, I feel like something is already very wrong.

 

[Zoomie]

Week three and they have access to the internet - during the week?  Sure thing, new style of training indeed.

 

[RMJOE]

The training is not based as much on physical attributes any more it is all mental death by power point.

 

[PMedMoe]

The training is not based as much on physical attributes any more it is all mental death by power point.

Get used to that....

 

[cld617]

The training is not based as much on physical attributes any more it is all mental death by power point.

You have a whopping 3 weeks under your belt, you haven't even gotten to the physical stages. It's death by power point because you've only been exposed to less than 1/4 of what the CF has deemed "basic". New training? You haven't even gotten through enough to determine old from new.

You're in no position to have any sense of condescension towards your peers. Your disgruntled attitude and expectations are not going to treat you well in the CF. 

 

[Eye In The Sky]

The training is not based as much on physical attributes any more it is all mental death by power point.

I did Basic in '89.  Nothing really got 'hard' PT wise until Week 5, when we got issued our personal wpns, and changed from workdress to combats.  We all thought the end of Week 4 was awesome...got ours C1s!  Get to wear combats!

Week 5 Monday morning...we realized that meant running.  everywhere.  at the port arms.

So, my simple advice is....'wait for it'.  It may be PowerPoint now, but before Powerpoint there was this thing called an Overhead Projector.  The "Death By OHP" has just been modernized to Death By PP.

What is new since the 'good ol days' other than PP?  600% increase in the 'sense of entitlement troops', 1200% increase in people wanting to join the CAF who don't have the physical stamina/ability to do weekly grocery shopping, let alone basic military training.

*WAIT FOR IT*