BMQ Reserves 2018 - present

[BCstangWA]

Hey guys, I think Ill be in the January 2018 basic, I am swearing in at my reserve unit in a few weeks and will be having some early on base training there first I believe. Pretty excited I applied in September 2016.  :remembrance:

 

[Swally]

Post when and where you go and how the days are there! I'm dead interested! 

 

[SpecialOps]

Hi Everyone,

Regarding Army Communication Information Specialist in the CF Primary Reserve, I am just a bit confused regarding all the different training I need to go through.
Hopefully this is the right place to post.

I was told that I need to give them one Summer for an NCM training (I assume it's from April to July?), but I believe I need to do both the BMQ and Trade specific training.

Can I do both of them together in the summer 2018? (I'm from Toronto)

 

[sarahsmom]

it depends on when your BMQ course runs and if they have sufficient numbers to run a trade course for your trade.

 

[JaseSyd]

Keep us posted on your BMQ journey. I have passed all my testing and just waiting on medical results! Can't wait to get started down this career path!

 

[Kerosen]

I'm starting my BMQ this friday in Montréal, i will try to keep you update

 

[JaseSyd]

I'm starting my BMQ this friday in Montréal, i will try to keep you update

Best of luck! 

 

[Kerosen]

Best of luck! 

Thanks brother

 

[JaseSyd]

Anyone else doing FTSE this summer, I have not been given exact dates yet, but looks like possible May 1st start for BMQ-reserves which is going to take place in Kingston, sounds like BMQ-L might be in Gagetown following. 

Anyone else going be attending BMQ- Kingston with me?

 

[Kerosen]

I'm doing my BMQ-L and PP1 in Valcartier from the july 4th to august 17

 

[Mysterion]

Western Canada hasn't been given dates yet (or someone hasn't passed on BMQ or BMQ-L dates), but word just got passed down from division that for FTSE, there won't be boundaries for training. The example was someone from Alberta going to Ontario for BMQ if there is room on the course, and nothing else available locally. I guess they want to get as many people trained as quickly as possible, so they are pushing for a lot of BMQ/BMQ-L courses early in the summer to try and also load people on DP1 courses in the same summer.  I'm quite excited to see what this summer brings, and hoping to get some interesting taskings.

 

[itsjessie]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here. I currently finished my application for reserve and am getting sworn in on Wednesday! Going to Aldershot, NS for my BMQ hopefully at the end of the month. Anyone else going there? Also, is it any different than if I were going to St Jean?

Thanks!

 

[mariomike]

Also, is it any different than if I were going to St Jean?

Although not up to date, or official, you may find these discussions of interest,

Reserve BMQ vs Reg Force BMQ 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/97693.0

How Reserve BMQ/Trades Training Compares to Regular BMQ/Trades Training
https://army.ca/forums/threads/113559.0

As always, Recruiting is your most trusted source of official, up to date information.

"Unofficial site, not associated with DND or the Canadian Armed Forces."

 

[war2001v]

Hi there,
I just ended up passing my medical exam after submitting an appeal for the reserves, but I didn't get a chance to ask anyone about this, And the medical technician in charge of my file is out of office so I was wondering if anyone here could help me out. I have a condition for which I take prescription medications, if I were to go on weekend BMQ, would I have to bring my medication with me over there or would they provide me with the medication themselves? Also would this be different if I were to take summer/full-time BMQ and for DP1?

 

[LightFighter]

Bring your prescription meds on every course and exercise you go on.

 

[war2001v]

Alright, thanks for the help!

 

[mrmostlikely]

Is anyone aware of the dates for the winter weekend BMQ course in Alberta? Or know if they have been released yet?

 

[BoogieMons]

Hi Everyone,

First post so forgive me for any spelling mistakes and/ or clerical errors. Does anyone know if there's been another BMQ registered for this summer starting in August? There have been rumors of one but no confirmation yet.

Thanks for being amazing!

 

[Kerosen]

Hi Everyone,

First post so forgive me for any spelling mistakes and/ or clerical errors. Does anyone know if there's been another BMQ registered for this summer starting in August? There have been rumors of one but no confirmation yet.

Thanks for being amazing!

In what province do you live ?

 

[BoogieMons]

In what province do you live ?

Whoops, should've included that; I live in BC.