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New to CAF (Infantry Officer)

JamesonEdward

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Hi Everyone

I have been recently going through all of the paperwork involved with apply for an Infantry Officer here in Victoria, BC.

I hold a BSc therefore I was able to stream directly into the Officer training.

To date I have completed:
Forces Evaluation physical test

Currently working on:
All of the paperwork, it is straight forward and I understand it, however in order to accurately fill in the information appropriately I would like some clarification on the following:

1) Timelines for training -- I have a full-time Mon-Fri (0800-1630) job with the BC Government;
    - Can someone please help identify what training for an individual such as myself can expect; ie. weeknights and weekend commitments (is the summer training mandatory?). I cannot take off any substantial length of time at my current job during any time of the year.

Thanks everyone!

Cheers
Jameson
 
JamesonEdward said:
I have a full-time Mon-Fri (0800-1630) job with the BC Government;
    - Can someone please help identify what training for an individual such as myself can expect; ie. weeknights and weekend commitments (is the summer training mandatory?). I cannot take off any substantial length of time at my current job during any time of the year.

Reserve Infantry Officer Recruiting Help
ryanmiller7 said:
I have several questions regarding the training process required for a reserve infantry officer
Q and A about Reserve Infantry Officer
Quaz said:
1) Reg force and reserve BMOQ are substantially different in their structure. In the reserve context, you are looking at completing two courses, BMQ and BMOQ pt 2. BMQ is introductory soldier skills, drill, C-7 handling and may be conducted as either a full-time course for approximately 1 month in length or as a weekend course taken over a number of months. BMOQ pt 2 is approximately 2 weeks in length and serves as an introduction to leadership skills. Following these courses you will require BMOQ-L - formerly CAP (10 weeks) and, in the case of the infantry, IODP 1.1 (13 weeks) in order to be qualified as an officer in the reserves.

3) You must attend your unit for weekly parade nights and exercises. If you are unable to commute to an infantry unit, you can't be in the infantry.

4) BMOQ-L is a course split into 5 modules and is 10 weeks in length. It is identical for both reg force and reserve pers. This is the second phase of your training and is a different course from BMOQ

5) Your recruiter/unit will supply this information after you are enrolled and as you approach your courses. Generally, BMQ and BMOQ pt 2 serials are run throughout the year. BMOQ-L is run in the summer and the Infantry School runs serials in the fall and winter. IODP 1.1 has been run exclusively in the summer for the last two years, although fall and winter serials have been run in the past. It is not impossible to do all your training in such a way so that you are fully trained within a year but the stars have to align and you have to prioritize your military training. It has been my experience that it can take two to three years to complete all the above courses. You also have to pass all your courses...

Finally, I would suggest that you go in to the unit you want to join and speak with the recruiter there. They will be able to answer more of your questions.



If you are looking to be a "Weekend Warrior"
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+weekend&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=zpc4WLnlGuaM8Qfanr_wBQ&gws_rd=ssl

Reserve : Infantry Officer 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/108894.0

Reserve Training
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+weekend&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=zpc4WLnlGuaM8Qfanr_wBQ&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+reserve+training

Setting Realistic Expectations for a Reserve Infantry Officer 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/99404.0

For reference, perhaps this discussion will be merged with,

Questions about joining the Reserves
http://army.ca/forums/threads/16735.125
8 pages.

etc... etc...

 
JamesonEdward said:
Thank you mariomike your contributions have been extremely helpful.

All the best
Jameson

You are welcome. Good luck.  :)
 
Jameson,

PM me if you want. I have been with the BC Government for 22 Years and with the Reserves for 32.

I am also very familiar with the CSCOTR.

Thanks
 
B.C. government supports military reserve forces
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0128-002156

If you are a member of a union, check to see if your collective agreement has a Military Leave Policy.
 
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