foxtwo said:
Thanks for the reply Zoomie and Arty_4, I attempted to ask this question in the recruiting forum, but you guys respond much faster. This is what I posted up.
Hey guys, I just wanted to clarify a few things about Army Reserve Co-Op (High School). This is if you were to join a Combat Ready Infantry Unit (Lorne Scots).
1) When would you go?
2) Will it interfere with your summer of that year?
3) What would you exactly be doing everday?
foxtwo, I'm a co-op teacher, and currently have one student doing a militia co-op placement with an armoured recce unit.
Since you're interested in the Lorne Scots, I'm going to assume that you're in the Brampton area. I'm not 100% sure if they offer a militia co-op program or not, as not all units do. I can tell you how the program runs at my school, but you're best to talk to the co-op department or guidance at your school for more information. If they look at you like you're from mars, then they likely aren't running that program. If that's the case, phone around to other schools in the area to find one that is (even try the other school boards if necessary - I know that the York Public board runs militia co-op).
In our situation, the student attends training with the unit from 0800-1630 Tuesday to Friday, and will be going out to the field with them for some longer periods as well. They are basically doing the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) and Soldier Qualification (SQ) courses, so that this summer, that individual can go on to advanced MOC training if he wishes. He gets 4 credits, since it's an all day placement, and is also getting payed by the CF (most other co-op placements don't allow this). There is no commitment to stay with the unit once they're done the semester (so, no, it won't necessarily effect your summer), however most of the students end up staying on because they've enjoyed it so much. As for what he's doing everyday, well just find yourself a description of BMQ and SQ for your answer (first aid, drill, C-7 service rifle, map & compass, care of personal kit, etc)
Hope that helps.