Reserve Training

[dutchie]

I'd imagine that is because your trades training is not building on what you learn in BMQ/SQ, whereas Combat Arms trades training does.

But it's still screwy, IMHO.

 

[aesop081]

When th SQ corse was still being sorted out and there were long line-ups for the course,CFSME had to put soldiers trough their QL3 before doing their SQ course.  This is for combat engineer reg force.

 

[Michael OLeary]

SQ is a basic qualification course for all Army NCMs which follows the CF standard BMQ. The BIQ course is the one that qualifies its graduates to be Infantry soldiers. See the FAQs for deatils on SQ and BIQ training.

Recruiting FAQ (see the SQ threads) - http://army.ca/forums/threads/21101.0.html

Infantry FAQ (see the BIQ section) - http://army.ca/forums/threads/21131.0.html

 

[humint]

It is at the discretion of the unit as to whether you are able to do unit level training before you complete BMQ. We can argue about this until we are blue in the face.

Speak to the unit, they will let you know what's up.

I can only speak on what WE DO in the Argylls -- and yes, we get recruits out there doing the good stuff (although under max supervision) ASAP.

 

[Sapper24]

some one correct me if I'm wrong but I believe your BIQ is done over the summer right after your SQ training, and the BIQ qualifies you as an infantry soldier.

 

[Pte. Bloggins]

Just to add confusion...   For CSS trades, you can take trades training before SQ.   At least in the Reserves.

Yay! More confusion! Not all CSS trades, a friend of mine (you know who you are) had to take SQ before they would let her take her Sig Op 3s last summer.

BMQ= Co-Op, 2 periods a day.
SQ= 2 Months during the summer.
BIQ= ?

How long does BIQ take?

SQ is 20 training days (4 weeks) and can be taken during the summer or, in some cases, on weekends. BMQ can also be done in the summer, and is the same length as SQ. BIQ, well, I ain't no infanteer, but I'll assume it's around 4 weeks as well since I've heard of SQ and BIQ being done in the same summer.

 

[J.F.]

Is anyone here from Calgary?  I am going through a similar situation where I will be doing the BMQ on weekends, and I think it will happen in Wainwright.  I cannot see where else it would be held actually...
Cheers, JF

 

[Eowyn]

Is anyone here from Calgary?   I am going through a similar situation where I will be doing the BMQ on weekends, and I think it will happen in Wainwright.   I cannot see where else it would be held actually...
Cheers, JF

If it is a weekend course, it could be held at Mewata or the NE Armoury.  I haven't heard of a weekend course being offered.  If you get any official confirmation, can you PM me.  We have a few soldiers who need the BMQ.