I'm not sure what you're looking for here.
You inform your chain of command of your intent to release; this may take the form of a memo. Mine was verbal, and included the CO. You're worried about getting NES, write a memo. If you get concerned that something may have gone wrong, request it back. On the order of 30 days, you should see where its been minuted. Just documenting the submission should have you covered on paper.
If you're wondering what happens after that, you wait. You'll be contacted by your clerks to clear out. Know your schedule, inform them when they contact you, and try to keep your appointment. Don't lose your ID card or any of your kit to the basement/closet monster. Writing loss reports is a pain in the butt and delays clearing you out.
Once the paperwork's done and you're cleared out, you wait. A big envelope with a certificate will show up in the mail saying you're officially done.
If you sign your release paperwork and are told that you've cleared out in September, and you haven't received it by January, check in with the clerks.
Outside of that, just go about your normal routine.
10 months as a private recruit isn't at all abnormal, if you're interested in staying in the unit, just make them aware of why you can't complete your BMQ until later, not really a deal breaker.
Chuk said:I should elaborate.
Am I required to parade with them during the Voluntary Release process? And as I was only a week in, I had not acquired my ID or any piece of kit. The only thing they "issued" was a Canadian Forces pen, which I don't think is too important, but I'll give it back to them if they ever need it. It's in pretty mint condition. Lady driven.
It would be 10 months as a Pte (R), but since most of the hours gained for the trades program is earned during summer, I would love to elect that since when I'm taking, for example, my possible HVAC course, I'll have so many hours less to do before I get my journeyperson's qualification. So the summer would possibly be out of the picture as well. I'd be better off saving tax dollars for them to be paying someone who would be more dedicated towards the army than myself.
Unlikely. Why would they waste their time and yours? If a unit does not want you to parade (and has appropriate reason), you will not be risking a 5f release. Eg. injury, reached max class A days, in release process.
winster1969 said:HI
My son is currently on week three of his BMQ , and saying he does not like it and wants to VR. I know it is meant to tough (been there EX UK RN) so I need to understand the process, every bone in my body wants to shout "suck it up butter cup", but also having served . I would rather he bales now, then at sea when fighting a compartment fire.
So my questions are
1. How many time will they interview him before they would agree to a VR ?
2. Can they say no ? as he did sign an employment contract ?
I hope he gets over it ,but I would like to know if there is any help advice you guys can give , so I can help him push through this and go on to serve.
Cheers Guys
winster1969 said:Hi
Does that mean you can change your mind , and take back you VR request , whilst serving in the PAR platoon?
winster1969 said:Spoke to him today, he is going to finish his BMQ he said he could put his VR in and finish basic, then leave the day after graduation ,and then has two years where he can reapply and then would be in the same stage of training., eg he would go to fleet school.
Ok not happy with that , but if he gets through basic , he has options, and hoping he will change his mind
Is that correct though ? you can VR pass BMQ leave the next day ? then return within two years at the same stage of training?
Thanks again Guys
Kat Stevens said:I sincerely hope not. In my book, you ask for VR, you immediately cease training and do the kit bag drag to the man eating truck, but that's just me.
winster1969 said:Spoke to him today, he is going to finish his BMQ he said he could put his VR in and finish basic, then leave the day after graduation ,and then has two years where he can reapply and then would be in the same stage of training., eg he would go to fleet school.
Ok not happy with that , but if he gets through basic , he has options, and hoping he will change his mind
Is that correct though ? you can VR pass BMQ leave the next day ? then return within two years at the same stage of training?
Thanks again Guys
winster1969 said:Thanks
Want to be clear i told him to finish basic then carry on to fleet school , hopefully he will just man up and get on with it, but he is my son, and an arm around the shoulder as well as a boot in balls is also required, i am hoping that the further he goes through his BMQ the further away the VR idea will get.
Time will tell
thanks
winster1969 said:Happy to report "wobble" over , he is doing good, in fact after weeks of saying "come up to see me on my first weekend off " he has now informed me , he is busy with his mates so don't visit, fantastic news for me, hope he is busy every weekend .
Thanks Guys for your input .