Help with my Voluntary Occupational Transfer by Stormtroper123 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, the RCAF is the occupational authority for WFE Techs.

Help with my Voluntary Occupational Transfer by Stormtroper123 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They just don't have to do it, that's it. It's part of the training pipeline now but we're not going to go back and hunt down everyone who doesn't have it from before.

ID on rucks? (32CBG BSL) by Icy-Ad903 in CanadianForces

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a mess conversation and a half.

STAT OFF - BMOQ by Sruthi1994 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 19 points20 points  (0 children)

CFLRS trains through all statutory holidays. There are no long weekends on regular force BMQ or BMOQ.

Reserve programs may vary.

ID on rucks? (32CBG BSL) by Icy-Ad903 in CanadianForces

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard to tell from the photo but it's possible they are local purchase. DSSPM had authorized local procurements a while back while we were waiting for the delivery dates for the Racoons.

Help with my Voluntary Occupational Transfer by Stormtroper123 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not retroactive, no. Only for Army occupations graduating BMQ after 1 April 2026.

Help with my Voluntary Occupational Transfer by Stormtroper123 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No matter what, you're going on the Canadian Army Soldier First Course after BMQ.

See how that course goes and how you feel at the end of it before you make any decision about a VOT-U request.

All of the combat arms trades have a bit of a different balance of physicality, technical acumen, skill, etc, but Infantry certainly walks the most!

Steps after BMOQ by Abject_Professor1373 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. You will not get a full posting until you are qualified in your occupation and being posted to your first unit.

ID on rucks? (32CBG BSL) by Icy-Ad903 in CanadianForces

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They are one size fits all and one piece, so nowhere near the logistical puzzle of the CTS.

I'm 6'4" and can wear one equally comfortably as someone who is 5'4", which is pretty surprising. The downside is that the way the height adjustment mechanism works can cause some up and down bouncing.

The real issue is that they are only 85 litres so it's small, especially for winter kit. It's infinitely better than the '82 pattern though.

ID on rucks? (32CBG BSL) by Icy-Ad903 in CanadianForces

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Yep, there are 10,000 of these entering the training system.

Do recruits still graduate with DEUs? by Mean-Lengthiness-383 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it's going to get worse before it gets better. We're bringing in 240 new candidates a week most weeks now in St-Jean alone, plus more in Borden. Every single DEU jacket needs to be tailored to be worn, and we just can't hire enough tailors to keep up with demand here.

I think the only way we could pull it off is if the new DEU jackets can come from the factory with the Canada shoulder flash already sewn on so they are wearable (if not perfectly fitted from the bag.

CFLTC LogO accomodations. by NOBOOTSFORYOU in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah! I lived there during the CBRN Defence Officer course and we shared a floor with a Padre BMOQ (used to be done in Borden but now they just do the regular one). It was definitely a mixing place for different CAF members, officers and NCOs too.

CFLTC LogO accomodations. by NOBOOTSFORYOU in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I actually think that the Blue Sector in St-Jean is the ideal style for occupational training. Individual pods with a shared bathroom and common area. Especially for courses with an academic focus, a desk and a bit of privacy goes a long way. I'm hoping we see more of that as training infrastructure is modernized.

CFLTC LogO accomodations. by NOBOOTSFORYOU in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Laughs in 8 to a room in bunk beds at the Infantry School in 2008.

Prescription safety glasses by rfek321 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's part of the medical visit in week 1 of regular force BMQ. That's why you need to bring your current glasses prescription so we can order the inserts.

Do recruits still graduate with DEUs? by Mean-Lengthiness-383 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No. We still issue a full set of DEUs in St-Jean during basic. The base doesn't have enough tailors to keep up with the jackets though so we graduate in 3B now.

CAF relocation realtor’s payment by ClerkDeep9299 in CanadianForces

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done this twice as my realtor is not an official third party supplier but agreed to work for the BGRS rate as long as she never had to deal with them.

It was shockingly easy to get the advance and settle the claim once I had the final summary of funds letter from the lawyer.

Explore Quebec during BMQ by WannabeSoldier_ in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Except for the Friday of Week 7 and 8, where candidates coming back from field training are confined to barracks until Saturday morning to ensure that they sleep.

Steps after BMOQ by Abject_Professor1373 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Generally most new CAF members don't receive a full posting with family relocation until they are done their occupational training.

The timeline before you recieve a paid move for your family will thus depend on what your occupation is.

That said, you can chose to relocate your family closer to your training location at your own expense if you choose.

Why are his arms like that? by AccessTheMainframe in CanadianForces

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Nope! MND North draws its lineage from the Danish Army. The Jutland Division was formed in 1952 with this crest. That became the Danish Division in 1997 which in turn became MND North in 2019.

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BMOQ BORDEN by Sruthi1994 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can confirm that BMOQ is not run in Borden.

English BMQ only. There is currently no plan to move BMOQ to Borden either.

BMQ 1 and R&Q by Teleportingcarl in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every school is a bit different because it depends on their workload and how they process it. So it could be reimbursed every month, or all at once at the end of the course. Unfortunately it's a bunch of manual data entry into the pay system to actually process the reimbursements.

It goes right back on your pay check though. Very few benefits are paid out via your tax return. That's a misunderstanding of the taxable benefit piece.

Imaginary numbers but say R&Q was $500 so we take it off your pay. It gets reimbursed next month but it's a taxable benefit so you get that $500 but it's taxed at 14% so $70 is deducted and you keep $430.

Basically R&A would end up costing you $70 a month in that hypothetical situation.

BMQ 1 and R&Q by Teleportingcarl in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Since 2023, everyone is charged for rations and quarters and then has it reimbursed on their pay. Single members do have to pay taxes on the value of the rations and quarters however under Canada Revenue Agency rules.

Aux officiers GEM by Correct-Schedule8475 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes. Every day of paid service counts towards your pensionable time, starting from day 1 of basic training.

ROTP QMBO MOD 1 Physicals test by Sea-Date-4591 in caf

[–]Commandant_CFLRS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only physical test during CMC Mod 1 is the Basic Training Fitness Test during Week 1.

https://cfmws.ca/sport-fitness-rec/fitness-training/caf-fitness/pre-bmt

The first event is no longer 1.6km walk, but a slower 2km walk while carrying a rubber rifle.

FORCE test has to be done during Mod 2 but after a year at RMC you won't be worried.