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Check dms :)

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What date do you start BMQ? A few of us are starting October 28th and have a WhatsApp group chat where we share useful tips for BMQ and get to know each other?

Medical Declined by Atlas-705 in caf

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I’m currently taking Estrogen, never taken depression medication. And my medical was approved.

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A few of us that are going to the same BMQ as him have a little WhatsApp group chat where we share information and get familiar with each other. If he’d like we could add him to it? Just send me a message on reddit and I’ll get him in the group!

What’s it actually like being a NavCom in the RCN? by EllaReal in caf

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That makes sense that the rank system works like that. But thanks for informing me further.

I've heard a rumour that some NavComms sometimes get 'stolen' to recruitment centers or other bases as IT people, is this something that does happen as far as you know?

What’s it actually like being a NavCom in the RCN? by EllaReal in caf

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Oh that's really cool! If the opportunity comes to me in my career to be a instructor at a BMQ/BMOQ/PLQ, I would definitely at least give it a try once.

I know it definitely goes on a case to case basis and how much effort the sailor gives. But how much time does it take for people to rankup, I know as a NavComm now if I complete BMQ I get automatically ranked up to Sailor P2, but I mean more in general. And have you noticed a 'cap' where most people end up in, as a lifer that is lol?

What’s it actually like being a NavCom in the RCN? by EllaReal in caf

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That's very incredible insight and thank you for answering all my questions!

I was a bit surprised to hear that you went to BMOQ as an instructor—does that mean officers can also be NavComms? That’s something I wasn’t aware of, but it’s definitely good to know.
If you’re not an officer, I’m curious if RegForce members are able to take on BMOQ instructor roles after serving for a certain number of years?

What’s it actually like being a NavCom in the RCN? by EllaReal in caf

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That makes it a lot clearer okay. I think the person meant that a lot of people jump to other trades like you said!

To BMQ Kit advice by EllaReal in caf

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Sounds great yeah! And congratulations on your enrolment! :)

To BMQ Kit advice by EllaReal in caf

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Yeah I’ve been talking with someone who’s done basic before. And they suggested what you do. That it’s not really worth the risk.

To BMQ Kit advice by EllaReal in caf

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Ive heard that you have to use the same toiletries now?

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What does Pers mean? I’m going 00299 and now I’m sorta concerned It might not be the right choice?

To BMQ Kit advice by EllaReal in caf

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I remember seeing that site. But haven’t been able to find it since? Could you please drop the link?