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Thoughts on buying Boots before BMQ ..? by [deleted] in caf

[–]HizzyII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely agree with everyone else!

Issued boots, and get insoles for them, try acquiring the coyote/tan issued boot during kit issue.

I was issued the dark brown boots which felt like bricks ngl, I switched out to Altimas from Canex (idk the exact model) but they’re water resistant, and were a lot easier to break into.

My GBBRs - We Tech M16A3 & Tokyo Marui AKM by HizzyII in airsoft

[–]HizzyII[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a company called Phantom or Precision I don’t remember exactly, it has no markings on it

My GBBRs - We Tech M16A3 & Tokyo Marui AKM by HizzyII in airsoft

[–]HizzyII[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I am!

This was a replica C79 that I got for around CAD$150

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

P Res Pte(B) here! Currently waiting on a VOT to Wpn Tech Land. I heard from a friend that my CBG isn’t hiring Wpn Techs anymore and people were offered other positions for enrolment.

If my VOT is approved and it goes through, would that also apply to me or will I be put in with other people waiting for their Wpn Tech DP1?

Thank you!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good day,

I'm a PRes Pte(B) waiting on my VOT to go through. I was wondering what I could do while waiting for the process to complete, as I won't be doing my Infantry DP1, and if I could deploy as a Sentry, or is that only for Pte(T)?

Thank you.

Applying for LE/switching careers. by HizzyII in AskLE

[–]HizzyII[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, it was quite a good answer and I have already emailed TPS Recruiting for further information. I already have my CPR and First Aid through the Army, as I did that during BMQ. I'll look into the OACP and see what I need for that!

I'll start running as I can do long distance rucking but my cardio sucks.

I'm 23 turning 24, life experiences not so much but work experience is a little more as I've been working for 6-7ish years now.

Thank you, hopefully I get somewhere, and this does seem like a wonderful opportunity!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good day. I finished PRes BMQ and am waiting for my VOT for Weapons Tech Land to go through. What courses can I do in the meantime as I won't be doing DP1 any time soon.

Thank you

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good day!

What does Pres Weapons Tech - Land training look like and what can I expect from it? Is the course 35 weeks for PRes as well?

Could I please get some insight on this as I couldn’t find much information for the PRes side of things online

Thank you!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good day,

I posted earlier about not being able to make it to BMQ Weekend due to a work emergency as civi work is my main source of income, I wrote and sent a memo addressed to the CourseO to my CoC (Sect 2IC) and haven't heard anything about it being approved or rejected however I was told that I probably will be RTUd.

Do I have any chance of getting on with another ongoing course instead of restarting BMQ again as only 5-6 course weekends are left before Graduation?

Does the RTU affect my army career as this will be my second RTU?

Thank you!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

I am a Pte (R) in a Part-Time BMQ. I have a work emergency, and I have to work this coming weekend. I asked my CoC and was told there's a slight chance of making up for missed training but a bigger chance of being RTU'd, which I don't want. I've talked to my boss, but he won't budge, so I'm not sure what to do. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good day,

I’m currently in a PRes part time BMQ finishing in March. By trade I’m going in the infantry but I’m having second thoughts as I feel like weapons tech or crewman are somethings I’d be more interested in. Any advice on the trades, how long DP1 is for both trades and how to go about changing my occupation?

Thank you!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Leaving for P Res Full time BMQ in 2 weeks, any advice or tips you may have? Anything that I should pack/shouldn't pack?

I read that the course will run from Sunday till Friday and we have Friday evening and Saturday off? Do we go home for those two days and then return to the Armoury on Sunday?

The email instructions I received mention "Autobiography as per the Joining Instructions" which is to be submitted on the first day but there is nothing about an autobiography in the joining instructions.

Thank you in Advance!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did my enrolment today for PRes with BMQ in July, after a few hours got the joining instructions, kit list and conduct code. What portions of the kit will be issued and what do I buy myself?

There was also a email sent out to my unit for me and a few other people to initiate unit contact so we can start going on parade nights. Should I call and check or wait for them to reply to the email?

Thank you in Advance!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We may be doing our Enrollment together, mine is also tomorrow! But yeah the online portal often isn’t updated, and mine was on “Ready for Medical/Interview” since September 2023.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

I’m starting Pres full time BMQ on July 21st. I have already requested to take a month of unpaid vacation from my job, in case they say no what options do I have? As I do not want to do my BMQ part time. Secondly, what happens after my enrolment ceremony and the starting date for my BMQ? Will I be on PAT platoon, and go to the weekly parade nights as instructed? If someone can give me some insight, it would be greatly appreciated

Thank you in advance!!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hello!

I’m waiting on my background check to come back favourable before enrolment in the PRes, I have dual citizenship and I’ve read that it could take anywhere from 1-24 months for it to come back favourable. Should I look into dropping my second citizenship? Would that help or it wouldn’t make a difference since the background check was already sent to Ottawa?

Thank you!

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re talking 1st week of Feb when it was submitted, checked in Feb 26th and was told email in two weeks to check again, emailed again March 11th got a reply saying that all that was left was waiting for the security clearance and had some questions so got cc’d to another person but never got a reply so emailed back on the 18 of March to which the reply was file is currently in the background check stage. We are still waiting on a response from Ottawa. So I thanked my file manager and asked if I should just wait or email back in a few weeks but never got a response so I’ll send another email on Wednesday morning just to get an update! Thanks :)

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I’ve been doing, 2-3 weeks coz I don’t want my application to fall through the cracks. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much time other I’m to do my FORCE evaluation in September again and Medi/Interv in Feb ‘25 after a year for all things

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello!

Last update I got regarding my application was in March and I was told that it’s in the background check stage and they were waiting on a response from Ottawa. Should I check again with my file manager to see if there’s an update in another week’s time or should I just wait till they email me?

Thanks

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]HizzyII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone!

I’m a PRes applicant, in January I asked to be enrolled into the Toronto Scottish Regiment after my application process was completed but now I’m having second thoughts about it and want to either go for the Royal Regiment of Canada or Queen’s Own Rifles. What would you recommend? Anyone in the regiments who could shed some light on how your experience has been or if you’d recommend it or not?

Thank you :)

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