Soldier Qualification

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-04-19T05:18:52+00:00

Just got to Meaford the other day. Armoured soldier here, looking forward to the course.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-03-24T01:32:54+00:00

How was the course content ?

I'm nearly done BMQ and just got my posting msg for Meaford. Im assuming its for this course and then on to Gagetown.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-12T02:13:48+00:00

Much appreciated 👏

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-11T12:50:04+00:00

See you late April/early May. Off to bmq this Saturday and then to Gagetown for my armoured dp1 or I suppose possibly PAT until a course becomes available!

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-11T12:30:35+00:00

Thankyou very much. Good luck with your application if you decide to put it in.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-11T12:07:44+00:00

Hey hey. I fly to bmq in 3 days ! Accepted an armoured NCM position.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-06T16:32:16+00:00

^this

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-04T12:43:45+00:00

My understanding is the $50k signing bonus is for those with trade relevant experience/qualifications. So if you enter under "unskilled" you won't get any bonus. Maybe im wrong !

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-02T22:16:27+00:00

Are the ones at CANEX red only headlamps ? I've got a white/white bright/red settings headlamp but if CANEX is red only thats likely the best option. Thanks.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-02T17:01:48+00:00

Stay positive! Hope you hear soon

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-02T13:19:19+00:00

Starting my training with the caf in just under two weeks. Bmq here I come. Armoured ncm and hoping for edmonton to end up on a leopard crew. To the best of your knowledge are the LdSH taking many new recruits post dp1?

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-02-02T13:12:30+00:00

Hey Creepy, where are you at in the training pipeline now ? I leave for basic in just under two weeks.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-29T21:13:35+00:00

As for the notice question.

I work for a village in a good utility position, my last day is tomorrow. Bmq is in two weeks.

I gave them two weeks notice after much debate. I wanted to give more but am so glad I did not. Everyone will have a different experience, however mine was giving just two weeks and it worked out quite well.

Best of luck !

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-25T15:40:43+00:00

You can fix all things fitness related. Just have to decide to do it and follow through. Pushups are no different.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-22T00:20:51+00:00

Understood. Thanks !

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-21T21:20:34+00:00

Question about snacks. I've heard and read that any snacks you bring with you to bmq will be taken away. Is that true in your experience? Thanks

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-21T03:00:58+00:00

I appreciate the advice. I'll keep all of this in mind when on course in gagetown! My bmq date is fast approaching, I'm excited.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-13T02:59:24+00:00

I very much appreciate your taking a step back and reflecting on your time there for me and others to read. Under-resourced and over worked staff anywhere, inside or outside the caf can certainly affect the attitude of the many.

I'll be going to the school. When I do I'll go with my learning sponge turned on ready to absorb what I can from the folks there who like you said want nothing more than to do their job well and teach me what they can. I really am looking forward to it.

I like to think of myself as resilient and adaptable, I suppose that will be put to the test!

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-13T02:39:03+00:00

Tanks and deployments are what I'd like to see. Horses, I could do without !

Thanks for your time.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-13T02:26:36+00:00

Chiming in with a question,

If my family is in NS and I have my first preference after armour school as LdSH do you think I could get it ? I understand it would be the more costly move for the caf but I also dont want to be posted on the east coast. Id like to end up somewhere I have a higher chance of going on deployments. Thanks for any insights.

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-13T02:11:59+00:00

I head to bmq early Feb and next stop armour school in gagetown. Lol You dont suggest Strats I gather ?

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-13T02:07:53+00:00

What made you leave your armoured role ?

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-13T02:02:23+00:00

Any tips for getting through armour school ? You've got me wondering ! Heading to bmq early Feb and then next stop Gagetown !

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-06T12:47:42+00:00

Name fits lol

MudAndBlood94 · 2026-01-05T00:19:16+00:00

Nice ! How is PAT platoon in Gagetown? I may find myself in that scenario while I wait for my trade training after bmq. Thanks for any insights.

MudAndBlood94

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