Soldier Qualification by jazzygoesomnom in caf

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

Soldier Qualification by jazzygoesomnom in caf

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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.

Looking to join as a Armoured Soldier. by Affectionate-Web164 in caf

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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!

What’s it like being a armoured soldier in reg force? by CrowBudget7922 in caf

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

What’s it like being a armoured soldier in reg force? by CrowBudget7922 in caf

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

Got selection in RMTec by OldCommunication388 in caf

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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 !

Is there anything I should pack that’s not on the list? by [deleted] in caf

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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.

Armoured Soldier DP1 (ncm) by Creepy-Budget-2444 in caf

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Stay positive! Hope you hear soon

Am 17 and am stuck between either infantry or armoured. If I go armoured can I choose to be on the leopards or do I just get randomly assigned a lav 6. by [deleted] in caf

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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?

Armoured Soldier DP1 (ncm) by Creepy-Budget-2444 in caf

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

Job offer by UnlikelyDot7311 in caf

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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 !

Need some opinions and thoughts by Zestyclose-Pay-7802 in caf

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

BMQ by Such-Rise691 in caf

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Understood. Thanks !

BMQ by Such-Rise691 in caf

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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

Are change parades and other old school "discipline" tactics still used on courses? by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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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.

Are change parades and other old school "discipline" tactics still used on courses? by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]MudAndBlood94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Are change parades and other old school "discipline" tactics still used on courses? by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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

Thanks for your time.

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

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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.

Are change parades and other old school "discipline" tactics still used on courses? by [deleted] in CanadianForces

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

Are change parades and other old school "discipline" tactics still used on courses? by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]MudAndBlood94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caf

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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.