Enlisting (question regarding BMQ)

[Pvt. Pukepail]

I'm currently in the process of enlistment for Regular Army (infantry), and I am psyched beyond belief.  I know I'm going to be one of these dumb ass Gung Ho Mo Fos in BMQ, but screw it, I wanna be a soldier like most guys my age want to fuck.

Anyway, I have a question that I should have probably asked my recruited, but I figure there's probably enough people here that know---Regarding BMQ, I'm aware that there is a current class of boots right now in St. Jean that just started in September.  I'm wondering when the next BMQ class begins?  THe problem is I don't want it to be too long aways, because I don't want to lose this enthusiasm in the coming months- although I could certainly use the time to get myself in better shape and maybe shed a few additional pounds in the process.

Anyway, if someone knows, I'd appreciate the reply.

 

[George Wallace]

Pvt. Pukepail

Welcome to Army.ca.  Are you American?

If you are American, you have your rank correct.  If you are Canadian, perhaps those are your initials, because they are not a Rank in the CF.

As you rushed into this site, you missed some of the 'Required Reading' that would have helped you in your quest.  Here it is again, in pretty colours:


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Canadian Forces Aptitude Test - http://army.ca/forums/threads/21101/post-103977.html#msg103977

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[Pvt. Pukepail]

Thanks for the reply.  And I am Canadian, albeit one who has obviously been corrupted by the American military system (don't tell my old man though, he's a Major in the CF and would kick my arse for making a mistake like that).


Appreciate the info.  I'll get to reading.

 

[GUNS]

I hope your username is not an indication of your night life. :-X

Good Luck with your career choice.

 

[tlg]

I was told by the recruiters at CFRC Toronto (mind you this WAS last December) that BMQ starts every week.

 

[Pvt. Pukepail]

I'm not really certain if they have new recruits in on a weekly basis, I think it may be every X-number of weeks.  In any case, I think it's easy to assume there's a new training platoon in each month.  I just wanted to know the particulars of the schedule if anyone knew.


oh, and in response to the thing about my name- back in Cadets, during summer basic, this sergeant kept calling me that because I puked once during PT.

 

[canadianblue]

When I left St Jean the place was packed with recruits there, and their were courses being run in Borden as well for the reg force.

 

[Meridian]

Someone else on here mentioned going off to Wainright.

In any case, I don't think you need to be worried about when you will go off, as it is fairly frequent now. Take whatever time you have to get as fit as possible, as that will only help you think better and react faster on your courses.

 

[Sig_Des]

Here's something I'll suggest now. You've mentioned 3 things here, that if I were you, would NOT mention at BMQ.

1) That you're going to be a gung-ho keener;

2) that you were in cadets; and,

3) That you're father is a Major in the CF.

Believe me, it'll make things easier.

 

[Pvt. Pukepail]

Here's something I'll suggest now. You've mentioned 3 things here, that if I were you, would NOT mention at BMQ.

1) That you're going to be a gung-ho keener;

2) that you were in cadets; and,

3) That you're father is a Major in the CF.

Believe me, it'll make things easier.

Yeah, the first one I'll definitely keep a lid on.  The second two on the other hand, given that both my cadet experience and the fact that my father is in the service will be in my file, will probably be a little harded to keep under wraps.  Not that either of which are worth bragging about, but if anyone asks, I can't just say 'no'.

 

[Torlyn]

Yeah, the first one I'll definitely keep a lid on.  The second two on the other hand, given that both my cadet experience and the fact that my father is in the service will be in my file, will probably be a little harded to keep under wraps.  Not that either of which are worth bragging about, but if anyone asks, I can't just say 'no'.

The staff will know, yes.  It's the rest of your platoon that doesn't need to know. 

T

 

[chrisf]

No one will ask. So don't mention it.

 

[Sig_Des]

No one will ask. So don't mention it.

Exactly. I'm not saying lie, I'm saying don't volunteer the info unless you need to.

 

[chrisf]

The staff will know, yes.  It's the rest of your platoon that doesn't need to know. 

No, unless you mention in, neither will know. At least the part about the father being the major. The cadet part? Probably not.

 

[Meridian]

Well, your background bio that you write up is actually supposed to mention previous military/cadet experience.... (at least it was when I had to write it).

 

[Pvt. Pukepail]

Exactly. I'm not saying lie, I'm saying don't volunteer the info unless you need to.

Obviously.  Although not sure how keeping that information will make life in boot any easier really.

And about the cadet thing- yeah, they asked both in the interview, and it's something you have to mark off in the Previous CF experience/cadet experience.

 

[George Wallace]

It doesn't matter what your Bio or Records say.  It is that you don't strut around like a pompous arse bragging about your Cadet or Reserve knowledge and how you know everything about being a member of the CF.  If you are a know-it all, you will be shunned.

 

[chrisf]

Obviously.  Although not sure how keeping that information will make life in boot any easier really.

One thing you will, or at least should, is to take friendly advice.

Another piece of friendly advice, don't refer to it as boot camp, or worse still "boot". That irritates people as well

It's BMQ. Welcome to Canada.

 

[Meridian]

Though a heck of a lot of people refer to it as "basic".
Just like IAP/BOTP will probably be forever called "BOTC"....  (or numerous other names Im sure some crusty SrNCOs can mention )

 

[Sig_Des]

Hey, JaSO, you remember that kid in my BMQ section, Peccia? Kid with glasses?

"Well, MCpl, I was an MWO in cadets!"

heh...was an interesting response