Training

[McInnes]

Q. What is SQ like?

A.
Courtesy of Michael O‘Leary

Here is a quick run-down of the content and time allocations for the Soldier Qualification (SQ).

SOLDIER QUALIFICATION

Training Duration. This training will require:
a. Regular Force - 60 training days; and
b. Reserve Force – 20 training days.
Regular Force serials may include 3 extra days to conduct basic winter warfare training.


PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

PO 101 Participate in Dismounted Offensive Operations (Regular Force – 6 periods plus 13 periods exercise time; Reserve Force – 15 periods)

PO 102 Participate in Dismounted Defensive Operations (Reg F – 3 pds plus 23 pds exercise time; Res F – 8 pds plus 10 pds exercise time)

PO 103 Participate in Dismounted Reconnaissance Patrols (Reg F – 2 pds plus 9 pds exercise time; Res F – 10 pds)

PO 104 Fire the C7 with the C79 Optical Sight Unit (Reg F – 50 pds)

PO 105 Fire the General Purpose Machine Gun, 7.62mm, C6, in the Light Role (Reg F – 30 pds; Res F – 30 pds)

PO 106 Fire the Light Machine Gun, 5.56mm, C9 (Reg F – 31 pds; Res F – 31 pds)

PO 107 Fire the Short Range Anti-Armour Weapon (SRAAW) Light (L) (Reg F – 19 pds; Res F - pds) (May not be taught at this time)

PO 108 Fire the Short Range Anti-Armour Weapon (SRAAW) Medium (M) (Reg F – 24 pds; Res F – 24 pds)

PO 109 Throw Grenades (Reg F – 10 pds; Res F – 10 pds)

PO 110 Perform Individual Fieldcraft (Reg F – 22 pds plus 24 pds exercise time; Res F – 2 pds plus instruction during field training exercise (FTX))

PO 111 Operate Tactical Communications Equipment (Reg F – 44 pds)

PO 112 Individual Protection (Reg F - 7 pds; Res F – 7 pds)

PO 113 Drive SMP Vehicles (Reg F – 154 pds)

PO 114 Perform Army Physical Fitness Training (Reg F – 51 pds; Res F – 47 pds)

EdO 101 Leadership in Peace and War (Reg F – 4 pds)

EdO 102 Law of Armed Conflict (Reg F – 7 pds)

EdO 103 General Service Knowledge (Reg F – 4 pds)

Training Exercises - (Reg F – 12 days; Res F – 5 days)

Course Administration - (Reg F – 32 pds; Res F - 13 pds)

 

[McInnes]

Q. What is BMQ like?

A.
Courtesy of Michael O‘Leary

The following is a basic outline of the contents of basic training for Reserve candidates:

Basic Military Qualification (Reserve)

Reserve Course duration: 20 training days plus administration time determined by the training establishment. Training day is considered 400 minutes - 10 x 40-minute periods.

Performance Objectives (PO) and Education Objectives (EdO):

a. PO 101 - Apply General Military Knowledge (Law of armed conflict; CF policies on substance abuse; Harassment and racism prevention; Physical security; Problem solving; Military policies, procedures, regulations and orders; CF policies on stress management and suicide prevention; Manage personal affairs);

b. PO 102 - Operate the Service Rifle;

c. PO 103 - Maintain Physical Fitness Proficiency; (Currently not included)

d. PO 104 - Perform Drill (Fundamentals of drill; Squad drill at the halt and on the march without arms);

e. PO 105 - Administer First Aid;

f. PO 106 - Field Training (Navigate cross-country; Recognise pyrotechnics; Use winter and summer field equipment; Conduct sentry duties; Communicate using a radio; Perform fieldcraft; Apply hygiene and sanitation in the field; Construct shelters);

g. PO 107 - Operate Under NBC Conditions (Describe the conditions of a NBC attack; React to a NBC attack; Perform survival drills);

h. PO 108 - Communicate Orally and in Writing (Prepare a memorandum; Communicate orally; Respond to media inquiries);

i. PO 109 - Maintain Safe Working Environment (Perform duties of fire picket; Prevent fires; Extinguish fires; Identify and correct unsafe working conditions);

j. EdO 101 - Identify Professional Development Concepts Affecting Military Personnel (CF career administrative actions; NCM professional development; Social support services available to the CF; CF involvement in national and international affairs; Organisation and roles of Canada’s military; History of the CF and CF medals, orders and decorations; Concepts of leadership and followership; Acts supporting CF policies)

k. EdO 102 - Leadership in peace and war (Understand Leadership in peace and war; Describe the origin and history of the Canadian army)


Supplemental Performance Objectives

a. PO 101 - Apply general military knowledge (Describe the Law of Armed conflicts; CF policies on substance abuse; Maintain physical security, Problem solving; Adhere to military policies, procedures, regulations and orders; Comply with CF policies with regards to stress management and suicide prevention; Manage personal affairs)

b. PO 103 - Maintain physical fitness proficiency

c. PO 107 - Survive under NBC conditions

d. PO 108 - Communicate orally and in writing (Prepare a memorandum; Communicate orally; Respond to media inquiries)