I currently work full time Toronto. I am 26 and have been always wanting to join the army. I want to join the 32 Brigade as a reservist. Just would like to know how it works with basic training. It is weekend courses or do I have to go aways for the whole course at once? Thanks
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BMQ courses are run on weekends in the fall, and full time in the summer. Also, courses like BMQ-Land and your trade training will be done full time in the summer.
A quick search here.. and possibly on the unit(s) website you are interested on joining would also have gotten you the answer.
A quick search here.. and possibly on the unit(s) website you are interested on joining would also have gotten you the answer.
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Usually, you can do BMQ, and sometimes even SQ on the weekend. However, ALL trade courses are done on a full time basis in the summer.
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Bomber for Life said:
I can attest to this. I did BMQ on weekends and that was 10 weekends total, and the BMQ-Land is 11. Like Bomber for Life noted, my DP1 will be a full month in the summer, but most subsequent courses I can choose to do will be offered on weekends.
If you can get a month away from work in the summer, and if you really think you can handle being away 2-3 weekends a month for 9 months [Sept - May doing BMQ and BMQ-Land], ON TOP of work, then I suggest you try it out. We have a few people who have full-time careers and are your age [one is even 40] , so don't let any thoughts of age or career dissuade you from joining...unless you know the time commitment will be too great.
