BMQ Reserves 2010 - 2017

[ZKC]

And how long did your process take? (Application -> starting BMQ)

 

[George Wallace]

If you are intending on joining the Reserves, you had best start by contacting the Reserve unit that you would desire to join.  They would have all the answers to these questions.

 

[da1root]

If you goto this site: http://www.forces.ca/en/centres/findarecruiter-110
Click on Quebec for Province, Montreal for City then click Search. 
On the Search page click on "Army Reserve" link and scroll down to the two units you mention, it gives contact information and the trades they're currently looking for.

 

[Skeatah33]

From Ask a CAF Recruiter,

How long is PRes BMQ on weekends?
See also,

Weekend BMQ
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+weekend&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=jTtwVsr4BoON8QfnkY74BA&gws_rd=ssl

There are different schedules so it will depend on when you start. I started mid-October and will graduate mid-March.
It's 13 weekends which includes a half-day Friday night, full-day Saturday and full-day Sunday (usually done at 1600 or 1700).

 

[Skeatah33]

I just completed my 5th weekend on course.

Weekend 2: weapons training. How to detail strip, field strip and proper cleaning/care was the first day. Second day started getting into stoppages, range commands, timings etc in preparation for the weapons handling test.

Weekend 3: weapons training. We did a review on the first day and practice, practice, practice. Over and over until we could complete the test without looking. Second day we did our tests and a bit more learning as well as some platoon lectures mixed in.

Weekend 4: Range Weekend! This has been the best weekend thus far and I'm pretty sure it's going to be the highlight of BMQ. Day 1 was all testing. PWT-1 and PWT-2. PWT-2 also includes a night shoot. I should also mention that prior to this weekend we got a few nights with our units to enter the SAT's which is basically a high tech version of duck hunt with CO2 powered C7's. Day 2 we finished off the rest of the testing since our whole course couldn't complete it on day 1.

Weekend 5: Death by Powerpoint. We had platoon lectures all weekend about the CSD, harassment etc etc. Thankfully we were given permission to bring travel mugs and load em up with coffee during the day.

Overall, I'm loving the course so far and getting to know the other privates from different regiments. Quite a few... err... uhh... "interesting" guys but that's what makes it fun.
Best piece of advise I received prior to starting course was to stay the grey man. Try to blend in. Don't be the keener brown nosing every chance you get but also stay off the instructors radar in terms of being the worse in your class. The only thing I was a keener on was doing a mag load by hand. My section 2IC (2nd in command) challenged me to beat the 36 sec record he's seen. I did it in 29 seconds for a full 30 round magazine. Other than that, be grey, and don't get caught lookin like crap for inspections.

 

[Loachman]

Merged.

 

[mariomike]

See also,

A Reservist Weekend BMQ (To be updated as course progresses)
https://army.ca/forums/threads/81390.0

Pay/Expenses during reserve weekend BMQ?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/112042.0

Started Reserve BMQ (Weekends)
https://army.ca/forums/threads/25044.0

Requesting a Weekend off during Weekend BMQ Course 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/120645.25

First BMQ Weekend turned out dysfunctional!!!
http://army.ca/forums/threads/25949.0

BMQ Weekend Training 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/63835.0/nowap.html

Preparing for first Reserve BMQ weekend
http://army.ca/forums/threads/24945.0

weekend block course BMQ 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/23840.0/nowap.html

Weekend BMQ Course 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/34433.0/nowap.html

BMQ Weekends 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/31164.0/nowap.html

BMQ Weekend Training 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/63835.0/nowap.html

Weekend BMQ
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+++Weekend+BMQ&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=AGRwVuuDKoON8QfnkY74BA&gws_rd=ssl

 

[dece74]

Sweet thread man, keep us posted!

 

[ZKC]

If you goto this site: http://www.forces.ca/en/centres/findarecruiter-110
Click on Quebec for Province, Montreal for City then click Search. 
On the Search page click on "Army Reserve" link and scroll down to the two units you mention, it gives contact information and the trades they're currently looking for.

Well that's the thing. I can't seem to get a hold of anyone right now. I emailed first, they told me to call. I called the Recruitment center many times, only to receive a voicemail that tells me to call back (I'm still full time student so I can't answer my phone anytime), and no luck with the regiment I'd like to join either.

I just noticed I posted this in the wrong topic (I thought I was creating a thread) and I apologize for that.

 

[mariomike]

I just noticed I posted this in the wrong topic (I thought I was creating a thread) and I apologize for that.

I think the thread you created in Ask a CAF Recruiter was moved out of it and merged here.

And how long did your process take? (Application -> starting BMQ)

TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________ 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/81054.0

 

[ZKC]

I think the thread you created in Ask a CAF Recruiter was moved out of it and merged here.

Ah now it makes sense

TIMINGS - ESTIMATED TIMES FOR_______________ 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/81054.0

I figured...I just wanted to get an estimate to know what to expect (because if I wanted to do BMQ on weekends I'd have to start clearing out my schedule now)

 

[mariomike]

Ah now it makes sense

I figured...I just wanted to get an estimate to know what to expect (because if I wanted to do BMQ on weekends I'd have to start clearing out my schedule now)

If you look at the Application Process Samples thread, it may give you an idea. But, it also shows how much the Timings vary between applicants.
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/13064/post-56130.html#msg56130

 

[ZKC]

If you look at the Application Process Samples thread, it may give you an idea. But, it also shows how much the Timings vary between applicants.
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/13064/post-56130.html#msg56130

Thanks!

 

[mariomike]

Thanks!

You are welcome. Good luck. 

 

[somedaysapper]

This is a great thread, Skeatah33. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. I'll be following closely as my BMQ starts in Feb.

 

[mariomike]

Saw this in Ask a CAF Recruiter,

What are the programs/courses that come after BMQ for Infantry Soldier in Reserves? How long are they and are they available as part-time (weekend)  courses?

This information, from a Moderator, this year, may help,

PRes infantry have to do three courses to get qualified to the basic level in their trade. The first is BMQ which in the army reserves will usually but not always be part time on weekends for about 10-12 weekends depending on little adjustments to schedule. The next course is DP1.1 Infantry, which can be either part time or full time. Total training duration is roughyl four weeks full time equivalent, so if it's done part time on weekends it'll be a similar length.That one focuses mostly on getting trained up on the various weapons we employ. Finally, DP1.2 infantry is a month long full time course where you spend much of the time in the field employing all of the above at the section and platoon level doing various tactical exercises. Once you graduate DP1.2, you're at the Operationally Functional Point for a reserve infanteer and you can participate fully in training at your reserve unit.

Also from a Moderator, Reply #8,

Talk to your unit recruiter about your availability. He (or she) will have current knowledge and experience of what courses are most likely to be conducted by your unit or brigade and how they may fit your availability. While some courses CAN be run on a full or part time schedule, they may only be conducted in one format or the other (i.e., either summer full time or fall/winter part time, but not necessarily both). Once a course is scheduled, there's not a lot of flexibility for individuals. If a course is scheduled to run 2 or 3 weekends per month over four months, and you're only available one weekend per month, then you won't be completing that course. You will need to examine your personal situation with a critical approach, and an understanding of what the commitment will be if you join the unit you are interested in. Don't complete the recruiting process and then discover there's no workable training option.

 

[ZKC]

Saw this in Ask a CAF Recruiter,

This information, from a Moderator, this year, may help,

Also from a Moderator, Reply #8,

Thanks, I saw them too, but I also saw another mod saying that SQ (I assume that's DP1.1?) is only full time... Which is why I turned to the recruiters on the forum (local recruitment center is closed for holidays).

 

[PuckChaser]

SQ is for non-combat arms types to learn field skills. It's taught before a DP1 course, not sure if it's still required for PRes infantry.

 

[mariomike]

SQ is for non-combat arms types to learn field skills. It's taught before a DP1 course, not sure if it's still required for PRes infantry.

Saw this from earlier in the year,

PRes BMQ(L) or SQ for infantry is no longer a stand alone course it is incorporated into the DP 1 Infantry course.

 

[PuckChaser]

Good to know, thanks!