armychick2009 said:
Ah, Dangerboy, you're right. Sorry, I was in a rush when I wrote that so I could get to the mess for lunch
There is a fourth option, which is not Bold Eagle, Raven or Blackbear. Those are the reserve options for BMQ. The fourth is a pre-recruit training course (which is the one I attended). It doesn't have the age-restrictions that the reserve options have and is only three weeks... a bit of a 'sampler' of what military life is about.
I know there are a few PRTC'ers here at basic from the last one (I was two sessions ago) as one is in my platoon and there's a couple of others around that I haven't yet met but was told are here.
Lots of new faces here this week so I'm sure there's a few more coming in as well.
I included the link in my last post to the CF site with all the CF Aboriginal options.
Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program
The Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP) is a special three-week recruiting program that offers a flavour of full-time regular force training and employment opportunities to qualified Aboriginal people across Canada. You will learn more about military careers and the military life before you decide to join. The program takes place at either the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C or the Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario. You are paid a $1,200 bonus for completing the course and awarded a certificate of military achievement. The application deadline is July 31.
The long and proud history of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada’s military is an important element of the program. Aboriginal counsellors are available to assist with the transition to military life.
You will experience portions of the Basic Military Qualification such as morning inspections, daily physical fitness and sports, navigation with compass and maps, basic weapons training and military drill. You will also tour ships, visit Air Force squadrons and try living in field conditions.
CFAEP applicants join the course as civilians with no obligation to join the Canadian Forces. If you are selected for the course, the Canadian Forces will provide your transportation to and from Esquimalt or Borden, provide your housing and food, as well as clothing and all necessary equipment to complete the course. Graduates who choose to enrol return home for two weeks before starting Basic Military Qualification.
To apply for this program you must:
•Be an Aboriginal person (First Nation, Métis or Inuit, Status or Non-Status);
•Be a Canadian citizen;
•Be at least 17 years of age;
•Have completed at least Grade 10 (Sec III in Quebec);
•Meet the Canadian Forces common enrolment medical standard.
And, there is also this option:
Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year
The Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) is a one-year program offered through the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC). It is a highly positive, productive educational and leadership experience for Aboriginal youth. You have the opportunity to develop an individual learning plan comprised of non-credit preparatory courses with individual or small group tutorials and first-year university courses. The ALOY program will include sports, field trips, leadership development, military training and cultural support activities.
As part of the program, you will be enrolled in the Canadian Forces for a period of one year as an Officer Cadet and will receive free tuition and books. You may leave the program at any time during the year. At the end of the year, you may apply to continue at RMC in a degree program and will begin the Regular Officer Training Program. Some participants may be offered the opportunity to continue at RMC under the Reserve Entry Training Plan.
To apply for this program you must:
•Be at least 17 years of age (with parental/guardian consent) or older;
•Have completed at least Grade 12, Secondary V, or the GED in the current academic year;
•Meet the Canadian Forces common enrolment medical standard; and
•Be an Aboriginal Canadian.
All applications must be submitted by February 15.
Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) - Applicant Package and Candidate Questionnaire Part 1
Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) - Applicant Package and Candidate Questionnaire Part 2
Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) - Applicant Package and Candidate Questionnaire Part 3