Dress on arrival to BMQ

[RHFC_moxness]

Hi all,

Well finally I've managed to work my way into the Forces!  I'm off on BMQ at Connaught this summer, and I'm leaving 3June around 1130.  Long story short, I was added to a course last minute and given very little time to prepare, my Sgt. had little time either to prepare my joining instructions or other paperwork.  I'm not certain if I'm missing certain bits of information or I fail miserably at reading, but I've gone over my instructions a number of times now and nowhere can I find anything explaining what clothing I should be wearing during my travel from toronto to Ottawa.  I'm arriving in Ottawa at 1630 the day before my course is to begin.  I'm sorry if this is posted somewhere on these forums, I have searched and come up with nothing relating specifically to this questions.  Thanks!

 

[Yrys]

  I'm sorry if this is posted somewhere on these forums, I have searched and come up with nothing relating specifically to this questions.  Thanks!

Amazing! Did you read all the threads or just look the title ?

 

[RHFC_moxness]

Amazing! Did you read all the threads or just look the title ?

I've gone through the stickied threads in the training section and recruiting section, and I have not found replies or questions asking what I should wear while travelling to my course location.  I apologize if it's there, but using the google search link and the on-site search function and searching up "BMQ" and "uniform while travelling" as well as "travelling to BMQ" has not lead me to an answer to my specific question.  If you'd be able to point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it, otherwise sorry for wasting your time.

 

[formerarmybrat23]

havent gone yet myself. but i did watch the basic up shorts on force.gc.ca. Everyone was just wearing there normal clothes the first day. I guess they cant expect more then that. You should probably know all your ID numbers the first day too. My buddy drove from NB to St. Jean. He strolled up to the main desk and annouced he was there for basic. They yelled at him to idenifty the proper way and also address them in proper way. He nearly fell over. lol

 

[Greymatters]

"Dress on arrival to BMQ"

Avoid wearing a dress?  ;D

Unless you are a female, they're a bit conservative about these things...just tell them its a kilt...

 

[RHFC_moxness]

havent gone yet myself. but i did watch the basic up shorts on force.gc.ca. Everyone was just wearing there normal clothes the first day. I guess they cant expect more then that. You should probably know all your ID numbers the first day too. My buddy drove from NB to St. Jean. He strolled up to the main desk and annouced he was there for basic. They yelled at him to idenifty the proper way and also address them in proper way. He nearly fell over. lol

haha, yeah I got my first taste of getting jacked up the other day.  I just got my kit yesterday and so when I showed up for Thursday night parade and didn't have my beret on (I coudln't for the life of me get the thing formed right) one of our Warrants gave it to me.  Looking forward to it all!

 

[RHFC_moxness]

"Dress on arrival to BMQ"

Avoid wearing a dress?  ;D

Unless you are a female, they're a bit conservative about these things...just tell them its a kilt...

Ah shucks! and I just spent good money on this little strapl.... errm.. I mean.... *shuffles off quietly*

 

[Keebler]

My joining instructions advise to wear casual clothes, but no jeans. Khakis would suffice i am sure.

 

[Mithras]

Wear a dress shirt, a decent pair of casual dress pants (kakis or something similar) and a decent pair of shoes.

 

[medaid]

*shrug* on my BMQ I was told to show up in uniform. Et voila I was there in uniform. Along with the entire course. No one came in civies.

 

[Prairie Cowgirl]

from formerarmybrat23: [haha, yeah I got my first taste of getting jacked up the other day.  I just got my kit yesterday and so when I showed up for Thursday night parade and didn't have my beret on (I coudln't for the life of me get the thing formed right) one of our Warrants gave it to me.  Looking forward to it all!]

Hmmm....that's funny, I'm in the navy and I've been questioned by an officer and a Master Seaman about wearing my beret without a cap badge.  Maybe army & navy are different as to what recruits before basic/BMQ wear.

I'm off to Borden July 2nd, I'm just waiting for my instructions, so far I have no idea what I'm supposed to wear to BMQ either.

 

[CF_Lifer]

*shrug* on my BMQ I was told to show up in uniform. Et voila I was there in uniform. Along with the entire course. No one came in civies.

That's fine for Reservists, who have been issued their kit beforehand, but what about Reg Force Recruits?

Oh, and Connaught's great. It's not a large facility, but the food's Great, and the Range Control guys are great. Watch out for Ron!

 

[Keebler]

CF Lifer: reg force will have different joining instructions, im reg force and it states to wear casual clothes, but no jeans. Khakis would suffice i am sure. Shoes that are comfortable for lots of walking.  So use your judgement, no scrubby type clothes with holes etc.

When you headed to BMQ CF?

 

[CF_Lifer]

Not sure, Hopefully by the end of the Summer. I have my Medical, and my interview on the 18th of June.
I doubt I'll make it for that BMQ in the middle of July. I expect my medical to go well though, I can't forsee any complications.
I'm ready, and itchin' to go though! Looking forwards to getting familiar with St. Jean, and Farnham.

 

[LineJumper]

I know this is too late for RHFC, but I remember distinctly some of the suits a few of the lads strolled off the bus wearing upon arrival to Cornwallis(I know, I'm showing my age). You can never go wrong with a nice brown suit and a white velour shirt, just match the shoes with the belt, open the shirt to your navel, wear a chain with a Lance Romance pendant, and VOILA! You will never be forgotten.  :blotto:

 

[Roy Harding]

I know this is too late for RHFC, but I remember distinctly some of the suits a few of the lads strolled off the bus wearing upon arrival to Cornwallis(I know, I'm showing my age). You can never go wrong with a nice brown suit and a white velour shirt, just match the shoes with the belt, open the shirt to your navel, wear a chain with a Lance Romance pendant, and VOILA! You will never be forgotten.  :blotto:

Hey!!  You're giving away all my best kept secrets regarding dress for Basic!!  (Been there, done that - never forgotten).

 

[Yrys]

(Been there, done that - never forgotten).

Got a picture  ;D ?

 

[Roy Harding]

Got a picture  ;D ?

Somewhere - once the boxes are unpacked, MAYBE I'll upload one.

This involves suede suits, psychedelic shirts, bell bottom pants, and MUTTON CHOPS! - ya' think you're ready for it?

 

[Yrys]

This involves suede suits, psychedelic shirts, bell bottom pants, and MUTTON CHOPS! - ya' think you're ready for it?

Yes, YES  ^-^!

 

[Roy Harding]

Yes, YES  ^-^!

Gawd - I always did like the french ladies.  (In fact, I married one!!)

However, mon petit, you'll have to wait for a bit.  All our old photo albums are currently in boxes in the basement - and the contents won't be released until I build some appropriate cabinets in the living room, which won't happen until I have a shop built - which won't happen until all this WATER disappears (here in Terrace, BC)!

Having said all that - I PROMISE, mon petit, that I will send you a photo of me in suede suit, psychedelic shirt, and muttonchops, once I can find one - that may take some time.  (Can't say that I'll make it public - but YOU, Yrys, WILL receive one).


Roy