Pre-Req for RMS Clerk QL3 - P. Res?

[IntlBr]

I know that some trades do not have to take SQ in the Primary Reserves before going on their QL3.  Is RMS Clerk one of those trades where the SQ can be done post-QL3?

I ask this because my SQ is in jeapody due to schedualing reasons, and am looking for a solution.

Much obliged for the responses that are forthcoming!

 

[Eowyn]

The last time I checked, about last year, RMS clerk can do QL3 and SQ in any order.  But you need SQ to be promoted.

 

[lalandemik]

im actually on the clerk course right now, and sitting beside a guy who has not done his SQ yet, he recommends going SQ because he feels he himself is a bag of shit  :crybaby:

 

[Clerk_Guru]

It depends on your unit...some will let you go and others require you to have SQ.

 

[rocket]

Your a clerk, do some homework!!!  Any no, it doesn't depend on your unit. 

 

[kincanucks]

Your a clerk, do some homework!!!  Any no, it doesn't depend on your unit. 

Nice first post!  A reply to a thread that is nearly two months old.

HH

 

[Clerk_Guru]

Rocket:

Actually it does depend on your unit. Some units require that you complete SQ before you can go for the QL3 Clerk and some do not. On my three's, there were a couple of people that did not have their SQ, yet I was told by my CC that I REQUIRED my SQ before I could go onto my threes.

 

[rocket]

Dude, I have been an RMS Clk for over 15 years.  If your unit wants to play that game it can have career implications.  You can go on you 3s, without your SQ.  You can redress this.  To get your Cpls, you need your SQ.  Hell, you can go on your PLQ without a 5s now.

 

[Clerk_Guru]

I stand corrected.

 

[peace_lover]

Was wondering, when do the 3's for a clerk begin, since it is 11 weeks.  I know they are usually held in the summer in Boredon.

 

[rocket]

My opinion, BMQ, SQ, then QL3.  Gotta be a trained soldier before you learn your trade.  Soldier first, trader-person second.

 

[Wynne]

I would also like to find out about doing my ql3 before sq and the dates that it might be run.  However, how long after the ql3 course is sq run?  I just want to do them backwards as a result of an injury which may not be healed enough for me to complete sq, especially cause I believe there is like a 13km ruck is there not?  Any help would be appreciated.

 

[CorporalMajor]

I would also like to find out about doing my ql3 before sq and the dates that it might be run.  However, how long after the ql3 course is sq run?  I just want to do them backwards as a result of an injury which may not be healed enough for me to complete sq, especially cause I believe there is like a 13km ruck is there not?  Any help would be appreciated.

not sure where you're coming from. I'm in a reservist svc bn. Most of our reserve 3s and 5s courses are concentrated around the summertime.  When I did SQ nearly 2 years ago there was a long ruckmarch but it couldn't have been 13K.  However don't be surprised if they put you through it.  After all, it has to be done - period.

As for when one course follows the next?  It could literally be weeks to months.

My reccomendation -

SQ courses are more common and can be hosted in lots of places.  RMS QL3 normally is in Borden only, though I have heard of it elsewhere.  THE BOTTOM LINE IS although you are a solider first, and what you learn on SQ matters most, 3's courses are more rare and you should jump on them when you have the chance. 

And, it is possible to get promoted "acting lacking" without SQ. That happened to some 3s qualified mbr recently, now a Cpl.