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Dear recruiters,
I am (almost) a new citizen and am waiting to take the oath within a few months. In order to prepare myself for a speedy entry (DEO) into the reserve force upon receipt of my citizenship, I have done some research online about possible/desired trades, realistic expectations regarding my abilities and the available position, etc..
I would like to run a few questions by you (I have talked to a recruiter at the Minto Armoury a year ago) while I wrap up the citizenship process:
- When would the next part-time/weekend BMQ start in Winnipeg?
- Would BMOQ, Phase training and occupation training happen consecutively and seamlessly (meaning when approximately can I expect to have all training wrapped up)?
When I spoke to the local recruiter, he suggested I get into DEO Armour or Infantry based on my interest in spending time outdoors and rigorous physical exercise. From my research, it looks like Reconnaissance would be the best fit for my skills and interests. Here are some questions regarding this trade:
- Are there Recce positions in both Infantry and Armour, or just one of the two?
- If it exists in both, how would you describe the differences?
- If becoming Recce in the Armoured trade, would this mean I would be working predominantly with smaller vehicles (GWagon) and dismounted? Where can I find out more about the work life in this trade?
- And I apologize for the typical amateur question, but I feel like I might as well ask: If this is possible for a reserve position in the first place, is there a chance of getting some of the "sought-after training opportunities” such as parachuting and sniper training (several years) further down the road? I am aware that most likely this training is only provided to RegForce members and then the best of those, but in case there is a slight possibility for Reserves to receive this training, I would like to know what steps (or trade selection) I would have to take early on to make it into those training pools a few years later.
Also, based on my conversations with RegForce members, available jobs and work environment vary from one unit to another. From what I understand, my prospective trade would be available with The Fort Garry Horse, The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, and The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. After reading up their individual websites, I am still unsure how exactly they differ from each other except for history, location and trade. I was recommended to visit each unit to get a better picture.
- Would you be able to describe the “specialties” and characteristics of each Winnipeg unit?
- Would you recommend to visit each unit in person to get a better picture?
- If I was to visit each unit, what would be the best way to get in touch with each respective unit?
Thank you very much for your advice.
I am (almost) a new citizen and am waiting to take the oath within a few months. In order to prepare myself for a speedy entry (DEO) into the reserve force upon receipt of my citizenship, I have done some research online about possible/desired trades, realistic expectations regarding my abilities and the available position, etc..
I would like to run a few questions by you (I have talked to a recruiter at the Minto Armoury a year ago) while I wrap up the citizenship process:
- When would the next part-time/weekend BMQ start in Winnipeg?
- Would BMOQ, Phase training and occupation training happen consecutively and seamlessly (meaning when approximately can I expect to have all training wrapped up)?
When I spoke to the local recruiter, he suggested I get into DEO Armour or Infantry based on my interest in spending time outdoors and rigorous physical exercise. From my research, it looks like Reconnaissance would be the best fit for my skills and interests. Here are some questions regarding this trade:
- Are there Recce positions in both Infantry and Armour, or just one of the two?
- If it exists in both, how would you describe the differences?
- If becoming Recce in the Armoured trade, would this mean I would be working predominantly with smaller vehicles (GWagon) and dismounted? Where can I find out more about the work life in this trade?
- And I apologize for the typical amateur question, but I feel like I might as well ask: If this is possible for a reserve position in the first place, is there a chance of getting some of the "sought-after training opportunities” such as parachuting and sniper training (several years) further down the road? I am aware that most likely this training is only provided to RegForce members and then the best of those, but in case there is a slight possibility for Reserves to receive this training, I would like to know what steps (or trade selection) I would have to take early on to make it into those training pools a few years later.
Also, based on my conversations with RegForce members, available jobs and work environment vary from one unit to another. From what I understand, my prospective trade would be available with The Fort Garry Horse, The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, and The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. After reading up their individual websites, I am still unsure how exactly they differ from each other except for history, location and trade. I was recommended to visit each unit to get a better picture.
- Would you be able to describe the “specialties” and characteristics of each Winnipeg unit?
- Would you recommend to visit each unit in person to get a better picture?
- If I was to visit each unit, what would be the best way to get in touch with each respective unit?
Thank you very much for your advice.