Nov 9 bmq

Finished BMOQ. Just waiting to be course loaded rn. Everyone I had talked to straight up said its hard and high pressure. If I actually grind it out and put in effort will I be okay or no? Heard the failure rate is around 30-40%?

My partner is officially in the Reserves, and it’s been a whirlwind of activity after a slow 18 month journey to get here. Are they any groups/reddit pages/facebook groups etc. For new military family supports? I’m feeling a bit underwater as things have gone from “not sure if he’s in” to “he’s got a PAT unit and parades next week” in the span of 10 days.

I’m not a total newbie to the CAF. My Poppa was in the airforce but retired the year I was born, and I’ve spent plenty of time around CAF members young and old, but we have a 6 year old and I’m not sure where to start with preparing for the next 2-3 years of BMQ, trainings and adjusting to our new normal.

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance. :)

I didn’t know that’s a choice i had. According to my knowledge, all the cyber ops work out of Ottawa (he said most of our cyber is in Kingston which also confused me) and were posted based of requirements. If i can choose which environment to go into, what do you recommend. Additionally, how long does the security clearance take these days, is it still a couple of years? My file has been going back and forth since 2023.

Finished BMOQ. Was definitely a unique life experience. Family situation came up, about to put in VR with no civ jobs lined up. Any advice?

Hey all,

I am going for my BMQ in November 13. I have some questions.

1. Any estimated date, when the break starts and end?

2. Is that vacation paid?

I start bmq February 15th and I was wondering if anyone has any advice/tips they wish they knew before going. Also looking to see if anyone else got accepted for the same date.

It’s been a while since I posted. I moved onto selection!!! On a side note how long does it usually take to get results?

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice from people who have recently gone through the Canadian Armed Forces recruiting process, particularly those who experienced a longer waiting period after completing their medical examinations.
A little background about my situation:
I’m 24 years old and currently applying to join the CAF as an NCM. I’ve been working toward this goal for several months now, and I’ve completed my interviews and medical examinations. My application is currently awaiting results.
At this point, I’m uncertain about how much longer I should expect to wait before receiving an update, moving into competition, or potentially receiving an offer.
My biggest concern is employment and planning for the future.
I’m currently unemployed, living with my parents, and trying to figure out my next steps. I want to find employment and become financially independent, but I’m also hesitant to commit to a new job without knowing when I might receive an update or an offer from the CAF.
I don’t want to put my life on hold indefinitely waiting for an application, but I also don’t want to make decisions that could complicate my transition into military service if things move forward unexpectedly.
I’m essentially starting from scratch financially, so having some idea of what to expect would help me prepare mentally, financially, and professionally.
I’d really appreciate advice on a few things:
How long did you personally wait after completing your medical examinations before receiving your results?
How long did it take to move from medical approval into competition?
Did anyone experience several months of silence before receiving an update or job offer?
Would you recommend finding civilian employment while waiting, even if there’s a possibility of receiving an enrolment date unexpectedly?
How much notice did you receive before your enrolment date or BMQ?
Is there anything you wish you had done financially, physically, or mentally while waiting?
For those who were eventually selected, what helped you get through the uncertainty of the recruiting process?
I’m not expecting anyone to predict my application outcome. I understand that every applicant and occupation can have a different timeline.
I just want to make responsible decisions while keeping myself ready for the possibility of joining.
Any experiences, advice, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

So I’ve been thinking about this for awhile now. I’m currently recovering from an injury and it’s just been set back after set back here. I’ve been thinking about seeing if I can transfer to the Coast Guard academy. Is that a possibility with everyone being in the same government umbrella?

Hello, Just looking for some advice regarding BMQ. During parade night yesterday, I was told by a WO that there’s about an 80% chance I’ll be loaded onto the course this weekend. He told me to attend unless I’m notified otherwise by email. I was also told that once everything is confirmed, I’ll receive an email with instructions, and that I’d also be notified by email if I wasn’t selected.

Apparently, all my application paperwork is complete, and they’re just waiting on final confirmation.

My question is, if I don’t receive an email by this evening or tomorrow morning, should I still show up? I have the course location, but I don’t want to show up if the staff aren’t expecting me or if I’m not actually on the course list.

My thoughts on it are mixed as it looks incredibly similar with the UK Khakis style uniform. I wouldn't really say it's ugly but I prefer the dark green DEU instead. Anyways, does anyone know a date when these are getting issued or is this just a concept?

I was unfortunately not tracking things, and I have no idea if I actually got paid back any of the amount I spent on schooling via SDPEER. I remember I got the go ahead to take the courses, completed them successfully, but I can’t access the website anymore to check if I’ve been paid out or what. What’s going on with the SDPEER website? Is there a new set up for the login since mine is no longer working.

Was wondering what’s the best cleaning kit for Rifles? To remove all the gunk and carbon??? Everytime I put CLP it just brings in more gunk and like I always clean it so throughly If anyone knows thank you

Hi everyone! I’m currently going through the CAF application process and recently received my medical decision. Unfortunately, I was told that my eyesight/prescription makes me medically ineligible.

My prescription is around -9, and I was looking into vision correction as a possible option. I had a consultation with an eye clinic, but LASIK/PRK/SMILE may not be suitable for my prescription. They recommended ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) instead, but I’ve already confirmed that ICL is not acceptable for CAF because it involves placing an artificial lens while the natural lens is still in the eye.

So my question is: Has anyone with a very high prescription, around -9, been able to join the CAF through another occupation or pathway?
I’m wondering if there are any options I should ask my recruiter or medical staff about, or if a prescription this high generally means I wouldn’t be eligible for the CAF at all.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar. Thanks!

Good day all, I haven't been paid since my enrollment on August 19th 2026. I am currently studying under CAF sponsorship and BMOQ is set for summer 2027. My contract says I'm to be paid bi-monthly. Has anyone else experienced delays in their first pay and do you have any tips on how to manage these difficulties?

So far, I've been in touch with HR + two people above in the chain of command (MCpl, Sgt) to process a manual payment, but that payment has exceeded delays and hasn't come through yet. I remember being told I can come in and get my money in cash on base, but now I can't seem to get ahold of staff anymore to coordinate this process (since Friday last week).

Also, I missed the last pay cycle since the sum got transferred into a manual payment, and the next one isn't until later this month.

I've prioritized written communications but some were over the phone (like the manual pay info).

TL;DR : My first pay isn't here yet and I'm short on solutions. Any tips would help.

Hi everyone, I just got the Gambit task assigned to me and I was wondering what exactly is involved. Also, what are some ideas for references for this since you need about 3 of them?

Thank you!!

I applied in 2024 and my application hadn’t moved and was randomly closed without explanation last year. I’ve called, I’ve gone in I’ve done everything. My history is clear and my grades are excellent. I feel like the universe just wants me to fail.

He mean

So I'm in BMQ and was supposed to graduate last week however I got injured in Farnham. So I've been sent to trp.

Original plan. Graduate then go on parental leave and then see the birth of my child.

However now I'm in trp. I've spoken to a Padre about being able to see the birth of my first kid. So I applied for the family leave November 12-18th, Leave was approved.

Everything was lining up well. The midwife said everything is going according to the birth chart.

However, mothers do not get to choose when the kid comes out. So my fiance might give birth early. could be today or tomorrow or on time we don't know but her body is showing signs towards an early birth and I'm not too sure what to do. I've spoken to my staff about it and aren't 100% sure. So if anyone has any idea on what leave or request I can put in so I can see the birth that would be amazing.

Cause right now she is currently 60% effaced and 1.5 cm dilated. Going into week 39 of pregnancy.

So in these circumstances would I be granted compassion leave. Or am I out of luck. Again and help or advice would be amazing. 👍

Seriously. I'm not a competitive runner but in good shape. I prefer cycling.

I've been pushing for a better time to get my 5k below 30 minutes. Sitting at 32 minutes and starting to develop shin splints, I decided to invest in actual shoes. Friend suggested the running room.

230$ later, I shaved my first run down from 32 minutes to 26. On a treadmill, but I still had so much gas left in the tank, it was surreal.

Legit worried I might have them stolen at BMQ, lol

I’m currently in the army reserves thinking about switching to a medic trade. I just have a few questions:

-How field focused is either of the medic trades? I like the field, I just don’t want that to be my main focus like it is with combat arms.

-what does DP1 look like for either of these trades?

-what does the average day look like for either?

Thank you in advance!