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Its been a long time after BMOQ that I got time to log in and write about my training experiences so far.... 1. After BMOQ, got posted to CFNES Halifax. By the time we finished in routine etc... it was time to go to the NETPO to Victoria. 2. NETPO training is nice vacation time as they after...

Hello back after a long time on this forum. Guess what I successfully finished BMOQ and will be graduating on Apr 28th 2011. Indeed a great moment for me since I had decided to release myself in week 2. Few tips that might help others: 1. There is no confirmation about courses been short. SO...

Our platoon average is 32 yrs. The training is pretty demanding and the major thing is just listen to details. They dont expect you to be soldiers off the bet but they groom you to be and the major thing is details. If you get your head out of the ass then you can be excellent and do that from...

Hello Guys Its been a month I havent logged on this website. I started my BMOQ on Jan 17th 2011. We just returned from War Museum Ottawa marking end of indoctrination. Few tips: Keep your mouth shut. OPen only to eat or when asked. Push ups guys. DO as many pushups and squats. Run like crazy...

Hey; To add to that list of items questions, do we have to get the exact number of things on the list, we were joking on 6 pairs of male underwears and that too of same colour, kindda funny coz if that is the case guess what I am shopping for 6 same colour underwears. So my question is to add...

Hello and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Very excited for the swearing in on Jan 7th 2011 and then BMOQ at St Jean starting Jan 15th 2011. Hopefully I pass BMOQ without going to warrior platoon, Apr 29th 2011. So my BMOQ will be Jan 17th 2011 to Apr 29th 2011. My questions: 1. After BMOQ...

Hello: Dont misunderstand my post as homophobic. I will be worried to know that the guy naked next to me is interested men. This is all about level of comfort. Also the guys who are gays will be vulnerable on field too. Why do we as society always have to discuss gays and homosexuality? I am...

George: My vent was not against any one system. What I am trying to put together is that the recruitment system and the BMOQ(just BMOQ) should work together. I am sure if a candidate is not CF material he will be rejected from BMOQ and will not proceed further. If these 2 systems work in...

Whether people on this forum agree or not, this trend of calling candidates and offering positions is not going to help CF in long run. Agreed that CF requires people but this is no way getting people on board. CF is not any other company where you get a phone call. The society is assuming...

Thank you and please don't get picky on me. Just think I am writing to improve my writing skills. Possibly yes. I have spent 4 years in University and then going through the affiliation process with APEGGA which was another 2 years. Being a foreign graduate I had to compete( I mean it "compete)...

Thank you for your advice CDN Aviator, will definitely make an effort to polish language skills. George, with due respect, I am sure that framed piece of paper earns more money that any other piece of paper. average pay in Alberta - newly graduated engineer,registered as Engineer In Training...

Yes I never learnt English. Still I am going to be an officer with Canadian Navy. Any problems?

OMG!!! This post has gone way too out of the basic thought of engineers. We cannot deny the fact that most engineers earn more in civilian society than CF. Hence my comment "CF is in love with engineers" It is obvious that many engineers would not want to apply if they are looking at money...

Hey, The only intention of my post on NOAB was to make sure they really have people who can make a successdul career in Navy be given the chance of NOAB as compared to people who are mostly likely to reject the offer. I guess this can be easily determined when one goes for an interview with an...

Congratulations to "phoney" cadets!!!! Actually, I was thinking that if they made the phone interviews a trend instead of actual NOAB, they "may" not be getting right matches. I understand they weigh against cost and justification but I heard my a few people that I am in contact with after Oct...

As mentioned earlier, BMOQ starts at St Jean on January 17th 2011, Flying out on Jan 15th 2011 from Edmonton. Just about 5 weeks now and its so overwhelming to close the house, snow removal contracts, shutting utilities, power of attorney and all those stuff. BTW does anyone know how the living...

Does dress really matter for officers and NCM? What I mean is do the candidates swearing in for Officers have to look like Officers and leaders as in dressing? For me I judge a person from the dress he wears. If a person does not wear to the occassion then I carry a not so godd impression. This...

Good Luck to Matt and Alejo I was surprised to read about phone interviews as I know they had issues with the budget for NOAB and every time they do a NOAB they have to justify it. Guess telephone interviews if they are doing wil become a norm in later days. From my NOAB in Oct 2011, we were...

Thank you for the input. A quick thought on how kids cope with this seperation?

I am a Naval Officer Cadet starting my BMOQ January 17th 2011. I am seeking advice on a little sensitive issue. How do the CF personnel, be it an officer or NCM, cope with the stress of being away from family? I know people who sign up know what they are going into, but having said all those...