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Does BMQ start in November?

I agree... My husband did his BMQ in the winter/spring and its just bundling up you have to worry about.  I would rather do that then worry about getting dehydrated in the field.

I've been running about 5km every other day and I really feel it's been helping me.  I live near the base as well so I'm able to get into the gym and practice my EXPRESS test as well.  I would try some interval training to help you with the Beep Test if your worried about your running.  I'm worried about my push-ups.  I can get to about 6 and I start to struggle and then reading that they changed the minimums scares me.  Just have to bust my butt and get doing more throughout the day lol
 
acj said:
I agree... My husband did his BMQ in the winter/spring and its just bundling up you have to worry about. 
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I'm worried about my push-ups.  I can get to about 6 and I start to struggle and then reading that they changed the minimums scares me.  Just have to bust my butt and get doing more throughout the day lol
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Hello All!

I'm a winter person as well and would definitely not mind an RMS only BMQ in the winter.  The only thing that I worry about when it comes to the winter weather is the rain/slush.  I've done a 6k weighted ruck march with 52lbs in a ruck sack in the rain and it was not fun...  Wet feet suck!

As for push-ups - all you can do to improve is just keep doing them.  When I started training, I couldn't do one properly.  Now, after training for months and proper nutrition, have been able to get approx 13 done.  Now, that's not to say that some of them won't be counted, depending on the form that the staff want. I've been doing them with the form my husband has advised and shown me (he is currently in BMQ).  Also, keep in mind, in order to stay on your platoon, you only have to get two good push-ups done and then they re-test you after 8 weeks (or so) .  Just keep at it, and practice good form and the quantity will come with time. :nod:

The last time I got a response from my recruiter was at the beginning of this week.  He advised that the date and allocation number has not been assigned for RMS clerk, but he does think selections will take place in about two weeks or so.    :-\

Here's hoping we all get in together and hear from our RC soon!



 
CDN Aviator said:
It makes not a lick of difference on what is instructed and how it is instructed.
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Thanks CDN Aviator - I know the training wouldn't be any different compared to a normal platoon at BMQ, just think it would be kinda cool to do the BMQ with others in the same trade.  But then again, it's not like we get a choice - whenever they want us to start, I will gladly accept!!

 
Hello all,

I too am stuck playing the waiting game regarding RMS Clerk selection. I spoke to the recruiting centre today and am supposed to be on the Merit list by either today or tomorrow (yay) and the selections for RMS should be happening in the next few weeks. They had no idea on how many spots were available or if there would be any courses starting in November this year. I know someone who went to basic and was back after 1 week for Christmas break so they do send courses late in the year, they just don't have any scheduled right now. The recruiter said this doesn't mean they won't add courses on, just that there aren't any right now. I hope they make the selections soon. It would be cool if we all were at basic at the same time and then carried right on into the trade specific training in Borden. Good luck to all.
 
I reapplied for RMS Clerk (was 3b release for back/knee) in 2005 but feel it's well enough now to attempt reentry.  I have an medical/interview tomorrow but not sure if they will have me see my family doctor for her to sign some paperwork and then schedule two specialists (one for knee and one for back) before moving on to the next stage. 

If you reapply within 5-yrs of release I think all they do is reopen your file and go from there; however, if it's after 5-years you have to start the entire process over again.  Maybe that fact will allow me to skip the specialists because let's face it, getting an appointment with one takes a LONG time. 

Perhaps if I don't have to go that route and I do well on the medical, interview and fitness test I can be loaded onto the PAT in Borden to get myself back into military order (it's been a while) and get my kit & quarters up to par.

I know this is the BMQ thread but if I can make it in time maybe we'll be on the same RMS Clerk course. :)
 
last i hear basic in nov is closed the next one to go is jan
 
Yes, that's what I was told as well. 

I take it by the lack of action in the recruiting forums lately that job offer calls for RMS Clerk have still not been going out?  I hope I'm not the only one whose phone has not been ringing!  *smile*
 
A friend on mine is able to look at the loading dates for BMQ and there are 2 in november.  One platoon on Nov 14th and  one on Nov 21st so there are some courses being run in November. I'm starting to doubt that the selections for RMS will allow for us to be sent on those dates.  Its looking like we wouldn't be sent till January :(
 
I spoke to the recruiting centre today and they said they don't know when RMS selections will be happening but it will be after November. They have a log that shows when selections will be made for different trades but it only goes up to November and RMS is not on it. I guess that means we are all waiting for January courses.
 
Thats odd considering other people have been told they were planning to make selections this month.  Shows you how each RC gives you different information eh... I just wonder what I for sure happening with the RMS selections  ???
 
All i'm saying is that I have heard from many people in the CF that RMS Clerks are defiantly needed right now.  If thats the case and they still are planning to hire this year... whats going on???
 
acj said:
All i'm saying is that I have heard from many people in the CF that RMS Clerks are defiantly needed right now.  If thats the case and they still are planning to hire this year... whats going on???
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Start learning patience now.  You'll need it in the CF. 
 
acj said:
that RMS Clerks are defiantly needed right now.
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That doesn't equate to capacity to train more at this time. That doesn't mean there's money to run more courses...that doesn't mean................You know precious little so you jump to conclusions easy. Stop. If they want more this year, they will select them when the time works for the CF....not you.

they still are planning to hire this year...
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Assumption. You know what they say about those.
 
Ok there is no need tell me this... I'm going off what I have been told by recruiters and other CF members.  I know to wait and I am. Thanks
 
To quote my Grandfather 

" There is the right way to do things, the wrong way to do things and the CF way to do things"
 
Well, in the end there is nothing you CAN do other than wait and see what transpires.  If they're going to call, they're going to call.  That's what I tell myself, meanwhile I go to the gym and do what I have to do just in case they DO!  *grin*

I did get a response from my recruiter, when I emailed him recently with some updated contact information, advising that their practice is to make the calls fairly close to anticipated course enrollment dates, in order to minimize the lag time in between and keep things as smooth as possible.  I took that to mean that calls probably won't happen until closer to the January course start dates.

I still check my cell phone a million times a day though, just to see if I missed the call!  ;)
 
I'm so excited!  I just got the call for RMS Clerk!!  I'm swearing in Jan 19, flying out Jan 21, BMQ starting Jan 23.  So they ARE making the calls now!  Just thought I would update you all!

;D
 
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