Enrolling as an older individual.

[Deveau95]

Hello, I originally applied in 2018 when I was 23, I didn't do well on my CFAT and didn't like what I was offered. Now I am rethinking my choices and I meet all the minimum Requirements for all my choices. Now I am 29, and will be 30 by the time I go to basic if i am deemed medically fit. I'm not in terrible shape but i'm also not in the best shape either. I need the stability and structure that the CAF offers in my life. Also if I get in what are the shacks like?

thank you

 

[CadNav]

At 30 years old you probably won't even be the oldest person on your BMQ; I was on reserves BMQ and one person was 44 and another was 47.

And about physical fitness, if you are passing your FORCE test you should be fine, that's the requirement for entry that was set by the CAF... usually failing BMQ is a quitting or absolutely not trying thing... usually...
Shacks could be a common room, four in a room, single room... In BMQ Regs in Quebec, you are single in a room with a little false-wall on the side

 

[sarahsmom]

At 30 years old you probably won't even be the oldest person on your BMQ; I was on reserves BMQ and one person was 44 and another was 47.

And about physical fitness, if you are passing your FORCE test you should be fine, that's the requirement for entry that was set by the CAF... usually failing BMQ is a quitting or absolutely not trying thing... usually...
Shacks could be a common room, four in a room, single room... In BMQ Regs in Quebec, you are single in a room with a little false-wall on the side

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Is that Green sector? They really upgraded the furnishings in the last 15 years. Looks like they removed the C7 locker/cage?

 

[Deveau95]

I think the toughest part of BMQ for me is going to be making the bed hahah I'm kidding of course

 

[CadNav]

I think the toughest part of BMQ for me is going to be making the bed hahah I'm kidding of course

You think you're joking, that's the funny part...

 

[CadNav]

Is that Green sector? They really upgraded the furnishings in the last 15 years. Looks like they removed the C7 locker/cage?

Yes that's green sector. I took the photos from this website Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School - accommodations - Canada.ca

 

[sarahsmom]

Yes that's green sector. I took the photos from this website Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School - accommodations - Canada.ca

When I was there we had the half wall on both sides. The desk and closet were painted white and there was no storage above the desk. so a low wall on both side with the only high part being the closet. We also didn't get mob boxes until we were packing to leave.

 

[Deveau95]

You think you're joking, that's the funny part...

Is it actually as tough as I think?

 

[CadNav]

Is it actually as tough as I think?

You get inspections every day and if any one thing is off you will fail and be reprimanded

(You always fail)

 

[Jarnhamar]

I think the toughest part of BMQ for me is going to be making the bed hahah I'm kidding of course

You could always sleep on the floor so you don't have to make your bed..

 

[Deveau95]

You could always sleep on the floor so you don't have to make your bed..

Not a bad idea hahah just take it in stride I guess it's only 9 weeks