Author Topic: BMOQ - September 2011 (Read 14052 times)

Ayrsayle · « **on:** July 06, 2011, 19:06:17 »

Just figured I'd post this up, as some of us are starting to hear the good news.

Toss your names on here - would be really nice to get to know the people I will be working with!

Ayrsayle

B.Edge · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2011, 00:21:07 »

I received the formal offer with BMOQ dates of September 26 - February 3 (arrive St.Jean September 24). Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Tethan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2011, 08:39:12 »

Hey there. I was wondering when a post about this course would be made.

Anyway, I'm headed there on the 24th as well and I'm looking forward to meeting you all. PM me if you want to exchange emails or facebook info.

jburchat · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2011, 09:36:01 »

Hey Guys, I just got my phone call for BMOQ in September as well. I got accepted as an Armored Officer. What trades are you guys in for? Anyways, it will be good to meet you all in the fall.

Ayrsayle · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2011, 13:16:32 »

Infantry Officer myself - Congrats Jburchat and Tethan, now we just have to wait (grins)

cnobbs84 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2011, 19:13:02 »

Ahh nuts... 2 of 3 jobs I applied for are being selected. Good jobs guys, keep fingers crossed I get a call lol. I applied DEO for armour inf and health care admin hopefully ill see all of you in sept

Eastcoaster03 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2011, 23:32:12 »

Quote from: cnobbs84 on July 09, 2011, 19:13:02

Ahh nuts... 2 of 3 jobs I applied for are being selected. Good jobs guys, keep fingers crossed I get a call lol. I applied DEO for armour inf and health care admin hopefully ill see all of you in sept

Pretty sure HCA doesn't get official picking till mid August... seemed to be a bit of competition in the trade as well and not many openings.

cnobbs84 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:54:05 »

Yeah August 12th is selection for HCA :S

clarkyo · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2011, 09:47:10 »

I am on the East Coast and the recruiter told me that the selection date for Infantry/Armour Officer was August 2nd. Does anyone know why offers have already been sent out?

Ayrsayle · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2011, 13:44:58 »

To my understanding Infantry and Armoured both are selected locally - not on a specific set date. It might be that they have finished selection for the upcoming BMOQ however and will recheck in August. I definitely got my offer on Friday for Infantry Officer.

cnobbs84 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2011, 19:40:28 »

Quote from: Ayrsayle on July 10, 2011, 13:44:58

To my understanding Infantry and Armoured both are selected locally - not on a specific set date. It might be that they have finished selection for the upcoming BMOQ however and will recheck in August. I definitely got my offer on Friday for Infantry Officer.

Oh ok... Cause I remember that the SGT did say something along the lines that BMOQ would most likely be in October. I'll call tomorrow and just get an update/

clarkyo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2011, 22:11:54 »

Quote from: Ayrsayle on July 10, 2011, 13:44:58

To my understanding Infantry and Armoured both are selected locally - not on a specific set date. It might be that they have finished selection for the upcoming BMOQ however and will recheck in August. I definitely got my offer on Friday for Infantry Officer.

Ok thank you for the clarification Ayrsayle and congrats on the job offer. I hear that the training is extremely demanding but worth it in the end. I just handed my papers in at the end of June after finding out that MARS is a no go for the year (was merit listed too). Hopefully everything will move quickly.

jmusic88 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2011, 09:46:32 »

I officially accepted the offer. See you guys all September 26!

So far I am the only EME guy here. Hopefully there will be more!

sky777 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:21:03 »

Quote from: jmusic88 on July 11, 2011, 09:46:32

I officially accepted the offer. See you guys all September 26!

So far I am the only EME guy here. Hopefully there will be more!

Congratulations!!!!
One of my choices is EME. If they offer me I can be also EME.We'll see.
I hope ...

B.Edge · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:57:19 »

Congratulations to jmusic88, Tethan, jburchat, and Ayrsayle. I look forward to meeting all of you in September, the people will certainly make the place. I'm 23 from Ottawa, Ontario, DEO Infantry Officer, what about you guys?

jmusic88 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2011, 11:13:50 »

Quote from: sky777 on July 11, 2011, 10:21:03

Congratulations!!!!
One of my choices is EME. If they offer me I can be also EME.We'll see.
I hope ...

Thank you!! and I hope you get your #1 choice or any choice at that!

Quote from: Brandon J on July 11, 2011, 10:57:19

Congratulations to jmusic88, Tethan, jburchat, and Ayrsayle. I look forward to meeting all of you in September, the people will certainly make the place. I'm 23 from Ottawa, Ontario, DEO Infantry Officer, what about you guys?

I am 22 but I will turn 23 on the 14th of September, so going to BMOQ and being yelled at will be my birthday gift :p haha.
Oh and from Toronto! But I will be leaving from Ottawa on the 24th to Montreal on the train, and then to St-Jean so I will probably see you on the train!

Ayrsayle · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:13:32 »

Thus far, I'll be the token "old guy" - 27, will be 28 during BMOQ - Infantry as well.

CDN Aviator · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:18:09 »

Quote from: Ayrsayle on July 11, 2011, 12:13:32

Thus far, I'll be the token "old guy" - 27, will be 28 during BMOQ - Infantry as well.

As hard to believe as it may be, there are people out there who receive offers, join the CF and attend basic training never having registered here as users or even heard of this site.

Ayrsayle · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:27:12 »

Quote from: CDN Aviator on July 11, 2011, 12:18:09

As hard to believe as it may be, there are people out there who receive offers, join the CF and attend basic training never having registered here as users or even heard of this site.

Yes, but I for one consider myself quite lucky to have access to the information posted on here - like getting to know a few of my fellow "works in progress".

People join the CF without knowing about Army.ca? quick guys, we've got 2 months to fix that!

CDN Aviator · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:29:12 »

Quote from: Ayrsayle on July 11, 2011, 12:27:12

Yes, but I for one consider myself quite lucky to have access to the information posted on here - like getting to know a few of my fellow "works in progress".

People join the CF without knowing about Army.ca? quick guys, we've got 2 months to fix that!

I was just trying to say that i doubt you will be the "token old guy". You are too young for that and there will be more people on course with you than just those who post here.

Good luck.

Ayrsayle · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:12:38 »

Thank you. I think when it all boils down I'll be nicely in the middle - as all DEO applicants would be at least 22+ in order to have a degree. We'll all get yelled at the same however (grins)

Just as a re-iteration for those who recently get their good news - the four of us have set up a Facebook group to get to know each other - send me a PM with your name and I'll add you to the group.

Vandy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2011, 11:40:47 »

I just got the call for Armoured Officer!! congrads to all everyone who has received the good news and I look forward to meeting you all at the end of Sept.

For those waiting for Armoured Officer positions: I was merit listed on Jul 3 2011. On July 3 there was only 3 positions left (down from 45 at the beginning of April 2011).

RattyP · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2011, 13:42:28 »

Hello, everyone:

This is my first post so please bear with me.

I am also going to be joining all of you for BMOQ in September. I was merit listed late May 2011 for an Armour Officer position,after a year and a half long wait for another trade. I am very happy, however, that I finally am here and in this trade.

As for age... well, it looks like so far, I may be the eldest one in the pack.

I look forward to meeting you all soon. I am coming from just outside Toronto. I would love to hear from anyone who is going... feel free to PM me.

Ayrsayle · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2011, 18:05:58 »

Congrats guys! A bunch of us are on a Facebook group (feel free to send me a PM of how to get a hold of you that way). Now we all just need to hurry up and wait for Sept.

Armoured only had 3 spots since my interview (Applied as Infantry, but had Armoured as my second choice).

B.Edge · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2011, 08:16:53 »

Congratulations to Vandy and RattyP!!!

I noticed on the CFLRS site that there are 2 platoons for BMOQ starting September 26th and ending February 3rd, L0067E (L11) & L0068E (L12). Has anyone here been told what platoon they are with or is that something we find out at our enrolment ceremony or when we get to St. Jean?

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Author Topic: BMOQ - September 2011 (Read 14052 times)