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I just completed my 5th weekend on course. Weekend 2: weapons training. How to detail strip, field strip and proper cleaning/care was the first day. Second day started getting into stoppages, range commands, timings etc in preparation for the weapons handling test. Weekend 3: weapons...

There are different schedules so it will depend on when you start. I started mid-October and will graduate mid-March. It's 13 weekends which includes a half-day Friday night, full-day Saturday and full-day Sunday (usually done at 1600 or 1700).

Good to know! I bought a bunch of baby wipes and was wondering when I was going to need them lol

Yes, minor/basic classroom info. We haven't gotten into too much detail yet.

Yes, we were assigned our C7A2. I believe it's because the only weekend our WO could secure the Range was late November.

I just completed the first weekend of my BMQ course. I will use this thread to talk about my experiences. Feel free to ask any questions about each weekend. We got our schedule for the rest of the course and in total it will last 12 weekends (including the one that I just completed). This will...

Thanks BinRat!

I totally agree. I plan to meet with my CoC by months end, which gives us 6+ months to figure something out. Based on everything I've read in this thread, it should be a non-issue. That said, I would never "figuratively" shoot up my middle finger, even if the unit couldn't charge or release...

Thanks! I hope so too.

Is AFAIK the Belleville location? Also, if it's 11 weekends this is a moot point and there is no conflict. However, if the course is 15 or more weekends long, I could have an issue. I will notify my CofC as soon as I can and play it by ear. Thanks again everyone.

Thanks for the guidance.. I'll let you know how the conversation goes and the end result..

Not sure if this post is in the correct location, so please move it if necessary. I tried searching for this and the only other thread I found pertained to Reg Force BMQ. I'm starting the weekend basic course for reservists on October 16th and was told it will last until April or May 2016...