Oh yes, the QL5A's. I had the oppurtunity to meet w/CWO Voisine (forman or signals) and the rest of the C&E traveling circus when they toured their Kingdom in December 05. He did make it very clear that the OJT package was forthcoming (my Sgt let me see it Feb 06 - so yes, it does exist). The package itself outlines HF radios (why - I don't know), Networking, Telephony (PBX stuff), computers, etc. It makes very little mention of TCCCs. Maybe because it was on the 3's? - Anywho, it is totally up to your supervisory staff as to what they will write off, where you are deficicient, and whether or not the OJT package applies in your case, or if you would better benefit from attending a formal QL5A course.
PS - CWO Voisine also used words like grandfathered, and retro-pay - no $hit!! But....until I see it (you know the rest)
FYI - a greivance WRT suspending spec upon Cpls (with no clear QL5A implementation date) is now rests at the doorstep of DPPD - ADM/HR. I know this, as I penned it. I also have a case number with the Ombudsman office. They are eagerly watching the outcome of the redress, as I have provided names dates, and bases of NUMEROUS members promoted substantive w/o the QL5A. These names included instructors @ CFSCE, and recently promoted and posted MCpl's. They are looking to pursue this (if need be) of the historical precedent set by the CF since '98.
stay tuned.......................
