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The answer depends on the course -- assuming your interest is as a potential student?

My advice is to eat the elephant one bite at a time: You should be able to do BMOQ on the weekends -- so no impact to civilian work, no need for awkward discussions with your boss. This gives you an opportunity to decide whether this is for you. If it is, you will have at least the duration...

Yes in general -- but your mileage will vary. Look around this site for discussions of BMOQ and BMOQ-A ... these are not specific to Signals so don't limit yourself to this forum. Format for BSOC (and probably BMOQ-A) will change by the time you get there... pandemics, recessions, hiring...

You're mixing up BMQ and BMOQ. It's been a few years since I went through -- but in general: 1. Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) -- this is the same course as BMQ with an additional mod for officers 2. Basic Military Officer Qualification - Army (BMOQ-A) -- common for Army officers...

Reg Force may be your best option, but If mobility is a deal-breaker, check out the Army Reserve. Similar role, part time, more control over your life. 37 Signal Regiment in St. John's may have various Signals roles.

This is great perspective on both roles. Both roles can lead to rewarding careers (in the CAF and post-CAF). Look at the recruiting videos on Forces.ca for both Sig O and Cyber Operator; and then ask yourself, 'where would I be more motivated: specializing in technology or managing a team of...

Yes, yes they do.

I saw former Prime Minister Mulroney speak at an event several years ago, before the pandemic. I'm a Liberal but I thought he was funny, well-spoken and articulate. He did a lot for Canada, not least the investment in the Halifax-class frigates. The Americans don't have a problem naming major...

I am born and bred Cape Breton, and for every lazy person back home, I know a hundred that work harder than 99% of the CAF, and for far less.

Hopefully our collective participation served to remind those watching of the strong bonds between the British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand militaries. A good message at times like this...

I agree with all sentiments except one: "... a contingent dressed in Ceremonials ... looked more British than Canadian." The kilts and scarlets are Canadian, part of our heritage and a link to one of our founding nations. We just have to promote it more consistently.

I don't like the 'coat of many colours' look. I like both the historic regimental identities (and especially the kilts and the scarlets) and the idea of highlighting the Commonwealth units with whom the Queen had a special relationship. Why not parade in rows by environment and by regiment (or...

Then you may love it -- I certainly do. Good luck!

Basic is usually run by the Reserve on weekends, in Toronto it is run several times a year .  If you want to go officer, you would take Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) Mod 1, this is about fifteen weekends (every second weekend); and BMOQ Mod 2 which was a five day course last time I...

I resemble that comment... When I joined, I WAS "a 45 years old healthy and athletic man with a current civilian profession in banking (full time with extra hours - its a managing position)." No prior service.  So: - It is realistic to apply for a part-time job in a reserve unit at your age...

For Basic, the course staff will require you to do an exercise as one complete exercise.  So focus on doing as many push ups as possible all in a row non-stop, i.e. 30+ in a row correctly and slowly.  By the same token, sprint 5K as quickly as possible.  Finally, do planks to build up core...

Sig O here; with prior private sector IT experience.  Just so we're on the same page -- 'being in the field' means being in a field, or a wooded area, or a swamp, in rural Canada, in a tent or hoochie, in 15 below weather, working non-stop, crawling into a sleeping bag at 3:00 AM and then...

Kingston is great, especially in the Summer.  Hope it works out for you -- and welcome to the Corps! 

I enrolled as DEO Sig O in late 40's; many officer candidates on my courses were in their 30s and 40s.  Still serving the Crown, still loving it.  Much demand for Sig O and the opportunities are very interesting. Work on running (sprints, 5K) and push ups (30+) before Basic.

For what it's worth, in the past BSOC has run twice a year, a Winter serial and a Summer serial.  The Army changes course durations and schedules most years.  By the time you get to it, the schedule may change again.  You are considered an officer once you are promoted to 2Lt.  You need BSOC...