What should I do in these circumstances?

[leed24]

Hey everybody, I'm new to this forum.  I was trying to search for an answer to my question, but I couldn't really find anything that would clearly answer it.  Anyway, this is my question.  I want to become a reserve for the summer of 2006.  However, I am brand new, meaning I haven't joined a unit, and I haven't done the BMQ course.  I understand there is a summer BMQ course and a weekend BMQ course, but since my weekends are busy for this school year, I cannot do the BMQ course.  Since that takes a month for the summer and SQ takes another month, will I still have the oppurtunity for full time employment with a unit?  I'm not really familiar with how that works.  Also, my summer starts in early May, and I understand the soonest BMQ summer course is in July.  Does this mean I can't do anything for my first 2 months of summer?  I really want to be a reserve, despite all the discouragement I'm getting from family and friends, but I cannot do so unless I am able to find some sort of employment for the whole 4 month summer since I need the money for school.  I know I should go visit a unit and ask them questions, and I plan to do so, but I just want to do a little research before walking in. 

Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

 

[Warthor]

I also have the same problem, by birthday is the 27 of July so i have to start then. My suggestion is talk to a recruiter whenever you can because they can arrange things and work things out.

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

Leed, Warthor is right. Your best bet is to contact CFRC and explain your situation. Also, don't forget to get started on your app once you decide. It can take a significant amount of time to process depending on your situation.

Good luck!

 

[kincanucks]

Don't bother talking to the CFRC/D go directly to the reserve unit as they know what they can do and not do for you.

 

[leed24]

Hey guys, thanks for the advice.

Anyway, I went to both a Argyll's unit and the Hamitlon CFRC.  Unfortunately, the recruiting officer of the unit was not there, so I went to the CFRC.  I got a bit more information about reserves during the summer, but he told me that there are far less open positions this year.  I was kind of discouraged because I was told that they only have 40 open positions available this year compared to last year's 200 open positions.  I guess they filled up too many spots last year.  I guess I'll just give it a shot, but I really want to become a reserve, especially in this unit because I've been reading a lot of good things about it.

Once again, thanks for your help.  Greatly appreciated.