Author Topic: Old"er" woman just starting out... (Read 20162 times)

Niteshade · « **Reply #100 on:** May 07, 2010, 20:29:32 »

To clarify some things.

Firstly, there is no Air Reserve BMQ as opposed to Army Reserve BMQ. BMQ regardless if done on weekends (or summer time) as a reservist, or for 13 weeks as a Regular force member, is the same qualification.

Additionally, RMS clerk is a Purple trade, which means you need to take both BMQ and SQ, and your trade qualification courses.

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I will join the Air-Reserve as RMS clerk for 1 year and go for Pilot next year.

Which means BMQ this year (for RMS Clerk) and as Pilot is an officer gig, BMOQ the following year.

Nites
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TFLY · « **Reply #101 on:** May 07, 2010, 20:47:37 »

Guess I'll be contacting the recruitting centre for some clarification. But thanks for your incite!

Niteshade · « **Reply #102 on:** May 07, 2010, 21:01:23 »

Good idea! The recruiting centre is always the best bet for accurate, up to date information.

Nites

TFLY · « **Reply #103 on:** May 07, 2010, 21:17:22 »

That is where I did get my information. But apparently I need clarification if you are correct on the BMQ stuff. I did realize there was a difference in regular BMQ and Officer, and I did realize there would be SQ...but what was told to me by the recruiter was that all reserve training is not the same. That air reserves does it differently, they send you on all the same training as regular forces. That is what I was getting at.

Nevertheless, I'll look into it again. It won't stop me from doing what I need to do to get where I want to be.

Cheers!

armychick2009 · « **Reply #104 on:** May 07, 2010, 23:32:45 »

I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience! And it was great that I could get down there for a (albeit way too short) quick visit. I have to say, it wasn't so much fun sitting on the sidelines as it was doing the parade!

Secretly I hope you don't get pilot so that you can come to basic with me

But... of course, I wish you well for whatever you wish and desire! I'm allowed to be a bit selfish!

7% body fat loss is great! I lost about 15 pounds in the three weeks (or, about two inches on my belt that they gave us!)... when we got to go back into our civies at the end, I had to immediately buy another pair of pants 'cause they wouldn't stay up without me holding them!

I hear you on the endurance -- you're doing well! Keep it up and you'll get where you need to be. (I'm in the same boat and finally seeing and FEELING the progression!)

P.S. Wasn't that feast divine?

PMedMoe · « **Reply #105 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:43:46 »

TFLY, if things haven't changed, you are right. The Air Reserves sends their members on Reg F courses as opposed to Res F courses and that should be counted when CTing to the Reg F.

All of my courses as an ARAF were Reg F.

Loachman · « **Reply #106 on:** May 08, 2010, 13:17:44 »

You are correct.

Air Reserve pay funding has been cut, and this has resulted in a freeze in Class A applications being accepted across 1 Wing units for an indefinite period. There may yet be other fallout from that as well.

This may or may not affect other locations.

TFLY · « **Reply #107 on:** May 09, 2010, 08:24:47 »

Armychick, the food was great! It was nice that they provided us with all that wild game to suit our palettes.

Personally, I tried everything, but my favorite part of the meal was the BERRIES! I missed Berrie's. Borden food was great, but there was no berries. LOL

Thank you Loachman and PMedMoe for further clarification. I'm looking forward to my next leg of this journey. If by some fluke I'm in Borden for basic training Loachman, I'll be looking you up. (when they let us have a phone)

And if not then, I'm sure I'll be in your neck of the woods for training at some point!

I have to say, I am going to LOVE the military for the social aspect of it! As a very social person...I'm sure I'll be in my element!

TFLY · « **Reply #108 on:** June 02, 2010, 09:13:30 »

Just a little update...

So here is my train of thought and some of the actions I have taken thus far: I have decided I am going to reapply next year for Logistic Officer CEOTP and Pilot CEOTP. And in the mean time, I have applied to the Air Reserves at Shearwater and have been accepted (from what I can tell) as a Class A RMS clerk to help me get my foot in the door (and to get my a$$ in shape with 14 weeks of BMQ) No official date as of yet, but was told it looks like I will be going to BMQ August 9th.

Yesterday I broke my own record on the beep test. The last time I was tested, I had a 3.5 (I think I need a 3 or 3.4 to pass at my age) and yesterday I reached a 4. Pushups still good, body fat count still going down. THANK you all for all the advice you have given me over the past several months. This site has been invaluable to me and the choices and progress I have made! (not to mention a few good friends!!!!!!)

Kudo's to all!

TFLY

Celticgirl · « **Reply #109 on:** June 04, 2010, 10:10:25 »

Hey TFLY,

Sounds like you are following in my footsteps (Air Res RMS Clk).

It's a good trade, especially if you are a people person, and in spite of the hiring freeze, RMS clerks are still badly needed in the Air Reserve. In fact, we are probably losing more AR clerks now than before because with the recent budget cutbacks, a lot of Class B jobs have gone Class A so some clerks are CT-ing due to the lack of full-time employment.

Hey, if you end up in Shearwater, I may see you there sometime in the near future if things go the way my hubby hopes they will.

By the way, I tried to respond to your PM, but was not able to...error msg tells me there is no member by the name TFLY so I could not send my response. But the answer to your question is "yes".

Ciao, bella...

CG

Celticgirl · « **Reply #110 on:** June 04, 2010, 10:19:09 »

Quote from: Niteshade on May 07, 2010, 20:29:32

To clarify some things.

Firstly, there is no Air Reserve BMQ as opposed to Army Reserve BMQ. BMQ regardless if done on weekends (or summer time) as a reservist, or for 13 weeks as a Regular force member, is the same qualification.

Additionally, RMS clerk is a Purple trade, which means you need to take both BMQ and SQ, and your trade qualification courses.
Which means BMQ this year (for RMS Clerk) and as Pilot is an officer gig, BMOQ the following year.

Nites
<edited to add info>

Some clarification on your clarification.

The Air Reserve does not do weekend BMQ. They do Reg F training, BMQ, QL3, and beyond...the works. This is because Air Reserve units usually have Reg and Res members working alongside one another and so we need to have the same training. It does make it easy to CT later.

Air Reserve RMS clerks do NOT take SQ.

Regarding BMOQ/BMQ, my WO told me if I want to switch to an Offr trade later (as some here remember, I started out AEC), then I would have to do the full BMOQ later. I've heard different rumours about that through the grapevine, but somehow I believe the Warrant as knowing these things is part of his job.

tfly · « **Reply #111 on:** December 01, 2010, 19:37:47 »

Wow...it's been a long time since I started this thread and a lot has happend to me since then. Thought I would pipe in and give a little update...

Currently, I am working as an Air Reservist as an RMS clerk. I was sworn in in September and have been working (Class A) ever since. I work in a very busy orderly room at an air maintenance squadron. I just love my work! Love love love it! I am not even trained yet (neither BMQ OR QL3) But I am so motivated to do well at both of these up coming trainings opportunities. I don't want to lose my job because I can't get my A$$ through basic! So I will take all the encouragement I can get and keep bust'n a move towards my goal!

By the way, I start BMQ in St. Jean 17 Jan. 2011 until 22 April 2011.

I have successfully passed my express test already (You have to do that BEFORE you go to BMQ if you are a reservist) and I even went and did the shuttle run again at a test that was taking place last week and beat my run by a whole level since September. Running is still my weakness, but hopefully my strength will help me!

So on that note, I thank you all for all your words in the past and I hope to meet you ALL sometime during my military career!!

TFLY....

PMedMoe · « **Reply #112 on:** December 01, 2010, 20:55:59 »

Good for you, TFLY! Keep it up!

GAP · « **Reply #113 on:** December 01, 2010, 20:59:18 »

Sweet!!

armychick2009 · « **Reply #114 on:** December 19, 2010, 16:30:05 »

Can't wait to see you in St. Jean! I don't' think I'll be platoon-ready by the 17th of January but - I am pushing for February or early March. The sooner, the better! Can't wait to be allowed to do drill again and "fit in"...

I'm not giving up, not in my vocabulary! It'll be great to have 'some family' down that way!!! Might be a bit of encouragement/incentive to get fixed STAT!

tfly · « **Reply #115 on:** December 20, 2010, 16:54:02 »

Quote from: armychick2009 on December 19, 2010, 16:30:05

Can't wait to see you in St. Jean! I don't' think I'll be platoon-ready by the 17th of January but - I am pushing for February or early March. The sooner, the better! Can't wait to be allowed to do drill again and "fit in"...

I'm not giving up, not in my vocabulary! It'll be great to have 'some family' down that way!!! Might be a bit of encouragement/incentive to get fixed STAT!

It will be really nice seeing you again too!! It would have been nice to have you on my platoon! But maybe something will happen and we will be on the same one. But if not, we'll at least get to see each other.

So instead of running tonight, I'm going Christmas shopping. :-o I better get out of this slacker mode quickly! :-p

EpicBeardedMan · « **Reply #116 on:** December 21, 2010, 14:37:40 »

There's a 43 year old woman nicknamed "Mom" on our platoon, as well as a bunch of 43-45 year old guys on our platoon and they do just fine. I wouldn't worry so much as age as I would just getting mentally prepared for BMQ

tfly · « **Reply #117 on:** December 21, 2010, 16:24:27 »

Quote from: EpicBeardedMan on December 21, 2010, 14:37:40

There's a 43 year old woman nicknamed "Mom" on our platoon, as well as a bunch of 43-45 year old guys on our platoon and they do just fine. I wouldn't worry so much as age as I would just getting mentally prepared for BMQ

Thanks, I'll do just that.

Are you there now? What week? If so, see you in a few weeks, perhaps. $:-\$

armychick2009 · « **Reply #118 on:** December 26, 2010, 14:19:08 »

We had a "mom" too, but she was 52! She had to head home for a bit (her hubby was sick) but, she'll be back! Strength and determination, she refused ALL help when it came to something physical... she was out to prove to others and not just herself, that she could do it.

I miss her tons

What week are you in EpicBeardedMan??? Obviously the beard doesn't exist still???

EpicBeardedMan · « **Reply #119 on:** December 28, 2010, 13:22:18 »

Quote from: tfly on December 21, 2010, 16:24:27

Thanks, I'll do just that. Are you there now? What week? If so, see you in a few weeks, perhaps. $:-\$

week 3 when I left, I would of rather stayed and knocked out the 3 weeks, we could of been on week 6 by now and halfway done!

tfly · « **Reply #120 on:** December 31, 2010, 08:53:35 »

Quote from: EpicBeardedMan on December 28, 2010, 13:22:18

week 3 when I left,

Why did you leave?

Loachman · « **Reply #121 on:** December 31, 2010, 10:30:14 »

My guess would be Christmas block leave.

EpicBeardedMan · « **Reply #122 on:** January 02, 2011, 13:10:54 »

Quote from: tfly on December 31, 2010, 08:53:35

Why did you leave?

christmas leave lol.

Loachman · « **Reply #123 on:** January 02, 2011, 18:41:09 »

Elementary, my dear Tfly. 'Tis that time of the year, so the deduction was a simple matter indeed. Now, where is my pipe?

EpicBeardedMan · « **Reply #124 on:** January 02, 2011, 18:46:10 »

Honestly I didnt know what to do with myself when I got back, all this time on my hands to just sleep and play video games, pretty sure i've gained weight too. Wanted to go back last week

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