BASIC MILITARY

QUALIFICATION
CO-OP
SASKATCHEWAN

BASIC MILITARY

QUALIFICATION
CO-OP
SASKATCHEWAN

Canadian Armed Forces

Primary Reserve Cooperative
Education Program:
In this Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve
Cooperative Education Program (Co-op), students
can earn two secondary school credits (1 CoreCanadian Studies; and 1 Elective- Basic Military) by
training with the Canadian Army Reserve.
This basic military training co-op will be
conducted only with students from participating
Saskatchewan school boards.
Training will be afternoons in the second semester
of each academic year.
Students will learn fun and exciting skills that will
apply to their time with the Canadian Armed Forces
in addition to everyday life.
38 Canadian Brigade Group (38 CBG) has been
operating successful Primary Reserve Co-op
Programs since 1999 (Thunder Bay, Ontario).

Who Is Eligible?

Student MUST BE a Canadian Citizen

Student MUST HAVE a minimum Grade 10

education
Student MUST BE at least 16 years of age,
and have parental/guardian consent

For the Student

Students will earn pay and up to two secondary
school credits plus your Basic Military Qualification
(BMQ) when you train with the Canadian Armed
Forces Reserve Force.
The course emphasizes responsible citizenship and
gives students a chance to develop and expand
leadership skills.
Students will learn valuable and transferable work
and life skills. These include: written and verbal
communicgations skills; First Aid; Fire Safety
and WHIMIS; physical fitness training; survival
techniques; safe weapons handling and range
practice.
Graduates of this program will be provided an
opportunity for part-time and full-time employment
following the course, along with the prospect of
a subsidized post-secondary education.
BMQ duration is 23 full training days. The Primary
Reserve Co-op will be conducted during weekday
afternoons and some weekends for the completion
of field type training requirements.

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Applying to the
BMQ Co-op Program:
Once approved and referred by their
school, Co-op students will be directed
to the local Army Reserve Recruiter to
be informed of the application process,
occupations available and how to apply.
All applications are initiated online
through the CAF Recruiting website
FORCES.CA.

Our Recruiters will be available to assist

students with the online application in
groups at the school computer lab, or
individuals at our office.

Deadline for 2017 BMQ Co-op

applicants is November 1, 2016.

Occupations Available
When applying, students will be able to list
up to three occupations they are interested in:

Army Communications Information System

Artillery Soldier

Cook

Infantry Soldier

Medical Assistant

Mobile Support Equipment Operator

Musician (must already play instrument)

Resource Management Support Clerk

Supply Technician

Vehicle Technician

Weapons Technician

For the Educator

This BMQ Co-op provides a structured
learning environment with up to 200 hours
of instruction, and is designed to improve
the self-confidence, responsibility and
accountability of the students enrolled.
Military instruction is provided by the
Army with no cost to the school system.
Regular progress reports are provided
for students with achievable, measurable
goals for all participants.

Primary Reserve
Service
Successful applicants will be enrolled
into the Canadian Armed Forces Primary
Reserve Force. Reservists are not
required to serve a specific term and can
release voluntarily at any time.
After the BMQ Co-op Program, students
may choose to continue to serve as a
reservist, pursue a full-time career in the
Canadian Armed Forces, or release from
the Canadian Armed Forces.

Other Primary
Reserves Options
Another option for those who miss the deadline
for application, or are just seeking part-time
employment, and for those who do not qualify
for or do not have access to the Co-op program
is to apply directly to the Primary Army Reserve.
To determine your eligibility contact the 38
Canadian Brigade Group Recruiter nearest you.

38 Canadian Brigade Group

Regina Armoury
1600 Elphinstone Street
306-347-9301
Apply online at www.forces.ca
E-mail: 38CBGHQRectAccount@intern.mil.ca