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You've likely seen and heard

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a lot of different things
about Basic Training.

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The instructors are not here
to break you.

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Their goal is to build you up,
mentor you, help you find

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your inner strength,
and teach you to succeed

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in both the military
and everyday life.

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Basic Military
Qualification, or BMQ,

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is a nine-week demanding journey

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designed for you to achieve
more than you thought possible.

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It will transition you
from civilian

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to a proud member
of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Everyone who joins the Canadian
Armed Forces must complete BMQ

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at the leadership
and Recruit School

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in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,
Quebec.

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During the first week
of your training,

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you'll be outfitted
with all your military kit.

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Uniform, boots, helmet,
gloves, rucksack,

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and you'll settle
into your quarters.

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You'll join other recruits in a
self-contained mega complex,

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complete with dormitory, gym,
cafeteria, and school facility.

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Here, you'll experience
the CAF's four training pillars:

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professional conduct
and culture, resilience,

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physical fitness,
and military skills.

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It isn't until week 6

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that you'll do your mandatory
physical test.

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You'll have lots
of opportunities to build up

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capacity to meet the objectives
of the test.

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Recruits must be successful
to continue their BMQ.

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So, it's a good idea to start
training now before you arrive.

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In addition, visitations
are not permitted

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during the initial four weeks
of BMQ training.

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You'll be assigned to a section
and during week two

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you'll learn
military dress, drill,

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and the words of military
instruction.

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Initially, your training
will begin unarmed.

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BMQ isn't easy, but your
instructors will inspire you

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with mentorship and coaching.

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Daily inspection of your kit
aims to contribute

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to operational efficiency,
to promote discipline, pride

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and above all

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it constitutes
the basis of teamwork.

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Ensuring you stay fit, agile,
and ready to serve, marches

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and physical training are a
fundamental part of your day.

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You'll be living, learning,

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and eating
with your fellow recruits.

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In the classroom
you'll learn everything

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about survival skills.

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Recruits are equipped
with essential skills

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in Basic Military First Aid,

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as well as lifesaving
CPR techniques.

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Your daily routine starts
at 5a.m.

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and is filled with active days
and late nights.

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Military skills and drills,

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classroom time,
physical training,

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and personal inspections
contribute

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to the core
of your BMQ experience.

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This routine develops mental
resilience, determination,

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teamwork, and physical strength.

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Knowing how to strip,
clean and assemble

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the C7A2 service weapon,

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is a fundamental skill
you'll develop.

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Over several weeks
you'll be put through your paces

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on the shooting simulator
and at the range.

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You'll learn to work effectively
in situations

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where you must use weapons,
relocate quickly,

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or conduct an operation
in a conflict situation

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in challenging weather
and conditions.

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After significant preparation,
you'll be subjected

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to the reality of chemical,
biological,

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radiological, or nuclear
theatre operations.

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These learned skills are tested

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in a safe and controlled
environment.

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It's a challenging experience

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where overcoming anxiety
and fear is key.

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Graduation day is a heartfelt
day. You earned it.

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Each challenge you overcame
on your journey during BMQ

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has equipped you
with the skills, resilience,

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and confidence you'll need
as you venture

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into your military career
with excitement and honour.

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Ready to serve your country.

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It was fun and hard at the same
time. We reach new limits.

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Like, when something is hard,

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you really gotta push
through, work together.

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I make so much friends.

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Staff is all supportive,
and everything like that.

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They are making sure
that you succeed.

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That really helps out a lot.

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So, it was really fun.
It was challenging

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and I'd do it all over again.

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