What is DP1 infantry?
In the training regime of the Canadian Forces, BMQ falls within Developmental Period 1 (DP1), which focuses on the skills and knowledge required for entry level employment and further training. In addition to BMQ, DP1 includes environmental and occupational qualifications, and second language training as required.
How long is DP1 infantry?
Courses Conducted at 5 CDTC
| Course Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| DP1 Infantryman | 35 Days |
| DP1 Armoured | 28 Days |
| DP1 Artilleryman | 13 Days |
| DP1 ACISS | 44 Days |
How much do Canadian infantry soldiers make?
How much does a Infantry at Canadian Armed Forces make? The typical Canadian Armed Forces Infantry salary is $63,000 per year. Infantry salaries at Canadian Armed Forces can range from $31,728 – $121,302 per year.
How hard is Canadian infantry training?
Basic Military Qualification This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
What kind of weapons are used in DP1?
You’ll do C7, C6 GPMG, C9 LMG, M203 40mm grenade launcher, the M72 short range anti armour weapon light, the Carl Gustav 84mm Short Range Anti Armour Weapon Medium, the hand grenade, and you *may* fire 9mm pistol, though that’s not mandatory for reserve DP1. So yes, you’ll be repeating grenades, C6 and C9- big whoop.
Is the DP1 INF Mod 1 a repeat?
It’s inaccurate to think of this as a ‘repeat’, because the new Mod 1 has some material you’ll not have done. DP1 Inf Mod 1 is nearly all the weapons.
Do you do BMQ-L in reserve infantry?
Reserve infantry no longer do BMQ-L; last summer was the last iteration of that. They now do a two module, two month DP1 infantry. I’ll try to remember to have a look at work tomorrow and confirm whether any of the ‘bridge’ courses are running this summer. I suspect they are. Thanks for your responses.