Train with Us – Course Candidate information – 5 CDTC
We primarily conduct Non-commissioned Members (NCM) Developmental Period (DP) level 1 and 2 courses along with an Officer DP level 1course. The below table identifies the courses we typically conduct and their duration.
| DP Level | Course Name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DP 1 | PRes Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) | 23 Days |
| PRes BMQ-Land | 12 Days | |
| BMQ-Land | 20 Days | |
| DP1 Infantryman | 35 Days | |
| DP1 Armoured | 28 Days | |
| DP1 Artilleryman | 13 Days | |
| DP1 ACISS | 44 Days | |
| DP 2 | Infantry Weapons Detachment Member | 6 Days |
| CAF Primary Leadership Course (PLQ) - Residency | 24 Days | |
| Army Juniors Leaders Course (AJLC) | 15 Days | |
| Infantry Junior Leaders Course (IJLC) | 22 days | |
| Advanced Small Arms Course (ASA) | 31 Days | |
| O-DP 1 | Officer, Basic Military Officers Qualification – Army (BMOQ-A) | 50 Days |
Joining instructions for courses conducted at 5 CDTC (Aldershot and Gagetown) can be found here. (Only available internally and English only)
For the candidates of courses conducted at our CFB Gagetown location, you will report in to the Course/Duty staff at Building M-5. For those candidates of courses conducted at Det Aldershot, NS, you will report in to the Duty staff at Building 216.
Note: You must be reported in no later than 18:00 hours the night before your course starts.
All Course accommodations are barrack style rooms (3 to 12 per room), segregated by gender.
The below table outlines a typical day of training while on course, in garrison. Classes are generally 40 minutes long with a 10 minute break in between. Most weekends are off unless conducting field activities.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0530 | Reveille (Wake-up call) |
| 0540-0610 | Group Physical Fitness Training |
| 0630-0730 | Breakfast |
| 0730-0800 | Room Inspection |
| 0800-1200 | Morning Classes/Instructional Activities |
| 1200-1300 | Lunch |
| 1300-1630 | Afternoon Classes/Instructional Activities |
| 1630-1800 | Supper |
| 1800-2300 | Study time/Personal maintenance/Kit Cleaning/Station Jobs |
| 2300 | Lights out |
Consider these question;
- Are you physically, mentally and emotionally ready for your course?
- Have you brushed up on your basic soldiering skills?
- Do you know what the training involves on your course?
If you answered no to any of the above questions, these tips may assist you;
- Check out the “Mission Ready” site to assist you in your preparations;
- Go to the “DFIT” site to either develop a physical fitness program or follow one of the existing programs;
- Request refresher training/pre-course training from your home unit;
- Talk to soldiers in your unit that have previously take the course you will be taking or ask to have the course explained to you by your next level of leadership.
Do you feel more prepared for your course now? Don’t worry if you still feel a little nervous, everyone else taking the course probably feel the same way.
Remember you will be trained by the best Instructors in the 5 Cdn Div.
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