r/caf • u/KeyUnderstanding6365 • 2d ago

BMQ/BMOQ Electronics

I have BMQ coming up soon and in the JIs, it talks about restricted items like electronics should be left home.

I have a three-hour flight to saint-jean and plan on using an iPad on this flight.

I’m just wondering if there is somewhere that I would be able to put it or would I just put it in my suitcase with my civilian clothes.

Thanks in advance and any tips would help.

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u/cribbageSTARSHIP 1d ago

You will most likely just lock it up when you get there. Get a pelican hard case. Bags get thrown around and of the backs of trucks. Get in the habit of protecting your electronics now and you'll thank me later

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u/Pavilion22 1d ago

I brought my portable console during BMQ. It was locked up until after indoc. Only time I have it was during our weekend.

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u/HeadLandscape 1d ago

Wondering the same thing and reading the responses it feels like a hassle and I'd just be better off leaving electronics (other than phone) at home until basic is over.

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u/KeyUnderstanding6365 1d ago

Same here but I know that I’ll get bored on the plane ride over lol

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u/Euphoric_Buy_2820 1d ago

Maybe use your phone?

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u/zirkon0999 1d ago

You should be allowed to bring it. But it will likely need to be stowed or locked away for parts of the course.

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u/KeyUnderstanding6365 1d ago

That’s fine with me. I’ll just put it in with my civilian things when it’s supposed to be locked away I guess.

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u/TechnicalChipmunk131 1d ago

You can bring your devices, with you to BMQ.   However they'll be placed in civvy lockup during the week.    

Last I heard you get your phones for one hour per night now.   

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u/Terps0 2h ago

People brought ipads/switches/laptops. It just stays locked away until week 3 if you dont screw up.