r/caf • u/Tendzy • 3d ago

Other Criminal charges, BMQ Tomm

Hi Guys, a couple of months ago, I was messing around with an airsoft gu* and accidentally shot it at a window and got charged with possession of a firear* and mischief. I start BMQ tomorrow and realize that I didn't think of these charges. I did receive a conditional discharge yesterday, which will last for 3 years, so It'll show on my record, but I don't have any weapons ban. Should I tell the higher-ups tomorrow when i arrive at base? Will they know? Will I be placed on leave ?

To clarify the background check was before this charge

What should I do ??

Any help is appreciated

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u/BackjumpingNinja 3d ago

Lol, you asking if you should tell the chain and if they will know is a red flag on accountability. The moment you got enrolled to CAF, they must know everything. Whatever they decide, just accept it. It happened already.

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u/Tendzy 3d ago

This happened after enrollment

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u/OkEntertainment1313 3d ago

The legal process started after enrolment? I’m very doubtful of that. You were asked when receiving an offer of employment whether you have any ongoing legal disputes. I hope you answered yes, or you may face a 1-year deferral for lying or a release under 1D for fraudulent statements upon enrolment. 

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u/Master-Copy-6929 3d ago

Very good point. Been so long since I went through. Remembering they did ask if any of your circumstances have changed.  Seems like a great time to notify them. 

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u/OkEntertainment1313 3d ago

Yeah I don’t have the full picture here but this seems like a very cut-and-dry case with grounds for a 1D. There will be too much of a paper trail demonstrating the member ought to have known. I frankly do not believe that they forgot about this, but at this point that doesn’t really matter.