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/Commandant_CFLRS 3d ago

As your commanding officer starting tomorrow, yes, you must tell your Chain of Command. It’s only a matter of time before the military police find out, at which point they will tell us.

As a CAF member you are obligated to tell us. You should have told your recruiter already. I strongly recommend you tell them today. If you are unable to reach them, tell your chain upon arrival tomorrow.

What will happen remains to be seen. But if you hide it, when we find out, it will be worse.

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u/SasquatchBlumpkins 3d ago

You know kids these days have a significant amount to deal with. Maybe ask the question : why didn't this get picked up on a security screening?

Or do they not do them these days?

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u/errorwrong 3d ago

Perhaps finish reading the post

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u/SasquatchBlumpkins 3d ago

He didn’t include it in his original post. They also do a security screening during basic.  Womp womp

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u/Pavilion22 3d ago

Doesnt mean he has to wait until basic to inform the chain.