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It’s an interesting question. Honestly I have not seen binoculars used very extensively although they are available. As a crew commander I carried them always, can’t say the same when acting dismounted. Getting PID or positive identification is critical though as you can’t kill what you can’t...

Agreed. I am not sure what GP infantry would need or want 20x on a service rifle for. LPVOs are now coming in 6x,8x and 10x but anything above that has typically been sacrificing the bottom end 1x. Most 20x have a bottom end of around 5x which is not ideal for under 50m. ACOGs are 4x...

Based on a Facebook post from 38 CBG showing off an April 2024 Urban Operations Course in Gagetown with the Infantry School, I was surprised to see the students running EOTECH 512s. I didn’t realize that the Infantry school had held on to and is actively using EOTECH 512s. 😞 I guess based on...

So based on some posts here, as I understand the argument the ideal CAF dress policy can be summarized as follows: 1. Does not unduly inconvenience anyone from being their authentic self; 2. Unduly inconvenienced will be determined by the local CoC using their best judgment; 3. The members...

How do you propose to establish and enforce expectations without a defined line? What is unduly? Who decides that? What is neatly groomed? How is that defined? According to what standard? What does that look like? According to whom is it wildly bushy and unkempt? According to what standard...

What changes will be needed for your proposal in terms of how the CAF salutes officers?

Agreed. A pointless debate with no end in sight😆

That is fundamentally flawed reasoning I would suggest. Those desiring change should not use adjectives which imply derision to current standards in the process of demanding the status quote defend itself. Those desiring change should present a clear problem statement with several valid...

Why would you recommend that change? What are the pros and cons? What are the second and third order effects that you would expect?

Agreed. I’m thinking the MFAL is part of the night vision system program, it’s definitely not part of the CMAR. Unfortunately as far as I’m aware a WML isn’t even on the radar of the CA whether it’s DLR or the field force. Additionally the CMAR and NVS programs are significantly underfunded...

That is correct as far as I understand.

Managed to confirm the Optics being trialed. Interestingly the Optics being trialed are NOT the Optic of the actual Optic that will be selected. The optics are merely to expose the trial participants to fixed vs variable optics. Interestingly as well the CAF is developing its own proprietary...

The new PWT results I mentioned were all with the existing C7/Elcans. Have not yet seen anything done with the CMAR trials, I don't think they are out yet, I did see November of 2024 for a rough start date. I imagine the can will just make the standing scores worse although that will depend on...

I agree that the optic piece is maybe the most interesting part of the program along with an actual MLOCK forend and suppressor. The rifle itself is as has been said just another M4/M16/C7/C8. Slight amendment to my earlier post the optics are as follows: Fixed 5x Optic from Sig with red dot...

The revised regulations are likely to have a limited influence on either of these above points. Especially the second one and that one is the most important. Despite what regulations say appearance will likely continue to be regarded as a danger space for leaders unless the culture indicates...

Apparently the trial is fairly extensive. 3 Bns across all 3 regular regiments, one reserve unit plus NTOG will get rifles to trial in four variants. Variants only differ in optics. 2 optics are fixed 5x, one optic is a LPVO 1-6 and then a red dot to round out the four. The Bns are supposed to...

Any idea what unit is doing the user trials?

Agreed, I suspect it is a case of it being considered a safe choice that matches the original PVS 14s from the early 2000s that are being used. Interestingly enough these Theon Argus NVDs are made in Saint Jean Sur Richelieu by CADEX and are a second generation from that Canadian facility, the...

Interestingly the CA has procured enough new Argus NVDs to outfit some of the GRTF but I have not seen anything regarding aiming lasers so they will have new Argus NVDs with old PEQ 2 and PAQ 4s. https://www.theon.com/argus

This article on US assistance to Taiwan has an interesting item that caught my attention in relation to the CAF and its budget. The article talks briefly about the Taiwanese limitations accepting US military assistance in terms of capacity and capabilities to integrate and utilize the assistance...