Recent content by Duke878

Awesome! Did they give you an estimate how long the wait would be? Also how many positions they are accepting per/that year?

What's your situation? Going from reg force Inf to AES Op? How long was the OT/CT?

PFL, its been about 3+years since this was originally posted. Care to share your experiences.

^^^ Firstly I appreciate alot the info you and Cdn Aviator has given me. If I CT'd to this trade in the RCAF, I'm just trying to look at all aspects of this career choice. Pros, cons and everything in between. One of the biggest thing I'm trying to consider in this decision is the affect on my...

I know you're pretty much at the whim of the air force and you go where you are needed, but is there a way to stay in one place at a time for more than 4 years? Like im sure the wing doesn't do a whole change of crews every four years.  I mean, the Air Force doesn't move you from one end of the...

For postings, you said they are 3-4 years in length. Does that mean every time you get a new posting, you have to move around? For a spouse with a career (teacher) is there any assistance from MFRC in helping to get a job or employment in her field? For new guys entering an operational wing...

Just to clarify, a newly qual'd AES Op would be posted on the West Coast or East Coast for the first postings or so, correct? The Operators from the recruiting video ustve been instructors at the school.. right? Also, how long are postings and what are secondary tasks or jobs for an AES Op...

Ive read on afew threads regarding AES Ops, saying "too bad you got selected for MH" Whats the problem with MH vs LRP? is it the less desired side of the trade? Also with the new Cyclones coming out (soon-ish), will there be more opportunites for new guys DE or transfering into the trade to get...

I'm currently an Army Reserve NCM MCpl that is currently deployed to Afghanistan. I'm looking at my options when I get home and thinking of OT-ing to the AES Op trade. I've done a bit of research and it look like an amazing but highly desired and competitive trade. For those already in the trade...

Looking for your personal reviews on Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK).  Currently im looking at the Blue Force Gear "Trauma Now" Kits. http://www.blueforcegear.com/products/Trauma-Kit-NOW%21.html It  has a pull out/removable sleeve with all your bits on it, but is it big enough?  It looks a...

Thanks Steve for the very detailed review! Also this pics really help! Since were on the topic (kinda), what are the pros and cons using the Shingle-type mag pouches vs the Flap over mag pouches. Im looking at pouches that hold 3, so im planning on having real estate for about 9-10 mags.  I...

ttt!

Okay Im on work up trg to go to the big sandbox and currently the CF is trialling the TT MAV system. They've issued a bunch of them, but as per usual I (an a bunch of other ppl) got the short end of the stick and are pretty much left to fend for ourselves.  The two rigs ive narrowed it down to...