Recent content by jwsteele

I don't want to be a downer, but it seems like you have already made up your mind.  It also seems that these things have been bothering you for quite a while and if you let those feelings get stronger you are just going to hurt yourself and those around you.  The way you worded things I would...

A little off topic with my original post, but I'm just curious.  If JTF-2 is the top special operations unit in the CF and CSOR is the second are there many JTF-2 guys moving to CSOR?  I would assume CSOR is a natural feeder for JTF but I wonder how many JTF types would rather be in CSOR.

Here's my question...I always hear or read that between JTF2 and CSOR now that these units are taking away some of the best soldiers from the regular units...but ultimately the decision on whethere someone can apply or not rests with the CO's sponsorship right?  What happens if the CO just...

Best music video ever...Weapon of Choice by Fatboy Slim (avec Christopher Walken).  I find it hilarious.  Christopher Walken is one of the most funny actors without even trying. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=weapon+of+choice

I don't know for sure but I'm almost certain that as a federal law enforcement agency that officers are not allowed to actively participate in politics while they are serving.  I think it has something to do with the fact that you have to be completely subservient to the elected government and...

When people say the grass is always greener on the other side, wouldn't that make your grass greener to someone else.

That was precisely the answer I was looking for.  Valid, direct, non-personal, and informative.  Thank you for that PPCLIguy.  I also appreciate all the other replies, however, my sarcastic response to Journeyman stands.  I realize he has a lifetime more experience and knowledge than me but he...

Well put.  Very mature.  Thanks for the answer.  I suppose you researched that.  If I wanted a lecture on what an officers role was I would go talk to a Sgt because clearly your lesson plan is a little cluttered.  I asked a legitimate question and expected a legitimate answer "SIR." :salute:

Let me re-phrase.  I don't have a problem with command roles and didn't mean to say they're unimportant I was just wondering whether officers in these units actually get to do much of the "hands on" work. 

Simple question here.  Do officer's really have much of a chance to serve with the special operations units?  It seems that even if they do make it in that they don't get to do too much of the hands on stuff and are stuck with the command role while the NCM's get to carry out the tasks that are...

I have a reasonable question.  How come there is 4 pay grades for OCdt in CEOTP?  My understanding of the program was they commissioned you before you had a degree as long as it was completed in your first contract.  So assuming this is correct, wouldn't most people complete BOTP within a few...

I'm at Carleton so I don't know how the payments work at UofO but you basically just get a receipt of fees from the Business Office at school and bring it with you to your claims appointment at NDHQ.  The Annual Mandatory Briefing is just to bring all OCdts up to speed on the current situation...

It doesn't hurt to maintain good grades but they make no specific mention of expectations.  You are only expected to pass all of your courses as lame as that sounds.  If you feel that you will fail a course you must let your ULO know ASAP so that appropriate action can be taken.  There is no...

I did IAP last year.  The list of stuff they ask you to bring on the joining instructions is pretty accurate but you will have to buy a bunch of stuff once you're there too.  You will not need any sort of physical training clothes except runners.  Everything you need to bring should be able to...

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