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    Infantry Vehicles

    I'm not so sure about that... -You'd get a lot more of them for the same price than TAPVs, -You get a vehicle you could fit an infantry section in so it has potential to keep the PRes up to speed on mounted tactics or at least provide some mobility vs clapped out farm trucks with summer tires...
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    C3 Howitzer Replacement

    Are the Oerlikon Skyguard systems in war stock? It seems to me these would serve useful in the anti UAS role...
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    Helicopters start rescue efforts after landslide traps hundreds on B.C. highway

    Potentially Yes... I would not be at all surprised if there are an order of magnitude more Professional engineers and experienced construction workers (all civiilian qualifications) in the reserves than in the Reg force. The CAF does not really appreciate the assets it has available in the...
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    How to get 404s

    404s for civilian pattern vehicles (commonly referred to as "blue fleet") only requires you to do the DLN course and present your certificate + civilian issued drivers license to base transport. You will be given a temporary paper 404, your photo will be taken, and a long time after you will get...
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    Informing the Army’s Future Structure

    In practice we often have more opportunities than soldiers able to fill them. 1VP has been very generous in inviting our soldiers to participate in training and 41 Bde is happy to pay, the issue is often troops can't get away for 4-6wk exercises or courses. This is the nature of reserve...
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    C3 Howitzer Replacement

    Kevin, nice to see you back on the forum. I agree to the extent that this describes our old mortars, however IMO any light infantry platoon commander worth their salt would love to have one with the following (existing) capability; lightweight modern tube electronic "sights" (some have first...
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    Montreal police ticket veteran bagpiper for carrying traditional knife

    I (and every other officer/ Sr NCO there that day) carried a Sgian Dubh while meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Her security didn't batt an eye.
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    A proposal for combined arms training for Reserve officers

    41 Bde has been doing this (the weekend CAX part) for several years. The simulations are quite good and the operators hired by the contractor (Calian?) are top notch: all highly experienced former or serving officers/ NCOs who add significant value. Our plans for a few combined arms weekend...
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    Prince Philip Passed Away

    I had the honour of meeting both Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Prince Phillip in 2015 at Canada House. Prince Phillip (at 93 years old) lived up to his reputation in every way. He had a firm handshake, a very friendly and no nonsense demeanor, and believe it or not looked my wife up and down...
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    [Split] Discussion: Who is a civilian?

    I don't draw a distinction between military members and police in an effort to denigrate the service of civilian police in anyway. They perform an extremely difficult job and accept far greater risks than is typical for any profession. However if a platoon commander in war orders a fire-team to...
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    [Split] Discussion: Who is a civilian?

    Although police don't generally call themselves civilians, in my mind if you are not subject to unlimited liability (police are not...) you are a civilian.
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    Infantry Reserves DP1 [MERGED]

    The last information from the school on this was that MODs were no more, although it's possible there are exceptions, your OPs O should reach out to the school for the latest info. From what I understand very few people ever successfully completed the course in modules and it certainly was...
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    The Gael From Last of Mohicans

    Our band does a good version too; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPzUJA5OsT8
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    Reserve Force BMQ Aldershot

    Those are training days, the BMQ course is 1 month. Aldershot is a great little base, and beautiful in the spring/ summer enjoy your time there. In the meantime, make sure you are building up your fitness and taking advantage of any PAT training opportunities put on by your unit. Good luck.
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    Divining the right role, capabilities, structure, and Regimental System for Canada's Army Reserves

    In a perfect world reserve battalions would be properly manned and equipped, and in that world I would agree with you. In reality 41 brigade only has 2 Infantry Units both of which are only authorized a certain number of pers (as I'm sure you know that authorized strength is WAY below a full...
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