Recent content by NavalMoose

Trade badge to go amongst all the naval "bling"

Leading Marine Technician, Master Weapons Technician, Able Sonar Operator etc

The RN only ever used "seaman" for members of that branch ie Bosuns.  All other ratings went by their branch/trade for example I was an LMEM(L) all those years ago

How about using the trade a sailor is in....Leading Marine Engineer, Master Bosun, Able Nav Comm etc?

This may be overly simple but how about having a system that requires the member to pass certain requirements for their next rank and when they are met, the member goes on a roster for their trade with the date they passed.  When the CAF requires a MCPL RSM Clerk or whatever, whoever is at the...

Frankly, that message from the Deputy Minister is insulting

Hilarious that the RCN still can't get their act together over dress and badges etc.  The amount of time spent on this is ridiculous...now it's remove one flag if you want this one...sad

I don't think the Post Office will deliver there....

Reminds me of a General that liked wearing lots of rings

Was the Sept 2003 date chosen because it pertains in this specific case?  Is there a reason that ROTO 0 of OP Apollo (2001-02) is not included or even further back for that matter? Maybe someone has to file a grievance for their specific case, or is there some technicality that lets the CAF off...

I think it's a case of since those with  the newer CADPAT with all the velcro stuff can't roll up sleeves, then no one is allowed to do it.

And yet we can't roll our CADPAT sleeves up in the summer when we get too warm

One of my favourite shows ever, and I got to stay up half an hour later than usual to watch the whole show

Idiot

Those 3 would be my favourites