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    "Toronto police exploring ‘clown guns’ for officers"

    Police are not taught to "double tap" we are taught to stop the threat.  Be that one shot or more is at officers discretion based on the threat and situation.  There is no policy anywhere that an officer is to double tap someone. I don't want to get into this a lot in the public forum but...
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    BMOQ-L 20Jan to 4Apr - Gagetown

    Don't get injured.  Last serial went from 30 to 12 mostly due to injuries.  The course itself is very physically demanding and not so academically.  Be ready physically and life will be much easier on you. If you are not in decent physical shape right now, the staff will eat you alive. Good...
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    Reserve DEO Questions

    No one should get a commission before they at least have BMOQ.  I know in the reserve artillery world the COs tend not to promote someone to 2Lt until they have completed BMOQ-L.
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    Navy thermals no longer available?

    Yes you get them through Base stores, they aren't the waffle whites anymore.  They are now the airforce pattern thermals for the navy.
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    US Navy mulling acceptance of the first Humanist Chaplain.

    I am going to remove myself from this discussion so I don't insult anyone who follows organized religion.  I believe that a non-denominational padre could add a lot to the organization.  After all not every religion or person believes in a higher power but would benefit from a discussion or the...
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    US Navy mulling acceptance of the first Humanist Chaplain.

    I love the chaplains but would truly feel more comfortable talking with a non-denominational chaplains than a denominational one.  An atheist and I would likely get along a lot easier than a catholic one.
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    Out-of-shape soldiers a 'national threat'

    I have access to CF facilities I just choose to rarely use them and workout at a gym of my choice.  I am not complaining about spending money for the gym.  Far from it, I love my gym and the crazy people that go there.  I just despise the lack of people here that are willing to do unit PT.  I am...
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    Out-of-shape soldiers a 'national threat'

    According to some recent studies that diet coke is also a big problem, especially with the burger and fries. Since having the sweet taste without the calories tricks the body and causes it to hold onto all calories it can.  Look up metabolic disease, according to several studies drinking one can...
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    Bayonet scabbard

    Quick reply before everyone can let this thread die as it has clearly dealt with the issue at hand. I am a 2Lt and understand that a lot of young, junior officers open their mouth before they should.  However, I am not as junior as a lot of people think I am and am for sure within my lane...
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    Bayonet scabbard

    I hope that you belong to the unit I am currently attach posted too.  Because we will have a nice conversation. Honesty is always the best policy.  Even if you think that you may get in a little trouble (lost kit reports are so common you likely wouldn't get in trouble) it is better than...
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    Bayonet scabbard

    If you no longer have it, then it is "lost/stolen" and so need to put in a lost stolen report. It doesn't go on your PDR saying you lost a scabbard.  You have a duty to report lost kit as soon as practicable to your COC.  You may not even have to pay for it if you lost it on exercise etc and...
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    Released Officer re-enrolled NCM

    You gave up your commission the day you "released" from the forces in 2011.  Therefore you didn't have to sign anything to relinquish your commission since you did that the day you released. 
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    cap badge

    Thanks for the replies, the adjutant took care of the answer. I am to wear the metal RCA badge until completion of DP 1.2 at which time it will switch to the cloth badge. Cheers
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    cap badge

    I am currently a reg force MARS officer, two weeks from now I will be remustering as a reg force artillery officer.  I of course, currently wear the naval officer cap badge but in a couple weeks will I continue to wear the naval officer cap badge until I earn the artillery cap badge or switch to...
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    Sexual Assault & Sexual Misconduct in the CF

    NO, full stop.  If it were to happen then the offending parties would be subject to the National Defence Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. They would be charged, tried and put in jail if convicted as every other citizen of Canada would if a similar offence occurred in a civilian...
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