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Thanks for all the information guys! Much appreciated! -Oats

Hello all, Question from a reservist here: What kind of insurance coverage is there while on course during summer training? Is it recommended to get additional insurance for injury/dismemberment? My concern is about what kind of coverage the CF provides as standard in the event than an injury...

Thanks for the answers, Gents. The washer is perfect for getting the more resilient stuff. Now I'm ready for when it's even MORE muddy! -Oats

Hey Gents, A question for those of you with lots of ex experience: What's the best way for cleaning kit like the groundsheet, bivy, valice, and similar items after a particularly muddy time in the field? I've hosed it all down once, but is any of this kit washing machine friendly? I'd like to...

I'm curious as to why police would be more trusted than soldiers. It seems to me that the police are the target of bad-press more often than they deserve (at least in Greater Vancouver). Good to see its not sticking to them. Score one for the good guys! -Oats

Thanks for the replies! Time will tell. -Oats

Hello all, I've just recently been through the application process for joining the reg force as a mars officer, and was told that the Naval Officer Assessment Board was the next step along the path, however I'm very much in the dark as to when NOABs take place (or how often they take place)...