Recent content by on guard for thee

To committed, Ack WRT putting too much info on this site, but what I stated was contained in the open-source article that I was referring to. Enough of that. Back to what this thread should be about. Our Fallen Comrade. RIP, and my condolences to family, friends and colleagues. edited for...

CTV link with some detail.. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20061007/soldier_killed_061007/20061007?hub=TopStories Initial indications are that the vehicles involved were Nyalas. RIP

I half-caught a blurb on the radio on the way home tonight about us handing off some Nyala assets in theatre to the Dutch in exchange for helo-lift time... 1)  Does anyone have the low-down on this? 2)  What is the perceived impact then on future IOR buys? Just fishin' for thoughts...

Ack regarding the philosophical debate angle, but on this, there is only one angle..... If we as a military (read representatives of the Crown) allow ourselves to believe there is "wiggle room" regarding our ethics, we will not be on a slippery slope....we'll be at the bottom of the hill.

This is not an issue. What we stand for (and why we are there) makes this a no-brainer. The "they'd do it, so why don't we" arguement is fundementally wrong, and for the folks here who are in theatre (or on deck to go), please do the following: 1)  Suck back. 2)  Think of who you are, and...

I've now had a day to chill out, so will try again to state my position. I do not have an issue with the fact this is news, and that it will be covered. My main issues with yesterday is as follows: Scenario: My wife gets "caught" going to Canex on the day a Canadian soldier has been killed...

A bit of a high-jack here, but I need to vent.... Just went to the North-Side Canex in Petawawa.... CBC news crew (with camera) stationed between the in and out doors of the grocery store.... Before the media starts to interview military members and family members, should a semblance of...

A sad day for the Regiment and the Petawawa community. RIP, RSM of 3 RCR

Ahhhhh. All is becoming clear to me now.... We are engaged in "The "humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and  comprehensive peace process" against terror". Why didn't I get this sooner????

The "public display" methodology is not something so foreign to Canada......Any other Maritimer's remember their history...criminals were crucified on the islands at the entrance of Halifax harbour to encourage proper behavior of new arrivals....

Setting: Arty School, Ph 3             Practicing for MAPS PO check             DS: 2Lt Bloggins, do you have a large rubber band?             2Lt: No, Warrant.             DS:  I suggest you find one, wrap it around your head, and snap yourself the f*** out-ov-er". Classic.

Have a buddy there as a LO... I hope that he's okay (his wife had their first child within the last month !!)

Stand by... the new DAGR (replacing the plugger) is coming on line--no impact (to the best of my knowledge) on 03-06), but certainly should be in place for 01-07... training on the kit should be in the oct to nov time-frame... feel free to PM me if you have more 01-07 related questions. PS...

Ack WRT the last comment. My intent was to address seasoned UT / CFRs. As for the junior Cpl types who UT, the weeding of appropriate candidates is a Chain of Command responsibility. Cheers

Couple of Points: 1) Education, no matter what the venue, is always a valuable thing. 2) I've always heard good things about the school being discussed. 3) As an Officer, low on my list of concerns would be your high-school grades. Let's talk about what being an Officer is really about. 4)...