Recent content by PlatoonWatchdog

It's been a while since this issue was originally discussed, like a couple of months, but I feel compelled to respond.   As an MP with a whopping 5 years in ;D, I have a little experience with this subject.   To answer, we're not hated by everybody.   While some people DO genuinely hate us...

Hey Joe,               The recruitment site says they're in high need of MPs, eh?   I think recruiting is going to be an ongoing thing for our trade from now on, there's a lot of movement amongst qualified pers coming and going.   The MP trade, like any other employer is always looking...

MP Training is pretty good and is routinely updated and revised to remain in tune with current issues, laws and comparable standards with other police services.   The MPs are competing for college grad recruits too.   I can attest to this from my own experiences during six months at the Canadian...

:cdn: Military Policeman Reg Force - 1 MP Platoon The Edmonton Garrison Garrison life is nice, but the field-THAT's where the fun is.   Deployment-that's where the test is. Been in only 4 1/2 years-and thoroughly enjoying it. Cheers, PlatoonWatchdog :salute:

MissMolsonIndy makes a good point, it will be interesting to see how the US Administration continues to instill the siege mindset on the US populace    :threat:.   The Threat Level barometer   :skull:, repeated tabloid-style news reports from the major networks   :o, incessant fearmongering in...

Does anyone reading this know of an Ian Douglas WALL, who was with 3 PPCLI back in the 70s to early 80s?   He did a stint in Baden for a while and then left the military under "He's a good old boy/heck raiser" reasons   ;D.   He grew up in Kincardine, Ontario.   I lost touch with him almost 15...