Recent content by Sandbag

combatcamera Please don't confuse PAFF "spin-doctoring" for the media with when and why we purchased these vehicles.  These vehs were identified well before this event, specifically to get them into theatre based on recces by commanders and their recommendations/needs.  What you should be...

The "2 and 4" Task Forces have no mission yet.  Only the first line of operations is a go and we all know it is to Afghanistan.  The second line has a notice to move timeline which is over 30 days and no specified theatre of operations, so that should tell you something.  Speculation is great...

http://www.rmc.ca/athletics/pe/EXPRES/standards_e.html This website shows the express standards and the second chart shows the exception levels.  Hey PBI, look at the bright side, if you and I stay around a couple of more years we won't have to get faster and we will still get an exemption.... ...

Unfortunately your CO is right, because 70+ C&R went to Afghanistan, and we are rebuilding the second line of ops equipment in order to have it ready to go if required.  Look at the bright side, approx 10 per month are coming off the assembly line as we speak.  As well, on an even brighter side...

I just wanted to add my .02 for what it is worth.  No plan exists for the reserves to get the armoured NYALA.  We weren't even given enough money to buy the original forecasted amount for TFA.  Having said that, the reserve Armd Regts are getting the LUVW and will it be the C&R, no.  Why...

Are you going to be ready for SAT III?  Is it still the intention to test the system to the max in vehicles and personnel? Final stupid question, how much does the weather affect the system, in that I mean are there restrictions to when you can run TFs through and when you can't? Sandbag

It is confirmed as NYALA and will be shipped directly to theatre and outstanding quote from Widipedia ;D

Mark C and others who have bv206 in their units, Do you use the 206s a lot or are they "hangar-queens"?  The Army is looking at getting rid of them unless their is an op reason for keeping them.  Would love to hear your comments and particularly your substantion from an op, not trg...

For the Army, tour lengths are not being extended to one year, though many options are being studied to try to relieve operational stress/deployment pressures and this is one option.  This, IMO, is what your WO probably heard about and rumour nets being as fast as they are, this flew.  Could...

My apologies for not reading all posts before answering, but the NYALA is not at this time becoming our new recce vehicle.  The LUVW C&R is still going to be that beast.  The NYALA is being purchased as a mine-resistant vehicle to carry troops in situations where the LAVIII is not going to be...

Thanks Acorn, excuse my stubby fingers regarding VTA. The non-monetary are the benefits of access to embassy, embassy staff organizing moves, clearing customs, dip id, dip plates, and the accompanying protection your family is afforded as a member of the FAC/CDA/DND team.  For those not part of...

I have a couple of questions hopefully someone can answer.  First, are the Gds posted with families?  Why is PDA/hardship only level 4 and not 5?  In my opinion, bumping up a level might be a quicker solution to more monetary benefits than trying to get the total tax-free benefits. (The whole...

CH1, I would like to wade in here if I can.  You say part of your job was dealing with terrorism scenarios, yet you advocate maintaining huge conventional forces.  What then is our threat?  If it is terrorism, conventional forces, as good as they are don't work.  My example, from where I am now...

I can only speak from a personal experience, but to answer the question "is the pin important?", its importance was highlighted to me through contact with Korea War veterans on their revisit 3 weeks ago.  I was at Pusan having the privilege of attending the UN ceremony with the Commonwealth Vets...

Heh PPCLI Guy, I got you beat on that one, received the ROK Presidential Unit Citation as part of the unit here 1 Oct 03, even with the accompanying grip and grin from Gen Laporte..oh yeah can't wear it, but it sure looks pretty. Cheers Sandbag