Recent content by x_para76

Hi DB, my GGF served with the S. African Union Defence Forces but was unde Brit command so I would likely be applying to the MOD to have the medal re-issued.

Can anyone here tell me if an award such as a DSO could be re-issued? I've discovered that my great grandfather was awarded one during WW1. I am aware that WW1 medals aren't re-issued but I'm unsure about a medal such as a DSO.

One of the biggest atrocities committed here is that this twat has used resources that could've gone to vet's that truly need them. It's too bad Hamilton Police Service didn't vet this oxygen thief before donating $5000 towards getting him a service dog.

RG I'm not sure that I'm 100% getting your sarcasm but I love your approach here. I couldn't agree more with everything you've said here.  :salute:

I love the common sense approach here. I tried to justify this practice on here years ago but apparently I didn't have enough midpoints to be allowed to voice such an opinion.

The challenge is that many Pres units have soldiers who are qualified to administer the test but they've changed the way they want results reported and this has created more hoops for the units to jump through. Sounds like a project to keep someone at NDHQ employed.

Apparently someone at NDHQ has found a new way to make administering the Force tests more difficult for reserve units now. The course to qualify personnel is only being run in Ottawa and all students must be bilingual.  :facepalm:

Moreover, if you're an Operator but are posted out of the unit you will lose your Operator pay.

I was recently on a business trip to the U.K. While I was there they took us for an afternoon of clay pigeon and rifle shooting. Something I was surprised to learn while there was that they allow for the use of suppressors. It was certainly something I hadn't expected from a country with such...

This is a Link from a U.S Army blog site for the awarding of the Bronze Star, and it does specifically state that the Bronze Star may be awarded to foreign troops. I can't find anything regarding the Silver Star other than what has already been posted...

I'm not sure how that would work? You would think that the VC would be mounted ahead of all other decorations but in the case of campaign service medals those that aren't awarded by the CF are supposed to be mounted behind any CF awards including the CD. The Drum Major for the GGFG's is ex 2nd...

Sorry. What I should have said is from my own experience I was allowed to wear my Brit medals but they're are supposed to be worn behind all CF medals. I was not permitted to wear my para wings on my DEU's and with the possible exception of Mess kit I am not aware of an order of dress that...

As far as I am aware you can wear commonwealth service medals but they must be worn behind all CF service medals including the CD. As far as wearing foreign qualification badges  I do not believe that they're permitted to be worn if there is an equivalent CF qualification badge.

No concerns on the part of this c/s but it seems to be a point of contention here.

I have seen a police officer who was a former Royal Marine wearing his N. Ireland GSM and Brit jump wings on his dress uniform on Remembrance Day. Either his CoC didn't notice or wasn't bothered by this.