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CDS is on Cross Country Checkup on CBC Radio with Rex Murphy. Just thought people would like to know.

After a search didn't see this posted.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6182087.stm 15 Dec 06 BBC News

What I am looking for is the Dp2 Armoured Recce Qualification Standards (PRes) for a school project, but don't have access to the DIN. I did find the DP1 QS (non DIN) which was useful but I'm wondering if it has been published yet (since the 4 week trial course went through last summer). Much...

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/04/13/north-alert-military060413.html Costly fuel prompts cuts at northern military station Last Updated Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:16:38 EDT CBC News Rising fuel costs have led the Canadian military to make cutbacks at the Alert station in the Far North...

Hello, I wasn't sure where to put this so I thought it might fit in here. When I was taking a civi jacket into a local tailors, we ended up talking about the military - and he was wondering - because he is an avid hunter - who would he talk to about hunting on DND ranges/property, here in...

I'm just wondering if anyone out there can recommend any good over glasses sunglasses that I might be able to procure because, due to a lack of funds at the moment, I am not able to buy prescription sunglasses. Also any experience feedback with such items would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in...

Damn the Torpedoes - My fight to unify the Canadian Armed Forces by Paul Hellyer. I just finished reading this book and overall I thought it was a good read. It is written in the first person and acts more as a personal memoire. It was insightful at times about the differening politicians...

After doing a search on this topic - and after trying to explain things about the reserves to my friends I came to a realization that I don't know/understand why there is a 2 week delay in reserve pay if we all are direct deposit with our bank accounts. Now I understand that as a reservist I...

ctv.ca Floor cracks plaguing new military jeeps CTV.ca News Staff Canada's new armoured jeeps are popular with troops for the protection they afford and their air-conditioned interiors. But it appears they have developed a disconcerting problem - cracks in their floors. Lt.-Col. Jacques...

I have a question regarding laid up colours of units. My question is, when they are laid up in a church for protection, is it only Anglican churches that they get laid/hung in? and if so, is this because the Queen is head of state/Commander in Chief?

I'm just wondering if this is possible on this forum - I've seen it utilized on others and find it useful- when you hover your mouse over the title of the post, it gives you the first few lines as an introduction to whatever the post is about. Just an idea, Thanks Mike for all the hard work...

Cash-strapped forces will pay for ‘World Cup‘ calibre robots Tom Blackwell National Post Friday, January 09, 2004 CANADA‘S NEW TROOPS: FIRST TEST IS SOCCER PITCH, NEXT IS BATTLEFIELD: Four-legged machines with artificial intelligence go head-to-head at the annual RoboCup. The...

Combat vehicles on list Announcement today: sources By CP OTTAWA -- Canada is buying 60 new combat vehicles to provide the battlefield gunfire once delivered by tanks, even though the army concluded five years ago that the armoured Stryker was a bad choice. Defence Minister John McCallum will...

I am looking at joining the FGH in the near future and I‘m curious as what you have done in the past in order to get yourself prepared...for BMQ and even applying? (fitness testing) i understand good upper body strengths and being able to run... what type of running program did you adapt...