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A few basics.. . Don't wear them all the time. They get dirty and dont work well when you need them. They will also get wet (your feet perspire very heavily) after extended wear. Make sure they do not bunch up, pull them snug and make sure the top of your boots are tight enough to not let them...

I saw this last week, and it was very well done. In fact, id say that I was blown away.  It moved my girlfriend to tears (it wasn't exactly a romantic comedy), but she enjoyed it. I'm trying to find a place that sells it. If anyone knows one, let me know.

I've already gone and paid for both sets to be resoled. There was no way I'd wait, its not worth the damage to my feet/back/knees, etc.  Question: Are there speed lace eyelets that can be pressed/screwed into those in the MK3, or do you need to get them all replaced with speed lace eyelets...

Rifleteamcaptain: Excellent, PM with the details of who, and how well each person did...good to see you guys carrying on the traditions, we should set up a plaque or somthing. hopefullyairbornesoon: Unfortunately, as you stated, only one CIC officer is chosen for the course every year. I...

Exactly. And have we also forgotten that he planned (not sure that this is still the case) to actually move to Rwanda with his wife? Boo-hoo Bouh Bouh, nice try, I'm not buying your book. LGen. Dallaire is a Canadian hero.

Its not a matter of "if" we're going to be attacked, but rather when. This fact hopefully serves to remind those of us who will respond first (in the military context, that would be the local reserve units), that this is not a game,or just a part-time job. If your area gets hit with somthing...

I've heard through the grapevine that not only will they be jumpable, but they will have built in PELS, allowing for quick rigging. I'm not sure wether they will all come with this feature, but my guess would be no (95% of the rucks issued will never see the underside of a herc, unless they're...

I have the PDF file on my computer (for the 82 pattern webbing/rucksack assembly and wearing). Just send me your address, and I will make sure you get it (this goes for anyone interested). Best regards, Chris.

Thats quite interesting. Which phases/areas will be covered for the reservists training with the regular force? I don't think my BOR knows about this. Is the CANLANDGEN available somewhere? Thanks, Chris

Daves also sells the Maxpedion Mini Rollypoly. At least witht the rollypoly, you can get the pouch out of the way when you arent using it(and I know that the medium rollypoly can be zap strapped to the tac vest). I'm expecting a medium in the near future to dump my spent mags. Let us know what...

-CTS-Clothe The Soldier (though some will argue its meaning to be otherwise) -CFRC-Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre -The rank abbreviations en Francais (such as Sdt=Soldat=Private) -Unit abbreviations With more input/exposure, this could become a handy resource. (If someone compiles the...

As far as the epilepsy... You will go for a small CF medical before the course as does everyone (assuming they don't ding you for it during the paperwork selection process), and if you can convince the doc you will be fine (ie, get a note from your civvie doctor saying they have stopped), he'll...

Motion carried... I'll be in the same boat very soon, and would also be interested to know

Don't let somthing so small hold you back. You will become more confortable, and it will be one of the smaller obsticles you're likely to overcome over the course of your military career, should you choose to persue one. Bottom line, overcome that. Best regards, ChrisP 

If a jumper from the regs wanted to be in the military after his regular force time, wanted to jump, wanted to live in Toronto, and had the time to commit to the reserve, he's probably already in. There just aren't enough guys to support that. In a world of larger budgets (and it would have to...

Awesome video. Funny, I was on that site checking really recently as well (its a really rarely updated site). For sure that was kit, its just a matter of what exactly. I doubt it was a ruck, because I would expect the jumper to be coming with it if that were the case.

MCG: Thanks (chuckles). The only problem I see with that, is the same that I have mentioned before. To keep the guys current requires a substantial amount of resources. At the armoury, we have equpment that allows us to keep the guys current, and its a simple matter of grabbing a JM, and...

Your right, people have rights in the military, and I demonstrated that: we all get boots. No one has the "right" to take a jump course. You just have to get it if you can. As far as sharing with all the units in the area, well, it reminds me of how much I want a demolitions course, or a...

Lets not get in a pissing contest here, its pretty obvious that most of what has been said here cannot be backed up... oh, except for the fact that the QOR pretty much tops every course and places extremely well in all that its personnel are involved in. Lay off the baseless regiment knocking...

Some good points have been made about the Coy here. I'm not exactly sure of the stutus of the jump coy either. What I am sure of, is that we have the task of, and are capable of, supporting the CPC. For the most part, here's how: We have the jumpmasters, and all of the equipment neccessary to...