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Thanks for all the great info. I'm pretty much in the same situation. My letter assumes that the date when I transferred from the regs to the reserve is my initial enrollment date. It doesn't take into account the 4.5 years reg and another 4.5 years reserve prior to that. I already have my OR...

speedy recovery troop

Very inspiring... how times have changed!

Note to Mods: This has has been cleared with Mike Bobbit prior to posting Currently the City of Quinte West is in the process of raising funds to erect a memorial near CFB Trenton in order to pay respect to the CF members who have paid the Ultimate Sacrifice during the conflict in Afghanistan...

Sorry for the late reply. I haven't had any internet access for the past couple of weeks. Thank you for your suggestions, I will try and contact those websites before I deploy. Your help is much appreciated. ME

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to ask for some assistance. I have searched and have not been able to come up with any suppliers for navy blue berets. As a disclaimer, I will say that I have been in the Army for almost twenty years and have never had any issues with issue berets. I am...

Over a lengthy career in the infantry and as a police officer, I came to the realization that there is a lack of task specific fitness training equipment. I created a company, Mission Essential Training Systems, to manufacture weighted vests as job specific training tools for police, fire and...

Still have the boots. I will take the best offer.

+1 This info is current as of 1200 hrs Friday. Info I have is there are two different types of deployment. 1) Shortened tour is for GS Platoon posted in KAF. Open to MP trade only. TF 3-08 is already full for this tasking. I have inquiries made about a standby list and should hear early in...

RIP Troop. ME

RIP Troops. Speedy recovery to the wounded. ME

I have tried the search function and have been unable to locate any info on this topic. My apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere. I am currently serving in a res infantry unit. I am also a municipal police officer. I have considerable experience in both fields. Recently there has...

Two more warriors to the final RV Condolences to the family and friends of Allan Stewart and Pat Pentland. You have done us proud RIP Dragoons Pro Patria

.."and to St Peter he will tell, another Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in hell"... My deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. You are in our thoughts and prayers. For those that are injured, heal well. You have done us proud. RIP...

Iknow it's an old post but... LMFAO :rofl:

People put way too much emphasis on doing things only one way.  ::) Shooting both left and right handed is a skill every soldier should have, IMO. Especially in the current operational environment. It makes sense to make good use of cover / concealment and still be able to engage your target...

Kiwi and Ex RCAC, Officially the Right of Line has nothing to do with sports, skill at arms or trips to the UMS. It refers to the senior rifle company in the Canadian Army. The Royal Canadian Regiment is the senior infantry regiment. A Coy in the 1st Battalion is the senior coy. The Right of...

For those of you that are right handed and left eye dominant, it all comes down to practice. When using long guns you are forced to use your right eye when shooting right handed, and your left eye when shooting left. Anything other than this is physically impossible. With ENOUGH practice one can...

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_9116.aspx Sunday 25 Mar 07 marks the 62nd anniversary of the day Fredrick Topham, a medic with 1st Can Para, won the VC for bravery under fire. The battle took place after 1 Can Para jumped in during Op Varsity. A plaque in his honour was unveiled in a park in...

Thanks for the support Steve. ME