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There's probably some good stories floating around about this topic I am sure. I was thinking to myself if there were any past or present traditions units took part in up in their messes. Was/Is there a traditional way older members welcomed newly cap badged members to the troop/unit?

Hey guys, I am looking for a good mid layer jacket to replace the issued fleece, as it takes up a ton of space. I have heard great things about the Snugpak sleeka jacket, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Arc'teryx Atom LT jacket. Is it comparable to the Sleeka for warmth...

Hey Guys, I am looking to put together a little performa for dvr/gibs with little things that will make the job easier. So far I have included most Reports and returns, Hide/Harbour Drills, OP Drills, Veh State, Notice to move states, Weapons states, and the 16 Steps to Battle Procedure...

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/02/27/arctic-russia.html Canadian fighter jets were scrambling to intercept a Russian plane approaching Canadian airspace shortly before U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa, the defence minister said Friday. Peter MacKay said he wasn't accusing Russia...

http://www.cbc.ca/national/blog/video/militaryafghanistan/kesterson_at_war.html U.S. photojournalist Scott Kesterson spent 15 months embedded with Canadian troops in Afghanistan in an effort to understand the conflict An interesting piece by CBC. Some tough comments are made, and the continue...

Just Canvasing the forum seeing how many members will be heading down this year. It's my first SBT but sounds like its one heck of a good show. Does anyone know some planned events for this year?

Mike Blanchfield and Randy Boswell Canwest News Service Monday, January 12, 2009 http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=1169665&sponsor=Xerox OTTAWA — In his final days in power, President George W. Bush asserted U.S. military "sea power" over the oil-rich Arctic on Monday, in...

Good Day, quick question... and please delete if this opsec. I am currently completing my DP1 Armd Recce course and one of my instructors stated that LFAA will be generating Task Force 1-10 in 2010, searching the net I found that LFCA is tasked. Just wondering if/when LFAA will be preparing a...

New Stryker Faring Poorly in Field http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,160981,00.html BAQUBAH, Iraq - The newest version of the Army’s popular Stryker combat vehicle is garnering poor reviews here from Soldiers assigned to man its tank-like hull. The General Dynamics Corp.-built...

Hope you all enjoy, Stay safe and kick  ;D!  :salute: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3c7_1199678794&p=1

Quick snippet of a Reserve summer BMQ serial out of Manitoba on Army news, thought I'd share the link for those interested. http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/6_1_1_1.asp?id=2324

Excuse me for posting If this topic has been covered previously, although, I have searched an found nothing that could really answer my questions.... or I am to much of a dunce to have seen it  :-[ I just have a couple of questions concerning the MOC of an Armoured Soldier. Through reading the...

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/navy-granted-power-to-shoot-at-illegal-fishers/2006/12/06/1165081019808.html?fark Sarah Smiles December 7, 2006 THE navy has been given permission to fire at illegal fishing boats that refuse to be apprehended in Australian waters. Under new rules of...

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20847352-2,00.html Australian Blackhawk Down THE crash of an Australian Black Hawk helicopter as it attempted to land on HMAS Kanimbla, killing the 35-year-old pilot, is likely to have been caught on videotape. Any footage will be crucial to the...

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/11/27/nation-vote.html he House of Commons has overwhelmingly passed a motion recognizing Québécois as a nation within Canada. Conservatives, most Liberal MPs, the NDP and the Bloc voted 266 to 16 in support of the controversial motion, which earlier in the...

Hey Guys, Ive done a search and can't seem to find anything concerning this topic, except the old 25 page thread which dealt with sending the heavy armour over. I don't know if any of you have seen these, or if they are within the matter of OPSEC, but I thought everyone would interested in these...

I thought you CF members might enjoy this little clip from Rick Mercer's website. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Hope Santa is good to everyone  ;D http://www.cbc.ca/mondayreport/videos/kabul_greetings.html

Anyone played the PC game Battlefield Vietnam? Well myself and a group of others are creating a modification called NATO WAR GAMES http://www.natowg.com. It will include the armed forces of Nato countries, Canada :salute: USA, Germany, And Great Britian. There will be a wide range of maps...

Hey, just thought maybe you guys be interested to know that The Canadian Forces are getting their own PC Game, Its a modification for the PC Game Battlefield 1942, but will be a total conversion featuring modern canadian military technology of all elements, and have such operations as...

I am with a new cadet corps whos affilated with the Canadian Forces Military Police, and the Canada Provost Marshal, its our second year and we would like to incorporate some of the Military Police, and Provost Marshal traditions into our corps. If you could please share some of the traditions...