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Good day all, I am looking for some reference material on the usefullness of language trainined soldiers in theatre, regardless how self-evident it might seem.  I have read a few good papers on the subject but can't seem to dredge them up. Any direction to some journal entries or the like would...

Dave's Surplus and Tactical out of New Westministe, BC.  Make sure to mention it's for a serving member. http://www.davesarmysurplus.com/index.php?cPath=150_62

I can not agree more.  I am poised to deploy and have stacks of language, cultural and map materials sitting in a to-do pile on my desk and at home.  My limiting factor is the administrative burden placed on junior officers in the coy.  Sorting out all the deployment arrangements, last minute...

On the Taleban and their rise to power, foreign aid for fighters in Afghanistan against the Soviets rewaded the most agressive factions.  Fundamentaliists were, generally by virture of their will to fight and die in service to their faith, far more successful in sercuring these resources and...

How did you find out if you liked Broccoli or not?  You can do all the research in the world to make an educated hypothesis on whether you will like the job or not.  Until you're in you can not know.  As an early life experience, however, I'm not sure how you could go more right. As for the...

Having just spoken with a young man interested in joining the infantry I came upon another reason why young people often face resistance from those they trust most - the family. When a child is leaving the nest, everyone is a little apprehensive about how they will do.  Even moving to attend...

Better polish off the old defensive ops.

Anyone exposed to Crossfit is more than able to incorporate it into morning PT.  I was on course during the trial in Gagetown and have have employed it to some degree for my Pl Trg PT regime.  If I had a Crossfit qualified Pte who could handle themselves, there would be no problem with them...

Right then.  A Coy is back home in snowy Manitoba, virus free we are told.  Level 4 and 5 live were compleated as well as a Level 6 Dry fighting patrol to the top of some notorious hill.  The Coy missed out on some convoy ops refresher and joined the BG only for the Level 6 Dry on the last day...

Hoote.  Breath. If it's go time, you don't have to think.  Instinct and training can apply to the mind as surely as the hand.  If you have some time, say aloud, "ok, good ideas all around.  Give me five and I'll lay down how we're going to do this."  It's like public speaking, a confident...

Thanks for the course correction KevinB.  Apparently, I see red when confronted with 'peace keeper' and Canada.  The logistics and protection of a LUV-W light coy seemed a little dubious, this makes far more sense.  Dare I say common sense?

From the maker at http://www.baesystemsomc.co.za/Default.aspx?tabid=648, the RG-31 is the mine-protected vehicle of choice of peacekeepers.  Fantastic. It also finds favour with NGOs because of it's non-threatening stature. Now I have a question.  Does anyone know if this vehicle has an option...

Reserve / College / Univ plan sounds solid.   Another spin might be to attend a college bridge program that takes two years then puts you into Univ for 3rd and 4th year.   All the while, you do the reserve thing to test the waters of Sigs or Infantry.   Then, towards the end of college, when...

Joking aside, other than some sort of bizzare convoy ghost escort, every application for this vehicle that comes to my mind involves sinister intent.  Ethically, I wonder how proud the designer will be once his creation tags his first US soldier or mows down a police raid.  To sketch such things...

100% agree with CV90. Canadian tech exists as well.   Task enough Canadian companies in the contruction of a CV90 like vehicle and do it in house.   Investment in our industry.   Eitherway, there should be much political support once a 'peace enforcment' mission turns into war and the enemy...

I have about two months of 5 days on, 2 days off.  What aspect are you interested in?

I'll throw one into the ring.  Phase IV infantry and some other courses are trailing the "Crossfit" program used by a number of emergency service type organizations.  The emphasis is on functional movements and a mix of body weight exercise and power lifting.  Seems to make me sore enough each...

IAP, BOTC and CAP come from the officer side of the house.  I am unsure of the current situation for BMQ/SQ or why it would apply to someone conducting the DEO program.  If it does apply, let me know and I can see what info I can extract from people more in the know. This one is tempermental...

Being an ROTP entry officer I have brought in a ringer: ------------------------------------ Hey Dude, The current time line for training under the DEO entry plane is as follows: You will start your 14 week IAP/BOTP (basic or boot camp) in St Jean, Quebec. On completion of BOTP you will stay...

Tree planting and other forestry related jobs, forestry tech specifically, would be a great way to spend the months making money and, more importantly, working up some useful skills for your trade.  My advice would be to track down every forestry consultant in the country and send out a résumé...