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Hi Bomber I have used both the CF issue Biv bag and a bag from Internal Design, the Biv Shelter both in the mountains and lower altitudes.  The benefit of the Internal Design bags are the sewn in bug net and compactability.   I can get my Internal Design Biv bag in the side pocket of my Ruck...

Hi Bkells They are great pieces of kit especially in fall and spring.  I use mine for running as well.  You can get both jacket and pants from Supply Sergeant in the West Edmonton Mall and from the PPCLI kit shop.  I know Suppy Sgt has them in stock as I saw a complete supply on Monday...

The success of training in the reserves is based upon the quality of the training plan of the unit and the level of intensity that it is implemented with.  It is also dependant upon the quality and experience of the leadership of the Unit.  You need a strong experienced NCO and Officer cadre who...

Glad to be of assistance Gunner CArrow

One of my biggest bones of contention, heres my two cents worth.  PT is a personal responsibility for reservists (I have been a member of the Primary Reserve Infantry for 20 years) and something that every professional soldier knows is that you have to be "fit to fight".  It must be built into...

Hello Reg I have used Boulton's book extensively as it has some of the best maps.  In addition to his description of the role of the 10th I also own a copy of General Middleton's book written a few years after the Rebellion "Suppression of the Rebellion in the North West Territories of Canada...

Hello Spearin I am with the Inf Unit in Saskatoon and we have had a number of folks from other Units Attach Post with us over the past 10 years.  Most of them are usually here for a year or more.  When will you be on the ground in Saskatoon and for how long, I can advise you from there as to...

Hi Ripper There is a good resource book that was published in 1999 entitled "A Call to Arms the organization and administration of Canada's Military in World War One" by David W. Love. It is a great overview of the recruiting process, Unit formation and reinforcement system used to ensure that...

Hi a_majoor There are actually a number of books out on General Currie some less complimentary than others.  Of the ones that I have read the most balanced and validated is entitled  "General Sir Arthur Currie A Military Biography"  by A.M.J. Hyatt published by Univeristy of Toronto Press 1987...

Hi ExDragoon There was a Canadian Engineer Capatain on Exchange with the British Forces who went to the Falklands shortly after the conflict took place.  I had the chance to speak with him this August in Wainwright.  He had the chance to recce the main island as well as some of the other...

Hi Shec Beal's book is not bad like most recent accounts it provides an overview and only some selected detail.  Beal went on to put out another book co-authored with Rudy Wiebe "War in the West Voices of the 1885 Rebellion".  This is also a good publication in that it is a compliation of...

Hi DStaff Thanks for the feedback.  Fish Creek is also interesting as it was the first time that War Photography was used in Canada, the first photos taken by Capt Peters.  The Greasy Grass is worth going to from the perspective of trying to figure out how if you were Custer how would have have...

Hello Gunner I have a decent knowledge of the North West Rebellion and conduct battle field tours of the sites including Fish Creek.  I have done a fair amount of research on the various engagements.  What I can tell you is that there was a Gunner William Cook who was part of A Battery Royal...