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  1. markppcli

    South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to amalgamate with larger reserve force

    Because the USMC reserve is seen as a valuable resource. We’re arguing semantics. I say operational out out, you say mobilization. That is an operational output. I’d actually be stunned in anyone in the reserves remembers that. I don’t recall it ever being a discussion point when I was a...
  2. markppcli

    South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to amalgamate with larger reserve force

    ERE - extra regimental - normally a school or RSS. You may have had a good experience but I can assure they are not the desired posting for most young captains. They should be similar, that was the point of my post. If they were formed battalions the postings wouldn’t be dumping g grounds, see...
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    South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to amalgamate with larger reserve force

    Counter point - we send every Captain off to an ERE posting. The choices are to staff positions, schools, or the reserves. Two of those have a tangible, visible, return with captains doing a recognizable job that has an effect on the Bns and Regiments. The other is the reserves. A shift to...
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    British Military Current Events

    Or the SSM, my understanding is British soldiers in the eFP don’t get a medal, or much of anything frankly.
  5. markppcli

    British Military Current Events

    Funnily enough it turns out outsourced private companies will do the math on cost cutting vs increased production and increase profits by doing which ever is more efficient.
  6. markppcli

    British Military Current Events

    Handing it over to Capita has gone well then
  7. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    If we just made parkas in OD I’d have no issue with it. It’s simply that we, logistically, haven’t managed to get the job done.
  8. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    I think they were more commenting on the fact that in 24 years we haven’t successfully completed our transition to CADPAT
  9. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    I can’t wait to be in CADPAT TW ice pants, an MTP shirt, and an olive drab parka.
  10. markppcli

    Updated Army Service Dress project

    It’s marginal, the frag vest is what will actually restrict you. The phone doesn’t get in the way of me shouldering my rifle or rucking at all really.
  11. markppcli

    Updated Army Service Dress project

    “Chest space” is back in vogue. Need it for the EUD.
  12. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    I’ve seen MTP fighting order, guys from 3 RCR had it on my ASA. No idea what the full plan is.
  13. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    I’m mostly just happy the army is “getting” the idea that pushing this out is a good move for moral.
  14. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    Eh, worked fine for everyone I’ve ever worked with. The straps have never been a great set up regardless. Frankly I think most of the issues relating to mounting them on the helmet is just equipment wearing out. Those PSV 14s are nearly twenty years old, ditto for the accessories. It’s not as...
  15. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    You don’t have the 2019 redesign yet ?
  16. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    You get crew helmets, the prime example of how not to make a new combat helmet
  17. markppcli

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    Not just light Bns ;) just have to be special enough. I’m kidding of course, the implementation order establishes the option for a purchase of 8000 more and classes mechanized units as containing soldiers who’s primary duties are dismounted - I expect the full dice suite will be light first...
  18. markppcli

    2024 Wildfire Season

    The benefit of nothing around to block of the wind is they usually get blown off.
  19. markppcli

    Informing the Army’s Future Structure

    Yes the sight their section MGs when in the defensive. They move. I don’t want my section to have a javeline because I want the section AT weapon to be point and shoot. I want to be able to carry lots of reloads and want them very packable. To your analogy that tank is too close for the...
  20. markppcli

    Spartan Myth busting

    It’s actually very apt. It is a period defined by movement of people.
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