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    Contemplating releasing, seeking advice

    I don't want to be a downer, but it seems like you have already made up your mind.  It also seems that these things have been bothering you for quite a while and if you let those feelings get stronger you are just going to hurt yourself and those around you.  The way you worded things I would...
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    Getting In?

    A little off topic with my original post, but I'm just curious.  If JTF-2 is the top special operations unit in the CF and CSOR is the second are there many JTF-2 guys moving to CSOR?  I would assume CSOR is a natural feeder for JTF but I wonder how many JTF types would rather be in CSOR.
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    Getting In?

    Here's my question...I always hear or read that between JTF2 and CSOR now that these units are taking away some of the best soldiers from the regular units...but ultimately the decision on whethere someone can apply or not rests with the CO's sponsorship right?  What happens if the CO just...
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    Your Favourite Music Videos

    Best music video ever...Weapon of Choice by Fatboy Slim (avec Christopher Walken).  I find it hilarious.  Christopher Walken is one of the most funny actors without even trying. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=weapon+of+choice
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    RCMP members and politics

    I don't know for sure but I'm almost certain that as a federal law enforcement agency that officers are not allowed to actively participate in politics while they are serving.  I think it has something to do with the fact that you have to be completely subservient to the elected government and...
  6. J

    Dumb things people say!

    When people say the grass is always greener on the other side, wouldn't that make your grass greener to someone else.
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    Officer or NCM for CANSOFCOM?

    That was precisely the answer I was looking for.  Valid, direct, non-personal, and informative.  Thank you for that PPCLIguy.  I also appreciate all the other replies, however, my sarcastic response to Journeyman stands.  I realize he has a lifetime more experience and knowledge than me but he...
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    Officer or NCM for CANSOFCOM?

    Well put.  Very mature.  Thanks for the answer.  I suppose you researched that.  If I wanted a lecture on what an officers role was I would go talk to a Sgt because clearly your lesson plan is a little cluttered.  I asked a legitimate question and expected a legitimate answer "SIR." :salute:
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    Officer or NCM for CANSOFCOM?

    Let me re-phrase.  I don't have a problem with command roles and didn't mean to say they're unimportant I was just wondering whether officers in these units actually get to do much of the "hands on" work. 
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    Officer or NCM for CANSOFCOM?

    Simple question here.  Do officer's really have much of a chance to serve with the special operations units?  It seems that even if they do make it in that they don't get to do too much of the hands on stuff and are stuck with the command role while the NCM's get to carry out the tasks that are...
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    CEOTP (Continuing Ed Officer Trg Plan) 2003-2018 [Merged]

    I have a reasonable question.  How come there is 4 pay grades for OCdt in CEOTP?  My understanding of the program was they commissioned you before you had a degree as long as it was completed in your first contract.  So assuming this is correct, wouldn't most people complete BOTP within a few...
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    SEM in Ottawa

    I'm at Carleton so I don't know how the payments work at UofO but you basically just get a receipt of fees from the Business Office at school and bring it with you to your claims appointment at NDHQ.  The Annual Mandatory Briefing is just to bring all OCdts up to speed on the current situation...
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    ROTP at Civilian University 2004 - 2018 [Merged]

    It doesn't hurt to maintain good grades but they make no specific mention of expectations.  You are only expected to pass all of your courses as lame as that sounds.  If you feel that you will fail a course you must let your ULO know ASAP so that appropriate action can be taken.  There is no...
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    IAP Kit

    I did IAP last year.  The list of stuff they ask you to bring on the joining instructions is pretty accurate but you will have to buy a bunch of stuff once you're there too.  You will not need any sort of physical training clothes except runners.  Everything you need to bring should be able to...
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    "JTF-2 Commandos were ready to swoop"

    I agree with all that is being said, but I think the police tactical teams would have been utilized if possible, but if the situation deteriorated into a firefight in the woods then JTF-2 would be called.  I thought the primary difference between police tactical teams and JTF-2 was that the...
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    After BMQ - PAT [Merged]

    Until your next course you will be put on PAT platoon at St.Jean or the base or training center you will be at next.  You don't get time off because you complete courses.  You have 20 days of leave each year which you can use when you want as long as it doesn't interfere with CF needs.
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    The Military Police [MP] Superthread

    Based on the questions you asked I don't think you did much research on this site or the CF/DND recruiting site.  However, I'll bite.  You're going into 3rd year Crim so you're well suited to apply for MPO, but you could also apply for Pilot.  When you apply, put both in your order of...
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    The Best Steak

    I sure hope it's not 25-30 oz...that's about 3 normal sized steaks.  Anyway, best steak in Ottawa is at the Empire Grill if you feel like emptying the chequing account and The Keg for a less expensive and almost as good.
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    2006 Parliamentary Debate on AFG Mission

    In terms of military and foreign matters why does the entire House of Commons have so much power?  Perhaps somebody more in the know can clear some things up for me.  It seems to me that the actual governing body should be making these decisions.  My real question is why is Parliament voting...
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