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MilPoints
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are MilPoints?
A: They're sort of like frequent flyer points for Army.ca.
Q: Who can collect MilPoints?
A: All registered users can earn MilPoints.
Q: How do I collect MilPoints?
A: MilPoints are automatically accrued by contributing to Army.ca, and can also be purchased directly.
Here are the ways you can earn (or lose!) MiPoints on Army.ca:
| Action | Points |
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| New Topic | 20 |
| Topic Removed | -30 |
| New Post | 10 |
| Post Removed | -15 |
| New Quote | 10 |
| Quote Removed | -20 |
| New Calendar Entry | 10 |
| Calendar Entry Removed | -20 |
| 1 Hour Online | 20 |
| For every $ spent at the Army.ca Store * | 10 |
| For every $ when purchased directly*, ** | 200 |
The top 5 MilPoints earners each day will also be given a bonus of 100, 50, 25, 15 and 10 points respectively.
More importantly, users can "assess" another user based on their posts, rewarding or docking them up to 300 MilPoints.
(Users with more MilPoints themselves will be able to punish or reward higher amounts.)
Occasionally, MilPoints may be given away as part of a promotion or contest, or to
reward exceptional activity. Users who are placed on warning will have MilPoints automaticlly deducted.
* When purchasing via PayPal
** Add a bonus 5% for each 1,000 MilPoints purchased
Q: How many MilPoints do you need to "assess" another user's conduct?
A: Anyone can assess anyone else's conduct immediately.
How much you can award or deduct depends on your own MilPoints balance:
| Your balance | Your max assessment |
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| 0-499 | 25 |
| 500-999 | 40 |
| 1000-1999 | 60 |
| 2000-4999 | 100 |
| 5000-9999 | 150 |
| 10000+ | 300 |
Q: How do I "assess" another member's conduct?
A: Simply click on the  logo above that user's post and you will be taken to a screen where you can classify the user's post, choose how many points to award or deduct, and add some notes.
Q: Who can see my MilPoints history? Can I see another user's history?
A: Everyone's history is completely public, including who assessed who and the note they left. To see another user's history, simply click on the  image next to one of their posts.
Q: How do I see my own MilPoints history?
A: You can check your MilPoints History page for details on what you've done to earn your points.
Q: What can I do with my MilPoints?
A: You can spend your MilPoints on Afghan Operations, an online game developed for Facebook.
Q: What is my current MilPoints balance?
A: Your balance is:
Q: Who has the most MilPoints?
A: Have a look at the MilPoints Statistics page for more information.
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February 21
1796: John Graves Simcoe proposed the "military street'' as a strategic route to help protect Upper Canada from American invasion. We know it as the longest street in the world, Toronto's Yonge Street, whose completion was announced today in history
1916: The battle of Verdun begins
1919: PPCLI presented with Wreath of Laurel by Lady Patricia Ramsey at Bramshot Camp, England
1945: German resistance in Moyland Wood collapses after a week of fighting. The next objective for 1st Canadian Army will be the defences in the forests of the Hochwald.
1951: A nine-man patrol from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry comes under fire in Korea. They are the first Canadian troops to be fired upon by the enemy in this United Nations "police action". No casualties are reported.
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