I notice they are embedded into EME maintenance units...Do they ever work with small units like special forces or recon platoons...
You think your going to be some kinda Ninja SOF LCIS Tech or something? You aren't even in the Military yet an already thinking about the high speed stuff..
An you also want to work on Air Force kit, etc.. you can't have it all kid.
Anyways, like what was said there are no LCIS Techs in Recce Pl. As for SOF well there are positions in CANSOFCOM units for LCIS techs, how they are employed I have no idea an you won't find any info unless you are in the unit as it is OPSEC.
Are they issued the same small arms as the infantry the c-7, c-8 variants and the minimi
The FN Minimi is designated as the C9 LMG in the CF. But yes of course LCIS techs are issued a weapon just like everyone else.. you will most likely have a C7A2.. perhaps a C8 on tour who knows. But I've never seen any LCIS Techs be a C9 gunner anywhere. You will still train on the weapon though on your BMQ-L/SQ an during work up training.
I notice in some rotos theyre not part of NSE but with Btl group...Would they take part in helo insertions as part of infantry batallions...
Depending on the TO&E of the Infantry BN in the BG they could have LCIS Techs in their Sigs Pl, if not than they would be with NSE or another organization that employs techs. As for taking part in an Air Assualt.. really? No.. there are no Techs in the Rifle Coys or Recce Pl ie the pers who are out on Operations, etc. If you are a LCIS Tech in the Infantry Battalion you would be back in KAF working in a Tech Shop or maybe out at a FOB working in a Tech Shop. As for other parts of the BG ie the tankers, etc I don't know how/if Techs are employed in that sub-org in the BG as I only have experiance working in an Infantry BN here in Canada and overseas.
Anyways, tsokman read this next line carefully.. POST LESS READ MORE
Search the LCIS Tech threads here an read the job info on the CF Recruiting website.. and remember you aren't even in the Military yet.. it's great to look into oppertunities that you MAY have in the future if you make it through the training but you should really be focusing on learning about what the basic job of what you will be doing as an LCIS Tech is an getting ready for the recruiting procress an Basic Training an such.