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Its like one big circle - the Canadian Forces - we will eventually go back to 3 elements - the purple folks will finally be able to be where they want.  I think our leaders may have believed combining the ARMY, AIRFORCE and NAVY would save big $, but it would seem at the sake of the Purple...

Any memo addressed to the CO will normally be looked at by an Admin O or Adjt or G1 (All admin weenies) before it will end up on the CO's desk.  Probably your question will be answered correctly by one of the aforementioned and will not require the CO to add his or her two cents - unfortunately...

Any guesses on just How Long Gen Hillier will last before our friendly politicians pull the rug out from under him?  We all know what happens to Generals who speak the truth and stand up for us little guys - its happened oh too many times before to other "standup, honest" Generals.  I really...

yeah (paracowboy) we need to keep the training progressive enough to keep them interested thats for sure! but our hands are so tied , it freakin pisses me off! if you want to do any kind of good traing with your troops we need to go through 10 Officers to get them to tell you No! Got to agree...

You must be Steve's father, could you beat some sense into him for us. He buys expensive green tea  Grin He is finally off to the ARMY (Hey he tried AF and NAVY - but ended up being part of the brainwashed :) ) I gave up beating sense into him 22 years ago - But I am sure proud of him - 3 in...

Totally agree Reserves should recruit and process reserves - let the Reg recruit its own this would cut down and back on alot of paperwork and time.  Winnipeg has a fairly modern CFRC which was a pleasure to visit on many occasions - very modern in comparison to some hole in the walls- too bad...

Recruiters - any new happenings on the horizon that will even better our current system? 1.  Is recruiting due for any new changes in CFRG? 2.  The way we currently administer enrollment meds? 3.  Regionalization of CFRCs vice having CFRG? 4.  Possible ways of getting people in quicker? 5. ...

You sure it was Reg Force?  Cant see why the Navy would have a separate crse for Sup Techs - the trg should not be different at that level and the element should not make a difference.  When they go to ships - they learn to do it the "ships" way same as the AF or Army. Look as far as the uniform...

RMS C Clk (Air) in Shilo - never heard of this - maybe younger soldiers?  I know my son is going RMS Clk and when he gets to Borden he has to do his SQ then Clk QL3.  Years ago when I went to an Infantry unit we did Winter Warfare and Battle School to get us ramped up to be part of the Unit. I...

Got a bit of info on this - any Rag pickers (term of endearment) out there with anymore to add to this - ie - point system, steping into a telephone booth to get measured (precious), what the hell are they going to do with the techs in clothing stores besides combats - whats the deal with this...

Hi, my fiance has been in the army for 10 years and I've strongly been considering joining, however i'm not sure how well I would do on the fitness portion or if it's different for women. Currently I can run a half marathon (21k) and do 50-75 situps  Roll Eyes, not so great at pushups and not...

I am suppose to be going to Basic Training this summer for Reg ARTY Field, This question is for people that have already completed Basic or are in it know! What was the hardest thing in your own opinion that you had to do at Basic? I asked my friend and his answer was "To stay awake" he said...

Most Service Support, if not all (Logistics) are Purple.  It really does not matter what color uniform (Blue, Green, Black) you are wearing the CF will send you to wherever they wish.  You simply show up and soldier/air or Navy on.  I know the trg for RMS is no different - we all go to our main...

KinCanuck - Are you a Recruiting Officer?  Were you ever a Recruiting Officer?  It would seem you have a great knowledge of Recruiting and the Recruiting system?  Please enlighten some of us whom HAVE actually worked in this system!  Would not post something on this site if I didnt really know...

On the topic of St Jean - who thinks we should deep six this god forsaken dump and go back to the way it was (Chilliwack for Officers and GOOD OLD Cornwallis for Recruits)?  I know some of you would say - weve got to move into the future - but when the future looks like St Jean we are in a world...