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The information I got regarding GPS cell phones came from the Cuban Customs officer I talked to at Immigration, however that was 7 years ago (when GPS in cellphones was relatively new) so perhaps they have become more lenient since then.  A quick look on http://www.aduana.co.cu/ however, shows...

ResMP, Could you please outline the medical requirements (esp. vision).  Are they the same as other Reserve trades or does ResMP have any additional standards? Cheers.

1.  Make sure you fill out and submit the CFNCIU Intent to travel form.  You should be able to find it on the DWAN site. 2.  Don't bring your cellular telephone.  Cellphones with GPS are banned in Cuba, so it could be confiscated at immigration.  Besides, if you're like most people I know, you...

Thanks for the info all. A two week mission to Africa?  Sounds like some summer training!  I do like the idea of deploying with the same unit you train with.  That just isn't feasable with Canadian NavRes Divisions, though theoretically they are set up that way. So my next step will be to...

Well I'm certainly surprised to hear about how many have actually used the CBU, as well as some of the more, ahem, creative cooking methods... Isn't it just far simpler to use those heater bags for heating meals?

Thanks for your insight, Oldgateboatdriver. From what I was reading online I did get the impression that many of the US Naval Reservists were former regular serving members although it seems there are some who have served only as reservists in the more traditional sense. The reason I was...

LOL.  You actually plan on using the CBU?  Even frying with it?  Post pictures if you ever get it to work! I remember the BV version we used to have had a little spigot on the side for hot water.  Trouble was, with the positioning of the BV right there on the floor, there wasn't enough space to...

Thanks yakherder, I've been trying to find out what US Naval Reserves do in terms of training on a regular basis at their home units. I believe the normal commitment consists primarily of one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. But i'm not sure what they do during those trg periods or...

Thanks for your help!  Anyone other experiences?

Just wondering if anyone has done any joint training with the US Navy Reserve?  Does anyone know if they do training on a regular basis similar to our NavRes units and in what capacity? Thanks!

I've been reading the CF manual of drill and ceremonial and here's a question for you.  Where is the line drawn between a normal "salute with arms" and the "present arms"?  The manual says the "present arms" is a ceremonial salute, whereas I would assume the "salute with arms" is a normal...