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  We just had the almost the same thing come up at the IPSC-   You are paid full pay for your sick leave but it does not extend your PATA leave. You claim the amount paid on your EI. You take your sick chit to your OR to confirm the dates of your sick leave.

The 15% differential is because of the different terms of service. A reservist cannot deploy unless they volunteer. (ergo Cl C = Reg F pay and benefits)   The 15% is an arbitarty number which I don't think you'll find anywhere. This was instituted in 1997. Up to that time, Reserve pay raises...

This is coming from a long-time Cl B non-annuitant Reservist for what is its worth. These comments are only applicable to those who serve on a Cl B greater then 189 days, not shorter contracts or Cl A. The CF must be the only department where a member can retire from it, but still work for it in...

Friend of mine requested an update on his file. The answer was - "Your file is not longer with my team.  It is currently waiting for calculation of the election which will be done by one of our Calculation teams.  I cannot say how long this may take as presently a 3-4 year backlog in the...

-  Yes, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery are authorized to wear spurs, but we wear red striped pants, as red is the colour of the Artillery. (as per Artillery Standing Orders Vol I)

  I have passed on my concerns regarding the pension to my Honouraries to bring up at the their upcoming Conference this weekend in Edmonton.  If we are to raise the profile of this issue, we must find a forum to move this issue into the consciousness of the decision makers. Right now, all we...

(if I recall correctly, and it was a while back) As an unauthorized observer, he is not auth any rds, therefore 0 would be the authority for # rds FFE. The GPO would have to remember that when it comes to FFE. If he thinks the OP is unsure he can clarify with the OP when the rds are on the way...

The RCA Kitshop carries them. http://www.rcakitshop.net/

Again The ref is Ch 6 A-Ad-265-000/AG-001 CF Dress Manual (Mod 1 dated 2002-10-04) Army DEU No1 - Ceremonial (Tunic on) 1 - Accouterments (swords, belts, holsters, gloves, white belts, etc as ordered) 1A - Medals only (1 without accouterments) 1B - Full Dress 1C - Semi-Ceremonial 1D - Undress...

   You can not apply to be Commissioned, but must be nominated. Aprroach your Adjt, or Ops O and inform them that your are intrested in becoming and officer and what steps you need to take.

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1 RCHA lost a good officer today. I also knew Capt Goddard, and this is now number 2 that I've known. Sincere condolences to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The flags and the banning of the media are two separate issues. The flag issue has been covered, and, I, along with most here feel the gov’t is following the correct policy. However, it is becoming more apparent that the permanent banning of the media from the homecoming was made for political...

This one hits closer to home, because I too knew Bdr Mansell, and I know the great loss 5 Tribe has suffered. Too all the families, from my self, my family and my Regiment, our most heartfelt condolences. Good Shooting, End of Mission, Stand Easy

With 3, at least one double check will be missed.