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I came across an interesting product called Dyneema. It is less weight than steel inserts and capable of stoping AK47 rounds. http://dyneemamatters.com/inserts?category_id=36

Thanks for the response, G2G. I am going to send an email to D Mil C 7 immediately.

I am a CT also and I am course loaded for my QL3 in early May. From what I've read, I may not get a letter until I am already on course. Have any previous ROTP applicants on this forum been in a similar situation? If so, what happens when I accept the offer (assuming I am selected) if I am...

Or they can just legalize it and make billions from tax revenue! (joking)

Armour Officer Artillery Officer Memorial University of Newfoundland Business Administration Two years in the reserves

I am attending Memorial also, however I was already told that if I get accepted I will be staying at MUN. Which trade(s) did you apply for?

I agree with X2012, I was given a document for my optometrist to fill out after I completed my medical in 09. Hopefully I do not need to make another trip after my next medical because I got iLasik done yesterday!  ;D

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2010-09-18/article-1772957/Pleasantville-marches-on/1 The article contains some unrelated environmental info but I linked it to show what will be replacing the current buildings for those of you interested.

I started coaching a hockey team in September and that has been a great experience for me. If you're interested in hockey that is perhaps something you may want to look into for leadership experience.

"But first we all have to be screeched in or whatever that is," haha classic.

I really hope you can wear a visor on the varsity team. I never want to wear a cage again!

As far as I know you need to show ALL academic transcripts (university, college, highschool, etc). You must also have a minimum of three semesters left in your undergraduate program to be eligible for ROTP. While your grades are obviously a factor in your suitability for the program, it is not...

I put my request for a CT in last Thursday. I was told today to just wait until I  receive an email from Ottawa, which they said may take 6-8 weeks. Gives me plenty of time to work on my essay at least!

A parachute would save them a lot of time on the way down!

My unit last year consisted of 24 members(St. John's detachment), however we would usually have between 6-12 people on any given night due to some people being on deployments, others busy with school, etc. So far in my short career I've had nothing but positive experiences in the reserves. You...