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But didnt you see the video from Defense Research Agency trialing frag vests with....molle You gotta leave some space for the real innovators there bud

Honestly the thing seems like its a bit too big to drive around on those wheels let alone shoot and move at the same time.

SQ in the Reserves typically occurs in the summer between May and August but that might change in the next few years to year round. It is full-time only.

With no details provided is it wrong to assume this is just Germany throwing numbers at the wall and seeing what gets peoples attention.

Not surprising considering the ramen and cold hot dogs they tried to pass off as spaghetti years ago.

Wasnt this supposed to be built by the host nation?

The Reserves are now at the "ok x is happening but it's actually good for you"

Probably not the worst thing considering what has come out of Global Affairs in the last 10 years

Am I correct in assuming that the ideal general formation of the CA being proposed here is a sort of modern version of the 1980s SADF with full-time pers split between special forces/rapid reaction light airmobile brigade and cadre staff for 2 mechanized divisions the later of which consisted of...

They also seem to often have a revulsion to joining as NCMs and believe the only acceptable thing to do next is to become an officer. Not universal of course but seems like a common thing

Bold Eagle at the battle school in Wainwright. The higher ups knew but who is going to tell some Major from Ottawa what to do. I mean hell apparently during the 50th or so anniversary before COVID the school was told that everyone must pass.

No PSOs definitely wanna push people through the recruiting system if it means meeting their targets instead of addressing anything else. Like making MCpls redo the CFAT when attempting to transfer to in demand officer positions. I have also seen TDOs read through the answer block verbatim as...

Government pushed for PRs to be able to apply not the military. There were lots of concerns from people within regarding security concerns that were not addressed till about 6 months into the decision which caught the military by surprise at the time.

Worked in recruiting when this decision was made. Lots of issues around people wanting/demanding to be officers only to think their job is to have NCOs wait on them like servants(before even being trained), not expecting to have to work, and of course producing documents for security screenings...

I think the implication is that these parks are being handed over to FN who will have control of them including closing them at their whim while the province continues to pay for park services.