Recent content by Ex Ranger Instructor

We have used them on Op Lentus numerous times already. They've provided great service, but there are integration issues that we need to continue working on.

I retract my earlier opposition to this plan. Genius!

I understand and appreciate that we're brainstorming and throwing ideas around, and I appreciate the value in that. And it's an interesting idea. But the Rangers as currently constructed have no warfighting role that would see them engaging in local air defense tasks. Remember that their...

I suspect we're in violent agreement then: they aren't a fighting force, I've never said they are one, and in fact the idea that they aren't a fighting force is one of the misconceptions that needs to be better understood across the CAF. If I misunderstood your point then I apologize. But when...

And in a world where we had a military that focused exclusively on expeditionary warfighting, and some other organization that focused exclusively on domestic emergencies, then maybe you would have a great point. But that's not the world we're currently living in. The Rangers provide a valuable...

The historical genesis of the Rangers was the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers...

Hahaha I walked into that one. Currently: Patriot. Just started it, and it is NOT what I was expecting. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_(TV_series)

I've been a long time member of this site, and have remained a regular reader, but I think it's been years since I actively posted. Yes, I changed my username because I'd prefer to maintain a modicum of anonymity if possible. Anyway, I recently posted several comments pertaining to my...

The system is not without warts, believe me. But show me a part of the CAF that has no warts. It was a highlight of my career to have worked with the Rangers, and I say this despite being known as a bit of a glass half empty kinda guy.

Entirely correct, and as I have no experience with the cadet world I cannot speak to their difficulties. Rangers are different though, mainly because they are adults, and CAF reservists, albeit of a different kind than the standard PRes variety. I have personally taken Rangers out the door...

I have been away from the Ranger world now for as long as I was part of it in the first place, so take my words with a grain of salt - I am not current. But the way it used to go is something like this: - A prospective recruit approaches (or is approached by) an existing member of the patrol -...

I will preface these comments by saying that I'm at the beach in Mexico, and accordingly I'm sure you can understand that this initial response will be brief. I have a tan to work on, and cervezas to consume. The Ranger model could conceivably be adapted to quickly bring in large numbers of...

Yes, the Ranger organization proves that it is possible (although times incredibly difficult) to maintain dispersed small groups across vast geographical distances. But a Ranger Patrol and an Army Platoon are not the same thing at all. Full stop. Roles, missions, tasks, equipment holdings...

I am familiar with a situation where an Infantry WO was employed on a long-term Class B contract outside of his parent regiment.  His parent regiment, apparently unhappy with that state of affairs, demanded their accoutrements back, leaving him to wear the Infantry Corps cap badge.  Months...

MEC may draw heavily on the hipster crowd when sourcing its employees, but that being said they have a 15% military discount, and I have never had any issues with anyone being less than friendly in there. Here's what I think you need to consider: - At -40C your gloves will not be getting wet...