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It was the 3rd Bn, not the 2nd that was on OP Apollo.

When you don't have the mineprodder, you can use the bayonet (or even the C7 cleaning rod) to probe the ground for mines.  You poke into the ground at a 30 degree angle so that if you do hit a mine, it'll hit the side of it (and God willing won't go off).  Then you can...

Kit is to be returned to where it was issued unless stated otherwise. Most kit goes back to Clothing Stores while some goes back to the unit.  Basically whoever holds the records.

I bought one being a young and dumb recruit but it came in handy (finally) during the summer.  Used it to hang my canteen off my belt w/ the help of a large biner.  Used the lil "rigging" loop thing.  Other than that, any normal civie belt'll do. As said before with regards to LCF, there is no...

I think the best type of recruiting is done by us.  Tell your friends about what you do and invite them to come see.

Should be equal distance and centered along the seam.  Example, engr collar dog = seam through head of beaver and middle of the "ubique".  Varries with trade badges.

I have the Rayovac LED headlamp (seems like half my unit has them). http://www.rayovac.com/products/flashlights/LED.shtml 2xRed LED 1xWhite LED 1xIncandesent Runs on 3xAAA Very useful and lasts a long time (as long as you use the LEDs).  Price...around $15-20 @ Wally world.  Another plus is...

Ridge Rests = civy mattress...not inflatable...just soft foam that folds up.

The SQ crse was a fairly recent thing (2-3 yrs).  Frenchie would've done the old QL2 crse which is more or less the equivilent to BMQ + SQ.

I don't wanna revive that big long "tac vest does not make the grade" thread and all of its arguing but for those who felt that the TV doesn't have enough carrying capacity, what do you use to supplement it?  I've personally used a nuke bag but I feel that something that I can quickly access...

It's just the Canadian version the US M67...you know...M16=C7, M19=C19, etc.

Well my SQ was done in LFCA.  We asked bout the AA weapons but they said it wasn't on the crse anymore.  I know that we had money problems as well because they let us off crse 2 days before it was supposed to end (atleast that was their reason for the early dismissal).

SQ was redesigned recently to exclude the Anti-Armour weapons.  My crse (reserve) this summer did not have either. I believe it's been moved into infantry BIQ.

This reminded me of a conversation some person was having with another on the bus to school.   The major errors are as follows: -my friend joined the queen's own...it's like Canada's marines, one step down from navy seals -JFT-2 only came to light in afghanistan...it's really the airborne...

They shouldn't be too hard to come by in the system.  There's one in every can of ammo.  Just ask around...I'm sure some people have more than 1.  QM may have some spares.

Interesting...hmm...never heard of a troop warrant called a sgt maj before.  We use troops instead of platoons in the engrs as well.

Try to leave all kit unaltered...just the way it was issued to you.  And a big thing is to write your name and last 3 on EVERYTHING...in some cases multiple times.  Not just on labels but on the actual piece itself.  Darn thiefs...they're everywhere.

I don't want to sound like I wasn't paying attention during BMQ but what is a TSM?  Troop SM?  I've never heard of those before.

ICE = Integrated Clothing Ensemble (or something like that) Think all your goretex stuff...jacket, parka, overalls, fleece, windpants, gloves (large black one's w/ the green gauntlet) but in CADPAT instead of olive drab. As far as I know, the ballistic glasses are reg force issue (or Roto). ...

You forgot DEMOLITIONS.  Who doesn't like a big bang?  ;D