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I know I shouldn't say this but what the heck I'm in the holiday mood. I like the current name as it better describes the new unit's role as a special forces outfit as compared to a conventional airborne infantry unit but it would make me really happy if we got both a Special Operations Regiment...

Very good video. Lost of detailed informative and highly recommended. While it doesn't have too many flashy action scenes people may want to view this first as it answers lots of questions before posting on the forum. Best part of all is it's official - no rumours, no bull, just the facts...

I guess this ties in with what was said earlier where the new unit will not accept people directly from civvy street. Just curious, anyone know how much time in is needed before eligible to apply (e.g. for JTF2 you need 2 years)?

Canadian Special Operations Regiment - sounds good enough for me. At least we've now got a good idea and the ball is rolling. Glad to hear things are going ahead and the first element of the new outfit will be operational next year. I'm still wondering about the equipment though specifically...

The above link has an article with some details but here's the full scoop with some more disturbing facts: Probe into Royal Marines bullying claim November 27, 2005 - 12:29 PM Britain's Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into claims of violent bullying in the Royal Marines. It...

Anyone seen this: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20051127/hazing_051127/20051127?hub=TopStories The video is on the right side. This one isn't the full video and has been edited (shortened), I can't find the original full video anymore which was on a British news site but...

I thought good ol' Osama clearly stated Canada as one of the countries he will attack. I don't think that's a statement to be just quietly brushed under the rug.

I pretty much agree with this. Transformation will take time of course and still has a ways to go but it's a start. I am just glad that we have now realized that a dramatic change is required and are actually taking steps, albiet little ones, but at least somethings happening. Yes even with...

I like to think with the current global situation that this country has no choice but to improve it's military. As much as some people like to deny it we are a country at war and have been for the past couple of years. The way it's going the war on terrorism doesn't look like it is going to end...

It just seemed to me from what I've read that these changes/improvements with regards to CF Transformation were going ahead regardless and they were part of the CDS's goal and separate from the government. But I guess even the CDS is not capable without political support. The Liberals have been...

I know that nothing is ever set in stone or guaranteed but with the upcoming election will/can this affect the positive changes being made in the CF negatively? I mean there are a lot of improvements being made such as aircraft and ship purchases, the improvement of the light battalions, the...

There seems to have been a lot of negativity generated towards this new outifit having a tan beret as well as it's name. Personally I think that the tan beret idea is pretty cool. I mean the UK, Aus, NZ SAS regiments all wear the tan beret as well as US Army Airborne Rangers. I think it looks...

Now that you mention it it probably isn't a good idea but the British Army's website does it. I'm not talking about really the nitty gritty details but more like, for example, what weapons are covered during SQ and BIQ, if there is any OBUA training on BIQ, etc - that sort of stuff. If that is...

This sounds really really cool, hopefully things will work out successfully sooner rather than later. This is exactly the type of unit the Canadian Army needs - something to bridge the gap between your conventional infantry and special forces - commandos if you will. I do hope however that we...

Hi, I'm transferring from reserves to PPCLI and I've got a few general questions on the infantry. Hope someone can help me out. 1. Would anybody be able to outline in detail the material covered in SQ and BIQ (the DND website is kind of vague and I can't find the answers on this site)? 2...