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  1. Mike5

    Questions about joining the Reserves

    Just to muddy the waters a little, Sigs is a good fit for someone pursuing a degree in Software Engineering and some Signallers with 32 Signals have had the opportunity to do jump training with the QOR in the past.  That being said, this is rare. If you decide on Reserves, I strongly recommend...
  2. Mike5

    C&E Buckle for Ceremonial White Belt

    Our Log O just picked up RCCS buckles.  Let me know if you don't find anything at the Mercury Shop -  I could get the name of the supplier.
  3. Mike5

    Coat of Many Colours Parades gone?

    That is entirely comprehensible... you just have exceedingly good taste :-) Have you ever noticed that all the nice things in the world begin with 'B'... beer, bagpipes, boats... :piper:
  4. Mike5

    Coat of Many Colours Parades gone?

    I'd like to see more of this, it looks smart
  5. Mike5

    Coat of Many Colours Parades gone?

    Any pictures?
  6. Mike5

    USS John S. McCain Collision 20 Aug 17

    Is it possible that the USN is under some heightened readiness state due to concerns with North Korea and China in in the South China Sea -- which is leading to more collisions?
  7. Mike5

    USS John S. McCain Collision 20 Aug 17

    Port side rear ... so the McCain must have been starboard and ahead of the other ship and hence right of way. Does anybody else think it's strange that at least two USN ships filled with sophisticated guidance systems have collided with freighters in the Pacific recently.  Could there be more...
  8. Mike5

    USMC Deploying with Suppressors instead of Radios

    How heavy are intra-team radios?  Are there currently any viable options for solar-charging batteries? It's crazy how much weight we expect a soldier to carry with the 522s.
  9. Mike5

    Leaving the Corporate World

    36 is not too late - far from it.
  10. Mike5

    Army Communication & Information Systems Specialists (Sig Op, Lineman and LCIS Amalgamation)

    By the way, there is a Signals display at Fort York this Saturday.  Good chance to see future colleagues in action, and ask questions, if you don't mind the drive into Toronto.  Check out www.vimyfoundation.ca for more information.
  11. Mike5

    Army Communication & Information Systems Specialists (Sig Op, Lineman and LCIS Amalgamation)

    Got your PM and responded.  Good luck, be persistent!
  12. Mike5

    Army Communication & Information Systems Specialists (Sig Op, Lineman and LCIS Amalgamation)

    DO IT. I'm a civilian senior manager in IT with 20+ years experience.  I joined the Army Reserve four years ago.  Army has been a great experience and I still have my civvy career.  You may find that the ACISS trade will complement your civilian work.  Many of the soldiers in my Regiment have...
  13. Mike5

    BMOQ Training [MERGED]

    Slight derailment -- can anyone compare BMOQ-A in Meaford vs Gagetown?  I did Meaford and found it intense... but have no experience with Gagetown to compare against. Just curious,
  14. Mike5

    What does the Canadian Navy exactly do? And more specific questions...

    That is a true sailor's Freudian slip if I ever saw one...
  15. Mike5

    BMOQ - Reserve ( merged )

    Any news on BMOQ(Army)?  Any changes?
  16. Mike5

    Question about my IT certfications

    Is there any news on DWAN on that staff check? Jordan, Good skills, there's a lot of work and the Army is amazing.  Good luck with your application!
  17. Mike5

    CAF Pension managed by PWGSC

    Does anyone know if the move to PWGSC has changed any aspects of pension eligibility?  My understanding is that it is not possible to transfer from a civilian (i.e. non-government) pension plan to the CAF pension or otherwise buy into the CAF pension. I'll investigate myself -- just thought...
  18. Mike5

    Navy Cyber Security Plan (USN wil impact RCN)

    Good link, thanks.  The articles talks about "970 controls".  Does anyone know if the USN has published the control statements?
  19. Mike5

    Reserve Artillery Officer vs Reserve Signals Officer

    As a Signals Officer you will be busy. There's a lot of demand for SigOs in many different situations. You'll work with many bright highly-trained men and women. You'll never stop learning because technology is constantly evolving. You'll also have a good resume for civilian work. Many of our...
  20. Mike5

    BMOQ Training [MERGED]

    I checked Army National Calendar last night.  I did not see any new dates for DP1 BMOQ L beyond the course starting Jan 25 and running to April 8 -- however I would expect there is a Spring and/or Summer serial for the course.  Does anyone have dtates for the course after April 8? Thanks in...
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