Copied from the "LCol collapses during BFT thread"
I've copied the above posts because
A. I wanted to continue the discussion, and
B. I didn't want to hijack the thread these posts originally appeared in.
Roy
Edited to add: It should be noted that some of the remarks contained in...
In the interest of not hijacking this thread - I'd invite those interested to discuss Fitness Standards over in this old thread: http://forums.milnet.ca/forums/threads/23380.0.html Go to the last page for the latest additions.
I'll copy a couple of posts from here that I'd like to discuss...
I agree with you, basrah. Except for two things:
I HAVE seen a soldier pass out from heat exhaustion - granted he was a junior Private, and the CofC should have had a closer eye on him.
And the part about hydrating for a week before the BFT. In various units I was proud to serve with (Cdn...
This thread has generated some discussion. In the interest of NOT polluting the intent of this thread - I've split the discussion off.
The discussion can be found here: http://forums.milnet.ca/forums/threads/88472.0.html
I've locked the thread - if you have anything to add to it regarding...
Both of you knock off the personal jabs - they're not necessary.
STAFF
As far as owning a new home - yes I have, and I won't do it again. It does have it's own unique problems. Such things as landscaping, fencing, warranty checks (hard to schedule), normal "settling" issues (wall cracks and...
I did a quick search on "disability pension" and the first hit was this gem: http://forums.milnet.ca/forums/threads/41832.0.html
When searching - go to the search page (third from the left on the menu bar, right next to "Help"), entering search term in the "Search Box" will only search the...
This thread http://forums.milnet.ca/forums/threads/31590/post-225087.html#msg225087 may help.
The Search feature can turn up some really interesting stuff - you can access it by clicking on the "Search" button on the menu bar.
Best of luck to you.
Roy
No offense intended here, either. I'm an "enlightened atheist" - as in enlightened enough not to disparage others' (especially my friends and neighbours) beliefs.
And Tess: I've already got a beard - you've already got some hats - maybe together we're Amish?
I seem to recall yearly compulsory lectures regarding such things as finances, estate planning, amongst other subjects which escape me at the moment.
They usually occurred in the period immediately preceding Christmas Block Leave (at least in the various field units to which I belonged) - and...
I tend to agree with you regarding both points.
I have ALWAYS been an advocate of some type of compulsory "National Service" - whether that service is military, or in some type of Peace Corps outfit (probably controlled by DFAIT), would be up to the individual. Those in the Peace Corps thing...
I'm not too sure about the Milpoints, either - but you are (so far) the only person I've taken the time to give some to.
Yours was an extremely valuable post.
Now get back to work. ;)
Roy
Christie Blatchford's column on this subject can be read here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ottawa-judge-wasnt-judging-gender/article1248702/
A partial repeat follows:
In the interest of avoiding the pending dogpile - bring this thread back on topic (NCM to Officer), or I will lock it.
There are other threads for discussing the relative merits of different employment options.
Roy Harding
Milnet.ca Staff
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