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Cybelle24, Don't be surprised if you don't get much input on this topic.  I say this, because Inch, more or less, covered it quite accurately.  Although his post was quite short, he based it on the facts and left personal feelings/opinions aside.  Sure, you may get some advocates for both...

Asrail and PViddy, It's obvious by your posts that you've both done your homework and you have some background knowledge into this topic, refreshing to see on this site.  I proceed chronologically with Asrail's questions.  I don't know what your vision is now, but I was a V3, on the verge of V4...

PViddy, I won't say that you are required to go back to the ship after you've done it once...but I will say that it is a good possibility that you will.  This being said, a posting to the Joint Nuclear Biological Chemical Defence Company (JNBCD Coy), is often considered somewhat comparable to a...

Asrail, As I couldn't give you anything but rumours, I prefer not to comment on the Specialist Pay scenario.  Yes, the trade is still ongoing review, so the entry requirements are still not totally updated.  However, not much is going to change.  As for the MOSID, it is now 00149.  If there's...

Oops, almost forgot a point.  The above quote I find interesting.  In order to administer the portacount fit test, one is "supposed" to be RPP qualified.  Once qualified, apart from the original group study that had 100% failure, one is not allowed to administer the test unless the individual is...

Well, thanks for bringing this up.   As I said, I am biased in this case, so I didn't want to state this point.   But now that the door is opened, I have to ask.....How is it a fire onboard (alongside or at sea) is any different from a fire overseas?   I know that the shaving concept seems to...

Gentlemen (assuming that there are no ladies here commenting on beards), Please bear with me as I choose not to comment on whether or not the Navy should wear beards, as I have a biased opinion.  I do, however, wish to provide some quick facts.  Well kempt, or fuzzy beards, do not make a...

Thanks Ex-Dragoon...you put my thoughts into print.  The VDQ has always been considered "D332" or "Jetty 332", or whatever else you may have heard.  Regardless, as serving on her for three years (July 2000 - Sept 03) I can tell you that she sails more than most people think.  But one thing is...

A Fire Chief is typically the rank of Lieutenant or, more commonly, Captain.  Mind you, there are some exceptions.  For example, 12 Wing Shearwater doesn't have an Officer as Fire Chief, but the position is filled by an MWO.  Regardless, it would be difficult to compare each level directly...

Just to clarify one item that Harbinger said...It's not so much a lack of qualified personnel that we don't have a lot of applicants to the university program, it's also a lack of knowledge of the PSO's.  There are many PSO's that have no idea of these programs and they have to be educated...

Ahhh yessss!  Buckets of steam...A bucket of camouflage paint...Changing the winter air for the summer air in the truck tires...fetching 100 feet of hanger line from Supply...trying to find a water hammer so we could work on piping...retrieve the keys for the Anchor Pocket Door...One of these I...

As well as TCP, my combined reserve time (mostly Class B) went towards the awarding of my CD. Chimo!

I'm sorry, but there's no excuse for this act!  The flag is sacred and represents all that is Canada.  It's what I work for while I'm here, overseas, or where ever else I may be that I can proudly support the Maple Leaf on my uniform (not to mention my tattoo).  One just has to look at the DND...

Thanks for that clarification on my glaring error aesop081, and my apologies to those I may have mislead, albeit temporarily.  I realized my error shortly after my post, but I've been away from a computer up until this point.  I was hoping someone would catch it. Great work on the acronyms and...

Whiskey 601, During my short opportunity I had to "visit" St. Jean and Farnham, I don't recall anything like Heartbreak Hill.  Nothing that required ropes to help you up the extremely steep parts, that's for sure. As for PO...I believe it stands for Performance Objective.  The student must...

I know that I'd appreciate a "Box Set" of TDV...even if they have no current plans to cover Fire Fighting :crybaby:  Oh well, Seems that the HMCS VDQ was one of my old ships, I'm sure I'll enjoy that episode.  I truly believe that the whole TDV series would be a great addition to any CFRC...

Trust me, the coast doesn't matter!  Yes, all the new recruits are coming in with CADPAT, but many of us "dust bunnies" are still in OD.  In fact, a message came out here 1 1/2 months ago finally permitting Army personnel to pick up their Goretex jackets.  Not to be misunderstood...this isn't...

Yes, I agree.  I've also found them at sports stores such as Sport Check and something as simple as Foot Locker.  Also, I don't know of your location by your avatar, but if you've got a Running Room in the area, try them.  If they don't have them, odds are they know where to find them. Good...

I agree that the Airforce CADPAT is indeed difficult to see, and something should be done about it.  There are many options available, to alleviate this problem.  As for the colour scheme, I've heard many positive remarks when I wear mine.  Those that wear the blue Goretex with the CADPAT, are...

As for the rank structure, I agree with Garbageman...they are too "pilot oriented" Don't forget the CFR and SCR Plans.   A degree is not a requirement, but more of an eventual expectation.   This post was more for those not "in the know", as I realize Inch is well aware of these plans.   And...