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No real reason we couldn’t do that. It would need to be done with forethought though. Identify now that in 2028 Unit X will be deployed on Op Y as roto 28-02. Give them three years to get ready.

Interestingly the difference between max standard Cpl and max standard Sgt is $887. Shrinking that doesn’t seem like a great idea. As for allowances for specific positions, ie instructors; I am not sure I am supportive of it. If an individual had a greater ability to control their postings...

I found this part most interesting. Sounds like the pay difference between junior and senior ranks is going to shrink. After this is all done and CFHD is taken into account I wonder what the difference between Cpl and Sgt will be.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/more-soldiers-more-money-canadas-top-soldier-extols-benefits-of-spending-boost/ Latest comments from the CDS

Ceasefire? No word from Israel or Iran yet… https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn7ze4vmk2pt

It’s ridiculous but it seems Canada is already counting over 60% of the Coast Guard budget as defence and has been since around 2022. How that is justifiable in any way is incredible. Doesn’t speak to any actual seriousness in capability but rather only political theatre.

So currently we have a system where an organization, CMTC via the Army Collective Training Authority, works to design and implement collective training force on force exercises. These serve to validate the units and formations undergoing them. However despite observing and coaching the PTA...

There are a couple interesting items here. I think though it’s pretty light on details of how the Army is looking to modernize given some of the decisions already made. However interesting items. 1. The interview would seem to indicate that the CA views the Latvia based forces as the trials...

Interestingly perhaps we could ask two questions. 1. Why do all our peer allies armies have collective training centres that assess their formations combat abilities against doctrinal standards? As does NATO. 2. How many Canadian Army units and formations have been assessed as needing...

I don’t agree fully with this in terms of combat capability. Our commanders are trained effectively to be institutional leaders, however the Bn and Bde Comd need as much training as our sub unit and Pl Comd do in terms of actual combat capabilities. The capabilities needed of the higher level...

Infrastructure for existing bases and training facilities Munitions for all elements Networks, data links and the associated bearers. Fill in the equipment capability gaps in the current CAF units and formations. There will be no additional money once you address those four items.

So from various articles it seems the highest estimates are an increase of 9.3 Billion. 2.6 Billion for pay and benefits 2 Billion for security cooperation with Ukraine 2.5 Billion coming across from the Cdn Coast Guard? About 2.2 Billion unaccounted for DND to expend on increased...

Senior leaders at the CDS level don’t do media interviews without significant media preparation. I am sure she spent at least 3-4 hours with her PAO staff going over possible questions and responses along with rehearsing her message to ensure she could get it hammered home. The fact that it’s...

During the GWOT era the CAFs own statistics showed we recruited in the 6500 to 6800 personnel a year which resulted in actual growth of around 150-200 pers a year.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11229064/canadian-military-meets-2025-recrutiment-goal/ I would be more interested in seeing what the total CAF increase is for the year. We recruited 7000 but how many personnel did the CAF increase by? It’s not 7000, I would guess it is less than 300 once you...

Whatever happened to the RCAF Security Forces that were going to be stood up to protect the F35s?

I’m curious to see if the DICE stuff will feature a dedicated IFAK pouch. I don’t remember the ISSP vests, Gen 1 or 2 having one but I may be misremembering.

Agreed, as cool as C6 indirect fire is, it’s actual utility for current forces is marginal to zero. Having seen a fair bit of GPMG use this year,I have been mulling over a few thoughts. First, given the fact that the C6 now has a pic rail on the feed cover, should we in fact be employing a...

The CAF has CMERT. It’s a good MEDEVAC capability but realistically very small. Good background here: https://skiesmag.com/features/casualty-evacuation-fine-tuning-rcaf-cmert-capability/?amp

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/dozens-of-lay-offs-from-londons-general-dynamics-land-systems/ There is a common trend on display within this article posted earlier. In the last year we have seen Colt Canada, GDLS Canada, SeaSpan all expressing the same concern. They all needed firm...