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The last person I spoke to about it who I would consider "in the know" said it's a done deal, we're waiting on delivery from the supplier (H&K) - it was even vetted and approved by DLR!

The problem was, that there was no "argument". The weapon in question is already used in it's single shot variant (M-203), and we have dozens of other dud - producing munitions that are being used daily in A-stan right now. His vendetta against the Mk 19 was based on scoring cheap points with...

In my eyes, O'Connor scuttled his own ship as the opposition critic when he was busy keeping himself in the news accusing the JTF of violating the Ottawa accord by using the Mk 19. He had lots to say when he was waiting in the wings, but is conspicuously silent now.

Can your emotional response and answer the question - we both know CSS and the other elements are essential to the mission - I asked a valid question in reference to minimal workup trg.

Right. You are the one who persists in finding a militia-hating bogeyman under the bed in every one of my posts. Just because I write it does not mean it is intended to subvert and trivialise one component of the CF. Why don't you try reading posts objectively, responding to the contents of...

Not bad at all! Crystal Method makes it even better!

Hey - I'm the first to admit that reservists can be seamlessly integrated, given a sufficient time to train with their new units. I doubted it until I saw it, but after 7 months, they're ready to go! All I'm saying is that you have to take the good with the bad - the good being your protected...

So it would fit in well with the Coyote, LAVIII, RG-31 and LUVW!  ;) We love top heavy vehicles!

I did'nt let mine give up that easy - as an added bonus, those "instructional videos" I download all the time are bound to help!  >:D

Hey, you were the one that said they'd never use any training they did get and that their lives were'nt on the line. If they are already trained to do their jobs, and the danger to them inside the wire is minimal, then there is no reason for either a lengthy workup training or a bundle of cash...

"hard navy guys"  ;D (tee hee!) You make an excellent case for only the cbt arms troops recieving danger pay in theatre - but really - nine days? - I can think of nine days training for deployment right off the top of my head for our CSS - how can this be possible?, especially considering the...

There you go honey, merry christmas! http://www.tiffany.ca/shopping/category.aspx?cid=129090&mcat=148221&menu=4&isMenu=1 A beautiful Tiffany Prince Albert keychain! Robin's egg blue box - just like you wanted!  ;D

Yes, and you are the exception (in several contexts) that proves the rule. You are a reserve medic in a leadership position with no deployments, a vegetarian, who is anti - Iraq war and living in a major centre.* All of these make you nearly diametrically opposed to the mindset, experience and...

Oh no - if reservists have job protection, then there is absolutely no reason for anything but mandatory attendance at all unit trg events, with disciplinary action against those who are AWL. Your job is protected, so why can't you come out and play? I agree this would be a huge step forward...

Well - that obviously warrants a new thread.... ::)

Boy do I ever feel dumb! We did 130 days in the field between July and November with courses, new kit, and leave thrown in too, getting ready for deployment, but Navy guys are so good they can do all that in 9 days! They must be the best men in the CF! ???

Reading this thread with interest, as it is waay out of my arcs, but one point - Not everyone who has their wings collects jump pay (actually called "paratroop allowance"). You are only eligible to collect this allowance if you are basic para qualified and in a unit with designated parachute...

What we need to do in the CF is sell this stuff to the public properly via the PAffOs. "the C17 will no longer be referred to as 'strategic lift', instead being permanently known as an HAT(A) - Humanitarian Aid Transport (Air) you will notice the paratroopers jumping out of the brand new HAT(A)...

and this little incident folks, resulted in two standing orders; 1. No drinking and driving. 2. Officers will no longer hold 404s. Congratulations Lt. Wallace, you're a Lt. for a few more years.  ;D

To answer your question, you are well within the range of jumpers I've met - from 5'2" (tee hee) right up to 6'8". Jumping is alot more fun when you are small and light, but worry more about chinups - lack of upper body strength is what precludes most prospects from the jump course.