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There is an entire spectrum of different ammos and calibres between the NATO 5.56 and 7.62. They all have their pros and cons.  The biggest con being that we are NATO and 6, 6.5, 6.8, 7mm are not. For the relatively small benefit of having everyone in the platoon using the same ammo, IMO it is...

Dogger, As my thread specifically stated, I am not accusing any doctors of ever getting anything wrong. However, is it not possible for a doctor to diagnose something and then have the ailment get better or worse over time? The same way one would expect a soldier to be awarded more...

Warning! Avert your eyes regular Army soldiers! You are not allowed to look at the photo that has just been posted!

Lots of threads on this board about what will and won't get you punted from the recruiting centre. I will tell you this though: I wouldn't lie about anything you ever get asked about.  As an institution we are much more forgiving about people being open and admitting their errors as opposed to...

While I agree with you in the majority of cases, I'm not so sure that's always the case. Of course if someone loses a leg that's permanent; that person is disabled forever.  That being said though, the human body really is impressive for regenerating itself if the cause of the disability is...

Afraid so. Sadly, we hate the name so much because it's a PITA just to say instead of "CAP", we are now calling it "Bamacle" as in rhymes with debacle. Context: When we walk around and see numpty-looking candidates in the J7 hallway, we always look for the Course O/WO and ask "Are you in...

Je vous presente: Metal Storm. Also conveniently man portable.

Now I'm confused for an entirely different reason.  I always get jacked up by black hatters when I called them Armoured.

I went to school for advertising so it's something I'm interested in, and I looked up "1975 ad" to see what was around when Cdn Aviator was born.  This was a result: So were these:

Right around the same time CAP became BMOQ-L, Phase 3 became DP1.1 and Phase 4 became DP1.2. Slightly after QL3 became BIQ and then DP1. However, it was well after ISCC became JLC became JNCO became PLQ became NCM DP2, and 6B became 3B. But before 3A became the Leadership and Tactical Command...

That comment with the one above about breaking the last tie is a metaphor for leaving the nest (double metaphor = mind officially blown). The posters are comparing Canada to a young adult who is at the final stage before leaving their parents' house. Breaking ties with the Queen/monarchy would...

And that's the crux of the matter right there, because we don't work at individual level. If we were 2,800 individuals running around, I would absolutely agree with you that something resembling that rifle would be the best thing to equip everyone with. However, as simulations and real-time...

RecceGuy, Not sure about the SQ (now BMQ-L), but sadly there is no requirement to pass the PWT2 at the basic BMQ level.  They shoot the day applications and if they pass they are "rewarded" by getting to shoot the night supp. When I did my visit there in the spring I just sat there stunned...

PMs sent to Jim and BM.

Kona, As mentioned, it's what you think it is and more.  And as others have said, you may need to unlearn some bad habits. For example, your stance and hold may be perfect but your breathing and follow through may be terrible.  Either way, the coaches and the Small Arms Trainer software will...

Kevin, Yes it is true that we don't use the Rolls Royce of ammunition, but as you know anything with an IVI stamp on it is pretty damned good for general Infantry use.  Certainly the Cadillac of bulk ammunition, anyway. IMO (and we've discussed this before), that money is far better spent on...

Kona, It is impossible to compare what you are doing to what will be done with a C7 at the range.  Different rifle, different optics, different stress level, etc. What I can guarantee you is that you will be given incredible instruction while at Saint Jean, but it won't be from the guys in...

The extremely drawn out procurement process for a relatively easy weapon is because of two things: 1.  The made the requirement one all-inclusive system (GMG + FCS), not two separate procurements; and 2.  An administrative mistake that meant the competition had to be re-opened even though...

Not making this anything about the mortar, can we spread this into the Fire Control System (FCS)? Something that bothers me about this purchase, and the simulated comparison was that it had a lot to do with this magical FCS that doesn't yet exist, and when it does exist will be just one more...

God knows that in 1994 on Infantry QL3 and again from 2002-2004 on Infantry Officer training I spent a total of several hours with every weapon in the platoon in front of me or above me, so someone better find that damn reference or else I'm going to sue the hell out of my instructors!  ;) (And...