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To 'fix' the 'inherent problems' of the poll question, why doesn't everyone list their choice (pers, equip, trad) along with the particular situation in which they think it is the most important?  Obviously, this negates the use of the polling software but it does, I think, solve the problem. I...

To clarify my previous question:  1. Does the OOD/OOW conduct colours (i.e. give orders to the colour party and receive reports from the ensign man) or does the XO take over because the ship's company is at divisions?  2. And, in either case, how is the XO's request to the CO to 'carry on...

What prompted the revamping of the parade boots to make them (what appears to be) more safe and utilitarian-looking (not that Bentham wore boots like these, you know what I mean) when we've sea boots for work dress?  Certainly this cannot be an army requirement because they are in combat boots...

I've  a question on the protocol for combining the shipboard ceremonies of 'ceremonial divisions' and 'colours.'  How is the prep pennant coordinated with the XO asking the CO for permission to carry on with colours?  Ordinarily, of course, the SCOPA is followed and the OOD is told when colours...

I found a copy of 'Royal Naval Handbook Of Parade And Rifle Drill (BR 1834 (49))' HMSO 1953.  The parades seem just as I remember from sea cadets and thus more or less the same as the army parades.  I think what bothered me about the sea cadets' use of them was that it was every frigging...

The only pure nominal change that could occur (if I am correct in my knowledge of the status of the CF) now is the Queen granting the prefix 'royal' to the CF.  I understand the legal status of MARCOM, &c. as not separate organisations, whereas the CF is separate enough (from, say, DND) to be...

My experience with mess dress (which is very limited, so don't take this post as the Truth) is that few people follow/enforce the rules as if it were a parade, because each uniform is custom made and there are so many options.  The worst that will probably happen is the PMC ordering you to buy a...

So here's my belief about the CANADA shoulder titles that will stir up the pot: they're aesthetically unpleasing. I have one old RCN admiral who agreed with me, but I do not have the history books here to mention his name.  Take my word on it. (Stand by for a ref when my laziness ceases.) This...

It's good to hear that you are trying to make this BRCN manual available, it should be interesting.  It's also nice to know that the parades I did as a sea cadet were more or less the same as the RCN parades.

Ah yes, VENTURE's sword drill angered me when I was first taught it because the army (or CF) sword drill in the manual was easier (no flipping the scabbard around, etc.).  Also, they tried to combine this drill with lifting one's feet, which makes it hard to keep the tip of the scabbard against...

Thanks for the suggestion of the drill sheds, I shall talk to them when I attend MARS 3 & 4. Speaking of RN drill, are there any manuals of it floating around DND libraries or the internet?  Or RCN drill manuals?  I should think that these would definitely tell me what drill is pure navy and...

Yes, that's the one. Also, I forgot to mention why I carry my mil ID exclusively (save in BC): I have to have it with me already and it is one card compared to several for my driver's licence.

I carry my mil ID exclusively on my person, and my driver's licence in my car.  Exception is when I am travelling and may need 2 pcs of ID for planes &c., not to mention not needing a driver's licence sitting in a car that I'm not driving. One has to hate the BC law of 2 pcs of ID.  Once had to...

See, the thing is that VENTURE's grad parade was a mix of the navy and the army style (minus marchpast).  And all my sea cadet parades were essentially army style with Coy Chiefs rather than CSMs and still retained the 'Gunnery Instructor' as the drill instructor rather than the buffer (which...

Can anyone here tell me the history and rules of the navy's ceremonial parades that are conducted not aboard a ship, but ashore?  I have participated in a grad ceremony at VENTURE and various sea cadet parades (which I have assumed somewhat followed naval tradition) but I cannot find any...

If we get frustrated with these peace activists, we must think that they can think another way, i.e. that we could argue with them and eventually prove them wrong.  (Otherwise we wouldn't get frustrated and would just ignore them, like I don't care what my cat thinks about the military.)  That...

Come now, we all should know that drill is broken into "movements" and "squads" are formations of personnel for drill training.  Also note that NCDs are flame retardant, and you will only test your own retardancy by attempting to alight a fellow sailor's shirt upon your first wearing at the...

I was told by someone in a militaria store that the new CF buttons are anodized brass, so they are just as real as the old, tarnished ones, but they won't tarnish.  If this is true, bully for us, but if not I will buy some old brass buttons.  My tip on boot polishing: there are as many ways as...

As a non-RMC student, I can never know the comfort level of the battle blouse, &c.  However, I will still make an argument from what I can know.  This is one of the few uniforms left that are symbols of a particular unit's identity.  To get rid of this for the sake of dry cleaning would be to...

So the reasoning behind no reflective lenses is a "hangover" from field to garrison & walking out?  I ask because there are a great many details that would not be done in the field for fear of letting the enemy see you, but it seems that most are understood to be fixed by commanders in the field...