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On two of the three operations I served on, we had a round in the chamber and weapon on safe in the holster while out and about.   Same with rifles.   On return to a secure area, the weapons were cleared.   On two of the operations, the weapon was cleared and a loaded mag was placed on the...

Scott, If rounder had taken a couple of more seconds to articulate his concerns rather than "I don't believe you", he would get a more civil response. Link: http://www.firstdefense.com/html/Ballistic_Plates_Hard_Armor_Body_Armor.htm The plates I had issued in Afghanistan were Level IV both...

Nice tone buddy.  Have a look what the rating is for the armour plates.  I really don't care if you believe me or not.  Cheers Jeff

Reference barrel length, there is not necessarily a corelation between barrel length and accuracy.   A shorter barrel is not necessarily less accurate than a longer barrel...what is effected is the velocity of the projectile as it leaves the barrel.   A good rule of thumb for the C7/AR15/M16 is...

Well hopefully you won't be doing a standing olympic style position in full view of the enemy thus presenting a smaller profile. :)  The discussion was to modify shooting postions in all cases to place the armour perpendicular to the threat.  It won't protect you if you are exposing the weakest...

Firstly as noted by phi, having an armed guard is meaningless in the context of a combat zone.  They are all armed.  So in this case, there is a guard, and he is armed...along with everyone else in the camp.  So is he a guard or an armed guard?  It does matter either way as it is irrelevant...

I agree the resources are available but even to today, when I attend CPXs, we always win.  We have a way to go before we get the MILES gear in full use and having an impact on training and leaders.  I would say, culturally that things will stay the same in between Brigade training events. ...

I think people are missing some important points.   It is not up to the troops to decide if the want to go on the mission or not.   There is risk at all levels in war.   In this case, it was some peers who had to go out and complete the mission.   In combat, everyone has to do their part.   If...

I was just chatting with a buddy of mine who got back from Afghanistan this year.  He said that the US military is changing their doctrine.  They are teaching keeping yourself perpenducular to the threat as part of their shooting positions.  This is to place the armour between yourself and the...

MARC, Think about what you are saying here.  What else do you need to carry in battle?  Frag grenades, smoke grenades, water, rations, gloves, stobe, First Aid kit?  What about field dressings? Have you ever loaded up everything, throw on body armour and get yourself sorted out?  John Wayne'ng...

Actually the TV is being issued by Area not Reg then reserve.  Depending on your Area's plan, it may dictate the priority for issue of the TV. Jeff

Well said Kevin.... Jeff

Don't get lost in "Shiny Kit" syndrome.  Just because it is new, does not mean it is an improvement...it is just new.  The TV has alot of shortcomings, things that were brought up during trials and were not addressed before issuing.  The load cartage is a main issue with the vest.  It has the...

The concern is a person who joins the CF with uncontrolled debt and the CF spends its admin time sorting out your problems.  If you have debt, it is not a problem, you have to have it controlled and a plan to pay it off.  If you don't they will send you away until you have a plan.  Simple as...

It is in your best interest to put down three choices.  Make sure you can live with them though.  If you only want Inf then just have one choice.  The recruiting centre is trying to fill positions.  There might not be any Inf but lots of Armd or Arty.  If you don't have your choice selected you...

There is a number of procedures that are followed to confirm and verify the background, records and personal history of applicants.  I can assure you, if a person is caught in a lie to a military Career Counsellor, they will be made unsuitable.  I personally made one person permanently...

If you are talking regular force, you have to be able to serve a minimum of three years for NCM and nine years for officer.   So 52 for NCM and 46 for officer.   You are good to go.  Not sure where SEB got his info but it is incorrect. Jeff

This has nothing to do with supporting the troops or not.   It has everything to do with wildly speculating about what happened as there is such limited information available publicly.   To be honest, for the guys that served in Afghanistan, the wild speculation and commentary is frustrating.  ...

There is so little information in the press release that I would caution anyone trying to draw any conclusions or comparisons.  There is much more to the story that is not mentioned and will come out in time.  It is prudent to wait and see what the report has to say rather than speculate out of...

As with anything, there is more to the story than what the press is reporting.  We should not draw any conclusions from the content of the press release.  It will all become apparent in time but we have to patient. Jeff