Yes. This is correct. Most of us unit recruiters can be reached via social media. We don’t always have regular access to our Forces accounts nor are we at our offices as much during the summer. One could also call the unit OR and the day staff should be able to put you in contact with a unit...
This badge inside the beret idea intrigues me. I like the idea of a homage to my former trade. Where does one place it?
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Speaking of dress and deportment. Does anyone in Calgary know of a local tailor that can change mess kit? Change shoulder straps, add ranks, adjust cuffs etc
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One of the last major Fallex’s was in 1990. Was given 48 hrs notice to head to West Germany (due to most of 5 Brigade in Oka). Twas a good go except for wearing full NBCD most of the time and moving the whole unit every few hours. The beer was good that’s for sure.
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I did BOTC in St Jean in the late 90’s and we were given a modicum of drill commands as officers and a wee bit of sword drill. This is not part of initial training for reserve officers at least.
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Best drill instruction I ever received was as a member of Sunset Platoon at Basic in Cornwallis. Now an officer I don’t know that drill instruction is given to new officers anymore. Sigh...
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Just coming out of backcountry to this: ‘Trump told the women (three were born in the U.S.) they should "go back" to the "crime infested places from which they came." ‘
What the actual hell? Who finds this acceptable behaviour for anyone let anyone the president of USA?
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Great post Blackadder. TY. Have an acquaintance who did 15 years in PPCLI back in the day. Went to West Germany. Did his basic para. Tried to get to Cyprus but missed the tours. Best soldier I ever met and his troops would have followed him anywhere. He did not get a tour but was very keen to. I...
Yes this joke culture is unsat. Most dudes join and beg for a tour. Misfortune or injuries, family issues, illness and bad luck can impede this.
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