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392, I've heard the quote "nobody f**cks an Engineer like an Engineer" before and that irks me.  I also, tend to think more along the lines of your #2.  However, I would like to add a bit more and say that by the vary nature of what we do we must be extremely disciplined.  Let me expand.  As...

I know, I respect your reasons.  In fact, any MCpl-Sgt who wants  to OT is fine in my books as we get to keep all that experience in the CF.  Its the Spr-Cpls that complain of being mistreated that hacks me off.  S6 (a man who has done four years as an OCdt and one year as a 2Lt....it doesn't...

Cbt clk,  I have read your posts waiting to see some substance (ie. define what "crap" is for a soldier) but alas, I haven't seen any.  I would be interested to hear what the 'issues' are, otherwise, I can only assume that the soldiers you are referring to are poor performers, got reprimanded...

Sure, Friday at 1600 hrs was always the time I had my Tp Comd's hours... ;) I don't think CFSME is any more alluring now for the "warriors" that are out there than it was 10-15 yrs ago (I remember CWO Poile FWIW)).  However, I agree with 2023 that soldiers/NCOs/officers should go there when...

2023, Man, where can we find 2500 x Cbt Engrs like you?  Break glass and release in time of war!  ;D Seriously, I fundamentally agree with you.  However, you would have to agree that your view on service does not line up with many of your subordinates that work in the Army of Today, let alone...

Joe, Thanks for the update.  Always good to hear that the RB series of exercises are still going! On a different note, what is your take on a future role for Combat Divers in the SCTF? S6

Sounds good.  This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  Not an easy solution as everyone is different.  However, my suggestion would be signing bonuses.  The British Forces do this and I could never understand why the CF has not looked at the same idea.  It has also bewildered me...

Spooks, Good to hear!  Take 'er easy and keep the recovery process ticking along. S6  :salute:

John, We have a very similar unit in the Canadian Forces, albeit much smaller by the sounds of it.  It is called the Joint NBCD Coy.  It has a similar mandate to your IRR; however, it is my understanding that they don't do much EOD work.  There are plans to get that capability however.  The...

All, Well, this post has got the emotions going, which is good.  Now lets have some productive dialogue. 2023, I expected more from you with the experience you have. I have read and re-read the original post and would have to agree with Chimo that you need to take it in the context that it is...

It was the tire and rim complete that came off...we ended up resting on the right side of the front axle.... What a day!  Shorts were clean though...surprisingly. S6

Now I know we are getting off topic... but I just had to respond to this one.... So there I was in the Spring of 04 in Wainwright heading WEST on BLACK Rte riding in the Right seat of the Iltis (polishing my boots, or whatever..) when the right forward wheel comes off and rolls into the ditch. ...

Amen. S6

I couldn't have said it better myself Gunner, as I'm kinda in the attraction business to begin with!  Are you sure you weren't a Sapper in your previous life? Sapper6

Mathius, As much as I would like to be on this bulletin board 24/7, I do have a real job as an Army ENGR Officer.  Hence my perceived tardiness on your part. I have answered you via PM as requested. Sapper 6 p.s. Come join us...you might like it....not for the faint of heart though! Chimo!

You are so right Tuefel, but I would like to add 'so now it continues..' as this is not the first time and surely will not be the last.  TF 1-06 will regrettably get a taste of these tactics as well.  Let's hope that our TTPs are strong enough to defeat, or at least mitigate, these attacks. But...

Actually, having spent all four years at RMC and being an Ontario-raised kid, I would have preferred doing 2 (RRMC) + 2 (RMC) in hindsight.  When the folks arrived at RMC after spending two years at Roads, it seemed that they were re-invigorated!  I on the other hand couldn't wait to get out. ...

Huh?  Never heard of that?  Care to explain? S6

Yes, let's hope it is.  Rather shovel than pick at the ice any day. Bah humbug.  Is Christmas over yet?  :'(

Mike, I am really enjoying chipping the 1 1/2 inches of ice off my driveway....tell me again why the QOL is better in Ottawa than Edmonton? [...it's a dry cold...] Good to see that Army.ca is still up and running! S6