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It's important, I think, to emphasize the volume of information in the modern battlespace (note, distinct from battlefield, which implies only two dimensions when the modern situation is very much 3D) and the rate it which it comes to an individual soldier or pilot.  This is often discussed but...

There's a world of difference, however, between the relative mobility that a common corps badge may allow for its members as they move among units, and actually amalgamating those units.  In my experience, the guns are just as unit-proud as the infantry.  The concept of tactically-grouping some...

Well, the suggestions to be honest and forthright are good ones, but... Have you counselled this member previously?  Was he made aware of his shortcomings and given an opportunity to correct them, and have that correction observed?  If not, you have a problem...if so (and I'm assuming that you...

Once again, a salute to these soldiers, a wish for them to RIP, and the most sincere condolences to their families, friends and loved ones.

Strictly speaking, HQ Coy is distinct from Admin Coy in an inf unit.  HQ Coy contains the command support bits and pieces e.g. sigs pl, the comd element itself, etc.  It's where the command functions "live".  Admin Coy is the sustainment piece of the unit e.g. supply, transport, maintenance...

Assuming that the information in that photo is all that is available, there is no conceivable way that an application of lethal force would be justified.  One could get into the nitty-gritty of ROEs (I won't), but just based on the CF Code of Conduct, or even a very cursory application of the...

Interesting.  Five bases will "patrol" thousands of km of border, much of which traverses the Cordilleran mountains, the boreal wilderness and the Appalachian highlands.  I guess it looks good to those demanding that the US "tighten up" its border with its overly-liberal neighbour to the north. ...

Even in (relatively peaceful) Bosnia, there were numerous caveats applied to the use of various national contingents and their ROE.  Our TF LEGAD spent a major portion of his time trying to unravel, for the Comd, who could do what, when and where.  So this is nothing new. On the other hand...

True.  But further discusson probably belongs in another thread.

So utterly sad.  RIP to this soldier. Here's hoping that part of his legacy will be some serious and long overdue work on some form of effective IFF for both mounted AND dismounted personnel on a battlefield that is becoming ever more confusing, ambiguous and complex.

I know that I've run across WO Mellish somewhere in the past...it saddens me that I truly cannot remember where or when, but I believe it was at a conference or PD visit I was involved in.  But he did leave an impression on me as capable and competent soldier.  I salute him, and the others who...

Let's not forget, however, as repugnant as this sort of behaviour is, it is still practiced by the small minority, with most soldiers being honest, honourable men and women doing their best for one another.  How could we explain the exemplary performance of our troops in Afghanistan and...

A fine and well-written article, with one deficiency that I noted.  Worthington (correctly) credits the various Reg F regiments with maintaining a high degree of professionalism.  But he forgets the dozens of Res F units across the country that slog away on armoury floors and in training areas...

Once again, we salute a fallen comrade and offer our thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. :cdn:

Quite true.  The trick is going to be reconciling this fact with the interests of--among others--Honouraries and Senates. Another important point to note is that even if the Royal Highland Polar Bear Regiment ends up being a sub-unit grouped under another infantry RHQ, that doesn't mean the...

Two thoughts-- 1. While your idea has merits, I think you're underestimating the likely resistance to such sweeping change, as well as the considerable resources and tenacity of those who would mount such resistance; and 2. I think you're overestimating the "friction" that exists between the...

I had the opportunity, today, to speak to a Res F infantry soldier newly-returned (and I mean newly returned--literally days ago)  from Afghanistan.  He was beside himself with things that he had seen, done and learned, that he earnestly believes need to be passed on to our soldiers asap for use...

Not true, actually.  The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has a program called SJS (Summer Job Service), which, among other components, provides a $2 per hour wage subsidy to employers to hire youth (15 to 24 yrs old) between April and September.  In Northern Ontario, the minstry...

AND, just to make the point: Though he died under different circumstances than the four killed on Aug 3, he died in the service of his country nonetheless.  I feel it's important to say that, because I always have this nagging feeling that we (the diffuse, collective, public "we") tend to...

This is what jumped out for me: 'Nuff said.  Well done, lads. That said, it's so, so sad that some of these brave soldiers didn't make it.  RIP, all of them.