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All CFRs are commissioned as stated with simultaneous promotion to LT (WO and below) and Capt (MWO and CWO) although the rule book is about to be re-written on that one. Yours aye...Old fart

George...every CFR is commissioned in the same manner...and this is reflected on the commissioning scroll.

Rowshambo's comments are correct and are consistent with CFAO 11-9.  The only exception pending that I have been appraised of, is the potential for a highly appointed CWO to commission as a 2Lt with simultaneous promotion to Major (and that as far as I know will be first, at least in the...

Agreed - Whom ever invented the Molle system got it right, a system that can be adapted by the wearer configured as need be.  The SORD SCS system http://www.sordaustralia.com/Items1.php?parentid=84 is well designed and adaptable for the task at hand and can be used in conjunction as can other...

Coverage...I had Side SAPIs stuffed in the utility pouches and like I said kevlar in all parts of the plate carriers (essentially wherever there was a plate behind that providing additional protection I had kevlar). I still had room for a PLB behind the small utility and a drop pouch behind the...

I used a SORD rig for a year...it served its purpose well. Nothing fell apart, it stood up.  I have to add I was given this rig....but after a year in the Sandbox can relate to the many that have resorted to getting their own gear due to the result of a woefully inadequate issue TAC Vest...

Best gear out there bar none...hate to say that as its Australian  ;) http://www.sordaustralia.com/products.php Superb quality....best molle plate carriers avail....+ they do the full nine yards WRT accessories. Our equip buyers should be to the COTS drama on this... Old fart...out.

I think mine just happened or is ongoing... I have just arrived back in Canada (Pearson-Toronto) after wrapping up a year with the US Forces in the sandbox on Op ENDURING FREEDOM..... Its good to be be back..or will be when I hit Oromocto... HAPPY CANADA DAY one and all....those over the...

Frank, it did not go beyond anything...the program had two parts as indicated and the Afghan males were without a doubt primarily Muj...simple as that. Best regards, old fart.

PanaEng as one of those that was there 20 years ago, I can tell you the program had two aspects; one being delivered by the female Engineer Officers along the lines you indicate, and the other taught to Afghan males (the majority of which were Mujahideen), which basically was a full program...

Canadian or original UK ME Vol?

Dry gap or virgin site basic MGB builds (unrestricted SS or DS, DS LRS) are certainly not challenging.  It was always the more difficult aspects that showed whether you knew the bridge or not; i.e two span with span junction built either simplified or general and challenging quirks such as a...

You live and learn....every day an adventure... Thanks for the post...

You earned your Wings so wear them.  The fact you know jack schit about Airborne operations is neither here or there.  If you do enroll, soldier as best you can and work hard keep learning and continue setting goals for yourself. Your course was yesterday, metaphorically speaking...If I was a...

There was a Canadian reservist doing just that 2005/2006.  He was an officer I believe, attending a UK college.  So it can be done.  The Army Staff at CDLS (L) in London could advise. Old fart...

Not only are you trying to give me PTSD....but a complex to boot.... Lord luv a duck...

Flock me...keep this up and I will be putting a claim in to the mods for PTSD compensation.  Now where is the CHOKEE...I need a shitty burger and an illegal beer.... Bygone days...thank F_ck...

... XMG...BBK and Forkill.....fondest memories!!!  :salute:

D&B....thanks for bringing it all flashing back!!! After spending 2002-2006 back with HM Forces I can tell you things have not changed a great deal.  On pay though, I think you will find that they earn the same if not more than us...rank for rank... However what is left in the pocket to jingle...

Copied below is an article from the June 22 Maple Leaf requesting members who were on the tour to call the number included.  You will be asked a bunch of questions, and will need 5+ mins.  I have posted this for those that may not be aware. In October of 2006 the DND/CF Ombudsman produced a...