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Of course; anywhere you train is a training area ;-) BTW, where did I say it was a training area? I was just stating that it was still used for training and testing. me thinks someone has missed their nap...  (all in jest of course) :cheers:

33 CBG uses the site occasionally for training as well as still used for testing veh and other "devices" by DND and defence/security contractors as well as advance police training.

my condolences to his family including brothers and sisters in 5RGC. CHIMO!

You have that right!

tangent alert...  :off topic: :cheers:

If it is already used then it might just be a small hole or many if the previous user slept on a raspberry/blackberry bush. Do the test slowly and see if you can see the hole. If one or a few, you can patch them (seam tape, air mattress patches, etc. ) if there are dozens or you can't find them...

exactly

My heart goes out to his wife and children as well as his mates. And I definitely don't hold any 'warm' feelings towards his family, cause, religion or any actions he has taken - in case some of you are inclined to accuse otherwise ;-) However, (I have held this view from the beginning - and not...

Well said.

Thanks George.

Not bragging, far from it, but I got accepted in the UTPNCM program with a C&P on my pers file. Some times is the kick in the ass some ppl need. (some times an a sect 129 of NDA may be preferred but that might have impacted the UTPNCM selection)

Christie Blatchford has a nice counterpoint to the report and the language it used. You can find it in the Ottawa Citizen.

so, if you see the head of an insurgent lets say, hit the acquisition button, press the trigger but then the target stands up and walks, you'll have to reset and do that all over? How bad a shot do you have to be for this to be a measurable improvement? ( I guess if you are that bad, it might be...

And you rather do sentry duty, guarding a gate, for days on end? That's a big part of what the infantry does.

Well, you said etc. indicating there were other examples but that one hits close to home. Very close.

I don't have time to creep ppls posts for answers but lots to reply ;-)  (short msgs) I know ppl in all the units - all good (the odd numbnuts but those are found on every unit) If you are impatient and want to complete your trg quickly, go Infantry. (48th: Kilts +, enough said. QOR: jump Coy...

LGen Vance is it. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/lt-gen-jonathan-vance-appointed-next-chief-of-defence-staff-1.3050238

And Chilliwack: new ranges, new CFSME buildings, 1 CER, new barracks then closed.

The emphasis on a particular activity will depend on what unit you are; each unit has some primary tasks that they are ordered to maintain a higher proficiency on (some have water supply, some bridging, some heavier on hvy eqpt. etc.) However, they all have to cover the basics: mobility...

Maybe Chuck just has 1 CER stuff. There is someone at 33 CER here in Ottawa that makes wooden Bailey panels (12x6 or so); that might be nice to hang on a wall or on a display shelf. Let me know and I'll pass you the contact info.