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For the couple of items you're carrying, having a small pack seems like a lot of overhead. One of the packs that came with your small pack (might be the butt pack) that has 4 side release buckles on the corners, and a big one on a waist belt, attaches perfectly to the back of the tac vest. It...

Thanks for the replies guys. Cheers!

For anyone that has been issued the new rain gear, has it rendered your stealth suit obsolete, or is it still a better wet weather solution? I'm debating buying one versus waiting out on the rain gear to make its way to me over the next year or two (or however long). Thanks in advance!

I would suspect that your kit is good to go, however, the MCpl that issues kit at JFA Hamilton is on leave from Xmas still. I believe they will resume working in the third week of Jan (don't quote me on the return date, this is rough), and you will likely get it then. Initial issue coming from...

So basically it works well on a minor joint injury? I was just questioning because it did not affect swelling or ease the movement of my joint at all, at the same dosage, taken daily (but it was a fairly serious injury that had me out for 2 months time). Thanks for the feedback.

Would anyone be able to shed some light on the reasoning/use for this? After a recent elbow fracture I was prescribed a similar item called novo meloxicam, and I didn't really find it worked very well at all, let alone in a combat situation. Is it really intended to help joints/arthritis, or is...

I thought that this was always the case, its just a matter of what happens when they aren't "called up", but rather, volunteer.

These people went on a Herc, probably a regularly scheduled flight. How much does it really cost to stick a few extra people in there? You make it sound like we chartered a private jet to fly them in and a pair of Hornets to escort them. If we're already driving somewhere, we might as well take...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that the American's run morning PT at their recruiting centers to help people work up to basic? I think that this would go a long way to show the future recruits what will be expected of them, and how they can get from their current fitness...

I did my SQ from jan-jun on a weekend course. Basically, the first half of the course you'll be in garison, learning the new weapons systems, PT, inspections, and all of that fun stuff. The second half of the course, we were in the field every weekend. 6 weekends if I recall correctly. Depending...

I'd just like to weigh in here with an opinion that seems to be contrary to most. First of all, need is a relative term. I made it through a winter bmq with the old winter stuff with the jacket with the corduroy collar, MK3's, etc, and have no complaints there. The issue, to me, comes in this...

Don't get me wrong, that is not always the case, and I'm not saying you are a bad troop. It may very well be that your name was randomly chosen, had to do with time in, or any other variable, but I would not rule out a merit list either. When we had a third of our spots on DP1 cut, it was going...

You will be surprised how much the recruiter knows about you. You would be surprised how much the guy in Ops knows about you. Know someone that's in already? Call the BOR everyday bitching about not geting loaded on course? Don't look fit? Came to recruiting sessions with an attitude? Get...

I did my BMQ in the fall, and all of the instructors say that combo are better, because that way you can't lose the key. Having said that, mine were key locks, and I just made sure that at all times I had a spare key in the map pocket of my tac-vest, as a fail safe if I ever locked myself out...

In the army, we do not cut loose threads off of uniforms, we burn them to prevent fraying. While on BMQ, he will be expected to keep his uniform in immaculate condition...no threads ANYWHERE. A great gift, that is very practical/affordable/light weight, etc, is a zippo lighter. He'll probably...

Am I the only one that fails to see how this changes the impartiality of the police force? When they catch you breaking into an animal testing lab or something else, are you going to claim you were arrested because you don't support the troops, and not because you're doing something illegal? I...

One good way is to go into your local cigar shop and just shoot the sh!# with the guy, and have him recommend something to you. More often than not, the guys working there are VERY knowledgable, and have FNG smokers in all the time. One of the great things about cigars is that there are so many...

The Argylls are a great unit. We have a fair number of females in the Regiment, as well as going through their BMQ and SQ courses right now. If you come down to the armories on a Wed night (around 7pm), MCpl Gorrie can set you up with some face time with a one or more of them. The standard is...

Roger that. I just finished a PRes BMQ that rolled into SQ. We were told straight out by our course WO that he cannot fail us for PT. However, if you aren't able to hold your rifle without geting all wobbly armed, or able to pick up your ruck and two duffle bags plus C7 and cot, and carry it to...

I wish I could dedicate 1 year to my profession and expect to get a pension out of the deal!