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It can also be vice-versa; and this happens more often than you would think. While as a former PPCLI soldier we had contact with VanDoo units every year during training, exercises and other events. You also miss the point - how many times does 'it' have to happen before we 'need it'?  We dont...

I would disagree with you on that - as Canada has a bilingual force, every soldier needs to have some basic level of understanding in both languages.  Even a basic RCR or PPCLI Private needs to understand the commands given by a VanDoo Corporal. 

The real impact of this article that I see is the relation between the origniating points of soldiers and post-service resources like VAC offices and medical staff. If most of those soldiers came from small towns and returned to small towns after their service (but no statistics to prove...

Unit loyalty and loyalty to friends and coworkers is one thing - but knowledge of fake medical claims is not something to be loyal about.  It doesnt say much for the character of the people doing it either.  By staying silent you support these people and screw over every soldier with legitimate...

This is an oft repeated line from VAC lawyers. Almost every lawyer I deal with tends to know why they lost or will lose their decisions when they go to court, mediation, or arbitration - any experienced VAC rep lawyer should be able to do it too.

Hmmm... very Orwellian!

I think that pretty much sums it up...

Many soldiers, especially those in the combat arms who require high levels of fitness, would agree with you that food composition, balance, and nutrition is highly important.  Even the dullest soldier/airman/sailor knows he has to eat his veggies to stay healthy. However, this cant always be...

During my tour there, we didnt get cook assigned to us - one of our platoon members became the cook, or we took turns depending on whose cooking was any good.

If you disregard the potential angle for causing trouble, it was still informative...

Their confusion could be either mailicious to imply conspiracy (OMG!!!) or due to actual confusion.  Hard to tell which, but considering the source its probably a student being both stupid and ignorant. Despite having 'higher' education, many of them there have no idea how difficult it is to...

Whats going to happen is the same as in other places - persons who shouldnt pass because they dont meet standards are going to get 'passed' in order to meet quotas.

Poorly attended out here as well, barely 30 people.  Considering we have three legions, several reseve units, and the hundreds of retired veterans who will be showing up this Thursday, pretty disappointing.

I really dont have anything positive to say about that - if you were in the CF during that time period you'd know this is just a puff piece article...

Well, youve got to realize that the Cowichan News Leader isnt exactly your modern state-of-the-art paper and their staff arent all Pulitzer Prize winners.  We're mostly happy that they got the part right where they described it as a weapon.  Although whether its a rocket launcher, grenade...

This is dated from a few years ago, so it might have changed sicne then but it is my understanding (from a psychologist working for the CF) that all psychologists working for the CF are civilian practitioners who are experienced in their field and are hired by the military to fulfill temporary...

You think?  Sounds like he's got the government lines memorized already...

I think their mandate and hiring practices are out of synch...

We out here on the west coast are currently rejoicing.  One bad decision after another from his office ever since the Olympics.  The editorials and public opinion after his 'last hope' broadcast were brutal.  Unfortunately there are very few good choices for a new premier, and the only two I...

Im aware that people can get PTSD from accidents, attending accidents, or even just witnessing an accident, especially if children or fatalities are involved.  Im also aware of what shock can do to people.  There are legitmate cases out there, but thats not what Im referring to.  Im talking...