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I was an instructor for 031 YTEP in Wainwright in the 80s. It was a 031 direct entry process (no Cornwallis or St Jean) with at least 13 Platoons running at one time. Not to mention Meaford etc etc etc.... I really liked and enjoyed it and am still in contact with some of my soldiers.  It was...

Thanks much.  from A retired grunt :salute:

I don't have access to DND pubs and was wondering what would the approx. LOA for living out on the economy in Hfx for an OS.  Thanks

Seeing we're on the subject, I looked at the ref: and am at a loss for modern acronyms.  I was wondering what is the LOA (living out allowance) for an OS in Hfx.  Also what is the method used to determine pts for sea pay. To move from one increment to another. old army and out of touch. This...

The RFA Fort George may be a single hull and so are our AORs.  But it would be an excellent fill in.  With all the disasters and relief required we would be able to send more aid.  The Haiti relief program could have used used an AOR with the expanded sick bay.  If the Fort George was modified...

Dear George I may be 15 yrs behind the times. I have been posted to Cornwallis, Work Point, Borden, CFB Toronto and Lahr. I've been to Goose Bay, Wainwright, Chilliwack, Shilo, North Bay, Petawawa, Gagetown, Suffield and Shilo. I lived thru the decade of darkness and saw FRP (first hand). So I...

Well to talk of closing any base is tragic and has huge personal consequences.  Just ask Summerside, Chatham , Chilliwack and Cornwallis. They were half way finished a brand new messhall in Summerside and poof! So after reading this why so many Air force bases? As for Borden, it has no real bus...

Yes I do know, but Sorry we are in a global recession and we have money issues here too.  Don't be surprised if we have a similar train of thought.  Especially when we pull out of Afghanistan. jets are important and if anything the order will be trimmed.

Just announced the British Forces are doing major cuts> MAJOR.......... 7000 army 5000 navy 5000 airforce. For sale the Ark Royal Who needs a JSS..... Mr Cameron will also order the flagship HMS Ark Royal - one of the Navy's two aircraft carriers - to be decommissioned or scrapped if a buyer...

Not sure, it says today that it was "navy" divers checking the pier or jetty for scrap in preparation of the Fredricton's arrival on the 7th. Body was identified as a 28 yr old male missing since January.

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/253774--police-investigate-vehicle-submerged-in-harbour found in diver's training

I have two kids in the navy. I buy my gear from either Canex or the Pacific Kitshop.  I wear my caps with pride.  Almost every article of apparel now has a corporate logo or sports crest and I choose military as I am proud and retired (army).  I never played for the Maple Leafs and my name...

Is there any information on which ship is doing the Great Lakes tour and the schedule?

If you are going officer it changs things abit. I may be rusty but my son just went CT to reg.  Your continuous time like BMQ and NETP or even call out for Queens guard counts as straight time.  Your annual reserve trg at home is a percentage and will be calculated.  This as an NCM or OR would...

Jack was our first Troop WO when we got to Germany in the late 70. He had his hands full. He was a solid leader, father figure and patient man. A shining example of an NCO.  He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers to the family, RIP sir you deserve it after babysitting us.

Absolutely, you would still have to do some provincial formal education. But you would have valuble insight and experience and it would pay off. Hopefully you get an assessment from the college and they evaluate your prior transferable skills.

This is to all the young (and older) people out there that are contemplating the military as a career path.  It could be a wise choice and shape your future. To sign up for a six yr period will give you a decent pay, free training with your basic and trades training. (for the trades training it...

well as a ORG (old retired guy) {Army 70/80s cold war type) I have kids in Navy and I see things now in a different light,  I still get sea sick in a water bed. But what I see, I like.  One kid on each coast.  God bless each and everyone of ya.  A unit or a ship is still massive pride. Just a...

Old friend and was just wondering where he ended up. He was in Calgary and I remember he made M/Cpl, Played the guitar and did a tour of Cyprus. Short stocky tanker build guy

Anyone know when the next bos'n crse starts? and where?