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Salut Molson, Je te souhaite la bienvenue sur le forum ,il n'y a pas grand chose qui bouge sur le côté francophone ces temps-ci. Juste un petit détail cependant ,les modérateurs ont tendance à ne pas trop aimer le language "raccourci" à la Msn. Anyway, content de voir que de nouveau...

Reference the padlocks, on my course, we had to buy the specified padlock for our locker (the one in our cubicle, after all your weapon is in there) and give a spare key to the section commander (the instructor). We went to the canex as a group and been allowed to buy what we needed. Basically...

I'm mostly into computers myself. Online gaming with my buds ,tweaking my rig you know, surfing the net for army related news and stuff. I must be a computer geek of some sort. I always compare different pieces of hardware ,see what's out there now and end up thinking about my next machine...

Great topic that one! I got a Chevy Monte Carlo 1978 from my dad in 1991. 305 cubic V8, mechanicaly sound, no VISIBLE rust.... I used to love to make the tires spin ,drifting at corners you know... The rotten frame let go after 3 weeks... Then I got a Toyota Celica GT 1981 ,paid 250 bucks for...

Yes I agree with you SLIM, I just mentioned what the Colonel told the journalists. It's not my pers. opinion. I know that the "highers" are concerned about "PR" especially if the journalists are becoming too curious about the aircraft. That's why they blame the pilot from the get go! Like I...

I've watched him on the news being interviewed yesterday night. Yes he's safe and sound,walks strait, was joking and stuff, which is good. As short final mentioned ,some Colonel said that the pilot pushed the jet the the max of it's capabilities, and that it's easy to loose control then...

Well, I might be out to lunch, but IMHO, if we take the tours away from some CSS troops ,there will be less experience transfered to the other troops back in Canada. Has most people know SNC-Lavalin are ready to provide all kind of services. December 2002, DND entered into a contract with...

Yes ,the same applies. The mechanics are issued a big tool kit/drawers/cabinet with all the regular tools in it. For high ticket items, you sign them out of the tool crib. As a normal "army" thing, you're responsible for what you sign for and expected to bring it back clean and ready to go for...

Yes the tools are supplied ,of good quality (Klein tools and the like for Ed TECh). You have to sign for a complete toolbox, are responsible for it and stuff. You can "work" at your unit with personal tools ,but it is not  suggested. What if that nice piece of kit of yours disappears. At the...

Patrick H, Yes you can write your ticket 1 1/2 years after completion of QL5 (journeyman level). The cost of the test (250 bucks in NB) is reimbursed by the BPSO (80% of the cost). Being a tradesman in the military is good because you can be involved with different projects. (you on civvies...

I got a pair of Magnums a month ago and they are really light and comfortable. They are breathable ,great stuff. The only drawback is maintenance. Black boots with fabric on the sides...the mud is absorbed and stuff. Hard to prep them up for next day  morning parade, IMHO. I never wore them on...

Patrick, Electrical distribution tech a.k.a ED Tech 642, is the same thing as being an electrician on civvie street. You should try to get this, as you'll be semi-skilled ,you might bypass a fair bit of training too... There is not a whole lot of position available these days though... I'm a...

Well ,I don't know your case ,but "basic driver wheel course" is given on most bases and you don't need to be in Borden to learn how to drive a MLVW or LSVW. But anyway, take care and have fun!

Roy Harding, Interesting post ,to say the least!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you bring that up. For people not understanding what's going on, imagine a cook going out to get supplies, a refrigeration mechanic getting air conditionning units for the camp or a clerk who put his name in to go on patrol with...

Je voudrais souligner que quand tu as VRAIMENT besoin d'un peu de temps pour régler des choses IMPORTANTES (banque,rendez-vous a l'hopital pour les enfants), tes supérieurs sont compréhensifs et tu peux avoir un peu de temps pour t'occuper de choses importantes (flexibilité). Si tu es réglo, tes...

The cooks, when not being tasked out in the field (depending of the unit) ,are working in the messes on base. So ,they're doing their job all the time. I figure that is a good point for them. Be good with them and they'll be good with you. If you get crappy food for some reason, it is NOT the...

Dandan, J'ai vu du monde plus vieux que toi entrer dans les forces, donc garde espoir. De plus, moi aussi j'ai pris contact plusieurs fois avec le centre de recrutement avant de finalement faire le grand saut!  Je ne le regrette pas du tout, je t'en passe un papier!!!!!! Clodo, bienvenue sur...

You should try to bring your car to St-Jean in the first place ,because when you're done basic training, they put troops on the bus or "duty van" the next day. I don't think they'll let you go back to Toronto to get your car and stuff, you know! So if your ride is already in St-Jean, you leave...

Hey a_himself, Tell us about your WWII tactics theory.... 3 posts and already ranting?

Black Watch, Je te suggère de lire cet article. http://www.sfu.ca/casr/id-macpher-1.htm De plus ,tu devrais faire le tour de ce site, il est plein de renseignements intéressants.