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I have recently heard that St Jean had a Basic go through where PT was at the students own time. AND.... push ups were not given through out the course. Boy....are we ever a hard army!! :skull: :cdn:

Hooches... Yes we still use them. I just returned from an exercise where we used them exclusively. Yes we have bivy bags, however the use of a hooches provides additional comfort. Keeps your kit dry, and makes a comfortable domain for however long you are there for. While useing a hooch, I...

---quote--- Jane's Defence Weekly- 28 May 2003. In Brief- ---- Canada Recalls Ship From Persian Gulf ---- Canada has recalled the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Regina from the Persian Gulf after completing three months of a planned six month deployment of the international maritime force...

Payroll... I foregot about that. But then again, how could I foreget were most of the budget goes. Yes the majority of the budget goes towards paying all of us. You have got to pay the troops, and you should pay them well. If you don‘t, Canada would be a military ‘power‘ of officers and...

The PMQ‘s are for all ranks. As for AAA and now PLD, Kingston is one of the few bases that don‘t recieve either. Guys, great job, thanks for the input. Lets keep it going.... maybe Ottawa will hear! :cdn:

Military Housing (CFHA). How much is too much!  With posting season upon us, thought that I would help people coming to CFB Kingston.  Trust me, you don‘t want to get a PMQ here. I have a three bedroom duplex, the place has no basement, no garage, and very little insulation in the walls. ...

Having side arms as a general issue? Yes, for all CBT arm trades/ front line support elements. The use of a side arm, in addition to the troops personal weapon, regardless whether it is a C7, C8, C9, C6 or what ever else you may have straped to your back. The issue of side arms would...

There are a million and one reasons why one would not enlist in the military. There are even more reason that you would! Regardless if you stay in for you BE, or you stay in longer it is up to that person. The fact of the matter is, I am a Canadian. I am a patriot. I am proud to be serving...

Yes. Only if the CF withdraws from another commitment over seas, perhaps a minor roll. Speacking of which, is the Golan Hieghts at Roto 99 yet? :cdn:

Tags... I rarely even wear mine. I WILL wear them while I am traveling, however, once I am at the "worksite", they are in my inside velcro pocket (safety reasons). I never leave them at home, I may not have my wallet, but I have my tags. Speaking of tags... what is with the over six inches of...

Why is it that once people start to talk about revitalizing Canadas military, they continously begin by stating that we need ‘big ticket‘ items. Air Craft Carriers, updated F18‘s, new Tanks, and of course you cannot forget the computers that everybody says they need. What about the troops...