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I'll buy another set of MkIIIs surplus before I ever sign for a pair of the new boots. The wet weather boots were bad enough, I don't want the same thing all over again.

Resurgence of aircav? Correct me if I'm wrong, but Canada never had anything of the like - sure, TacHel has been around for a while, but not as dedicated infantry vehicles. What are you suggesting by "mobile heavy support"? A Griffin, even with the new minigun, isn't going to the do the job of...

Many people tend to get fewer blisters with MkIIIs. If you don't already, try wearing them instead of the new GP boot or the CWWB.

Occam, In retrospect, I'm aware that "bunk" would be the more appropriate term, however that would deprive me of my opportunity to make a marginally (at best) witty remark.

I believe the subject should be corrected to "Navy BERTHS". Otherwise, a birth of 6'x3' would be exceedingly difficult for anyone  >:D

Just another example of Quebec's crumbling infrastructure...and yet again it costs lives. Reminds me a lot of the 2006 overpass collapse in Laval.

It is true, the drill you see the USMC drill team performing isn't the same as most Marines would use on parade - it's modified specifically for that purpose. From my experience, the drill done by the Guard, though, is pretty close to the drill pam - there were some exceptions, but it wasn't...

Monkeying is all the spins, twirls, tosses and otherwise gratuitous movements that any RSM would have an aneurysm if he saw them..

Having been somewhat involved in the predecessor to this team, namely the team that was put together by the Ceremonial Guard in 2006, I can say that these guys are doing a great job for the amount of time they had to put it together. Two factors that will influence the result, though, are that...

I am in fact with the Black Watch. Feel free to send me a PM with any questions you may have.

Duly changed.

Long story, Geo, people from my unit would understand. If it bothers anyone, though, I'll change it.

The information you're looking for can be found in my profile.

You shouldn't have any problems at 712 squadron.

I work in a Montreal 'bilingual' unit and I find that while it's not strictly bilingual in that orders are given in duplicate, English and French etc., people generally make an effort. Our primary working language is English, and there's no way around it. However, we do have members whose first...

Saw him live this summer, he's hilarious.

Along the lines of the mess kit/full DEU in ruck, I remember a guy from a certain Montreal unit bringing a scarlet Guards tunic on a winter ex in response to being told to pack warm...

Zing! Apparently the reserves are about to be burdened with this piece of junk, a buddy with the RNFLDR is getting sized Friday.

I remember reading something about a former British soldier and member of the Parachute Regiment who got a tattoo on his neck while on tour, got out, found out civvy life wasn't for him, tried to get back in, and was denied because of the tattoo showing above the collar. A rule is a rule.

Last week. We get the Bloc next Wednesday.