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  1. OldTanker

    Divining the right role, capabilities, structure, and Regimental System for Canada's Army Reserves

    Calgary HUSAR (CANTF 2) deployed en masse to relieve the EOC staff in Fort Mac several summers ago. The Vancouver HUSAR team (CANTF1) deployed to Louisiana post-Katrina. I know these two teams train rigorously (I've provided some training to the Calgary HUSAR team a few years ago). I would...
  2. OldTanker

    Divining the right role, capabilities, structure, and Regimental System for Canada's Army Reserves

    The HUSAR teams are the tip of the capability spear in terms of emergency response. They are few and far between and relatively small considering the potential magnitude of a large disaster anywhere in Canada. There are plenty of worthwhile tasks the CF could do following a disaster event, in...
  3. OldTanker

    Salute! Magazine

    I received my copy today, first one as I can recall. I thought it was fine, a nice overview of some of the programs offered by VAC. For various reasons nothing really applies to me (although I do have a disability pension) but it could be useful info to somebody who was looking for some of these...
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    R. Lee Ermey (FMJ's Gunnery Sergeant Hartman), 1944-2018, R.I.P.

    http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/04/15/full-metal-jacket-actor-r-lee-ermey-dies-at-age-74.html Loved him in Full Metal Jacket. RIP.
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    Upcoming Changes to the Dress Manual

    Well, this old retiree doesn't see anything wrong with this. I'm not sure a goatee or earrings, on any gender, will affect operational efficiencies.  :2c:
  6. OldTanker

    You were our heroes: Balkans survivor helps ex peacekeepers

    Heartwarming story. Nice to hear from the people we were sent to protect that they appreciate our efforts. Well done to all involved.
  7. OldTanker

    System Upgrade: Please Report Problems

    Mike, just a quick comment. Notwithstanding the above discussion about ads, I've been very impressed with how well the site has been working since you did your magic a while ago. Just some positive feedback.
  8. OldTanker

    Active Shooter / Hostile Event ( ASHE ) prevention / response

    As part of my business I write emergency response plans for post-secondary institutions. Without exception every municipal police department, RCMP or other, I have consulted with has advised me the drill is first officer on the scene goes after the shooter and does not wait for backup. This...
  9. OldTanker

    MP History and Heritage

    I'm not sure if I should cringe or smile when I look back at what was "politically correct" back then. And to think a General wrote the introduction.
  10. OldTanker

    MP History and Heritage

    A link to some more Scotty cartoons. http://www.rceme.com/Humour/Scotty.html
  11. OldTanker

    Dec 21 - Happy Birthday, The RCD & The RCR

    Happy birthday Dragoons and Royals, wherever you may be serving, or wherever you may be enjoying a well-earned retirement.
  12. OldTanker

    New GG

    An excellent choice!
  13. OldTanker

    BC declares state of emergency

    First flooding, now fires.  A tough year in BC.
  14. OldTanker

    Cyber Operator trade Mega Thread

    Some observations on this subject. I am both disabled (minimally) and retired (totally) and I lack some of the current understanding of staffing issues facing the CF, for example MATA/PATA, etc, that didn't exist when I served. But there are some other observations/questions I would like to make...
  15. OldTanker

    Thank you for your service

    For me, a simple "thank you". And them saying it doesn't make me uncomfortable at all.
  16. OldTanker

    Can you be a leader?

    Great video, brought back many memories. I did BOTC 7402 in Chilliwack. I even recognized some of the staff who were still there when this video was made. Aluminum mess tins, caps ridiculous, bell-bottomed pants. Ugh. But probably some of the best training I did in the CF. And that despite the...
  17. OldTanker

    Bill Paxton dead at 61, 26 Feb 2017

    Sad to read this. I particularly liked his performance in the series Big Love.
  18. OldTanker

    The Really Big One

    A major earthquake in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island would require a major, coordinated and long-term national response. The CF would only be part of that response, albeit a critical part. I'm not sure anyone outside a small group of professional emergency planners in BC really...
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    Fallen Comrades (retired members)

    Mialkowski? Per his son's name. https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjj8MHyp5rRAhVP6WMKHT8sAgUQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedailyobserver.ca%2F2015%2F06%2F28%2Fcol-mialkowski-takes-over-petawawas-2-brigade&usg=AFQjCNG0EZ4zJhcOvsEl3XYeTSUL7PqDWA
  20. OldTanker

    Dec 21 - Happy Birthday, The RCD & The RCR

    Another fine day to be a Dragoon. Happy Birthday The RCD and The RCR :salute:
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