Search results

I wholeheartedly believe (caveat: as long as they are still close to the same training plan / QS that I saw) that all Sr NCOs should do this. I realize our ILP is similar, but it really isn't. ILP was great, but this... this is smaller, closer to what a day-to-day Sgt or WO would do.

Something else I did several years ago with the AF was something called "Sgts Seminar" - It was in Shearwater and I was told all Sr NCOs in the Air world had to do it. I honestly think considering the application to "leadership" it was the best and most informative course I have ever done. We...

What is this sorcery you speak of? Eye of reasoning, wing of common sense... blasphemy on you Pusser!

My first posting was in Petawawa. My "distinct environmental mod" consisted of Vern beating me with a shovel and popping rocks off my brain-bucket down at 5 Fingers! I think I turned out ok.

Those who are course loaded for the new course will need to be wearing the LOTB. No boot get the boot. Sorry, I just couldn't resist! The parallels here are fun!

When we have fastballs we are authorized to go to ** **** here in Lincoln. They do a great job. There's an option I think could be explored.

It was a fictitious reference. WORD victory just happened to come to mind, that's all. If I have offended you in any way, i'm sorry. So, in jest, I have to tell you that the word "repeat" is an artillery term. I think what you meant to say was "I say again..."

Yes good ole Wilf! He retired last year and now he comes in (partly on his own time) to help clear some backlog! God bless 'em!

Yes - exactly - like a baseline. Common to all based on what we need the junior leader to be able to accomplish in any / all settings regardless. Plug-and-play the remainder and call it "employability factor". If a MCpl want's to be posted to the HMCS Victory, then prior to posting he / she must...

I have written and rewritten this post a dozen times, but I am struggling with the way to make a point, so here is one more attempt: Initially, I need my MCpls to have a working knowledge of the remedial system, both administrative and disciplinary. I need them to have a good knowledge of their...

So "clownfool"... the blanket statement "You're fine" is not an acceptable answer to give here... unless you happen to be the MO that will be signing this young man's med assessment... I can assure you (and Rofltropter) that no med assessment is the same. You say all you needed was a signed...

Well it would seem that the tailors in Halifax are not that busy! We have a fairly large base, a good portion of which are schools. Our tailor shop are literally 3 weeks behind and putting out fires on a daily basis is beginning to qualify them for firefighter training! Adding nametapes to that...

Ahhhh soooo true!

Funny story - I was the WSupO in Gander and while at a round table discussion the idea of a "Base Camp" IOT provide support to downed chopper defence in remote areas which included the defence element. Everyone at the table just looked at me for a moment... at which point I said "Well who else...

:prancing:

And I agree whole-heartedly. But where some are lost in translation is the difference between Army, Air and Navy. You did it yourself - "For the army, that means the field.  The same can't be said for the Navy and Air Force." There are Army postings and there is Army DEU. I have been in Combat...

Absolutely - I agree. Within reason of course. It's not unreasonable that Master Seaman Bloggins, Sup Tech currently employed on the HMCS AthaB could be posted to 4 ESR as their TQ. So, MS Bloggins should have field training. By that very same tolkin, Master Corporal Baggins is currently with 1...

:goodpost:

There are many excellent points from all angles from smart, good people on this topic. There are merits for all opinions. I have had the fortune of working in numerous areas of Logistics - both Jr NCO and Sr NCO. I have been on a hard Air base, Service Bn, several regiments, second line static...

This is very true... I am as guilty as anyone, trust me. I don't think you are blaming anyone honestly, but the frustration level grows when info (amongst many trades) is not available or given accurately. It happens. You would most definitely stand up for your trade as vehemently as I i'm sure.