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  1. Northern Ranger

    Retire from CAF and entering Fed PS [Merged]

    This will be great if it works out to count the my reg force time (21 years) puls my current 5 years in the PS.  Huge money maker for me as right now I do the LIA (leave with income averaging) for 5 weeks in the summer and it costs me about 6500.00.  With 5 weeks leave I won't need to do that...
  2. Northern Ranger

    Holy *Beep* from CBC News...Gas Prices go up 12 cents In Montreal

    We have been holding steady at 1.38 for the last 8 months here in Yellowknife.
  3. Northern Ranger

    More "Army" in Army Cadets (combat training, etc.)

    First, I love the Cadets, my daughter has been in them for two years and my son is joining this year.  The self esteem that the kids get from this program and the sense of responsibility is awesome, the CIC officers in her corps are great, lacking funding from the major sponsor, they had been...
  4. Northern Ranger

    Posting Policy-Restricted (IR) & Prohibited moves [MERGED]

    You sir, hit the nail on the head!  I think something like this should be posted in the IRP booklet as most can find it or don't know of the 245.
  5. Northern Ranger

    Who has the greatest influence on a Cpl's promotion to Mcpl?

    Not trying to sound like a know it all, but it has been my experience that the cpl or any member at any rank for that matter that has the  biggest influence on their promotion.  Yes the current system my have its flaws but hard work, good work and good attitudes and respect from peers do alot...
  6. Northern Ranger

    Northern exposure ?

    That was close, got 92 but then I live here.
  7. Northern Ranger

    The Ontario Regiment

    25 years ago I was a member and liked the fact that it was down town Oshawa.  It was close to buses and even the GO station if that hasn't moved.  Made for fun times in the mess and could grab a sub before heading out on a bus to Whitby.
  8. Northern Ranger

    Rumour busted: Can one (effectively) inhale a lump o'crud breathing @ KAF?

    I think the report is a crap!  I breath in big dose of Bull S#$% every day at work. ;D
  9. Northern Ranger

    Logistics Cap Badge

    They made us toss ours in the field after we live fired a 105 in Shilo, LOL, back in the day that is (1986)wonder if they still do this, any recent grads of a mud gunner crse?
  10. Northern Ranger

    University Degree

    Great info, thanks to all. :salute:
  11. Northern Ranger

    University Degree

    I've been thinking about getting some documents together and sending the a university to see if they would take various course reports in and seeing if they would count to some sort of degree, and then attempt to get a degree of some sort via correspondence.  Has anyone gone through this and if...
  12. Northern Ranger

    REMEMBERANCE DAY

    Well said, great first post BTW.
  13. Northern Ranger

    LF: Winter fur Cap Yukon style

    Came down in an o-group in the last month , we are not to wear them.  JTFN Yellowknife- the other overly staffed HQ that knows all.
  14. Northern Ranger

    CLS: From Arid CADPAT to Snowshoes

    About the smartest thing said in this thread.  I want troops to learn stuff, bring them up in the summer, build some skills, build some routines, learn the area and learn how to use a map and gps .  When here in the winter it will teach troops how to survive tent routine -50 to 60not much takes...
  15. Northern Ranger

    Medal of Honor (the game) Controversy

    Finished the single player got up to a decent level in the online portion but found it very annoying to play.  Put it up for sale hope to get some cash back for Black Ops
  16. Northern Ranger

    No right to a lawyer during interrogation, Supreme Court rules

    At least they can't make us talk.  Imagine that rule, you must answer the questions, or the beatings will continue. :)
  17. Northern Ranger

    How the RCR fold their towels

    Sharing with all my buddies on the Guns, LOL
  18. Northern Ranger

    Cold War Memories

    Lahr 1987- 1992  1 RCHA.  Best part part of my time in the forces.  Challenging exercises, great friends, great parties and I must say that the high calibre of  Snr NCO's and their leadership style had a great impact on me, and the way they treated me is the way I have tried to treat any of my...
  19. Northern Ranger

    Disability Awards: I have a question about mine (merged)

    Just spoke with a buddy of mine and it sounds inline with what he got. With out his hearing aid he doesn't hear birds chirping.
  20. Northern Ranger

    Perception of MP’s by other Military Members?

    No offence but if you need to pipe in and agree with a 4km over the limit ticket, you would probally make fine MP. ;D
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