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Daftandbarmy, we did a fair bit of work up with the snipers; coordination etc. And once deployed we generally had enough prep time prior to an Op, to coordinate our actions in detail with them. Plus We've all known each other for years so minimal bun fighting during prep was nice. Without...

Attached as needed, and yes, VERY useful.

Hello, MMB, I've been to Norway twice to train, a unique experience. I also witnessed warchild re-decorate a hotel lobby in Tromso with a 10ft polar bear. We then had to leave... Stay safe over there

Gunfighter-gunfighter-gunfighter program- it saves lives, new stance, improved IA drills, and meant for fighting at close proximity, saved us in Sangin

Well done.  :salute:

Called a few of the guys to find out which brands they used; Tiger Tactical, and Tactical Tailor were the two big names. Both can be built from the yoke up. Adding on whatever works for you. You can find both on-line. Also Black Hawk makes some nice rigs, pricey but well made. Beware certain...

Worse then him? There may be a few who are currently trying to achieve Saddam's 'status', thankfully few will reach the bar. He is in that special category reserved for some of history's truely evil humans. Without a Spandau type prison ( that Im aware of ) who would imprison him if he was not...

Both my C-9 gunners liked using the old style web gear, it worked for them. Several of our other C-9 gunners used a variety of purchased vests, generally around $300 each. Small price to pay when you are reaching for drum number 4. Buy your gear here in Canada, over there you will only get...

I went, I froze, I had Timmies. Pretty good turn out for the weather, good speakers. Cant wait till the next one.

I like the idea. Maybe they could 'round robin' the rotation to units across the country so everyone gets a chance. Pricey yes, worth it though.

I doubt the statistics for this exist; but I've always been curious about how many suicide bombers, back out. As in, park the car and walk away. Or take the bomb vest off and run away. Is there a support group for them?

What Tow said. Some ANA were great, some not so much. Not their fault. Time is needed. One of the greatest compliments a soldier can ever have, is being emulated by another soldier. And after working with the ANA for longer periods of time, they were emulating Canadians in many ways.

Part of the problem also lies with how little we do 'in house' with keeping up those skills. We have limited instructors, and even more limited time usually. There are several former MMA in our unit ( 1 VP ) who often do what they can when they can. It's a high fade skillset. I learned more...

it might be a lesson in Canada 101 for Layton to borrow Hanon's sandwich boards and spend some time by the road at rush hour yes, beside the road....

It could very well be that book. I was about 3rd to read it, and pass it on, it has gone through many hands now. Which as Teddy mentioned, is probably a good thing as far as required reading goes. A former Mujahideen leader, was talking with some of us one day and talked about battle tactics in...

More useful then the Russian AAR standpoint, was a book with over 180 post battle reports by Muhajideen leaders some of us read prior to deployment. I'll find the name of the book later, it is on the never ending lending cycle. I've met several former Muhajideen, in various capacities over...

Most of our fighting was done at far closer range then I think any of us anticipated. Generally at the longer ranges, 200-300m, it became more about suppression and 'fixing' the enemy. 5.56 was more then sufficient, and we had other weapons to augment this of course. It was great for close in...

Noone used tripe yet?

A-majoor, I agree that there will always need a method of checking 'the box'. What I would put forward though, is that we can look at modifying those boxes and those checks. Recent experiences can be drawn on, and used to determine what needs revamping.  Of course once the LL and the AAR's are...

Twice this month, I agree with Teddy  ;)