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Wow, as I was checking on this thread this morning I was listen to Octane on XM Radio, and a caller called in (what else) to make a request. Okay, I just received a call from Johnny who says we absolutely have to play his song because he has it worse than anyone else this morning because...

Howells, the hydration harness is designed to have its bladder removed so that the harness sits flush against your back and doesn't cause any hotspots/pressure points when you're wearing a rucksac. So take the bladder out and throw it in/on the ruck somewhere.

Actually, that's exactly what I had done. It was mounted in the groove of the handguard where the bi-pod folds up, so the grip could be added right there. The only downside to this mod is that the bi-pod couldn't be folded in anymore, which was a bit of a pain in the ass being mounted...

Last I checked, half the use of tactical lights is distracting an enemy by blidning him with multiple light sources. If it buys you just a fraction of a second that's a fraction of a second to pull the trigger and put him down.

Wonderbread has the right idea. That replacent handguard would be handy, but probably wouldn't get past my WO. Wonderbread, I was looking to a civilian-made alternative, sorry if I wasn't clear in my first post.

I've conducted a search of the site using various combinations of "C9" "fore" and "grip", with none of the information I was looking for. Some of the guys around here have the vertical grips on the butt portion of the C9A1, and some of the guys have found a way to jury rig that grip to attach...

I'd love to see one of those on a 1-per section issue for Light Ops... think about the extra kit you could bring out with it. Of course, I'm not taking it too seriously because it's obviously nowhere near procurement, but it's a nice thought nonetheless.

When trying on boots, you definitely should (I dare say must) allow for the stretch of the boot by leaving an inch or so between the eyelets. Also, compensating for stretch throughout the life of the boot allows you to wear whatever type of sock you'd like while keeping circulation to your feet...

Lots of guys out here get their basic para course (2 RCR) There are guys I know who wanted to get posted to Petawawa, but were told they were going to 2 RCR during their DP1. And because of that, they're really pissed at the military and have already (with less than one year at battalion)...

Recruit and Trade training isn't designed to only be a test of your character and ability in your trade, it's there to develop it. Saying someone isn't ready to be in the Infantry before they've even began their training is a moot point, as the system is designed to shape people who aren't...

Thank you so much for that, a little late for our ex in April, but I can be assured that I'll have it before too long. Thanks again.

Vern, any idea when CTS is supposed to come by Gagetown next?

Truth be told, I've had my name taken for the new rucks 4 times since november, all going up to at least Pl WO level, and nothing's happening. My best guess is that there's a shortage of ruck-sizing qualified personnel to do the job of issuing them. It's not like I'm in some obscure reserve unit...

I hope to see you snapping pics during the upcoming Ex and ranges, your photography is exceptional.

True, but easy to fix by just taking the stuff you want to take with you and putting it into your boyfriend's storage/residence. You will have to move yourself though, out of pocket unless you're common law.

logairoff, we need to know what trade he's going into to really figure out what's going on here. Is he going to Gagetown for his Soldier Qualification Course, or is it his first posting? Those things make a big difference in what the answer will be. From here on out, I'm going to assume that...

You were not injured by being pushed too hard on WFT (New less offensive name for RFT, I guess their feelings were getting hurt...). Most of the fitness training that they do on WFT is at your own pace; using heart rate monitors so you can monitor and adjust your level of effort. As to it being...

What Teflon said, by the time we go over we'll probably have our whole section at least driver qualified. There's some pics from the last TOC to happen here in Gagetown kicking around.

Alright, thanks for that guys.

It helps a lot, thanks. I know that plates cause a lot of discomfort, but how does it feel in a flak vest without plates and a TV?