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  1. MJP

    VOT OJE Question

    They are probably more likely moving you to pre-position you for employment after training. Instead of jumping to the grievance hammer just try asking for an extension or a change of report date. Fairly common request usually approved given proper circumstances.
  2. MJP

    Hamas invaded Israel 2023 Megathread

    I agree to a degree and while I think it was a silly move, I can see cases where the local situation dictates certain actions being warranted. I did a handover in 2006 with the Pl/unit that caused an uproar by burning Taliban bodies in 2005. During the handover the dude insisted it was for...
  3. MJP

    Logistic Vehicle Modernization Project - Replacing everything from LUVW to SHLVW

    The power that tanks have is insane. I was high centered on mini hill in Wainwright and an ARV came by and said hey we can get you off of there and we hooked up their tow strap. They didn't even give us a chance to put it into drive. They just pulled, destroyed their tow strap and we leveled...
  4. MJP

    Canada's tanks

    This is Canada. The tank ISS project has been in the works for years now, we rarely turn on a dime and go another direction. In any case while it can be viewed as sad, I am a glass half full kinda guy and the fact that the field force will be getting a respite and not have to be resp for doing...
  5. MJP

    Canada's tanks

    No but it is a huge deal. One of the major issues is that the preventative maintenance inspection schedule for the Leo 2 is much more intensive than what it was for the Leo 1. Supporting that inspection schedule interfered with the ability to do normal maintenance. Having this in place frees...
  6. MJP

    The War in Ukraine

    Shrugs. I don't know but likely a mix of both, we had thousands of each. Its either donate or melt them down.
  7. MJP

    The War in Ukraine

    Likely the Browning 9mms now that the C22 has replaced it
  8. MJP

    Army Reserve Restructuring

    I can imagine. Haven't been on one since the late 90s but I definitely know which ones where good over bad. The latter was the bagdrive dashes while the good ones had great tempo, good training and focused on the right level vice trying to be everything for everyone.
  9. MJP

    Army Reserve Restructuring

    The sad thing is that these PRes Bde (Coy+) exercises can be so good and incorporate decent training that also makes people want to come again. Unless I miss the mark they aren't like a CMBG Bde ex where the point is too exercise the Bn and Bde leadership in a Bde context. They can literally...
  10. MJP

    AB Premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals from AHS

    The Alberta system has been slowly dismantling over the years, but I'll take the current Alberta system over whatever they have disguised as healthcare in Quebec currently.
  11. MJP

    Reconstitution

    Casual employment, like you said it is a great option to pull in retired folks with institutional knowledge. Best part is you can manage the 90 days with them so they only work when you really need them. I have one right now doing a two days a week during the Spring/Fall with the summer off...
  12. MJP

    Opportunities for optometrists

    Well done, glad you can make it happen
  13. MJP

    Reconstitution

    meh is a more restricted policy than the older one in some ways but essentially the same way we have been operating for years on this front.
  14. MJP

    Reconstitution

    Interim Reconstitution Employment Measure which is essentially a new way to allow folks with medical conditions that breach UoS/Trade medical standards that would have been released to remain employed for up to three years. The previous system of accommodation for period of retention was being...
  15. MJP

    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    I won't pretend to know what the thought process was and how they assessed the jacket for the CA. I do know at the time everyone wanted one cause the RCAF totally "solved rain gear" despite it being a subpar rain jacket at best. It was a definite improvement over what the CA had but a garbage...
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    Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

    Yea everyone got enamored with the RCAF rain jacket when it came out despite it utter inability to effective in the rain. It is a great tarmac jacket for their purposes. As pointed out it is a great wind breaker and everyone wore it vice the bulky useless combat jacket usually layering it with...
  17. MJP

    New Army Commander and Army Sergeant Major - 2024

    Thanks....I figured I was misremembering Well yea that defeats the purpose I suppose. Can't say I have seen one like that other than trotting out a table on parade to do the actual signing, but I suppose it has happened :)
  18. MJP

    New Army Commander and Army Sergeant Major - 2024

    So a bunch of busy work by unit(s) to make a commander feel good about themselves and make themselves more army will mean they will be a better leader for the institution? Not sure I buy that one although I understand where you are coming from. While not universal my experience has been that...
  19. MJP

    Logistic Officer questions

    CFLTC generally never runs LogO crses split over the Xmas break. I have never seen it 15+ years, they could but they use a CFTPO/incremental staff model for instructors so it would be painful to manage. There is currently no LOCC on the training calendar after Fall 24 likely due to course...
  20. MJP

    Canadian modular assault rifle project, a C7 replacement?

    Agreed, like most things we need it as a tool in the tool box that we can pull out when needed. We had a few DMs in sections in 2006 and was a nice to call on asset but they did their normal job 99% of the time. Dangerous discussions of always having it remind me of the disingenuous arguments...
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