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Over a decade ago, I wrote a letter to DQOL (I believe it was Col Mann at the time), asking for an explanation of the 15% pay difference. I was involved in a project, part of which looked at compensation for Reservists in other mid to large sized NATO partners. Canada had, and still has, the...

I'd be very curious to try out a few pints of it!

I've already commented on what you need to note on VAC claims on other threads. At the moment, the focus is on you. I guess I would give a few pieces of advice, based upon my own life with PTSD since 2010, and the observations I've made working with the IPSC and JPSU for years now. Own your...

One of the issues I see, is that while there may well be very real benefits to THC, which can outweigh the risks of long term use, the hard science just isn't completely there yet, and may not be for a long time (yes, there is research being done - but not on a very large scale). The problem...

One of the best things you can do right now, is call your nearest Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC), and ask to meet with a Services Coordinator. If you don't know which IPSC supports you, send me a PM, I'm the Deputy Ops O now for the Joint Personnel Support Unit. As for the...

Ah collective training exercises. In the 1990's and early 2000's, we would all dog-pile into Petawawa with people from 23, 25, and 28 Med Coy (later Fd Ambs), with a few augments from the Reg F, and form a composite Fd Amb. We would have about 250 pers from Pte to LCol. If you were fit, you...

Is it not also possible that the individual in question is on certain prescription medications that impair their ability to drive? That may be a significant factor that wasn't mentioned.

Rabbi Danzinger is in Toronto I believe, and he can assist you in networking in to Rabbis in whatever area you are posted to. Rabbi Mendelsohn is in Ottawa, and while he released from the CAF several years ago, he maintains strong support for CAF members, and will always be willing to meet with...

While I'm not Jewish, I have had a few Jewish soldiers under my command over the years, and we had Rabbi Mendelsohn in my home unit of 28 (Ottawa) Field Ambulance. Kosher/Halal rations packs are available in the field, not certain how well the kitchens on base can produce kosher meals. I would...

dapaterson - I'm not sure your statement is entirely true. As I understand it, the Army technically owns almost every land vehicle fleet, and is responsible for life cycle fleet replacement. We were told that as crapped out as the LSVW Ambs were, we could not go out and buy a fleet to replace...

I am so glad that there's a new flag! It'll take away the sting from the fact that I can't get my ambulances to work most of the time!

I wonder how many times his Engineering Officer has said "I'm given her all she's got Cap'n"

Probably time for Mods to split this thread.... Vern - I had a Sgt doing the same thing. I talked to the BSurg to see what could be done - we agreed on a course of action. I called the member in and informed him he was being order to the clinic for a Part I & II Medical. He was sick so often...

I've seen a few pictures of them with this. Here's one from Combat Camera.

If I can give you one piece of advice, it is to be as brutally honest in the Quality of Life assessment as possible. Detail every aspect of your life that has been impacted. If you have a spouse/partner, get them to give you feedback on changes they've noticed as well (we're not always aware of...

Vehicles are a huge issue for my unit as well. We have three LSVW Ambulances. At any given point, two are in maintenance for a variety of reasons. Ambulances are supposed to be a priority for repair, but this is Ottawa, and civilians tell us they have other things they are working on. When we do...

Never take a VR if a 3b is coming. There are indeed benefits and services that come with a 3b Release. Talk to the Client Services section of your supporting Integrated Personnel Support Centre. They can fill you in on all the transition programs and services. Once you release, you can't go back...

They should have thought that through a bit better...... The RCL does not in any way coordinate or run Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) - https://www.osiss.ca/en/ OSISS is a joint initiative between VAC and DND. It does use Legion facilities in some locations, but it is not...

Is it wrong for me to laugh my a$$ off thinking about WKRP's Turkey Drop episode?

Good morning all - we are getting a slideshow on administration of RFC posted onto the DCSM Intranet website shortly at: http://cmp-cpm.mil.ca/en/support/casualty/casualty-support.page As per the new Treasury Board guidelines on internet content, we cannot post a slide deck on that page, but...