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It seems the trend in law enforcement is towards pistol mounted lights now as well. Makes sense since its a cardinal rule in LE to have one hand free at all times and if you've got a sidearm in one hand and a flashlight in the other... But is the concern over the flashlight giving the bad guy a...

After viewing the antics of a number of new troops in my regiment this past Rememberance Day, I'm inclined to agree with CdnArtyWife. Having a few bevies has always been a tradition on Rememberance Day here in the lower mainland. And as much as I hate to say it, excessive consumption should IMO...

In the place of years of cross training in grappling and striking arts, knowing a few moves really well is not a bad idea. Anybody who has gone a few rounds in the dojo or on the street knows that more often than not you can finish 90% of fights with maybe five techniques. Just watch some NHB...

Sorry Kev, I do understand that a lot of A Coy guys were po'd, I would be if I were them but with regards to the farewell dismissal...D Coy swept out the hangar with a few of your no hooks for moral support. Don't blame the mo though, blame the MAN! On a side note, I do know quite a few...

"Growing Up Gotti"? I feel nauseous every time I see a commercial for that show. Those kid's need a good @ss whoopin.

...someone needs a psych assessment... ::)

I wholeheartedly agree with TCBF, no amount of modern training can be taught or replace leadership AND the ability to adapt. IMO the ability for a junior leader to think on his feet should be a requirement for promotion, not whether he can simply regurgitate a lesson either in class or on the...

Uh oh, I sense that Infanteer is about to repost his commando course thread again. Seriously though, just to rehash Kevin's idea, why not a combat leadership course designed specifically for infantry which enhances not only personal fieldcraft and warfighting skills but leadership as well...

I know there's a few Stronach fan's on this board, if only cause she's pretty hot for a politician (eh, Infanteer?). So what do you think? Personally I think it's a sad day for the Conservatives because aside from it's bad timing, she was definitely a rising star with the Conservatives...

Active Edge = waste of time. Cougar Salvo 05 = not a waste of time. The only crappy part was stealing (I use that word loosely) an LS to make a canteen run for the troops at 8pm just to find that the two loser wogs who were tasked with running it had closed it b/c they were watching a movie at...

IMO what's the big deal? If you don't need a pin to remind you of Veteran's good for you. If it does spark at least a little more interest in the sacrifice that past and current CF members have given, all the better. Personally I think we've got more important things to worry about than wearing...

Hey guys, I've been looking at picking up a pair of Danner Strikers, I'm a big fan of the magnums but find that they wear too easily (for obvious reasons, they're not exactly made for extensive field use) although I've had them for two years now, they're starting to wear pretty bad. Any one...

Note: Read "strategic" in place of "tactical." I noticed the error and understand they cover two completely different levels of operations. The gyst of what my professor seems to be aiming for with regards to my paper is the relationship between Hitler's foreign policy with regards to expanding...

Okay, as some of you may know, I've been working on a history term paper regarding German tactics in WW2. I've started a new thread because the other one "Blitzkrieg" sort of evolved into its own discussion. Because of the insightful input I've received here, my prof has been kind enough to...

Alright, I'm writing a history term paper on the use of Blitzkrieg tactics by the germans. I know of a couple of reasons why the Germans decided to adopt this tactic at the beginning of WW2 but I know I've got more than a few history buffs lurking these boards so I'm open to comments (c'mon...

On Killing is a fascinating read into the killing capabilities of soldiers in combat, one point raised by Col Grossman was that since WW2 through to the Vietnam War, the ability of the US soldier to effectively shoot without hesitation has dramatically increased. The US almost deifyed killing...

Actually, can anyone confirm the supposed "wait list" myth? I know of two troops who component transferred to the regs and ended up posted to jump coys. This isn't to say that there wasn't any consideration of the history of the soldier they were getting, just that it doesn't seem as selective...

cl84, Read Kant's work called the Metaphysical Elements of Ethics, it might provide you with some insight into the questions your asking.

I've made my own personal opinion about pot well known in the past. But just to rehash, I could care less if people smoke it, just don't do it around me, especially when I put the uniform on. As far as geting rid of the criminal element by legalizing pot, I don't buy it, they'll just find...

Northern Touch, I can relate as I am currently attending college and paying said tuition fees. It makes me a little "cheesed" that if I had completed my degree straight out of high school it probably would have cost me half as much as it will when I do finally graduate. That being said, I've...