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  1. blackberet17

    What book are you reading now?

    Back in the spring, I read Christie Blatchford's Fifteen Days. Hard read. I'm still slogging through Margaret MacMillan's The War That Ended Peace. I can't remember the last time it took me months to read a book... I managed to get my hands on hard cover copies of three books I've only ever...
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    The Sinking of the Canadian Navy - Macleans

    Could it be this? From <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/general-jonathan-vance-on-stopping-sexual-abuse-our-biggest-threats-and-his-plans-for-the-forces">here</a>
  3. blackberet17

    Best Military Themed Licence Plate Ever?

    Our last R2IC, now CO, had a regimental plate made with "R2IC", but never put it on his car (no front-and-back plates on PEI). Incoming 2IC saw it, nabbed it, put it on his car. I'll wait til I make OC  :P
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    Best Military Themed Licence Plate Ever?

    Past Gagetown comd used to have "3ASG" as his vanity plate.
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    VAC Spending/Downsizing (merged)

    This is in addition to the announcement made two weeks ago of "new" positions at Head Office in Charlottetown: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2015-07-16/article-4216812/VAC-headquarters-in-Charlotttetown-bolsters-staff-numbers/1 And the promise of cutting down on the paperwork...
  6. blackberet17

    Critical Injury Benefit

    EIA is slightly different as it usually requires a home visit, IOT assess your needs in person. Hence it going to the RO, then back to HO. The home visit entails the completion of the Nursing Assessment Form. I can't find an online copy, unfortunately, but it's a very comprehensive form, some...
  7. blackberet17

    Div restrictions on TCV

    :rofl:
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    Div restrictions on TCV

    One solution we (jokingly) discussed was to: 1) approach the highway crossing; 2) dismount all personnel from the TCV; 3) have the TCV cross the highway; 4) have the personnel cross the highway on foot; 5) mount up the personnel back onto the TCV; 6) carry on with road move. Oh, and I almost...
  9. blackberet17

    Sexual Assault & Sexual Misconduct in the CF

    Wha-bam. Now THAT was a message from the top. No disrespect intended to the previous CDS and his message and video, but THIS message was succinct, to the point, hit the nail on the head with one swing. No prevarication. No nonsense. Reminded me of LGen David Morrison, Chief of Australian Army...
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    Critical Injury Benefit

    SITREP: Since the beginning of the week, calls are being made to CIB potentially eligible personnel. Priority 1 is on those clients who are known to already be eligible for CIB, based on the medical evidence and benefit application history. Priority 2 is on clients who submit applications. For...
  11. blackberet17

    Critical Injury Benefit

    Yup. And most nurses LIKE what they do, and as they gain in seniority, they can choose their shifts and have more benefits than they would enjoy working here. And also have a nice pension at the end. It's not a bad go for a retiring nurse, looking for a 0900-1700 type job. But it's very...
  12. blackberet17

    Court sides with veteran

    The four-part guideline is nothing new, it is part of procedures. The FCA decision in Cole is interesting, and the clarification it provides as regards to the terminology employed is helpful. It will be further interesting when the Board comes out with its decision following the Order to...
  13. blackberet17

    Critical Injury Benefit

    Well, I hate to break it to you, but it inevitably is...while there is an advertised hiring process out there right now, Adjudication was also hit in the staffing cuts of the last four years. There was an advertised process back in Jan 15, which didn't bring in many applicants apparently, and...
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    Div restrictions on TCV

    There is. However, the Keppoch/Pownal Road, which leads to the range road, has a posted 80kph speed limit. Not for it's entire length in getting to the range, but for a stretch along the front of the range road. Add to this the requirement to have bypass routes as part of the road move, and...
  15. blackberet17

    Div restrictions on TCV

    Interesting. It was made to sound like "new" direction from Div. The main issue we are facing here is there is no Crown land on PEI, so no training area à la Gagetown, for example. We use our provincial parks as Sqn harbour locs, OP sites, etc., during exercises. As soon as you get out of the...
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    Div restrictions on TCV

    Received in an e-mail a couple weeks ago: We're having fun with this one... "A route or alternate route that uses any part (including crossing) a hwy with a speed limit exceeding 80 kph will not be supported."
  17. blackberet17

    Logistic Vehicle Modernization Project - Replacing everything from LUVW to SHLVW

    We are doomed if the MSVS is to be considered "tactical"...
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    Critical Injury Benefit

    No word here, but I can make some inquiries of friends in Adjudication. Note it will take some time before you receive a response. This is a new benefit, decisions will not be rushed as procedures and kinks are worked out.
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    What to do when your disability percentage is above 100%?

    If your goal, as stated, was more money, it was not indicated as such. Your original question, subject line of this panel, didn't. It appeared to ask for COAs or additional info. My response provided COAs and indicated the additional benefits and allowances currently available to those who are...
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