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IMHO, I'd say it belongs here in the uniform forum since the thread deals with the interactions between sup techs and CIC officers on the subjects of uniforms. To shift it to the cadet forum would be excluding half that equation: sup techs such as ArmyVern who has provided significant insight...

Sorry, I can't help you with your quest. But maybe you could enlighten me on something. I used to own one of those small pouches shown on the right side of the photo, between the canteen and the compass pouch.  Never used it and can't remember how I ended up with it. What was the point of having...

Well the usual reason, load bearing.  When not carrying a ruck, it seems the most effective way to keep my hands free while carrying canteen(s), small first aid kit, rain gear, and all the other stuff that's nice to keep handy while secretly wondering how much longer we'll go before the...

Please bear in mind, direction from higher is one phone call and one letter. No communication that can be construed as aggressive, or threatening legal action or any other penalty, or even claiming that anyone is being held responsible for the kit (except the CO). Your letter is to list the...

Yes  :nod: that recent change will definitely be a boon for all once we all get up to speed, probably the only really effective means of getting info out to everybody including those Corps you hear about in the boonies with 2-3 staff where their "admin office" is a pair of boxes in the CO's...

Well with the supervisors of the CIC officers lying about their branch to get what they're not entitled to, I think it's ethics not info that is in short supply and leadership they need.  Printers, boards and circ slips notwithstanding.

Heard of it. Used it. I wish I could say that I always get a reply when I do.

Well, that's not been my experience in Ontario at all. But my point was if a CIC officer enters clothing stores looking for an item that he or she is not entitled to, it might just be an honest inquiry rather than a scheme or trick because they should know better.

Even if Det staff held OGps, I don't think there'd be many Corps / sqns that could send a rep to travel into the city to HQ during the day to receive the info.

Well it seems we're all in agreement with what is the appropriate approach. But I can't speak for CSTCs and HQ staff, hopefully someone there would be providing clear guidance on this.  And I don't mean the sup techs, I mean the supervisors of these CIC officers. ArmyVern, with so few CIC...

Totally Agreed.... not sure what Corps / Sqns you people work with where this attitude isn't the overwhelming majority. Now that is the attitude of the officers I've worked with. We're all quite pleased with our Gen 1 CADPAT.  Okay IMHO you're a little too easygoing when it comes to...

Hey, if we're going to jump into sweeping generalizations, I can't say I've ever met a CIC officer that thought that they took priority over operational pers on anything. Most of the CIC I've met went to clothing stores on a rumour after seeing another officer wearing item X, not surprising...

OK my  :2c: Guess that depends on what you define as fancy and functional. One of my unit's OCdts was told she was not entitled to head dress as part of her initial issue.  I've been told I'm not entitled to a coat of any type. But then again, yes I have met rare CIC officers who claim they...

Totally agree guys.  And honestly I was aiming for a joke about entitlement to common sense. As for LCF... no try uniformity with the rest of the CAF. Edited: to explain a joke.

Just my luck.... CIC not entitled to either item.  :facepalm:

Coming from the Army Cadet side of things, I can't speak to the transferrable advantages from air cadets. However, I definitely encourage you to take the time to talk to the staff at your local Cadet Corps / Squadron. Your participation as a late joiner will vary considerably from unit to unit...

A great post! Personally, I'd add: 31.  If you've been a cadet, keep that your little secret. Don't lie about it but don't volunteer that information or give the slightest impression to even the most suspicious of onlookers that you expect to walk in completing your Sgt's sentences and sharing...

Thanks!

If anyone could pls tell me the correct abbreviations for crew commander and crewman. Searching the forum and my manual of abbreviations, I couldn't find either. Currently, I've got people using CC for crew commander and chief clerk, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

:goodpost: But, just for my own clarity, should I be greeting passersby with... or