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Looking for a Trade 101 answer here. Since the US border is closed to Cdn Beef and maybe for an undetermined period, what other options are available for the beef producers?   I realize that US is our biggest trading partner and this is a complex issue, but if they don't want our goods then...

Unfortunately, CF Dress Regulations don't make sense sometimes and are not prone to flexibility.  There have been exceptions in the past but these vary from base to base. This beret issue has been going on for years.  If, red berets with the patrol dress, gets approval, it will be a big step...

I thought we were past the stage of having to share body armour, as everyone should have it issued upon entry into the trade. (along with OPD, baton, handcuffs, 9 mm Sig, etc) I am sure that are exceptions (i.e. Body Armour on order)

Just got a briefing about the CFPM Symposium which was held a few weeks ago.  One topic for discussion was name tags for the patrol dress (saw that coming) and another was the red beret for all members regardless of element.  Oh yes, the red beret issue has risen from the dead, again.  Lets...

Is anyone familiar with the Citizenship act?  But it seems to me that if this kid was involved in an attack on US troops in Afghanistan (who BTW are working with Canadian troops in some AOR's) that this kid has "technically" taken up arms against his country.  I don't see how bailing him out...

They need to up front with pending raise in pay in order to keep people in the forces.  It is the old "carrot on the stick" routine.  Without the promise of better pay, fewer people would re-sign their contracts.  Even with this pay raise, there are several good people within my unit that have...

As for rations, depending on where your posted, some bases have gone to the pay as you go meal card. (at least they have in Shilo)   Instead of paying a flat rate for meals, you only pay for what you eat.  That is probably the same as being delinked from rations only instead of paying cash, you...

Good catch!  I stopped checking the CANFORGEN's when the pay raise was announced, but it is there on the DWAN, CANFORGEN 043/05. Well, we have waited this long, whats another two weeks.  ::)

I think it comes down to the old political "two step".  If there are no Canadian Military Units deployed in Iraq, then that would be the Government's bottom line.  Does anyone know if the media has ever asked the PM, Foregin Affairs or Defense Minister, the direct question, "Are there any...

Interesting comment, Wiz.  We may be thinking along similar lines.  A cover-up is possible.  The NIS work directly for the CF Provost Marshal, who reports directly to the Vice CDS and, if I remember DND 101 correctly,the VCDS is responsible for all overseas deployments.  What better way to hide...

Can you post the link to that site?  It may be of interest to some of the people who are interested in employment as an MP or MPO.  If it is the same video I am thinking of, it is very well made and protrays the modern Military Police (Black patrol dress, Data Terminals in the Patrol Vehicles...

BMD will go forward regardless of wether Canada jumps on board or not.  But it will be interesting to see the political fallout if the PM unconditionally rejects the program.  I believe that the PM will try to find a "happy medium" to satisfy all parties involved.

Thanks for fielding that one, MP 00161.  Well put.

Here is my quote below, I don't think there was any mention of the NCO leadership within the MP Trade. Looks like your reaching, Bruce. In fact, the NCO Leadership of the trade, IMO, is probably the only thing holding it together (and that is our job BTW).   But as previous members have...

You ever worked a night shift as an MP?   Things get really boring a 0230 hrs on the slow nights.   That will never change and even with a "weed out" and the troops having additional powers, there is a good chance they will go hunting.   They will need a lease of some sort or PS will be really busy.

I am in agreement with many others who have the same opinion.  I don't believe the threat is from missiles slamming into North America from rival nations or rogue states.  The terrorist suitcase nuke or bio bomb is the real threat now-a-days.  What do you think, Bruce?

Is there any proof that he has gone AWOL or is he just missing.  Anyway calling him a traitor maybe a bit premature and inappropriate. In the 80's, a Pte from 3 RCR in Germany went missing with his vehicle.  The COC called him everything from traitor to deserter but when his vehicle and body...

Here is another source to clarify the point.  The following is a quote from the B-GG-005-027/AF-022, "Code of Conduct for CF Personnel" taken from the JAG home page: http://www.dnd.ca/jag/training/publications/code_of_conduct/Code_of_Conduct_e.pdf SECURITY 8. Restraint devices (such as...

IMO you can have her, I never liked her music anyway. As for Jim Carrey, I have been boycotting his movies ever since he announced he was becoming A US Citizen. As Canadian celebrities in the US they were unique, now they are just another spew into the redneck tobacco chew bucket.

"Power Corrupts but Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely" You won't be able to weed out all of the potential problem children.  I even know some members with 10+ years service where additional special powers would go right to their head.