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  1. Fdtrucker

    Mobile Support Equipment Operator (MSE Op) [Merged]

    It will depend on the course staff to book the pool thru PSP if the timings fit into the course schedule. there is always swim time after work hrs and weekends that you could practice and upgrade your ability.
  2. Fdtrucker

    DND404 how long can they be suspended?

    At any time did you have to complete remedial driving training (DND 416A) that had been signed off by a MSE Safety Supervisor and the BnTO? If they suspended your DND 404's this would be signed off as remedial driver trg with so many kms/hrs of driving where you had difficulties. Are you PRes or...
  3. Fdtrucker

    Vehicle Serial Numbers

    Canadian Forces Registration (CFR) for the Leopald would be 78-85XXX. The 78 would be the year it was made and the plate number would be 85XXX.  84C that is on the side of the turrent would most likely be the radio callsign.
  4. Fdtrucker

    Toronto Star profiles MMV recipients

    There is suppose to be a new Canforgen out on the 25th with a new MMV recipient.
  5. Fdtrucker

    Wanted: Red Seatbelt Decal found in DND/CF Vehicles during 80s-90s

    That would be CFAO 36-6.  As for I know all of the M151A2CDN came with roll bars and a bad fuel filter. First experience was driving this veh on Fallex in 4 CMBG. You might not find any of these stickers in Tn or Maint long lost cabinets. If you can get a photo of the the sticker and go see a...
  6. Fdtrucker

    Request for occupation related courses(Reservist) + renewing quals

    Get your PDL renewed before going on your tasking, especially when it is out of your home province. When you get to your summer tasking go to the MSE Safety section and have them renew your DND 404s. While on your tasking see if they are running a first aide course.
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    At what point does the IPC kick in?

    EMAA is always behind on updates compared to PeopleSoft
  8. Fdtrucker

    Afghan Medals Process (merged)

    Not sure what KMTC is, but the link  has everyone who was first issued GCS with ISAF Bar now the GCS-SWA. The ETT (Embedded Trg Team) was issued the SWASM from 01 Oct 03 - 30 Nov 07. http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/chc-tdh/eli-adm/gscswael-seecgaso-eng.asp; SWASM -...
  9. Fdtrucker

    Armoured crewsuits

    Perhaps he was, but the fact is he should have turned in the AFV Suit once he left that Platoon. best guess he wanted to keep the LCF wearing the crew suit.
  10. Fdtrucker

    Armoured crewsuits

    As a Motorcycle and M113 rider/driver I was issued both AFV Suit, jacket and pants while during my time at 4 CMBG.  4 MP Platoon also had a Armstong 500cc Motorcycle. Possibly he was once qual on a MC??
  11. Fdtrucker

    Car Storage Places in Edm - Recommendations?

    You can try Lonely Cars out of Sherwood Park. Indoor and heated parking. They will pick up your vehicle at the LTF or your place and return it to you where you want it. http://www.lonelycars.com/
  12. Fdtrucker

    LUVW MilCOTS (Silverado) - Fleet Restrictions

    This came out on 16 Dec 2010 Our fleet of MILCOT Ccabs (GMC Silverado's) has been placed on restriction until further notice. Over the past few months we have had 3 that have spontaneously caught fire while parked.  Until further notice, restrictions have been implemented until the cause of...
  13. Fdtrucker

    MLVW restrictions

    Were they the standard trany version of the LS? I remember some coming back in peaces to CFSEME in the mid 90s. Those could have been prototypes or an original IVECO. 1994 in Croatia I remember driving a standard tranny IVECO. Should have seen some personal who did not know how to drive a...
  14. Fdtrucker

    MLVW restrictions

    At one point there were both 1 ton Dodge and Ford at different Bases. The German UniMog would be my choice. Excellent off road capabilities.
  15. Fdtrucker

    MLVW restrictions

    You have to also look at the 5/4 ton and the 3 different Military motorcycles the CF had since the early 80's.
  16. Fdtrucker

    MLVW restrictions

    From the DND Internet site in ref to the MLVWs.  I have seen MLVW CFRs from 82 to 86. Specifications: Weight: 6.3 – 7.8 tonnes (depending on variant) Payload: Off-road – 2.27 tonnes / Highway – 5 tonnes Engine: Detroit Diesel, 8.2 litre, V-6 Maximum speed: 90 km/h Entered service: 1982 Number...
  17. Fdtrucker

    what is the tractor ( semi truck) called used to haul the tanks

    Western Star 6x6 are called Heavy Engineer Support Vehicle (HESV).  Rated for 15 tons. With attachments they can push snow, be used as a sander, a dump truck or pallet loading system. Good vehicle overall, found at CERs. Driven by Cbt Engineers and MSE Ops.
  18. Fdtrucker

    Nijmegen Marches - Merged Thread

    OP Nijmegan CANFORGEN should be coming out Feb/Mar 2011 timeframe.  Normally the LFC send 4 teams over. This does not include anyone who is picked up by other teams who are short team members. Each Area is normally given one team, which could be based on RegF or PRes CMBG/CBG members filling the...
  19. Fdtrucker

    CLS: From Arid CADPAT to Snowshoes

    If units are training Basic Winter Warfare and then having additional Trg Exercises in southern Canada and going above the 60th Parallel practicing Winter Warfare, then maybe those units should be looking at sending more MCpl/Sgt/WO/Lt onto the Advance Winter Warfare Course. This way they will...
  20. Fdtrucker

    Wanted: Company to Replace "Paper 404's"

    The new MIP is out and on the D Tn2 Site. As of the date they were put on the site it became official. There is a time schedule for the different regions/areas to be completed. Western Area has till Jan 11 to get all of the units processed and confirmed by MSE Safety. This include buying a...
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