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Your name isn't Paul Hellyer per chance is it?  ;)

Why add a layer of reserve leadership when the primary mission of the reserves is to provide individual augmentation to regular force units, usually within the same land force area.  Why not have the reserve brigade groups brought into the fold of a reg force brigade group? That way you...

I was noticing that myself... On another note, is it just me, or does the ribbon bar worn by the the Capt (N) in the picture look higher than normal on the Naval DEU jacket; He's obviously wearing them above the breast pocket, but it looks like the way the jacket is tailored more in the style...

Out of curiosity, why didn't CANSOFCOM push to have a dual-use training facility built which both JTF-2 and CSOR could use in Petawawa, while maintaining DHTC as the administrative/command HQ for JTF-2?

Sources you can reference?

Bear in mind that polypropylene is a textile form of paraffin, which is inherently flammable.  What I find ironic is that the CFs have developed their hybrid combat shirt using a super-duper Kermel/Viscose blend FR fabric for the sleeves and shoulders, yet are still issuing a regular...

Received and Received.  Cheers, Matt

The webbing we use is Mil-W-17337 which is about the only mil-spec 1.5" webbing available in tactical colours (OD, Coyote Bown, etc.).  Unfortunately, it does have a tendency to slip through buckes.  I find that if you pass the webbing through a buckle, then through a tri-glide, and take the...

Could somebody email me that CANLANGEN? Cheers, Matt [email protected]

Thanks for the feedback.  Are you using the tri-glides to secure the loose webbing in place so that it prevents the webbing from slipping?

Herein lies the problem with the US Bronze Star, is that it can be awarded for both merit or valor.  When it is awarded for valorous service, a V device is worn.  What I take issue with is the nature of what constitutes truly meritorious service which deserves an award.  There are some truly...

...However if you look at the number of Bronze Stars awarded, it's almost comical.  Seems that if you were a company commander in either OIF or OEF and you didn't get a Bronze Star due to your high calibre tactical and administrative skills  ::) you weren't likely ever to break into Field Grade...

There's a good documentary series which is currently hosted on Youtube of British Parachute Regiment Pathfinders in Afghanistan who are using the Supacat Jackal.  Gives a pretty decent idea of what the vehicle is and isn't capable of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-DBXGOkfTk

So do you feel that we should at the section level move to replace C7s with PDWs equipped with grenade launchers, along with a Designated 'Sharpshooter' Rifle and a LMG or GPMG?

When you comment that the .303 SMLE or FN-FAL C1A1 was heavier than the C7 or C8, don't forget to take into consideration the weight of all the ancillary equipment that a rifleman is now required to carry that he didn't have to carry previously: Optics, STANO, body armour, batteries, more water...

Most mink oil/dubbin type boot dressings will significantly darken tan suede/rough out type leather.  Whether they will make the tan boot look like the pinkish brown 'DND Maxi Brown' boot is another question though. Of the desert boot versions of the 'DND Maxi Brown' boots that have been worn...

Just had 4 members of 12RBC who were issued the CADPAT trial boots in the shop this afternoon.  Had a good opportunity to speak with them and check out the boots.  All the boots were scuffed/scratched up somewhat and where the leather was scuffed or scratched, the pattern was completely worn...

Can anybody give me the dimensions of the red felt patch worn by members of 1 Canadian Division on their DEUs? Thanks, Matt

If you look at the specs for both CADPAT TW and AR, there are actually no 'common' colours.  While both patterns have a shade of brown in them, the CIE colour lab coordinates are different for each brown, and they are visibly different if you compare the two patterns side by side. The photo of...

According to the specs from the Directorate Soldier System Program Management it's actually called 'DND Maxi Brown'.  Reference DSSPM 372-08. Looks to me like when they're scuffed, they're scuffed and that the leather is a greyish brown underneath, just as most boot leather is underneath the...