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  1. Northern Touch

    Allergies in the CAF 2003 - 2015 [Merged]

    MY first medical was turned down because I had a "suspected" a16 year old allergy to walnuts.  I was told because they use nut products in the IMP's I wouldn't be able to eat them and therefor I was turned down.  I had to get a note from my doctor and allergiest saying I was no longer allergic...
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    C6/C9 and Grenade Range

    Hey, I've got some video's of our platoon this summer on the range doing C6 and C9.  Is there anyway for me to post them?  They were sent to me by Razic, who visits here and was on course with me this summer but doesn't post much.  I know he wouldn't mind.  I just figured it would let those...
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    Anything needed...

    Nope, when we go on training, ALL companies go on the same ex.  Atleast that's how its been these past few months.  When we did platoon attacks, each company had sent a platoon to borden, but I'm not sure if all teh companies participated.  I think A coy was too small and they were enemy force...
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    Anything needed...

    If your not sworn in your not part of any company. Most people are sworn in at B coy, and then change companies later on if they want to. B coy is the largest, followed by C coy and A coy.
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    Canadian Forces Save More Money...

    Ive heard one sorta like that except for the Marines.  I think the concept is used on a lot of military organizations.
  6. Northern Touch

    Anything needed...

    PM me and I'll help you out with your questions. We have A coy in Oakville, B coy in Brampton, C coy in Georgetown.
  7. Northern Touch

    Drug Use in A-Stan

    Drug use nightmare for Cdn Forces Military Police can't keep up By STEPHANIE RUBEC, OTTAWA BUREAU, TORONTO SUN     Canadian soldiers patrolling in Afghanistan are at a "very high" risk of using local drugs thanks to rock-bottom prices, says a military criminal intelligence report. A...
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    Simulating the weight of a full 30rd magazine

    Ya, I'm not as much concerned about the weight as I am trying to find something that will adequatly fit into the mag pouch's on the TV, other then mags.
  9. Northern Touch

    5AM

    Ah....passed midnight..13 pages later I would love to take a stroll, but Mississauga doesn't really have all that good strolling sights to see. :-\
  10. Northern Touch

    Recruiting Posters, Slogans and Commercials [Merged]

    I thought the Bell commercial was done with good taste and class.  If they can pay for the commercial and take the time to remember those who fought and died in a tasteful manner then why not?
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    Simulating the weight of a full 30rd magazine

    Hey guys, didn't really know where to posts this but ah well. Im wondering if anybody knows of anything which can accuratly simulate the weight of a full 30rd magazine of 5.56.  Im wondering because sometimes when I go for runs, ill throw my Tac Vest on under a jacket to simulate having the...
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    Trained Privates and DEUs

    I believe things may have changed because I got my DEU's the other day since they were/will be needed for remembrance day as well as the regimental dinners we have comming up.  I used Logistik UniCorps as well and I got my jacket, shoes, shirts with no problem at all.
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    I got a question about my CF interview this week...

    Feel free to share that you are looking at the military as a long term career.  It'll probably be a bonus knowing that the money spent on traning you will give back to teh forces ten fold.
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    Paul Martin admits some responsibility for underfunding in CF

    Paul Martin admits share of blame for reduced spending on military Canadian Press Monday, November 08, 2004 CFB VALCARTIER, Que. -- Prime Minister Paul Martin took some of the responsibility for the underfunded state of Canada's military on Monday as he visited with troops near Quebec City...
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    Paid Education [Merged]

    I know of more then one person in my unit being reimbursed for Police foundations.  So it looks like your in luck.
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    Physical Fitness

    http://army.ca/forums/threads/21101.0.html http://army.ca/forums/index.php?action=search;advanced
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    CAUTION- Windbag Alert!!!!

    An MP is supposed to discuss and stress ther views and opinions of the Canadian Citizens.  To come out in public and somethign as ridiculous as that, especially when other Canadian's don't necessarily share her view points. Being a spokesperson for the governement it is alright ot be...
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    History Channel: British SAS Special

    Bottom line is its still a TV show.  Like the milling wiht gloves on?  There are pictures in Mike Curtis's book "Close Quarter Combat"  of him milling with another guy, bare knucles during the end of his training in the British Para Regiment. Its informative for a TV show, but I don't think its...
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    Joining UK Armed Forces

    Is this for only those going officers?  What about those looking to go NCM?
  20. Northern Touch

    Live fire training in Reserves

    Thanks Sir, its nice to hear someone say that every now and then. On to the topic.  I haven't been in that long but on both our weekend ex's and I imagine our Ex next month we will have had, or be using blanks.  Only time I've used simunition was in the FIBUA at SQ and there was actually a live...
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