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CFSM?  or do you mean the CPSM-Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal

No, I would think of it as that. With a Reg force basic engagement you must factor in BMQ, SQ, DP1, SLT. This is a lot of training time and takes up the first 12-14 months of a soldier first BE, That does include any holding/PAT/Retreads. And know a lot of MOS are ging to a longer BE i.e. Medic...

I do think this is feasible. A new mbr from to Recruit to First Op Posting is a lot of money. The majority of reservist are single and young. The percentage of married would be the same as the reg force. Maybe Posting a family of a reservist for the contracted time period would help as well...

Why not go after your schooling or before? The choice is yours, the army would not be making you go. With the newer money benefits it should be a incentive. To pay for school or pay off school. I do not understand students doing a tour in the middle of schooling, lack of focus or planning maybe...

After reading a thread about a young man/women? asking about Res Trg than immediate deployment, got a discussion going here at work. With the amount of time invested into reservists for selection, predeployment, deplyment and post deployment should there be a compulsory service be require of...

If your main goal is to "go on deployment" I don't think the reserve option is the way to go. With the amount of time spent on "BMQ, SQ, BIQ redeployment Training, Deployment, post deployment" you should just apply for the regular force and do an initial basic engagement. Your chances for a...

Your local map store or hunting/camping outfitter will have topo maps available for your area. I don't know of very many range controls that provide free maps unless you know somebody there. It would come out of their own operating budjet.

NBC Bag -SOLD

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I am OTing and have a number of items for sale OBO. Gortex Bivy Bag. Used about 10 times, like new. Made by Intgeral Designs. Hooped, OD Green, 6 Ft Long, Bug Screen, vented stove hole, Base is reinforced nylon. Retails for $275.00. asking price $175.00 Ranger Blancket/Poncho Liner. Used, good...

Well I have taken the plunge and OT'd. So I have some items to liquidate. For Sale PPCLI Mess Kit It is new. Made by Lefleche Bros in Edmonton, last year.Worn Three times. Includes: 1 Jacket with 2xSgt Rank, Red Wings, OR Collar Dogs. 44 Chest 1 Pants with supenders. 36 Waist 1 Bow Tie 1...

Remember Somalia, US Rangers. Your Care under fire can last hours and hours.

Are there any Supply Tech that would be able to tell me. What manufacturer makes the Ribbon bar mounts (Slide On) that are currently used by the CF. Thanks for any help.

The SSM was not instituted solely for service in Germany or the European Theatre. There have been  armed threats to Canadians during the cold war and since the cold war other than NATO Germany. It was instituted for Canadians that provided service in areas where a medal was not issued or the...

Why don't we have all our Ops, exercises and courses stitched on the back of our tunics. I have been exercises that I was worked harder than some of the domestic ops that have occurred. It is nice to be recognized for the work we do, but I think that we are getting a bit carried away the...

Funny we already have a Special Service Medal. Seems like a waste of effort and money. Maybe another bar to the SSM ie "Domestic Operations". Alert is already included and is a domestic op. Sounds like the people that stay in Canada have been whining again to their MP's again. Can't be a...

I will cosign almost anything to do with the military. I have a list of examples on my consignment page at www.defencemedals.ca Anything Military related. Since I work at a army base, guys are always looking to get rid of extra kit. It has been working fairly well as word gets out. I have...

The SQ/BIQ have failed to meet the demands of the Infantry. Although at first was a good concept, like most plans it did not survive first contact. The SQ was to meet the needs of the Army in giving the Army Support/Supporting arms with the basic field skills. Unfortunately it has drag down the...

Rank has nothing to do with it, we had Mcpl's that were on the course because C6 SF is preq to DP2B and the Small Arms Coach portion is preq to DP3A. If you were a CPL with old MG, Small Arms Coach, Basic Mortarman, and PWT 2 9mm Pistol you would not have to do it over or otherwise you would...

If you are the Edmonton area or Western Canada. I offer a consignments service for all militaria. Check out my website at www.defencemedals.ca Regards, Grunt_031