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61 years of service. Arte et Marte

Not entirely true. 1.A Materials Tech's bread and butter is welding.Of all the tasks they preform(welding,textiles,autobody,painting)Welding is the largest portion of their work,with textiles running in second.On their year long Ql3,8 months is spent in the welding bay perfecting this skill.To...

Not only do you require a PAL to purchase and own rifles and ammo,but most military weapons or those that have any resemblance to military weapons,fall under the "bad gun" list(prohibited).These weapons cannot be owned,imported\exported,or used unless you owed set weapons before a certain...

It's really relaxed in our workshop(wpns section that is).We all call each other by either first name or nicknames.Our Sgt actually prefers to be called "Boss" in the shop.He as well calls us by our first names.But,as has been said here many times,never outside of the shop.When it comes to the...

When I arrived in Borden,the school still controlled the PAT plt.The rule was at that time was you had to complete your CET before you were allowed to put up your capbadge.Once we all were moved to PRETC(Post Recruit Education and Training Center)they started issuing capbadges to all EME PATS...

actually,That rule was changed(reg force atleast).Any pers who is on PRETC from the EME trades now is issued thier capbadge as soon as they arrive at Borden.

2700.00 total(reg pay plus backpay)as a cpl basic

Here are my stats upon transfer to the reg force: I spent 9 yrs in the reserves.About 50% of that was on full time(B and some C).I did a Total force JLC and was qualified up to 6A in the reserve Artillery(All taught in Gagetown and Shilo). Upon transfer to the Reg force,I was awarded the rank of...

peerless garments out of Winnipeg,Manitoba is the manufacturer,but you wont find any info about them on their website.Not really much to tell about them though.They are a single ply gore-tex shell,with a zipper and a button up storm flap,a integral hood,a drawstring at the bottom and Velcro at...

I've been following the "Cdn reserves vs other countries reserves" thread pretty constantly since it first appeared and today while reading a  question dawned upon me. Has the total force concept of the mid to late 90's failed to produce the results we were hoping for?Has this concept gone the...

Lucked out yesterday in the West Ed and now I am the proud owner of a brand new Stealth Suit.A bit pricey,but worth ten times that in the long run.

Anyone have any experience with this stuff?Is it a worth while addition to a shave kit?Any testimonials would be appreciated.

When I was there a year and a bit ago,the RCMP/OPP ERT teams used the ranges for practice and other facilities for lecture training.Also,anti-terrorism driving courses would routinely use the runway for training.

247.All the windows in your house have range cards posted by them. 248.You've ever considered digging a stage 5 trench in the back yard "just in case" 249.In long line-ups at Walmart or Tim's,you consider "taking a knee"

It's been a little time since I received my CPGear hydration pack and thought I would share my revised impressions of it after a good field test. Initially satisfied with this piece of kit,I soon grew to loathe it.When worn,it feels "odd"on your back,and will not draw tight.Although made of good...

I've been reading this thread pretty near non stop since it first was started and can honestly say I don't know where I stand. :).I have precipitated in a few Dom ops in my career as a reservist and would like to see a medal awarded.On the other hand,I don't want to wear a medal that is going to...

Reminds me of a simular program that was on the television in the early eighties in my home province of NS on the community channel.I think it was titled"Armed Forces Report" or something of the like.They used to run stories and public notices about all the UXO we used to find washed up on the...

Just discovered e-bay! A kit sluts dream!

Even with all the stated drawbacks,I am looking forward to getting the vest.The one thing I never complained about,in reference to kit,was the webbing.I always found a way to carry everything I ever needed and more in it,and still carried a nuke bag for the easy to reach items.If the tacvest is...