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Howdy, Short answer: No. Long answer: There is a role for Civ ATC in a wartime scenario. It is mostly concerned with denying the enemy the use of navigational aids. The idea was that in pre-gps/intertial nav days if the enemy wasn't able to use ground based radio beacons it would make his...

Have to admit that I shared the opinion of many here: if you're going to join the Military, don't do it to get training and then leave. However, I was talking to a few old guys, and they were quite comfortable with just this very thing. The Military has contract lengths for a reason. Besides...

I (foolishly) turned down a Combat Controllers course in the early '90's. I had no idea what it was, just didn't feel like leaving home (again) for a course (again). Too bad.... On the upside, if it was offered to a Canadian once, maybe  the option is still there.... Got to know a few ex-combat...

At the risk of Hi-jacking the love fest.... (and btw: George- sorry I'm late, story of my life) I spent almost 8 years in "the Goose", was lucky enough to hit it at the end of its heyday. I'll start of by addressing a few queries from above: Infrastructure: -it had enough PMQ's to support...

I haven't FAC'd since '89, so can't comment on "today's" world. I was a Sgt, airborne FAC, and taught on the FAC course. I quit counting runs at 1,000. And for you Arty types, I was a designated observer. (and fired Div artillery, on my call) I was never a helper, aid, assistant, or...

1976-1977. Had a ball, only reason I joined the Regular Army. Go Recce!

If all the stars are aligned, Walt Natynchuck (SP?) is the next CDS. Personally, I hope Hillier stays a loooong time....and I hope Walt takes his place. And since Christmas is just around the corner (somebody had to say it) I wish that we bring back the Guards and the Watch,  and that we buy...

Well, She joined as a Conservative and crossed the floor to join a party known for sorruption, She did so at a time that was crucial for the Conservatives, and imho delayed a no-confidence vote in the Government by doing so, She was imediately given a cabinet position (anyone remember this...

Knew most of them...been years though. Howdy Scotty! Cheers-Garry

Granted, my experience is dated, but I was a CC on Leopards 5 years after joining. Having goals is a good thing: mine was to drive the danged thing- that's all I cared about. I got to drive...and more :) In all honesty, I don't think I had a job, before or since, that was any better than a CC...

Re "centre's" for IFR control and a firm date. Hey, it could happen, but I'm with Judy- don't hold your breath. I was told every year for six years- "next year Edmonton"...LOL...even had four friends posted to Edmonton to implement the change. Heck, I even went on course to learn the new...

Since we're sharing experience and lessons learned, here's my expereince: 14 years Army (RCD) with three years in Tac Hel (Cat A-1 Observer) followed by 14 years Air Force (Air Traffic Control). I served as an Officer and NCO. Here's what I learned: Both Army and Air Force are extremely...

Life after death isn't new- read the Bible sometime. And on that concept- the old saying goes that "there's no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole"

Infidel- PM sent. And thanks to all for the input.

George, Years ago at the range she drew me a stick figure with her boyfriends name on it. I put 2 mags into the crotch, and another 2 mags into the head. She kept it and gave it to the boyfriend (and laughed her rear off). My daughter understands me. Colin, Thanks for the input on the Sig...

Howdy, My daughter turns 21 soon, and I'm buying her a pistol. The final decision will, of course, be hers, but I'm guiding her towards two choices:  a 9mm Glock and advantage arms .22 adaptor kit, or a Browning Hi-power and a Ceiner .22 adaptor kit. Need the following: - any an all advice on...

Garvin, I last flew/FAC'd in Gagetown in '89 however we don't tend to change too much.... Before the F-18 goes "tactical" and the tx's become squeels, it has to traverse regular old civilian airspace- and tell someone what he's doing. They may tx on: - IFR transit from an airfield to the...

what's wrong with swamps? Great for patrolling .......

This is a good thread! I don't suppose there's a troop out there that hasn't supplement his kit somehow (remember the c-5 knife?) but in my days we never modified weapons- heck, there wasn't much that I knew to modify! One thing we did modify (heavily!) was kit lists. I found that my older...

George, I can remember that guy- naiive as hail....but Lord, what a warrior :) Wasn't he the same guy that finally broke one of the new Leopards (return roller iirc)- in the parking lot of a gausthous?? Same guy was tossing apples at the 32A crew. Gave his driver bud hail for not joining in...