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:whistle: Been there. burger

Let's not haul out that tired old argument shall we?  It's been beaten to death in other old threads.  Abuses in some units.... of course.  Leaders making sacrifices and parading without pay so that their troops are taken care of also occurs.

CRAP!!!! RIP to the fallen, and our thoughts and prayers to those left behind.

It's been 20 years, it's time to let it go.  You've got to stop letting the past hold you back. You've got to get beyond it.  We're all here to help.  Let it go.  ;)

The numbers vary from year to year.  In the past couple of years we have run DP2, DP3 (CC Crse) Mods 1 and 2 and DP 3 (Ptl Ldr) crses with the other armd unit in 31 Bde.  That has allowed us to pool resources, staff, and candidates. As it stand right now, our unit's recruiting has been very...

At the risk of taking the intent of this thread off the tracks again, I have to agree.  There is no reason why all three mods of this crse could not be handled locally. As for local solutions not "cutting it".  I agree that that is the perception and probable response of higher.  I disagree...

Failing that, at least allow us to run more courses at the unit level so we can look after our own.  Allow us to run DP2 with DP3 CC complete.  We're expected to keep our troops motivated and trained as much as possible on 1/2 day a month, then let us pick-up the pieces afterwards.  I highly...

Our unit has a procedure for soldiers to follow should they request a Class B.  Sometimes it's even followed.  If a soldier wishes to apply for a Class B position they must submit an application through the chain.  It goes to the Tp Ldr/WO, then to the OC/SSM, then to the CO/RSM.  Each rung on...

There were 278 passengers on that plan, and it was approaching Detroit Metro.  If it had gone according to their plan, it may have come down over the Windsor area.  A lot of lucky people this Christmas Day.

Well, if Bonko only has oxfords and it is an Air Force Levee  ;D, it's all a moot point for him.  Bonko, enjoy the festivities!

VIChris, welcome, and not to worry, the idea you suggested is totally appropriate and in fact sounds like a good one.

Alternate Caption:  "All this and wool too."

And yet, there was no mention of Class A reservists.  A figure of 300 must be more palatable to the public than the larger number (in the 1,000s?) that are being affected, to varying degrees. 

Tanks!  There were more than a few.  :blotto:

Very good point!  We certainly don't want them getting used to the idea.  :whistle:

I like the whole Blackhawk Down plan.  How accurate is the Sharpe series (Sharpes Rifles etc)?  I know that after reading all the books, a lot of the things we do, like platoon drill, slow marching the Colours etc were put into clear perspective. 

I love it!  We'll have to get corporate sponsors though, the troops won't be able to afford shirts. 

There are a lot of rumours as to the cause other than the Olympics.

We could start unit "Hiking Clubs".  Take a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, toss on a ruck with a bunch of buddies, go for a walk on local fitness/nature trails, and you've got some BFT work-up.  Retire to a mess with some chilli, brews and football on the big screen. 

Well Done Sgt Newsom.  :salute: As for the rapper..........  ::)