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It's not because Canada chooses not to use it that it is redundant; check out this link, especially the recent ops towards the end of the page, and make an informed opinion: http://www.geocities.com/paratroop2000/paratrooper.htm Thanks I will..

I was reading the Brit Para jump thread, and it made me wonder if the airborne capability is still useful? Please be clear this is not an attack on the airborne or it's brotherhood.  It is me wondering if the situation(s) that developed/fostered this tactic of dropping troops into battle is...

Ah yes, the wisdom of age....

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Time management is the key.  School and the reserves is a great fit.  You will find the time require for the reserves is not as demanding as it appears, at least that was my experience.

Agreed, this may be a case of the vocal minority being louder than the silent majority. Cheers

no accusation intended................

Getting a bit back on the thread. I am no longet involved in green, save March 17.  But for those of you that were there for the transition between 90's army and the current army, did this hold true.  Were leaders/NCOs  and their career affect, either positivley or negativly by their actions "in...

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

What about "Travel light freeze at night"?

Holy Cr*p, I wished I had know you when I was in.  ;) I would have left the sleeping bag at home and claimed ignorance!  That is a lot of kit!

What about the guy that uses the shower as a p*sser.  Totally offside.

Thank you.....you just took me back to my youth.  I forgot about spring on campus, god bless the mini skirt :salute:

Yeah, so am I.  My search is for used though. This is not a bad starting point:  http://www.canadiandriver.com/index3.htm To be honest I hate buying a car....

Hard to believe, but someone, actually prefers the Liberals......(not me) ;)

One word...TIGHT. I don't think it matter the type of ruck you use, '82 or '64 (it's personal preference) but make sure you pack it tight. If the ruck, or things in the ruck, or the valise are bouncing or moving around, it is harder to carry. I agree with 1985, I think it is better to have...

I was 17 when I joined and when I came home with the paperwork my dad asked "what took so long"....I guess that's what national service will do to you.. I faced the same type of "discussion" with fellow student's when at school.  However, I in hindsight I should have seen it coming from a...

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I think CTV's W5 is doing a feature tonight on Afghanistan.  Can anyone confirm this? Cheers