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  1. MCpl Burtoo

    LAV III Roll-Over, 02 Mar 06, 6 Injuried and 2 Dead

    CFL....when you get some info on the guys email me at work!
  2. MCpl Burtoo

    Members' Marital Status

    I would fall under.....  1.    Another military member; Both my wife and I are in the military and I believe it has helped our marriage. We got married and then I joined. She joined the Reserves and then transferred to the Reg Force. With her being in the military, we defiantly have something...
  3. MCpl Burtoo

    One Mom"No soldier stands alone in a battlefield"

    The US military has more Sgt's in the rank scale compared to Canada or any other military in the world....if you want to, you can think of  "Buck Sgt"  as MCpl in our rank scale. It is still a good article and good on him getting his Sgt's in 3 yrs.
  4. MCpl Burtoo

    SISIP LTD 2002 - 2018

    My mum and dad were talking about this last night. My dad spent 35 yrs in the Air Force and retired as a WO and is pushing 65 yrs of age. If he dies in the next couple of years my mum will receive some money, and once he hits 65 it is going to be pennies! It makes you wonder why we pay into this...
  5. MCpl Burtoo

    TOW COY

    We are having growing pains, but we are working through them. The Arty guys (ADATS) have not hit the ground as of yet and not expected to be here till next year. As it stands we are almost at 2 full platoons. By APS 2007 we should be at full strength in the Tow Coy with 4 Platoons and an HQ...
  6. MCpl Burtoo

    Merged 64 Pattern Rucksack thread

    I have had my 64 pattern ruck for 12 yrs and love it.  I have replaced the bag a few times and even the frame. My latest bag I got from a Mat Tech buddy who makes them in CADPAT. Now the only problem I have is I cannot wear it for the BFT.....in an O grp last week, we got passed on that the  Bde...
  7. MCpl Burtoo

    History of removing headdress in the Mess

    http://www.lacombelegion.com/myth.html Here is a link for the Locmbe Legion, Myths / Facts page. At the very bottom of the page is this Myth / Fact about the removal of headdress in the Legion...... MYTH Some Legion Branches are hypocrites because they do not allow hats in their facilities...
  8. MCpl Burtoo

    Looking for Westbourne Surplus

    Did a search on 411.ca and got this for you...... Westbourne Army Surplus 890 6 Avenue, Westbourne, MB R0H1P0 (204) 274-2646  :salute:
  9. MCpl Burtoo

    Wanted: Pace Stick

    Here is a couple of links for you........it is a pace stick and not a drill cane that you want.......right? http://www.intune.ca/Pace_Sticks.htm http://www.williamscully.ca/gallery/trimmings http://www.execulink.com/~thercran/idkit.htm
  10. MCpl Burtoo

    ranks

    Beat me to the link...dam..... I guess someone was sleeping in that informative class on rank structure. Must have been after lunch and he was a bit LUNCH DRUNK.............
  11. MCpl Burtoo

    Sgt DP 3A (i think it is)

    THE INFANTRY JOINING INSTRUCTIONS for DP3-INFANTRY SECTION COMMANDER QUALIFICATION (ISCQ) state Prerequisites: In order to be selected for this training the member shall meet the following prerequisites: a.Have successfully completed the Platoon Support Weapon Qualification DP 2A Infantry...
  12. MCpl Burtoo

    Australian Military Ranks

    Can someone clarify the rank structure in the Australian Armed Forces. Apparently a WO2 is equivalent to a CPO in the RAN and a Flight Sergeant in the RAAF, and all three are senior to a Staff Sergeant. Does that mean that CPOs and FSgts are warrant officers down under? This link might help...
  13. MCpl Burtoo

    military medals you have received

    Here is a link about wound stripe................. http://www.forces.gc.ca/hr/cfpn/engraph/11_03/11_03_wound_e.asp I have a CD, CFPM, SFOR x 2 (Bosnia), Non-Article 5 (Bosnia). Would have been just as happy to have gotten a 3 for my medal then a separate medal....
  14. MCpl Burtoo

    Military Looks for New Home for Commandos

    Why not the old Air Force base at Uplands (Ottawa). What about buying back the old  Defienbunker (previous post) would be a good plan. Trenton would be another option. I am sure that if we need some land in Ontario and near Ottawa then some can be found.
  15. MCpl Burtoo

    Military Relocation / Posting Policy-Moves [MERGED]

    How do you know that you are posted to Edmonton? Do you still have to do basic Training? You might find yourself in the wonderful Shilo Subburbs.........lol
  16. MCpl Burtoo

    Attack Helicopters

    We are short on pilots now, what AC are we going to get rid of to free-up pilots to fly these pipe dreams?
  17. MCpl Burtoo

    combat shovel

    I have one and never use it ....wrong...it is being used as the dogs poop shovel-lol  ;D
  18. MCpl Burtoo

    Merged 64 Pattern Rucksack thread

    You can get one at the Regiment (PPCLI) Kit Shop.....maybe 3VP has one too, I don't know. Here is a link for it. http://kitshop.ppcli.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=218&osCsid=410ab30a7c02767ccde88e2b18376007
  19. MCpl Burtoo

    cp compression sac

    Are you just talking about a regular stuff sack / compression sack? I have 2 that I bought from the PPCLI Kit Shop a couple of years ago and love them. They were made by DropZone, but I don't think they make anymore. They look like this one from MEC....except OD...
  20. MCpl Burtoo

    Canadian Special Forces and Light Infantry in World War Two`

    Here are some good links for you............. http://army.ca/forums/threads/24284.0/all.html http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/newspapers/canadawar/army_e.html http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/PrinterFriendly.cfm?Params=J1ARTJ0000307 http://www.secondworldwar.co.uk/units.html...
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