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There really isn't. But hey, what do I know? That was mentioned previously in this topic, but I didn't see you jump on it then.

I'm well aware of said shortage. That being said, there is still pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenty of work for Pte's and Cpl's to do (again, just where I am it seems, according to the comments made here). It's incomprehensible to me how troops can be sitting around doing nothing. It shows only a complete...

Heh, well, I haven't seen it where I am. Everyone, from the CO down is working continuously from day start to day end (and in many cases guys are going days without PT because there's too much work to do). In fact, where I am people are releasing due to being way too overtasked (i.e. they and...

No one's answered my question yet, which units are these where soldiers sit around doing nothing?

That is, admittedly, odd. Agaim, crappy but there IS a major shortage of functionable gear (remember the NSE and other TF 3-09 types took most of it, broke most of it, and then took what was left). Again, odd. However, keep in mind there's often more at play then what one sees out on the...

Stupidest thing I heard today... "Do we get a bar to the SSM for OP Podium?" Ya, that was actually asked.

What unit is this happening at, 'cause I sure ain't seeing it. In fact, I get to see people releasing because the op tempo is way too high. No one where I am is releasing out of being bored, thats for sure. As to the point at hand, we're red-penning ourselves to death. My personal opinion is...

Meh, either way it obviously hasn't hindered your advancement or the way you've been employed. There's plenty of air force/navy pers wandering around army units who don't have SQ and do just fine in the field/on tour. Especially on tour, as thats what we have pre-deployment training for.

Thats probably why you were good to go, PLQ supercedes SQ (aka BMQ(L)). This is assuming that SQ is part of your trade's training (is it?). 

Did you do PLQ (Land)?

There are also plenty of sailors and air force members who deploy without SQ. All you need to be deployed course-wise is to be trade qualified.

You mean someone who wants to earn their wages? CF members don't have the option to walk off the job when the going gets rough, neither should they (armed or unarmed, they chose the job). I hate the term scab, I could give the names I have for 'strikers'...but they aren't good for polite...

I'd prefer to get the ribbons (I've got black cards hanging around somewhere). And I'd rather enrich the account of a fellow piper such as yourself if it's an option. How much and how do you want payment?

Awesome, thanks a bunch. Edit: do they come with all the bells and whistles (tassels etc)?

I know this is a loooooooooong shot, but anyone know if RHFC_piper is still making/selling these?

I am. If you want some neat videos, search on youtube "Royal Scots Dragoon Guards", "SFU Pipe Band", "Edinburgh Tattoo", "Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Pipes and Drums" (shameless plug), "Military Bagpipe Music" etc etc. And for something REALLY cool, search "Scotland Raw".

Gotcha. As was mentioned, 400 Sqn Pipes and Drums are good, not many other CF military pipe bands have widely available CD's (although most Militia bands have a CD or two available through their kitshops). As far as Canadian pipe bands go, Simon Fraser University are probably the best known...

By 'irish' do you mean bagpipe tunes?

Check out the band of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. They have both pipes and drums and brass and reed military music and despite being from the UK play many of the same tunes you'd hear here (as many of our mllitary musical traditions come from the UK).

I bought a brand new car (just over $23 000) on Pte pay, was paying more then you would pay for R&Q (and even more now) and was paying around $250 a month for insurance. So it is more then doable to buy a car as a Pte, go for it (especially if you're getting used). As to the type of car, I got...