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Rick Mercer, you have to love that guy. That was refreshing.

Hey while we're all whining about ourselves, I was 245lbs when I joined... how do you think THAT felt while running the hill?  >:D Different body types are better designed for specific activities. LOL. What can I say, becoming a soldier is all about a transformation, you probably simply haven't...

Agreed! We usually have the one troop nav with the map and compass and a separate one to pace. Keeps both more alert to their surroundings by giving each less to worry about.

Based on my admittedly limited experience from soldiering with females in the infantry ( does anyone have significant experience in this area with the limited number of females in our infantry?) I have observed that the females on my courses have unfortunately mostly been mentally weak. I am...

You mean to tell me that everyone and their dog doesn't have a GPS already?  ::) (joke) Even with a GPS, you can never beat an old trusty set of pacing beads for a back up. I have had to replace mine every so often and I recommend using wooden beads if you're making your own as the plastic ones...

Very close 5 Points of Flight Procedure; 1- Check Canopy 2- Keep a sharp lookout during descent 3- Undo waistbelt 4- Lower your equipment 5- Prepare to land

I have the same bag. 64 pattern made out of OD cordura as was pointed out. The 64 pattern ruck bags currently in the system are a mixture of these and the older, flimsier plastic ones. I have yet to see anyone jump them with an ALICE frame like that. You might have better luck listing it as a 64...

HAHAHAHAHA. Why YES, occasionally we DO.  >:D Only if someone else is watching, then we pull out the touques when they leave.  ;)

Bare ass is not his idea of a good joke, although I can certainly see how it would sound. It is a term used to refer to jumping without equipment (rucksack, rifle, vest/webbing or snowshoes etc). I would have to agree wholeheartedly that a bare ass ramp jump is sweet, it is pretty hard to screw...

I carry my Nalgene attached to the TV in the additional canteen pouch by securing it to the bottom loops. I was very wary after seeing a buddy do it, thinking it would be a pain in the ass and bounce all over the place and make a ton of noise. Surprisingly it does none of those things and works...

Stealth suits are the cat's ass! ( good ;) ). Personally I opted to acquire a civvie market gore-tex shell jacket instead, as I don't like the idea of having to put on and take off the pants in a hurry while in the field.I would rather pull on and off a crummy pair of rainpants over top and stow...

Most airlines offer a DND discount price for flights. Simple enquiry is all it takes. I also happen to know that "Medieval Times" dinner theatre at the CNE in Toronto offers a DND discount. GOOD TIMES! (Wench! Bring me ale!)   ;)

Officially the QOR is tasked to provide 66 Jumpers to support the CPC. Instead of simply wasting a jump on a BTAT or LTAT by jumping bare ass and going home, we exploit the opportunity to train our over 100 jumpers in the Airborne role and maintain the Airborne capability in our Regiment. Our...

I made a CadPat sleeve with Velcro closure for my handguard. I was concerned at first about restricting the breathability of the handguard, but it is thin and breathes well. I have since fired hundreds of rounds with it on, both ball   and blank and it works like a charm. I now have winter white...

That's MEAT BOMB to you LEGs! Get it right. Lawn dart, that one is so lame.   ;D ;D ;D

That is another one on the long list of words we are not allowed to say anymore without a good slap on the wrist. What is a LEG ...      oh you, you, you're good you! ;D :dontpanic: too funny.

I have heard that from a friend in 3VP also, apparently they are aiming at having 100% of 3VP para qualified ( just in case   ;)).

Unfortunately, despite the new small pack system, we won't be ditching our 64 pattern rucks anytime soon as the small pack is not "jump-able". At least until we get the new Rucksack, which I hear has a far superior new system for rigging and jumping with. Until then, no complaints about the 64...

I have used both, I use the 64 now. In my opinion it is FAR superior for comfort, load carriage and ease of use.