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You could try the United Defense M113 site, it has some good info, and a good overview of all the newer MTVL (stretched M113) variants... http://www.udlp.com/www.m113.com/ My understanding is that turreted MTVLs with RPG protection remain under around 15 tons, making them easily C130...

I'm a MARS DEO applicant and I have read that post-BOTC NOTC Venture Naval Training is very difficult, with around 2/3 of trainees failing the first time around. My understanding is that one can redo the NOTC experience a second time to get through it, but after that you're done. I've long...

I had to undergo a Verification Of Former Service as well, so I think this has resulted in a worst-case scenario situation in terms of waiting and processing time.

CFRC Vancouver has told me repeatedly that this security process takes 9-18 months, which seems unbelievable. I lived in the UK for a year in 1999. This was mentioned to me after all interviewing and testing was completed and passed, so I'm at a loss to explain the situation. My DEO application...

Trust me Seil, it is an honour and a privilege to wear highland kit in the Army, as you are carrying on a proud Canadian military tradition by donning Scottish parade dress. Highland soldiers have a long-held reputation for fierce and aggressive soldiering; consider yourself lucky to have a unit...

This month is the two-year anniversary of my DEO MARS application. I lived in the UK for a year in '99 and I had to do a verification of former service, and thus I wait. Shouldn't be too much longer now, though. When I joined at 17 ten years ago it took a month to get in uniform and start basic...

I suppose when I envision CF units in combat I assume it is done in cooperation with allied forces (ie. our BV-206s conducting an air-mech mission during Apollo using American Chinooks etc.), so, theoretically, I can see a Canadian para coy dropping onto a position with various forms of allied...

I certainly see and respect the above point, but I also believe a para capability (even just a coy-size one) gives our brigades a basic, strategically important tool on the future battlefield: the ability to place light infantry, theoretically, anywhere on a battlefield for strategic advantage...

My understanding was that the LIBs were the most undermanned inf bns in the Army, each with only two rifle coys and a combat support coy. Just curious if these units are now at "full" strength with three rifle coys plus a combat support coy etc., as it is noted above that 3VP has an A (para...

TOW has better range than MGS. The data I have seen (http://www.strategypage.com/fyeo/howtomakewar/databases/mbt/mbt.asp#maxrange) suggests that TOW can beat any Soviet/Chinese tank in terms of range with its 3750m max flight, while I don't think MGS can out-range much, making it more suited to...

My quote is from the actual "platform" that is referenced in your quote from liberal.ca The only quote I could find on liberal.ca is the one I used, though I don't doubt you came across your snippet. I have the full platform in front of me ("Moving Canada Forward"). The liberal.ca quote you...

In reality, there is no written proposal to form a "peace" brigade, "peacekeeping" brigade, or a brigade restricted to peacekeeping. Pure media speculation and wild interpretation. The original Liberal election policy proposal states that "A Liberal government will...increase the CF by 5,000...

Would that be Lt. Mike Sparks? Sounds to me like it's him. I've read a lot of the information his group puts out. I think they make some good points and there is some important commentary on the importance of tracks, but unfortunately the rhetoric definitely borders on the fanatical at times...

I've seen the US Army's website use the term "Gavin" on an equipment page. Surely that's a sign that the name is catching on somewhat.

I didn't realize we would have enough MGS to equip three squadrons, ie. a whole regiment. My understanding was that with a CMTC MGS contingent, a Montreal MGS contingent and a Gagetown training MGS contingent, there would only be enough left for one sqn with LdSH.

Ouch.

Can someone clarify does the breakdown above show three sqns each with an MGS, TUA and MMEV troop?

One could argue that the vast majority of Canadian land operations are road-based, peacemaking-type situations (Kabul, Bosnia, Haiti etc.), where taking enemy fire is not an everyday occurance. Light-armoured, wheeled vehicles are probably ideal for these operations, as tracks get worn out and...

On the flip side consolidating 1st Brigade's units together in one location makes a bunch of sense (Shilo units the exception). And a west coast invasion shouldn't be a military consideration in Canada. A B.C. base would indeed be nice, though.

At the very least I would like to see the three understrength light bns broken up and reorganized. A few coys should be used to boost the numbers of the 1st and 2nd bns and the remaining coys (including all the jump coys) should be grouped into a full strength, rapid reaction bn with an...