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I haven't heard of any changes and the Training Plan states 22 training days.

A bit of clarification from my perspective. The prerequisites for DP 2B Inf Sect 2IC are DP 2A and PLQ (Land).  However, it is legacy course that will disappear this fall (it was created to top-up the knowledge a PLQ (L) graduate needs to equal PLQ (inf)).  The only pers that can go on it are...

Rather than just complaining about what's wrong with Wainwright, you also need to look at why the DComd felt compelled to go around and give his speech in the first place. Last year over half the scheduled summer courses were cancelled.  This was not due to a lack of students, but to a lack of...

This appears to be a total nightmare in the making.  While I can certainly appreciate that courseware does not get updated fast enough to suit the users (having been on the user end for many years), it is still not appropriate to reinvent the wheel. The TP exists as the guideline for the...

Regarding when PRes pers are to be issued DEUs, everyones right (to some extent).  The policy until recently was that DP1 training had to be complete (includes BMQ, SQ, and DP1 trades training (QL3)).  This policy was recently (within the past month or so) changed so that now pers are to be...

The problem is that their is not a coherent national PT policy that applies to reservists.  This is also why PRes do not complete PLQ (Land) Mod 1 - Physical Fitness (it's about how to run a PT session and is taught by the PSP staff).  I wish I could explain why, but I don't know - I suspect in...

I'm not too enthused with the current state of affairs either........but don't lose site of the two primary reasons (IMO) the Army went to the PLQ(L).  Note: the PLQ(CF) is not modularized. 1.  Since Mods 1 through 5 are done in the member's home garrison, hence their are no costs do to TD...

Good discussion, hopefully feedback was provided via the ECR about how some of the courses went.  A few points to put things in perspective: Coaching during PLQ(L) consists of 1 x 40 min class of instruction and practice during the Conventional Range Practice (out of a two day course). ...

Good topic.  The Three Block War concept is the direction the Army is going, so hopefully some pers in CFSME (etc) are modifying the doctrine and courseware appropriately (anyone had any input?). While we need to expand the EOD/IED capability due to the nature of the threat in an urban...

Firstly, my opinion is definitely soldier first.  Once you have an understanding of those skills, then you can move on to your trades training.  However, just like anything else, soldier skills are perishable and require periodic maintenance. Secondly, a few comments on some of the previous...

E39G, the point I was trying to make is rather than dwelling in the past (i.e. what Airborne/Light Engineer capability we used to have), look at what's going on now and what direction we are going in to build future capabilities.  I don't think we will ever see the old days come back but we do...

"Standards, what do you mean by the DP2B is going top be obsolete. Is that why I am going to Pet for 2 months this summer. I was told I am taking PLQ Infantry(Mod6, DP2B, and some of DP3A)." I should have used a different example to avoid this question, but here goes: In the recent past and...

In 94'-95' 1 Tp 2 CER (1 RCR BG in Croatia) had some South African dogs with us for about a month for a trial.  As I recall, the problem was they were too good and would react to every spent casing and even to the holes where mines had formerly been buried. Having some limited experience with...

Nick, chill out.   "1 CER HAS NEVER HAD A LIGHT CAPABILITY" Perhaps not in the deep dark past (like when you left in '85), but they do now (as was highlighted on OP APOLLO).    "JUST A BUNCH OF WANNABEES WHO (READ 6 JUMP WONDERS) DIDN'T WANT TAKE THE POSTING TO PETAWAWA, BUT THOUGHT IT...

1 CER has essentially designated 4 Tp as the "Light Tp".  This does not entail any differences in eqpt or tasks, but they do have the role of supporting 3 PPCLI (including the para coy).  They get priority on jump crses and related hard-core type activities and generally try and maintain at...

The various previous statements were essentially correct, however QL5 is an old and obsolete expression. Current terminology has a member going through Developmental Periods (DP) 1 through 5.  The rough translation is as follows: DP 1 (Pte) - BMQ, SQ & DP 1 trade specific (formerly known as QL...

.....and it will be changing again.  The content of the SQ is going to be mostly absorbed back into the BMQ course, which will become longer.  Any remaining elements will be pushed to the various DP1 trades courses (at least for Combat Arms).  I don't know when the new TP will be out, but within...

This brings back a few memories, especially Kurt's opening.  I was with the Engr Tp and recall it being a busy week.  Boxing Day the Wolf (Engr veh) had a mine strike and then New Years Eve the Iltis (I can't remember which Coy) was shot up. I'll have to keep a look out for a copy of the book.

Pay your F#@king canteen bills!!! We were lined up on the old airfield with all our kit for an inspection.  Willy pulled out some poor guys socks (I can't remeber who) and proceeded to try and shove his finger through one.  After about 30 seconds of grunting and groaning effort he managed to...

Try e-mailing RSM 1 CER as he was the Tp WO at the time Mark passed away.  If anyone has a copy of the BOI, it's likely him. D