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Check the convention again.  It doesn't just apply to those in uniform.  (Convention III, sec. 4a, iirc) T

Quoting a drug friendly organization who's goals are more to thwart the US's War on Drugs probably isn't the best reference.  They are using the statistical anomolies as "proof".  Take a look at the science behind a few of their "conclusive" tests, you'll see what I mean.  I did some extensive...

Um...  All due respect, but if a member (or spouse) goes ahead and spends money before it's actually in the bank, who's fault is it?  We've been waiting since 01 APR 06 for an increase.  I think members can wait a little bit longer.  What would all of these spouses do if the raise was only 1%...

QR&O chapter 20 (and DAOD 5019-3) details when / why / how a CO can order a drug test.  It's fairly straightforward.  It's also a chargable offence to refuse to provide a sample.  Regardless, like the others so far, I agree.  There's a reason we all swore to not do drugs.  As for testing, we...

And they probably left you hooked up because your SAT's weren't high enough.  Believe it or not, Docs know what they're doing. As for the smoking, yes it's allowed.  There will be designated areas where you are able to smoke.  At least on base.  Not sure what the regs are for ground-pounders in...

$300 was offered per school IRT transportation for public schools in the area.  We had 4 show up, one all the way from Comox.  They were aware, and had the money for transport.  It's probably a tough sell to teachers (*cough* union *cough*) on the island for a Friday afternoon...  The kids that...

The process spends more time on a drawing board than it does after the orders are made.  The process to determine what will be used to replace the CPF's/Destroyers has begun.  Ordering hulls won't occur for quite some time. T

They have...  The process for replacing the destroyers and CPF's with a SSC has already begun.  If I remember correctly, replacements will be hitting the water in the 2020's. T

Looking forward to Saturday.  We have a BSG soiree chez moi on Saturday night for it.  Preable:  DVD version of the original series.  Our geek hats are on tight...  :D T

10X the tax revenue yes, but they also spend twice as much per capita on their military. T

Raging Grannies (I believe that's the name) showed up for about 2 hours on Saturday.  No biggie.  They stayed outside the grounds and sang a few songs.  Refused the water offered by Navy Days staff (something about the carcinogens in the plastic).  There were two Quebécois present, handing out...

The staff will know, yes.  It's the rest of your platoon that doesn't need to know.  ;) T

Just under 10,000 attended Navy Days.  We had around 10 people sign the dotted line that day reg force, so a recruiter told me, which was great to hear.  The people who did go seemed to have nothing but great comments about it.  The only negative feedback I heard was the protesters and lack of...

Very true.  They are already starting the process to replace the 280's and the CPF's with a SSC, they know they'll be replacing them in around 15 years or so...  It's too bad that they can't churn out one a year to keep the infrastructure active, but for now I guess we just have to live with it.

I was talking to some MARE's that are / were involved in the procurement process for the new JSS for the last 8-12 years, and the answer when asked was always "It's always been a political decision".  It's unfortunate, but that's what we have to deal with.  As the procurement process for a new...

Hmmm...  I didn't think we earned the right to be called Sir until after our commision...  I only ever heard Mr. or Naval Cadet.  (Or a whole pile of expletives, but I'll leave those to your imagination)  ;) T

They've got one in the water, but she's not moving yet...  Other than that, still waiting for Oct 26 (RUMINT) "launch" date.

Wow...  Pretty good videos.

Let us know where you are, and who the transgressor is, and we'll deal with it. T

I just read it slower.  ;) T