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As a visible minority i can say yes there are racist people in the CF.  I've had to deal with a couple myself.  These kinds of people are few and far between.  The CF as an organization does not tolerate this sort of stuff.  Most of your peers will not tolerate that sort of behaviour.  The few...

More of a Heinlein,  Orwell, Huxley fan.  Adams is funny thou.  That depressed robot takes the cake. DSB

All nurses, (student or working) are being pushed to become officers in my unit.   We had several NCMs that were nurses.   Some are making the switch and a couple of them I believe are gonna remain NCMs.   All the new applicants are not given much of a choice.   They are pretty much told to...

The bigger the negative number the worse your vision.   I'm down to -6.5, blind as a bat. DSB

I'd love to see a Sikh regiment, I know the numbers would be there.  However i think distinctions based on religion, race, ethnic background can be divisive and are totally not PC.  Current regiments maintain a historical tradition, (Canadian), but i can't see government bringing in new...

My eye sight is a far bit worse than yours.  Mind you I am V4. Your eye sight could limit you from joining the combat arms.  I'm not sure what the cut off is. If it does there are loads of other great trades to work in. DSB

Heres how I see it; 1699 - Khalsa implemented by Siri Guru Gobind Singh, (this is when Sikhs get their religious 'uniform') 1846 - end of the first Anglo-Sikh war (essentiallythe end of the Sikh State) 1846 - 1st Sikh Regiment raised (first time Regiments fight for the crown) 1849 - complete...

Yes, Army -Rifle green,(it takes a long time to get in the system). -Olive drab for the field, (i only got this issued once, and that was cause my Sect Comd on my JNCO worked hard on it)Usually you just wait till the Rifle green fads, (due to the sun) and use it in the field.  My unit will let...

Its all in the dress regs, turbans and beards are allowed.  Examples of how everything should look is there in black in white.  Both should not interfer with the gas mask and helmet use. DSB

As a member of a MED COY that switched to FD AMB I can tell you some of the changes: We have new names for some of our platoons/companies, and we get to see and train with 'attached' medics more often.  The training for all medics will benefit form the new arrangement.  Us former MED COY...

Two Cents are as follows; We have several Muslim members in our unit.  Most are not the strict 'orthodox' type.  One fella a few years back kept a trimmed beard, maintained a strict diet, and prayer 5 times a day.  The unit was very understanding of his needs and worked hard to address them.  I...

"  The public needs to be educated about what the military really does vice what Hollywood chooses to show on the big screen.  " This sounds like the meat of the issue to me.  Present the reality and see who bites into that.  SO many of these kids coming in just have no idea. We live and...

"IMHO, schools and colleges are a prime source of recruits for reservists. Most people in my unit attend or attended in the past college or university, and if it wasn't for units recruiting in schools they never would have thought of joining the CF. I know this was the case with me, my unit came...

Owen Sound is down the road, and if your into Cougars....well thats the place for you!  Have fun watching the wildlife....careful thou, they bite. DSB

Correct me if I run off on a tangent. As a CF member and someone who has had some experience teaching I believe the CF should not be recruiting in schools and colleges.  Many young people have a really distorted and unreal view of the army.  Posters and some ads can often be misleading and...

LOOK COOL FACTOR The width helps, and that ring is a nice place to hook your thumb into.  The whole green cowboy look is win win. DSB

I spent a couple summers in Meaford and have also been up there for weekend training exercises.  My favourite times were working in the MIR. The training area is not huge.  After a while you can get a good feel for layout.  Which is nice if you drive an Amb but might suck if your trying to do...

As a member who was part of OP Recuperation in North Eastern Ontario,  I can say that the people up there loved the idea of aid to civil power.  It was meaningful experience for all. DSB

Commenting from a reserve standpoint; I've been with a reserve Med Coy for a bit.  We've had female Co's and female RSM.  We still have a high percentage of females in the unit, (high when compared to the broader CF).  Given we might not be a Combat Arms unit, I've seen many women who can...

This is the reserve world I'm speak of: Joining MED COY/FD AMB versus joining a Combat Arms Unit is a pointless debate now.  Everyone, (medics),  are part of the FD AMB. Points: -  I have seen bad unit medics, and bad Med Coy medics.  This happens when you have young people with a months...