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The dress as per most Unit's Standing Orders is DEU. Since you retain them when you leave the Forces wearing them for out clearance should not be an issue.  :salute:

If you meet all the basic requirements for age and citizenship and medical you should be good to go. If you are asking may a female join the beloved Engineer Branch as a Combat Engineer...but of course. Go see your nearest recruiter.  :salute:

I am so honoured to be affiliated with such a fine bunch of spellers and grammar technicians. Those that  are so caught up in their scrutiny of each word and sentence that they sometimes miss the finer points of the conversation. Thanks for all you do.  :salute:

It well may have. I am not familiar with that CS. I received this as an email attachment from an Australian Engineer. I am sure there are probably many versions in circulation.  :salute:

This article was originally published in the UK's RE Ubique magisine...whether fact or fiction is  up for you to decided. However, it makes for a good story, enjoy. :salute: UBIQUE When the Duke of …….., a son of Queen Victoria, was undergoing training as a Sapper officer he had occasion to...

Any speculation on anyones part not involved in the process is just that speculation. If a board has decided that all charges are dropped that's good enough for me. I hope he gets the help he needs and deserves.  :salute:

The Americans actually have two separate awards, the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), awarded to Infantry soldiers involved in hostile fire and the fairly newly created Combat Action Badge (CAB) to recognize non-infantry soldiers involved in hostile fire. Frankly I see no need for the CF to have...

There is another way an American "Soldier" may seek refuge and that is through Contentious Objectors Status, an Army Regulation that may be applied through the Chain of Command. With this option available, it places Jack into an even weaker position. "Conscientious Objection The issue of the...

Great job! It was outstanding to listen to, two intelligent and articulate women expressing such support and appreciation for our great heroes and soldiers. The army.ca  :salute: to both of you!

Jack needs to get his head out of his fourth point of contact. We, Canadians,  should be immediately turning these felons over to the appropriate US authority for prosecution. They fully understood the hazards of their chosen profession when signing on the line. Time to live up to the...

The picture looks pretty "gung-ho" but in my opinion, that vehicle would be totally FUBAR after detonating that mine. Also, modify this mine at your own peril. There are lots of stories and tribal knowledge about how to improvise this mine, however, as Canadian Soldiers we fall under all...

This is another example of kit often talked about but seldom seen in the units. To gain competency with any item, but particularly like the Claymore or the Area Defence Weapon, soldiers need hand on experience. Units need to have live mines to use, and feel and see the effects of this weapons...

Actually ZHC, I agree with you that more coordination between Law enforcement, security agencies and government agencies would be a great step in increase the security picture in Canada, coupled with effective legislation. The rub is providing effect security without unduly impacting on civil...

It would be naive to think we don't have terrorist in Canada, we have had some and will continue. The impression I get from our Southern Neighbours is that Canada is a breeding ground and a conduit for easy access into the States. I live in the USA and am not anti-American, far from it. I do...

"Terrorists have capitalized on liberal Canadian immigration and asylum policies to enjoy safe haven, raise funds, arrange logistical support and plan terrorist attacks." An often used quote here in the USA. The proof of this is where. Have any terrorist attacks originated in Canada? Who is...

This has turned into a discussion, it seems on the usefulness of the MFRCs. How soon things change around. I have lived in the time before MFRCs and through the growing pains of the organization to what it is today. Is any MFRC perfect,no. Do they provide a meaningful service, yes. I too, was a...

I use the term hero a lot. Why because few terms adequately describes the efforts and sacrifices soldiers make in serving their country. As the following shows: Definition of "hero" American Heritage Dictionary 1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with...

I see once again our PAO branch is no where to be heard from. I hate their sit on the fence, never correct anything attitude. Why can't they provide accurate and timely information that serves the military to the media? In my opinion their job is to support us in our mission of defending Canada...

The claymore was renamed to meet the requirements of the Ottawa Accord. More then a name change, the mine can no longer be set up with a trip wire or other method other then command detonated. "The Mine Ban Treaty permits Claymore-type mines (directional fragmentation) used in command-detonated...

Correct me if I am wrong UberCree but does not every soldier (Regular and Reserve) need to meet all requirements of training prior to deployment and must be validated both as an individual soldier and as part of their team (on the validation Ex). To this I would state that makes a Reservist...