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"Wallace acknowledged that the Stryker brigades are not alone in their distrust of the institutional Army. “The operational Army tends not to reach out to TRADOC for help. " TRADOC is having two main issues in my opinion. First one is trying to keep up with the advances and lessons learned on...

Glad to see the MPEV's. Now we have someone to do harbour security. ;) :rofl:

I agree with the stop the funding idea. Although all university students will speak about the importance of freedom of speech what they really mean is: you can speak as long as I agree with your message.." I doubt the Gov't of Canada would have the stomach for the inevitable lawsuits that...

Ralph you make a good point but remember the Managed Readiness Plan is just that a plan. It does not take into account the fact that the 1st LOC is at more than 100% which will have impact on the 2nd LOC. Also, things that brief well on a power point slide are a little tougher to do in real...

I have to wade in here. First of all we all are one army one fight. I think we need to look at who, where and when we employ our Sappers. I do not accept the argument that if you post me I will get out...then get out and we will move someone else into your rank level. Perhaps a bit harsh but...

Here is the link to the Combat Studies Institute at Ft Leavenworth. You will probably find something on all three operations. I don't have time to do any searching, good luck on your paper.  :salute: http://usacac.army.mil/CAC/csi/INDEX.asp

Tomahawk6, This article is an excellent example in what the CF is now calling the Three Block War. I agree with the General's remarks about non-lethal effects. Those stability and humanitarian assistance operations are difficult to plan and execute. 1 Cav is justifiably proud of the great work...

Firstly, I have been guilty as charged however, in my defence, I usually chat in an adult context when it is fairly late at night. Since Mike says clean it up I will. Roger that. Secondly, Trinity whats with slamming Camo and Card? I am unsure if you meant it as a  joke or as some kind of...

I have moved several times under IRP and had a variety of experiences. I also remember the days of the OR doing our claims and paperwork. In short it was a three D nightmare. Your claims depended on the clerks skill and knowledge. With the general lack of clerks at the unit levels I can not...

Who ever doctored up that pic might be able to "bust bombs" if you pardon the expression but I wish they could spell Military properly.  :salute: CHIMO!

This Body for Life wesite has a lot of useful information for calculating Body Mass, Body Fat, etc Enjoy http://www.bodyforlife.com/exercise/tools.asp :salute:

I feel Pike offers an opposing view. Why should it be discarded out of hand and threatened with censure? The benefit of a forum is to offer a full spectrum of an argument. If you disagree with a point offer an reasoned argument and be prepared to be countered. Just because a point is contrary to...

I truly think that it is just another way to whittle away your civil rights. The same promises of security were issued with the SIN card. When a person can access your SIN they can find a lot of private information about you that should not be publicly available. I have the same fear that...

Got this from CMEA, please drop a note of encouragement to Jeff and his family; Some encouraging news on the condition of Cpl Jeffrey Bailey of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment who was seriously injured in operations in Afghanistan last month. While Cpl. Bailey remains in critical condition, he has...

CFL you hit my point exactly.  ;D

Perhaps when we are all qualified BBB in our official second language we can start to worry about learning a useful language.  :salute:

All good points Sapper6 and thanks for the support. I often hear alot of noise about recruitment but little is stated about a solid plan to aid retention or for that matter family support. I once heard that it takes about 1 million dollars in training and support to get a soldier to the 10 year...

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (CP) - Canadian soldiers poked, prodded and dug for 90 minutes Thursday to disarm a deadly roadside bomb, one of many such deadly devices that have killed or maimed hundreds in Afghanistan, including several from Canada. "We're feeling pretty good about getting this out of...

I for one am sympathetic to the author of the article. I think if you take out the unit designation and look at the larger issue of the balance between family and operations, the author makes some valid points. The organisation of an Engineer Regiment is different then any other Combat Arms...

Did you think maybe she is trying to improve her physical condition and is doing the best she can. Perhaps being less critical and more encouraging to people "less" fit might get more into the gym.  :salute: