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Para, You gotta stop broadcasting my O Gp points to the unwashed masses!  It really isn't proper for us to pre-empt other unit chains of comd in the timely dissemination of info/direction....  ;) Besides which, if everyone else in the Army starts to figure out just how good 1 CMBG has it with...

Some further insight, if I may. Correct - the five-day "Gunfighter" programme was developed by 3 PPCLI approx two years ago.  It was suggested as necessary by some of our BTDT personnel, and was enthusiastically endorsed/pushed by our CO.  The programme gained CLS-level recognition and support...

Just so's we're all on the same net, C Coy 3VP is going over with the 2RCR BG for TF 1-07 in Feb next year.  No new additions are required, nor desired.  They are at CMTC, and are locked and loaded. TF 1-08 is led by 2 PPCLI, but includes a rifle coy (vehicle platform TBD) from 3VP.  That...

APOLLOVet, You are the rare individual who writes exactly as he speaks.  Notwithstanding the fact that I happen to completely agree with you on the subject of those who do not take their oath of service seriously, I find it personally hilarious that as I read your words a mental image...

Right there, I've read enough to know that this is yet another "CBC Special" bearing zero relation to reality.  A pack of young wannabe "actors" relegated to radio, pretending to portray the thoughts of serving soldiers, and doing so based upon open-source reports?  Very special.... To further...

Yes.  Yes, Edmonton does love our troops.  That was evident with the 30,000 plus folks who massed for 3 PPCLI's return home from Op APOLLO in Aug 2002.  It has been abundantly obvious ever since with the plethora of "Support Our Troops" magnetic stkckers and so forth. And it is equallly evident...

So, with the official announcement received in comparatively short order (as compared to the never-ending hand-wringing over the Op APOLLO Bronze Stars), are we prepared to finally acknowledge that the system works?  Or are the worry-warts amonst us going to continue their misplaced hue and...

An MSM, MID and several CDS Commendations for pers deployed on the PRT Roto 0 were announced at 3 PPCLI's morning parade today.  Since the awards have not been officially presented, I will leave names for the official CANFORGEN/CANLANDGEN.

Unfortunately, I must dine with the Irish-equivalent of our CDS tonight as the stand-in for CO 3VP.  I'll swing by the sports bar at the Kingsway Ramada on my way home to St Albert if time permits.  If we don't manage to connect, I hope you have a good time in Edmonton enroute to Wx.

George, Although I wholeheartedly agree with your aversion to the "deactivation" of historical weapons, I think that you may be missing the point in this particular case.  The firearm in question is big-time BLR.  It is shot out.  None of the component parts are salvageable.  In fact, it has...

For those with an apocalyptic bent, try this global strategy game.  I played through the free on-line tutorial and quite enjoyed it.  Nobody wins, but it is pretty fun to see who gets away with the least damage. www.everybody-dies.com

Geo, An "Afghanistan Exposition" is forthcoming.  The current Afghanistan "display" is limted to a C3 sniper rifle in a plexi case, with a brief mention of the world record shot during Op APOLLO.  My unit is in the process of turning in the actual MacMillan Tac 50 that made the shot to DLR, who...

I had the pleasure of actually handling one of each model of the AIA "product-improved" SMLE last month during a visit to Wolverine Supplies in Virden, MB.  They are a truly beautiful rendering of an updated classic design.  The machining, woodwork and fit/finish are all first-class - far and...

There are posters up all over Edmonton Garrison promoting the event.  It looks to be a very good time for all who attend, thanks to the exceptional generousity of Mr D'Angelo.  My unit (3VP) has been given 250 tickets for Fri, and another 250 for Sat, which works out to  more than one per unit...

No offence intended, but that happens a lot when you post.  As an outsider looking in, I'm just saying. ....  Perhaps you ought to revisit what you say and how you say it.  Your former service is respected and your experienced input is valued.  It's all about how you package the message. FWIW,

Kev, Don't be so sure.  Despite all DLR institutional intent to the contrary, the low-shoe-wearing, completely-out-of-touch-with-operational-reality DLR types have apparently been sorted out WRT the AR-10s.  Just last night I was told by someone who definitely knows, that certain DLR types have...

X2 I went through 13 weeks of BOTC, 9 months of French Language Training, then 7 months of Phase 2 through 4 Infantry Officer training with "Wolf".  I went on to serve with him as a fellow "subbie" in 2 VP for 3 years.  Then we served together again in 3 PPCLI.  I attended his memorial...

"When I calmly pointed out Mr Creitien has dispatched Canadian soldiers to the Kandahar region in 2002, he looked like I had nailed him with a 2X4." And therein lies the problem.  Canadian citizens as a whole are incredibly self-centred and short-sighted.  I realize that I am tarring an entire...

Radiohead, No worries about linking to my site.  It hasn't been updated for ages, and as a result public interest has dropped off.  Bandwidth use is not an issue these days.  Hopefully I'll get around to updating the site later this fall, or during Xmas lve at the latest.  I have...

Radiohead, The once plentiful mid-1970's DPM Combat Uniforms have become increasingly difficult to locate.  And when you do run across them, they tend to be in "Size 4" (medium regular) and faded/frayed condition.  Your best bet is to search eBay "Collectibles, Militaria" on a weekly basis...