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Part of the issue is where the wall is. Israel has the right to defend its own land, but parts of the wall are occupying disputed land. The wall will only insight more violence, thus furfilling a self-fulfilling prophecy. Palestinians are displaced people moved to make room for the creation of...

What was meant, and it wasn't clear in my original post, is the word combat will disappear (as in combat capable), and peacekeeping will become or only reason for being. Taken to the nth degree, we might as well be the international section of the RCMP. Going hand in hand true, but that is not...

Foreign Affairs already has too much say in Defence, withtout being a former minister taking over. We don't need a diplomat, we need a warrior. My gut feeling is that he is a disciple of Axworthy's soft power. Therefor you can see  the word combat , and peacekeeping becoming out reason for...

All Army mbrs must take Mod 6. There is equivalency for the JLC, but unfortunately because you didn't have to take the JNCO, you are now between a rock and a hard place. Mod 6 will not be devolved down to the Units/Bde because of the nature of the crse. The only solution might be getting on a...

The only US troops deployed are under auspices of NATO not the UN, such as Kosovo. In actual fact the UN shies away from using Security Council member's forces for any of it missions, due the perception of bias. Actually, I am wrong, the US did supply forces under the UN (in name anyway) for the...

He is kinda like if they cloned a Howard Stern/Rush Limbaugh combo but forget their charm, intelligence, and looks. This mutt should take a shot at winning a Darwin Award.

Just a few points regarding the UN: 1.  It was placed in New York so the US could keep an eye on it. 2.  Some correct me if I'm wrong, but the US is in arrears of its dues because Congress doesn't agree with the UN policies. This may have changed. 3.  The US contributes no military forces to...

1 RCHA supplied the mortar platoon in sp of 3 PPCLI on Op Apollo

Art is correct, their is an elliptical beaten zone (aligned with the range) both for arty and mortor rds and its size is dependant on range and charge. All FOO and FOO techs know this as the dreaded "zone" (4 PERs = 82%). Even with MVs, GPS and lasers, rds can "wander" , however we can...

As you you step into the RSM's office, he tells you to "close the door"  (and he doesn't ask you to to take a seat) A FOO saying "Oops" Your Det 2ic saying " I thought that was Charge 3" Your LSVW "waiting parts"

I would take the poll with a grain of salt. Teens these days wouldn't know evil if it jumped up and bit them. They are just spouting off what they've heard elsewhere. They still have no problem buying/listening to/watching American TV, magazines, music, video games or movies Basides, who...

There were Canadians at Anzio, as part of the 1 SSF and they were a part of5th US Armywhen it entered Rome on 5 Jun 04. If any Canadians were involved with Tobruk, they would have been part of the Officer exchange program. And I think basic training was longer them a week even back then...

This the way democracy works. A majority of voters went with the Liberals and they now have the right to form the govt. The election of the speaker adds another dimension to the equation. The speaker is no longer appointed. Which party is willing to let one of its members stand. I think Stehen...

Esprit de Corps again proves that they won't let or can't let facts get in the way of a good story. In their Vol 11 issue 7 June 2004 edition they have an article entitled- Money to Burn by Bill Twaito where they proceed to document how reservist have their heads in the trough, the same as the...

The qustion I would have is where is the rest of the crse staff. Duties and responsbilities of the staff is to look after the crse on all levels. And suppose nobody had caught up. Wait to end of class? Without all the facts its hard to draw any conclusions, but does seem a funny way to handle...

Outgoing - LCol Cotton ., Maj Gauvin (2ic) Incoming - LCol Hetherington, Maj Wolanksi (2ic)

It will be held at the Simond's Parade Square - directly behind the 2 RCHA HQ building - at 1000 hrs (seated for 0930 hrs). I believe there is a rain day plan - Silver Dart Arena, but check at the main building first.

. I understand the sentiment behind the statement, but this is an example of the problems we are now facing. By deciding to tailor or training and standards to the Reg F we are spinning ourselves into the ground. A BE for a Reg F is 3 yrs, for a reservists its the next day. We are not the Reg...

This is based on LFWA and WATC with an Artillery flavour, but I'm sure it is the same across the country. I am making points that have been made on other threads, but I would like to tie them together to get the feel of a bigger picture. The Militia is slowing being strangled by policies and...

   105 Bty (SP 3-in M10s) of the 3rd Anti-Tank Regiment RCA landed on DDay in support of 3rd Div. (3rd At was a part of 3rd Div Arty). There is an excellent book called the Gunners of Canada, and there are brief mentions of the 3rd AT Regiment.        If I remember correctly there is a war...