Yes I agree, we seem to be in a pattern of explanation and always wanting and having to justisfy and qualify our actions and orders. That is why it was much simpler, to think that I had one role, to close with and destroy the EN - however the long version was then qualifiied in all weather -...
As you all let out a sigh of relief, I am a full time reservist not reg F, I had no badging parade when I grad my Ph 3 - I just marched back to my office where I was on CL BA and kept working.
Before I was Inf O I was MP O, therefore that does not apply... in the begining back in 91 I did belong to a Montreal resF Inf unit, that is what got me hooked on all of this...
I bought the dream a long time ago and still believe....
Thanks
Out of here.
WOW,
Justifying my very being is more complicated than it is worth. I just wanted imput to what badge to wear. Not to justify and answer to a bunch of strangers on the reasoning behind my choice of employement.
Thanks for all your help
Given the fact that the infantry (army) is the last strong arm called upon in time of conflict I would rather see the role of the infantry be stated as
TO DESTROY THE ENEMY, COMBAT IN CLOSE QUATERS, ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL POPULATION IN ORDER TO GATHER TIMELY/RELEVANT INTELLIGENCE.
My take on...
At the time of my Ph3 - I was employed on a CLBA ( on an established base posn) and I was sent on trg by my reg F unit. At that time, I asked a local unit to affiliate myself to them, wear their hat badge and accoutrement's, however since I was on a 3 yr BA, never had a chance to parade with...
I find myself in this EXACT predicament. I grad my PH 3 ( a while ago and have gone onto my Inf Cie Comd Course) and since then have never belong to a Regiment, as I am a full time CL BA and belong to an established ARE posn on base. I have never served with a reserve unit since being qual...
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