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Anyone know if the Int Branch has a regimental-style necktie for civvy wear? Thanks for any insight.

At my old NAVRES unit various unofficial medals were worn on the right breast of mess dress at mess dinners. These included an NOAC medal as well as the Nijmegan medal. Is this practiced at other units?

In the CF certain regimental/branch neckties are identical to those found in regiments in the UK (RAF is the same as the RCAF/Air Command tie, I believe...RA and RCA is another example). Does anyone know if the RCN wore the same tie that the RN wears (navy blue with a thin red and white...

I know of the Ottawa Navy shooting team, as well as the MARLANT team, but are there any other shooting teams in the CF? Any army or air force, or "joint", outside of the national team that goes to Bisley each year?

Looking at the various photos covering Prince Charles' visit brought up a pet peeve of mine- Canadian naval officers wearing their sword belts on the outside of their tunics; witness the latest photos showing an east coast officer wearing the belt outside and west coast officers wearing them...

If a Navres Int O SLt (ie. Army Lt) wanted to OT to Res Inf O, would this be an accurate description of courses needed? - CAP (3 months?) - DP1 (3 months?) I assume rank would be reduced to 2Lt until DP1 is complete. Thanks for any input. Senor Mono

I've been going through old posts and remain confused. I'm new to the Reg Force- with all the changes over the past few years am I still able to retire after 20 years service (with a reduced pension [40%])? Thanks very much for any insight.

Question regarding Common Army Phase: Can anyone assess whether one leaves this course (9 or so weeks long) with... A similar level of infantry training to that learned on a reserve pte's inf crse? A similar level of inf trg to that learned on a regular pte's inf crse? Neither? Thanks for any...

Can anyone tell me... 1. At what point does a Nav Res NCdt get commissioned? I understand that in the regular force it is after BOTC, but that this is possibly not the case in the reserves. 2. Does Naval Reserve BOTC ever start as early as May? Found some good info with a search, but not sure...

If a CF member becomes a reg force Int Op after the initial four or so years in, what are the initial posting location possibilities within Canada? Or can an Int Op be posted pretty much anywhere? Thanks.

I've done some searching with respect to a sailor's time at sea and, sorting amongst a lot of different feedback from this forum, have the following impression: - It seems a sailor will do about one long-term deployment (6 straight months abroad) every 2-3 years (though in post 911-type "full...

Do sailors in the Canadian Navy have to volunteer/compete for submarine service, or can one be posted to a sub in the normal course of a career?

Previous posts have noted that MARS officers spend a great deal of time at sea in their first three or so years on the job (around eight months away each year). This period is followed by a shore posting, which is followed by another duration posted to a ship... My question is "approximately"...

I'm hoping to get some input... I applied DEO 2.5 years ago and at this point I am waiting for my security clearance to wrap up (I lived in the UK for most of 1999). I'm told my file should be before the Board in the fall, and this time I'm fairly confident I'm reaching the conclusion of my...

Anyone know the average composition of a ship's dive team? Is it a full-time role on a ship? Can officers serve on/lead ship dive teams?

I would say a Tory government will almost certainly take power in the next decade, and that there is a good chance such a government would shift the CF to a more warfighting-focused institution. While we will lose some skills with MGS I don‘t think that will stop a future govt from investing in...

I‘m looking for some insight into base living in Shilo. I can‘t find anything about this particular base, and I was hoping to here some pros/cons from some arty guys. It seems to be fairly out of the way, though I‘ve heard Brandon is a nice enough town and is close by. How would the base...

Would anyone recommend joining one regular armoured unit over another? I know one doesn‘t necessarily have a choice, but I‘m told you can at least make a request. Would anyone strongly recommend armour over another trade? Why? And I might as well ask it while I‘m here...how long is the drive...

I‘m wondering if anyone knows about the Iltus replacement: When will reserve recce units receive it? Is the model selected a much better vehicle, from what people have heard?

I‘m just curious to know if anyone knows which reserve units are Iltus recce and not cougar-equipped (is it about half?). Also, are the cougar units considered recce units or are they the reserve equiv of a tank unit? Cheers