Search results

Although an infanteer with the RCR in Petawawa, I got to know Stormy from his time with 2 Sigs in Petawawa.  He was the Bde Comd Driver and was one person you would be suprised to learn had an University Education.  He was a gentle giant not in hight (under 5'8" if I recall correctly) but had a...

I have been discussing the above issue with other Snr NCOs and thought I would put it out in this forum.  Are we actually loosing more people by keeping the deadwood by negatively influencing the good ones to get out because they feel they are getting the same treatment as those who perform...

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am usually shy and reserved while having difficulty to talk to large groups (this pause is for them to commence their laughter now).  I have noticed that my civilian friends have been asking me my thoughts and opinions on Afghanistan and whether or not we should...

So, they who readeth the posts can let us who stayth put know were the shall end upeth. (If you didn't get my meaning, I am staying in Kingston and at the Regiment)

Do we get the recognition from the Government for the service we provide? I ask this question in the light of a discussion a few of us had with Queen's Jubilee, General Campain Star and GSM.  It seams that the Gov is trying to give us a one stop shop for the medals we will receive.  For the...

I just got back from overseas and found that my unit was poor in supporting us in some areas but in others, they were outstanding. As a det comd, I found the same support from Ottawa.  At times I would request info on something and seconds latter they would reply with what to do.  Other times...

If you are trying to find someone, post here and we will try to get them to contact you if they would like to be contacted.

On 29 Jan 1995, the main body of troops returned home from Rwanda after a successful mission.   Unfortunately, they were deployed in Aug shortly after the massacres has slowed to a trickle. Is there anyone else who deployed there with the unit or with another unit?

I have been through 3 distinct evaluation reporting systems in my time with the CF.   IMHO, I think that this system is the best that we can use to get the right combination between substantive and subjective reporting.   The "bubbles" are marked as a substantive score while the narrative give a...

A lot of friends that I have served overseas with are suffering from or have been released because of PSTD.  Rwanda, Somolia and Afghanistan seem to be the biggest causes of the stress.  Rwanda and Somolia personnel are now at least in their 10 or higher years of service.  Has the military done...

Will the budget improve the status of the forces? Will it help with retention issues in the reserves? What should the money be spent on? Thoughts and opinions?  Keep them civil and don't just bash, make suggestions as well (perferably workable ones).

What does everyone do for a hobby besides reading Army.ca forum pages?  lol.  I love to photograph especially while I am deployed.  I also collect canadian coins and stamps. How about the rest of you.

This was in 1996 in Kingston and area.  We went out to all these different sites in September to do an HF Exercise.  The det I was in went to Point Petry near Belleville.  We set up and had comms established doing serial traffic and running shifts.  We had 8 people at each site and had a blast. ...

I was trying to get some of my people qualified TCCCS 103 and was told by the Regt that we cannot teach it.  Only the school could teach it but they were not teaching it because of the number of 3 and 5s courses in house.  As it is a prerequisit for someone to get their 5s, I asked how do we...

I think we need a combination of the above especially the better pension, better equipment and better thoughtout exercises.  I think the average soldier wants to feel challenged.  By spending more on exercises and doing realistic training that tests our people and presents real problems that...

How many people have the NCCIS course?  Those of you who don't have it do you want it?

How many people here have experience with the wide area system?  What are your opinions and experiences.

Has anyone used this radio beyond training.  I have taught people on it but have never used it on my own in the field.  I think this system is fantastic but want to know what others have to say about it. For those of you who don't know this radio, it goes from 30-512 mhz, has crypto...

Personally, I would go on any tour to any place in the world although I do have my preferences.  Egypt would be a good go on an established camp were as Sudan and Ivory Coast would be more Roto 0s if they do indeed come to fruition.

HF is important in prividing distance comms where a RRB and or repeaters cannot be used or are inappropriate to use.  The parachute platoons still require it as they are ussually out of range for VHF and Satcom take a power source.  I believe it is still an essencial requirement to maintain...