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Are the subs still tied up awaiting the results of the accident inquiry?  Are they undergoing a refit or update since they're tied up anyway?  Are they any clues to how extensive the required refits will be? I've read that Canada removed the minelaying and sub-Harpoon launching capabilites from...

Hello all.  I know little about the world of the CF, nevermind the artillery specifically.  I was wondering if someone would care to educate me on the firepower the guns can put out.  I've read that Canada has 105mm and 155mm guns(currently purchasing replacements for retired m109s?).  It would...

What is the reputation of the education and training provided at the Coast Guard College? Is it possible to transfer to the Navy after finishing Coast Guard College?  The agreement state that you will serve 4 as an Officer in the public service, not necessarily within the Coast Guard.  Is the...

It seems the the U.S. has reduced the number of some aircraft in certain squadrons, namely the CH-47 Chinooks, from 16 to 14, without removing any maintenance crews.  Apparently this was an effort to improve availability from 75% to 90%.  I have read that the Chinook is maintenance intensive, so...

What are the capabilites of the Chinook on a ship?  It seems like a huge aircraft to hanger and repair, especially with the huge rotor area.  Do the rotor blades fold on chinooks?  Is there a modification available to allow it? Is the chinook able to operate for long periods of time in salt...

How often do gunners get to deploy on operations around the world?  Do you deploy on all/most to ensure sufficient firepower is on the ground, or do gunners deploy less then the other cbt arms, perhaps for political/media reasons (not wanting pictures of those big bad guns on the quiet...

What do QL's refer to?  I believe that they're qualification levels, or something similar?  And what do they designate, when do you get them?  Are they tied to your promotions to Cpl, MCpl, Sgt?  Any info appreciated, thx.

Hello everyone, this is my first post here at army.ca, so I hope i have this in the right forum. I'm currently going throught a pre-training course for a trade, HVAC-R specifically.  I've looked at a few options when I finish, which is still almost a year away.  One of the ideas that keeps...