Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

[ytz]

Based on history, there never really is a need to surge Infantry numbers...

... until about 6 months after the start of any major conflict

Depends on what conflict and what role we're designing for.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

A couple of updates on Canadian defence related news:

INVISIO secures Canadian Armed Forces framework worth up to SEK 450 million for tactical communications and hearing protection

INVISIO has secured a Canadian Armed Forces framework agreement for tactical hearing protection and communications equipment with a potential value of up to SEK 450 million.

defence-industry.eu

Rheinmetall opens UK autonomy centre to deploy Canadian PATH technology and build local defence industrial capability

Rheinmetall has opened an Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence in the UK to integrate, test and deploy autonomous ground systems for the British market and surrounding regions.

defence-industry.eu

 

[ytz]

You shouldn't be relying on the CAF to provide you with fitness or marksmanship.

Agreed. However, the CAF has an obligation to make sure members are adequately trained for the job. And just like the CAF doesn't have an obligation to make every member a champion bodybuilder, they don't have an obligation to ensure every member is a sharpshooter. What you do above and beyond the requirements of the job are your hobbies. And the CAF doesn't have an obligation to facilitate them, especially if it's not easily accomodated.

The civilian world provides better opportunities for both.

Sure. At a cost. And notable cost these days. Honestly, you can do decently well with most CAF gyms and a training app on your phone. But also PSP led classes work/ed plenty well for a lot of people for ages. If you're paying for a gym it's usually interest or convenience. Heck, I know plenty of civilians who love our gyms and stay fit using them as public servants.

 

[McG]

7500 reassigned CIC PYs

A PY is a full time RegF position. There are not PYs in the CIC.

 

[Ostrozac]

This really sounds more like Supp Res with extra steps. Verified Supp Res?

We used to have something like that. The current Supp Res was formed by the amalgamation of the Supplementary Holding Reserve and the Supplementary Ready Reserve. Back as recently as the 90’s, the SRR was funded for one day’s pay per year, theoretically so the member would do an annual DAG.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Agreed. However, the CAF has an obligation to make sure members are adequately trained for the job. And just like the CAF doesn't have an obligation to make every member a champion bodybuilder, they don't have an obligation to ensure every member is a sharpshooter. What you do above and beyond the requirements of the job are your hobbies. And the CAF doesn't have an obligation to facilitate them, especially if it's not easily accomodated.

I'm pretty sure you agreed with me.

Sure. At a cost. And notable cost these days. Honestly, you can do decently well with most CAF gyms and a training app on your phone. But also PSP led classes work/ed plenty well for a lot of people for ages. If you're paying for a gym it's usually interest or convenience. Heck, I know plenty of civilians who love our gyms and stay fit using them as public servants.

You don't need a gym to work out. I can put you through a 40-50 min body weight circuit that will be massively good for you. And all I need is a park or field.

 

[daftandbarmy]

You don't need a gym to work out. I can put you through a 40-50 min body weight circuit that will be massively good for you. And all I need is a park or field.

... and a log or two

 

[ytz]

We used to have something like that. The current Supp Res was formed by the amalgamation of the Supplementary Holding Reserve and the Supplementary Ready Reserve. Back as recently as the 90’s, the SRR was funded for one day’s pay per year, theoretically so the member would do an annual DAG.

Totally forgot about SRR. A bit before my time though I have heard and read about it. Maybe that's what they will bring back.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

A PY is a full time RegF position. There are not PYs in the CIC.

There is a Regional Cadet Support Unit in each region, I believe the majority are Class B, but I was under the impression that there was a few Reg Force scattered about in the organization?

 

[Brad Sallows]

Holding lists are a way of maintaining some attachment to people already usefully trained.

A category of people trained approximately to a level at which they might reasonably not injure themselves in a military environment is something less.

 

[Brad Sallows]

There is a Regional Cadet Support Unit in each region, I believe the majority are Class B, but I was under the impression that there was a few Reg Force scattered about in the organization?

Are things bad enough that cannibalizing the cadet organization is really worth talking about?

 

[ytz]

There is a Regional Cadet Support Unit in each region, I believe the majority are Class B, but I was under the impression that there was a few Reg Force scattered about in the organization?

Yep. There's definitely some Reg F and Class B positions in the RCSUs and at their Directorate in Ottawa.

Solid bang for buck on recruiting and PR.