Ladies

[_-ArchAngel-_]

Just get some training in unarmed combat and beat the hell out of whoever tries to pull a stunt like that. It's not like you'll be out of shape or anything.

Regardless, I would hope that rape isn't that common of a problem in the CF. Once I am in, if I ever heard anything like that happening to (or being done by) one of the people in my unit, I would be seriously pissed and probably put some time and effort into bringing the rapist to justice. I would expect that other soldiers would have a similar attitude.

 

[fuzzy navel]

Half the stories and stuff youve heard about women get 'raped' in the army are most likey in the u.s. army....theres alot of wrong things that go on in their forces.......but we wont even go there..lol

 

[Gunnar]

And even that comment was made by an empty-profile, non-military person.

Most rapes in the military occur in movies....and I don't mean while you're holding hands in the dark!

Makes great grist for "Jag" or Hollywood movies, but such events (if they happen) are rigourously investigated, and the perpetrators are punished as only military justice can punish.  You're probably safer in the military than anywhere else in society from this particular crime, because the military are held to the standard that they **PROTECT** society.

Just be a good troop.  That's all anyone has a right to expect from you.

 

[companther53]

To all ladies

what do you do when it is that time of month and your out in the field and you dont feel well

 

[dria]

Do any of the actual army read this because if they do I'm suppose to be in the army already. As a private. :-[

 

[NavyGrunt]

Do any of the actual army read this because if they do I'm suppose to be in the army already. As a private. :-[

Am I the only person bewildered by this comment? :blotto:

 

[Tracker]

RopeTech

I'm just as confused as you.

 

[Cpl_Argyll]

The only rape charge I've ever heard of was in the Mattawa plains in 2002.  When a female Cpl lied about being raped by two members of her unit.  Way to almost ruin to innoccent guys carreers.  To bad it backfired.  She was booted.

 

[combat_medic]

When I was in Wainwright in 1999, I was aware of one case of attempted rape. A British soldier had just gotten off a 30-day field ex and was being overly forceful on one of the female recruits who was on basic that summer. Nothing happened to her other than being a bit shaken, and he ended up getting charged.

No one can say that rape doesn't exist entirely in the CF, but I don't think it's any more of a problem than it would be anywhere else you go, other than there being a disproportionate number of men to women. Sexual misconduct in the workplace happens all the time, but if you're attentive and assertive, you should be able to minimize the risks.

As for the "that time of the month" question, on your basic training you should receive the "Feminine Hygeine in the Field" lecture. If you want to know more details, you can PM me, but I think talking about it in detail in a public forum would be a bit TMI for most of the guys.

 

[mclipper]

Well, as for the "I just hope I don't get raped" comment.  That is the most asinine statement I have heard made in a LONG time!  What kind of place do you think the military is?  If that is what you think of us, perhaps you shouldn't be joining!  :rage:  I find that comment insulting! 

I am still curious about the "I should be a private comment as well"  Any explanation on that one?

 

[dr.no]

I, too, am mystified by that comment. I am also a bit worried, as I will *hopefully* be a private soon and am wondering if whatever's happening to this guy could happen to me.  ???

 

[Jeff Boomhouwer]

Believe you me if any of my troops were to rape another of my troops he would be sitting down to go pee with great discomfort in his cell in Edmonton.You have to realize when you pass all your training you become a part of the regimental family, incest is frowned upon. The armoury and you unit become part of your extended family,it should be more than summer employment and if you feel differently when you are there ,find a new part time job. As for "I hope I don't get raped" You should do a little more research into the organization you wish to join. We are far to professional for that nonsense. Don't give up try your hardest, push you body during training and you will be respected.