RCR

[Paras]

Hey all.I have two questions for mainly the infanteers from the RCR.Im currently transfering to 1 or 3 RCR from an infantry reserve regiment and id simply like to know what kind of regiment it is,is it the kind of regiment where you can wear different kinds of non-issue boots,wear your webbing as you want,mainly is there alot of cock in th RCR.If my questions in any way insulting ,sorry it aint supposed to be.My second question is does anyone have any training experience with the French Foreign Legion?If so what kind of troops are they,whats their demeanor towards other nations troops?Thanks, the info‘s much appreciated guys.

 

[MG34]

Well the RCR is definatly not the place if you want to play dress up,pretty much by the book with a few exceptions for boots and such.
As for the French Foriegn Legion: Good but not as good as their reputation.It is impossible to have unit cohesion when most of your troops can barely talk to each other,and rely on their officers for everything.I know several people that have tried out some serveed for the full 5 years term but most deserted after 1 or 2..take that for what it is worth.

 

[GrahamD]

I just read an article posted by someone who was in the FFL. It said that there is a lot of desertion, they still occasionaly use corporal punishment, and there is a lot of theft. They pay you in cash. Also, they don‘t see action as much as they used to.

The theft, the harsh punishments for minor infractions, and the fact that none of it is worth it because you probably won‘t even get to fight anyway, made it seem like a pretty unappealing option to pursue.

 

[Paras]

Well the info bout the RCR and the FFL aint what i was hoping for but i did want the truth,thanks guys,any more info would be great.

 

[shaunlin41]

RCR is still quite old school, they have not all got the memo about the "kinder gentler" military
more so in LFCA TC Meaford (Battle school)
By the book, or get a sh87 sandwich or even a belt fed rooster. :mg:

 

[OLD SCHOOL]

God love ‘em those old school *******s.
Pro Patria

 

[Jarnhamar]

From an outsiders point of view whos worked with both - 3 rcr is more relaxed where as 1 is more strict. In 1 rcr it seems certian stuff gets done more so then 3 due to how strict it is (ex a memo may get addressed a little faster and a few other things) but in 3 rcr as a private or corporal your given more chance to think for yourself, maybe even responsibility.

Not trying to step on any toes.

 

[Rian_Ca]

Ghost778,Why do you think it changes from unit to unit? Would it not depend on the COs,wich in turn would eventualy change? How is PPCLI different from RCR and within its own battalions?

Thanks
Rian

 

[GhostRecce]

maybe if i‘m lucky i‘ll get a nice long class b callout for the summer w/ the RCR

 

[Jarnhamar]

Ghost778,Why do you think it changes from unit to unit? Would it not depend on the COs,wich in turn would eventualy change? How is PPCLI different from RCR and within its own battalions?

In my opinion it is the Master Corporals, Sergeants and warrants who not run persay but give the battalions and companies direction. A sergeant is either going to hold a privates hand during a nav ex or let them do their thing and see what happens. They will charge a corporal for not having polished boots or just tell him hes starting to look like a bag of **** and smarten up. Each unit is going to have a different group of NCOs who do things differently and have their own standard operating proceedures. A CO or OC will be in command from a year to 4 years at a time. They come in, make a few changes, do their thing and then go somewhere else. Warrent officers and other NCO‘s are often in the same battalion and sometimes company for years upon years. They know what works, what doesnt and whos who. They know all the other NCOs and have worked with them a long time so can draw on their strenghts and weaknesses. See what i mean? Each battalion and company has it‘s own personality. A CO/OC comming in for a little time and leaving won‘t really change much.

 

[Rian_Ca]

Great.Thank you Sir.

 

[Gunnar]

Doesn‘t a corporal work for a living? Do you still call him Sir?

 

[meni0n]

I guess times have changed. ;(

 

[Rian_Ca]

"Doesn‘t a corporal work for a living? Do you still call him Sir?"

Im only being polite,I think he deserves my respect.

 

[Rian_Ca]

"Doesn‘t a corporal work for a living? Do you still call him Sir?"

Im only being polite,I think he deserves my respect.

 

[Gunnar]

yeah, we know. ;-) and he seems to be a pretty good guy too.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Ahhhh, Never Pass a Fault? Sometimes you just gotta, eh?

 

[Enzo]

I enjoyed my time in the RCR and I‘m glad my Warrant and NCO‘s were old school. My training was excellent. Problem is, upon injury, things got a bit inflexible. As I had performed so well, the mindset was that I shouldn‘t be allowed to go soft until being reassessed for further training. After a few months of that, I couldn‘t see the light at the end of the tunnel. The rub now is that it was my choice to leave. I do regret that.

However, knew a few guys at Borden. Once we go to know each other, heard more than once that if I had gone PPCLI, I‘d still be in. Apparently there‘s a bit more room for circumstance. Overall, I‘m going on talk over beers in the ranks, so who knows.

One thing I do know, geography became an important factor. I‘m from Vancouver Island. Meaford, ON is a helluva long way away. When you have a 5 day leave, you‘re spending 2-3 in travel return. That‘s frustrating and the costs are insane to a private. Compared to Westjet out of Edmonton, and I‘d have been home w/in 6hrs. Let‘s just say, my relationship at the time was a primary factor in my decision to leave. During training or on the job, that‘s different, you have a focus and a job to do. When you‘re stuck in Holding PL, life drags.

Hope that helps.

 

[NUTTS]

I don't know what is the standard for today as far as recruit courses go, but 2 decades ago we were considered filth. Then sometime around '89 I remember a memo being passed around about a more softer approach to training recruits.  No more running in combat boots. No more than 15 push-ups to be assigned at once for minor infractions, etc.  We thought we would get girl guides though there were lots of ways to get around 'rules' as there always has been.

How does it measure up today? Are we training soldiers to go fight an intelligent, tough, insensitive foe, or are we training advanced boyscouts still?

Just curious.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Ask the remnants of the Taliban.....