School Project about CF

[RapidFire]

Hello,

I have an assignment I have to complete   for school, it's a written report on 2 careers that interest me and I've chosen the CF (Infantry) as one of them. Part of the report involves interviewing a present or past/retired persons from that career, either in person or online.

Since I don't personally know anyone in the CF I've decided to post here. So, if anyone on here is willing to participate that would be great. I'm looking for someone who is or has been in Infantry. It's 10 questions and I could do it in this thread if someone is willing.

Thanks in advance!  

 

[Grom_PL]

I set up a poll to help me for my heritage fair project

 

[Grom_PL]

Just got question, is the intend of a AT mine to knock out a tank or immobilize it

 

[Sheerin]

Hey just some thoughts.

First of all, what type of project is this?  Are you doing an essay (and if so how many words/pages?), is it a poster presentation, or a presentation (if so how long does it have to be)? 
Your profile says you're 13, so I'm guessing you're in grade 8, am I correct?

Do you have a thesis statement, or an idea of one yet? 

 

[jswift872]

shoot, i read the poll wrong, I thought it said, "does canada have a large army" so I clicked no, but I do think we need one...so the numbers won't be right exactly..oops

 

[Grom_PL]

This project isnt a essay, or poster presentation it s something way bigger. We have to write a long long essay, and then present are info on a farelt large backdrop. It first starts at the school level, then you move on 2 regional, then provincial, then to the national, who wins that, has the best project in Canada. Its getting pretty hard for me, and me teacher whats a layout by tuesday, i got all this info, and its confusing. Can anyone help me narrow done my project topic 2 something that is managable, and that will be good enough to get to the finals. Regional, Provincial or National.

 

[Sheerin]

How long is this essay supposed to be?  I'm kinda curious as to what a 'long long essay' is.  Been a while since I was in grade 8   

Well, firstly, your topic is on the Canadian Forces, but what aspect are you focusing on?  To decide that, why don't lay done some of the ideas you've gotten from your research thus far? 
ie: are you going to discuss the CFs involvement in disaster relief (within Canada and abroad)?  Or perhaps Canadians commitment to Peacekeeping operations (both NATO and UN -  if you do that you could also look at Canada's involvement in Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 peacekeeping operations. 

Oh, one other question I forgot to ask earlier, this essay, is it argumentative or are you just going to lay down some facts? 

 

[Grom_PL]

I dont know its not mention to us in the beginning. But the more the better my teacher says, and she says that argumentative topics usually go far in this "thing." but u can do fact things to. So i have been focusing on argumentive things. As i look back at it, the PeaceKeeping looks good, invloving both Nato and the UN. But how can i but some argumentive things in their. I already know that are forces are spread out way to much, "our politicians think that we dont need a full fledged fighting force because we are PEACEKEEPING" (Correct me if im Wrong). could i added any of these things in my project. Sry for my lack of INFO, thats all were told.

 

[Art Johnson]

Just got question, is the intend of a AT mine to knock out a tank or immobilize it

What is the difference?
I recall that not long ago there was a discussion about a 6 pdr A/T gun being the first to knock out a Tiger in North Africa. Apparently the tank in question is in the museum at Bovington. The reply I received was that it was a lucky shot. Lucky shot my earhole, that is what we were taught to do. Aim for the space between the turret and the body of the tank. Failing that try and hit the track. It angers me when I hear how great the Germans were at knocking off our tanks and our guys get little or no credit at all for their feats.

 

[Grom_PL]

im not a soldiers or anything, check the royal canadian legion, u should get some help there for ur assignment.

 

[RapidFire]

Thanks! I'll try that...

Wow, 118 views and 1 reply!!! 

 

[Armymedic]

Thats because there are alot of people who want to see what you have to say....

Sudbury has a Reserve infantry unit there. Try seeing one of the Snr NCOs from that unit.

 

[RapidFire]

Okay, thanks man. I'll go check it out or call or something.

 

[Grom_PL]

does any know Vices about peacekeeping in canada canada, or Nato or the UN

 

[Trev]

Hey,

Not sure if this is the somalia incident as I don't remember the specifics.

<MODERATER EDIT:  IF YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE ALLEGATIONS LIKE THAT, WE EXPECT TO SEE SOME PROOF.>

 

[sharp shooter]

I like your topic and i'm ready to help you if i can.

Why not compare against others

If your really stuck i posted a chain.

Look for " Does the Canadian army need more funding"