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It is true, reservists resent being second class soldiers. While in the reg force I worked with reservists in the field. While some were excellent and hard working, many were there for a "summer of pay". I remember one excellent reservist in particular, an armourer for the OPP in Toronto who injured himself yet still soldiered on. Others did not act professionally but expected to be treated the same as the reg force of their rank.
I would have an easier time considering reservists equal if the training was the same. My husband was involved just recently in teaching a QL1/2 course in Aldershot. Their basic amounts to approx. 21 days total/3 weeks. How does that equal my basic training which was 10 weeks? What is it now? 8 weeks?
I also served in the reserves after leaving the reg force. I was on two B class summer callouts so I have sat on both sides of the fence.
It is important for reservists to act professionally at all times, this will elevate you in the eyes of other reservists and reg force you serve with more than what regiment/unit you are with.
I would have an easier time considering reservists equal if the training was the same. My husband was involved just recently in teaching a QL1/2 course in Aldershot. Their basic amounts to approx. 21 days total/3 weeks. How does that equal my basic training which was 10 weeks? What is it now? 8 weeks?
I also served in the reserves after leaving the reg force. I was on two B class summer callouts so I have sat on both sides of the fence.
It is important for reservists to act professionally at all times, this will elevate you in the eyes of other reservists and reg force you serve with more than what regiment/unit you are with.