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civvy3840 said:
I myself? Right now I can't because I am on course for a couple years. If I wasn't on course and I was fully QL3 trained, then I probably would be able to go. There are many factors that would allow one to go or not. If you're with the unit that is going, then you'll probably go. If you are not with the unit that is going, then you most likely wont be going unless they need more personel or one's expertise.
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I hope to burst your bubble on this one but the CS pers deploy more than any other trades. One of my WO in Pet had 9 different tours and he has done one tour twice and will be leaving for the next roto for Afghanistan (his second roto there). In 8 yrs with the infantry, I never deployed as there was only cyprus. As a rad op/sig op, I have 3 tours in 10 yrs which is actually low for our trade. For tours, I have always been in the wrong place at the wrong time. I have tours to Rwanda, Golan Heights and Afghanistan (ISAF). Two roto 0s and a roto 59. Rwanda had to be the most rewarding and demanding jobs I have done. There are less than 50 of us left in from that tour mainly due to PTSD from what we were exposed to. I would imagine that the same can be said for those who went to Somolia or UNPROFOR in its early years.Morgs said:
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I will have to agree with Radop. It is quite true about CS pers deploying more. I have 3 tours in 5yrs and will be going on my 4th in a few days..Afghanistan again. I also missed Kosovo in '99 due to child being born. My hat is off to you as well Radop. My old man was in Rwanda Roto 0...still serving now. But I know he hard time to but he doing better so far. Anyways if ya want go places CSS(combat service support) is the way to go.
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Tours are missions overseas not domestic operations or exercises. Going to Germany was not a tour but a posting. The person with the most tours in Canada was 22 and that was because he was in Cyprus and got married to a Cypriate. I have never heard of anyone nearing those numbers. Correct me if I am wrong!civvy3840 said:I was only asking this because my father was in for 24 years but went on 28+ tours and I was just wondering if I was getting false information.
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Well as far as I am concerned if you sign the dotted line you do the time.I have 7 tours now and will be going on what ever one comes up next,it's my job END OF STORY.If you have a good reason ie PTSD,Career courses and similar then sure miss the tour but other than that the "I've already done my time" doesn't cut it,shake the sand out of your ovaries and soldier on,or remuster to a nice safe trade somewhere,or transfer to a school.
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MG34 said:
Amen to that !
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Ammogod: No worries, I didn't take it that way...
The above posters make good points - for tours CSS is the way to go, hence my point on Ammo Techs and signallers...
MG34:
Three and counting here.
The above posters make good points - for tours CSS is the way to go, hence my point on Ammo Techs and signallers...
MG34:
Three and counting here.
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Teddy Ruxpin said:Ammogod: No worries, I didn't take it that way...
The above posters make good points - for tours CSS is the way to go, hence my point on Ammo Techs and signallers...
MG34:
CSS guys deploy alot.......you REALY want to deploy alot........COMBAT ENGINEERS !
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Pro Pat, I was a member of 1 RCR 94 -2000 and did two tours Croatia-94 and Bosnia 98. I too had to make the hard decision to leave the "family" and be called a dis-loyal royal. But you know what I sucked up my pride and found that my family and their well being was more important to me. As I watched my buddies heading out for Kosovo and now back and forth to Afganistan It hurts but I think I have found a better place in the Res. world and am now spending more time with my children. Which ever diecision you make it will have to be the best one for you. Good Luck
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I agree with MG34, soldier, sailor on.
I have done 6 tours since 93 and was an incumbent on OP APOLLO Roto 0 and OP ATHENA Roto 0 plus Southern Watch 98, Sharp Guard 93,and OP Hurricane 99 (best tour-LOL) and STANAVFORLANT.
I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN HEART BEAT! NO REGRETS!
The ability to serve your country in a foreign theatre and be part of history vice watching it on TV is the reason, I joined and continue to serve.
I will do my 20 years and move on, but at the end of the day I know I put Canada above self.
(U might remember that from your Oath when signed up)
Crow (makes for better Legion stories)
I have done 6 tours since 93 and was an incumbent on OP APOLLO Roto 0 and OP ATHENA Roto 0 plus Southern Watch 98, Sharp Guard 93,and OP Hurricane 99 (best tour-LOL) and STANAVFORLANT.
I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN HEART BEAT! NO REGRETS!
The ability to serve your country in a foreign theatre and be part of history vice watching it on TV is the reason, I joined and continue to serve.
I will do my 20 years and move on, but at the end of the day I know I put Canada above self.
(U might remember that from your Oath when signed up)
Crow (makes for better Legion stories)
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I think most will agree that since 1991 or so the tours and Op tempo has been up. I know in my unit (2 CER) having supported ROTO 13 in Bosnia, ROTO 0 Afgan, troops on DART, troops on the way to ROTO 3 and soon to prep for ROTO 4, along with trying to manage soldiers careers PLQ, ILQ, 5a, 6a etc etc... . Troops are thin on the ground most will be on tour within or just over the one year break (HAHA) time. For most this is not a problem for some it is, we are seriously sheaking the bushes to send those who have for whatever reason not deployed recently or at all, time to put up and do the job.
This being said it is now vital though and sometimes unpopularto our soldiers to augment our ranks with Reserves for the health of the Regiment. It is hard to explain this to the troops who want to go but may be held back, but there is not much sense sending a Cpl on his second or third tour as a Sect Mbr when we need him to get his PLQ completed in order to fill that MCpl position on the next mission.
It is now time that if required and you wish to make this a carreer that you go on tour, or do that course that is required to enable you to go on the next one. If you are unwilling to do that find another trade or in the addage of one of my old RSM's "Get the f**k out." All in all the choice is yours and which ever one you make, best of luck.
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This being said it is now vital though and sometimes unpopularto our soldiers to augment our ranks with Reserves for the health of the Regiment. It is hard to explain this to the troops who want to go but may be held back, but there is not much sense sending a Cpl on his second or third tour as a Sect Mbr when we need him to get his PLQ completed in order to fill that MCpl position on the next mission.
It is now time that if required and you wish to make this a carreer that you go on tour, or do that course that is required to enable you to go on the next one. If you are unwilling to do that find another trade or in the addage of one of my old RSM's "Get the f**k out." All in all the choice is yours and which ever one you make, best of luck.
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