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Me have kit envy.  ;D I've decided I'm not going to try to get too cute with my gloves purhcase. So I'll be going with some of the aforementioned military use gloves. Cheers and thanks for all the help gents, AJB

"It's not rocket scientists" Repeated on course multiple times a day. Not the most memorable, but amusing. Never did find out if he was doing it on purpose or not.

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Thanks for the input gents, half-fingers it isn't. I never realized all the drawbacks. I'll have to look a little more indepth into what's out there, until then, looks like I'll be sticking with the issue leathers. ;D Cheers, AJB

Thanks for the replies gents, I like the issue cadpat leathers, but find they don't provide the high level of dexterity I'm looking for. So, I've opted to go with the half-finger gloves. They should keep my mitts cool during the summer while enabling me to get at those little tac vest clips . I...

Hello all, The last couple of weeks I've been looking into buying some after-market gloves. Searching the site I have come up with a good list of companies to look at. However, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Underarmor gloves, specifically the ones designed for football. It...

Why not try to have the best of both worlds? University cities generally have a couple reserve units in them. Joining one of these will give you a good taste of what army life is like while letting you remain free to pursue your education. Even if you go in as a noncommissioned member...

I have been hearing rumours that there will not be a DP2A course offered this summer at Meaford, can anyone verify this? I'm going to be up there for BIQ anyway, but I was hoping that I could get into at least two courses this summer. Not to mention some guaranteed employment. Thanks for your...

Thanks for all the input guys. Before next ex. I'll be sure to ask the QM if they have any "nut sacks", though I probably won't use that colloquialism. In the event they don't I will have to have some rubber bands handy. They should solve the problem, thanks GO!!!, as I've noticed that the metal...

In my brief career as a C9 gunner I have continually encountered difficulties with keeping the ammo box securely attached, as it seemingly chooses to detach itself at the most inopportune moments. I’ve seen American forces using soft fabric bags on their m249’s. I am wondering a) if anyone can...

Always good to hear from a fellow Sierra Company troop. Bring your canteen straw it'll come in handy during field ex. But for the majority of course the rule of thumb is standardization, you all want to be EXACTLY the same, it makes for one big happy green family. Also, make sure to bring your...

This past summer I completed reserve BMQ/SQ up in Meaford. Having made it through relatively unscathed, I figured I'd create a post for other potential candidates to put forward questions to someone who a year ago was in the same position they are now. I am hoping to spread some information and...