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  1. Harris

    Reconstitution

    So where are the people who would normally joining going instead? Are they influencers? Living in Mom's basement playing video games all day? I imagine some of our problems are created by the fact that as the Boomers retire, a lot more jobs are being made available than there used to be. And...
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    Reconstitution

    I know how to fix the recruiting issues: 1. Have kit that works 2. Have enough kit for all plus some spare for breakage/surge requirements 3. Have a Government that actually messages through deeds that they give two shits about our National Defence 4. Ditto for our citizenry 5. Apply standards...
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    First Nations - CF help, protests, solutions, residential schools, etc. (merged)

    So other than the cost to fly equipment in/out, what is the reason someone can't just drill a well for each household? (Like the one on my front lawn that I am totally responsible for?)
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    Federal Government & Union spar over returning to office

    So in Halifax where I work, for new employees without at least 10 years, there "may" be a desk and there won't be parking. Every time someone gets posted, the other Branches are sniffing around to see if they can have the space. My Boss is away until next Sept, so I'm using his desk, but "my"...
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    Tips to write faster while doing battle procedure

    Some resources online: CAF Tools - Templates and Aide-Memoires - Canada.ca Battlepro online (By the owner of this site) - BattlePro Online Battlepro app (apple) - ‎Battle Procedure Aide Memoire Battlepro (Android) - Battle Procedure Aide Memoire - Apps on Google Play Grease pencils or map...
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    The Great Gun Control Debate- 2.0

    Give the task to the Reserves. It'll give them something to do, and since they're already in a lot of communities, they'll already know who has weapons. They can seize them and store them in their armouries. (I totally jest, but I could see that being a COA).
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    The Great Gun Control Debate- 2.0

    So in Infantry speak, does this mean that in ON, you have to be a member of a Gun Club if you own a pistol, but you can't shoot said pistol (not a 12(6) one) at that gun club?
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    Hamas invaded Israel 2023

    Is that a red string or Det Cord?
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    The Great Gun Control Debate- 2.0

    But when does a machete become a sword?
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    Federal Government & Union spar over returning to office

    Yep. I worked there at Carling just before the final curtain. I was with the IT security group at the time. We told our bosses it was a bad idea having tons of Chinese students working there, and all of the Chinese "delegations" touring, but the Chinese were throwing $ around like they were...
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    Benefits for Army Class A Reserve Officers

    So non-Duty travel is still a thing. The site I listed above has all the details. I used it a couple of times but be aware, depending on that is going on, you may have to pay for a commercial flight if you get bumped at the last minute. DAOD 2016-0 lays out who can travel and who must...
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    Benefits for Army Class A Reserve Officers

    Hey, I'll try to answer your questions to the best of my ability and I welcome anyone with more knowledge than me to correct. If we're talking about Officers (or any Reservist in fact) on Class A service then the answers are: 1. No Medical benefits while not on duty. So if you fall of the...
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    COURSE UPDATES - Armor

    I would suggest that your first action should be to contact your Unit and ask about possible upcoming courses. That being said, the summer is winding down now so it is unlikely you will be offered a course soon. I'm assuming your a reservist, so your Unit should be in touch soon with a date to...
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    32nd Brigade Strength?

    We don't number Units in Canada the same as in other countries. So there isn't a 32nd Brigade, there is however a 32 CBG (Thirty Two Canadian Brigade Group) as listed in one of the links above. Your best course of action is to select three trades that interest you in order of priority, see if...
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    Sunglasses

    Well obviously if you have your toque on, you also have gloves on to pick up the badger.
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    Sunglasses

    No eyepro?!?!? :eek: I hope you at least have gloves on.....
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    PRes to CIC for Medical Reasons

    The three links below lay out the regulations around Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service (COATS) (No longer CIC) enrolment. There is still a requirement to meet, but it is much lower. As I'm not a Dr., nor do I play one on the Internet :sneaky:, You best bet is to read the...
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    Reconstitution

    Not great where I'm at. Lots of pers, both uniformed and not, who are on various accommodations. Many work less than 3 days a week if that. OT "Work from Home" yet never answer Teams or respond to emails for days. I am seeing another trend as well. More and more "Uniformed" jobs are being...
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    New accommodations facility at CFB Esquimalt and plan to build more homes on military bases

    While I like your idea, I see some pitfalls: 1. What is the criteria for being allowed to rent one? ie. So many days attendance a month? Valid Force test? Green on ARV? etc...? You can't just allow reservists to rent them as you'll get people joining to get a place and never showing up (or...
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    Reconstitution

    I can assure you that in 5XX at least, there has not been any reconstitution activities taking place (or not taking place as it were). As a matter of fact, our tempo has actually increased. Sure we cancelled a few gun salutes, but overall, there is still way more work than people to do it...
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