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Thank you, This is very helpful, and will fix a problem that I've been getting the run around about for 3 years.

Just wondering if you have a link or something to a official document citing this. I am getting a wicked run around in Wx, clothing has me running to the MIR saying its a medical problem and requires a chit, and the MIR says they do not issue chits for boots anymore and its a sizing issue.

In no way did I say that the armoured corps or CER was not combat arms.

First things first, you have at least two years to go, don't get all hyped up on it now, its great you are showing interest but focus on having a good time and doing well in school first. Both are good trades and you will learn some valuable skill sets, my personal opinion is to join infantry...

Amazing technology, Good post.

Forgot to mention one: Adrenaline ;) While you are standing there, think of every horror/slasher movie you've ever seen, jump at every noise. Bonus: if someone really is coming you WILL know Disadvantages: If someone really is coming you will likely notify them with rapid firing of your weapon...

I didn't want to ask ;) Oh and Wes, far as I know, the Brits have taken over Suffield now and are rarely in Wainwright. Also, the last kuma tai we had with the johns, they got beaten quite badly, something about them needing a smoke break every 2 minutes.

Why's that? Far as I know, only one of us has a 4x4, everyone else has winter tires. Do they not plow the roads or something?

3 month augmentee tasking with OPFOR. Funnily enough, I have gotten yelled at several times for wearing my McLovin name tape (I have also been ordered to wear it, follow the orders you like I guess... >:D ;) )

Thanks to all 3 of you for the quick posts. Those are less helpful than hoped, when you remove all the filler, the main bullet points are: we have a gym, we have clubs and hobbies(but don't want to list them), and the messes are open. Thank you for the links, but I was looking for a more...

Thats great, I don't suppose there is anything like this for the actual base is there?

Hey all, Myself and a few buddies have a tasking (OPFOR for CMTC in Wainwright) starting January, been looking around for some idea's on what to expect when we are out there. Or just some basic ideas of the base and what there is to do in winter. Any comments or tips for working as OPFOR would...

Any form of hard candy, sucking on it gives you something to do, the sugar doesn't make you crash (well as bad as caffeine), and its good for morale. And yes, chew is great too, one of the few times I will chew is to stay awake.

Overheard in restaurant: Customer: "It was something japanese I think, mig something" Waiter: "ah the Fill It Mig Non" (asked him how the filet mignon is later, did not know what I was talking about) C: "thats the one"

My only beef with the movie was the whole Jesus thing at the end, what was the point, it just looks stupid, overglorification IMO.

From what I understand, this is exactly what Krav Maga teaches, however, you do learn some of those fancy locks etc for when you are dealing with a single assailant and you have the advantage, excellent way to incapacitate someone without removing their eyes. For some great info on this...

Just to pick at a point, it was the Metis during the Riel Rebellion who gave the Winnipeg Rifles their nickname, yanked from wikipedia: I am also curious as to if the retreat of the Muddies was based in fact, or just there for entertainment purposes. Good movie though, enjoyed seeing some...

Our unit has the Jr Pte and the CO switch jackets, at which point the 'new' CO, under the direction of the older NCMs, goes about ordering rounds on the COs tab, and stuffing the CO's pockets with mashed potatoes and gravy.

No, Reg Force only Yes, you may have the opportunity sometime later in your career to do heli ops.

Not too discourage you, My prescription is -2.00 and I was bare minimum to get in infantry, I don't remember if it was V3 or V4 but you say it is 3 to get into Infantry, hopefully for you the requirements have changed, if not, I would look into something other than infantry, there are many jobs...