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On this site, we've discussed at lengths whether or not an officer needs a degree, and whether or not that degree should come from a military college. I want to step aside from that for a moment. For those who have CFR'd, or those who have worked extensively with CFRs, how do you feel about the...

I know I'm beating a dead horse here, but it's been a few years, so maybe some of you have more insight now, but I just want to know "How"? How does the military keep getting away with violating CFTDTI entitlements? I have a friend going on TD to Asia and it's a 35 hour trip and he's basically...

We're going back almost 40 years to a time before I was born: A question that has always bothered every naval and MH officer I know, but for which no one has ever had an answer. The officers' cabins aboard the Halifax class present a curious contrast. Despite their inherent elegance, an...

From a purple tradesman, Christopher E Richardson ć@DivebumChef": "So.. as a former CAF cook, a "purple trade", why I preferred the navy, from a culture POV. "

HMCS Calgary just arrived un Brunei for a port visit, and their ship's Facebook page posted about 30 pictures with the captions: "HMCS Calgary just arrived in Brunei! We’re so honoured to be welcomed here. Onward!" (colour mine) Does anyone else see an issue with this? That we're saying we are...

So, after reading the thread where a Sgt claimed only officers' pensions are indexed, I decided I wanted to ask about something that's made me curious. Bottom Line Up Front: Is there a difference in the way that NCMs regard officers between the CA, RCAF, and RCN, specifically with regard to...

https://news.usni.org/2020/10/07/secnav-braithwaite-names-first-ffgx-uss-constellation

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sexual-assault-military-judges-independence-1.5749072 Ok, so does this not set the precedent that anyone in the forces charged with sexual assault and is going to go before a court marital instead of a civilian court will have their charges...

I'm often asked to provide guidance/advice to moving members, as I have a fairly good understanding of the IRP. That being said, I've heard stories recently of BGRS actually being more lenient than in the past (which is a good thing, Imo), but was curious if these were isolated incidents...

Investigating for a friend: They've finally allowed HHTs to proceed. However, when my friend submitted his application, his CO rejected his application to include his dependents (wife and daughter) in the HHT. He was told that as "CMP" direction, but his CO/CoC couldn't provide him with any...

See below. I'm very happy with para 4C. However, I'm curious about para 4B. Did they just create a regulation whereby two members of the FORCES, of equal position and rank, could receive different punishments based on their cultural identity? I mean, the second sentence seems to negate the...

https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/local/rst-woman-commander-of-canadas-reserve-force-meets-with-pei-business-womens-association-286567/ Not to belittle her accomplishment(s), but I'm pretty sure Read Admiral Bennett was the first female head of the reserves. First she was head of the naval...

Quick! Need an opinion on the applicability of this leave: To this situation: - member wants to attend (in uniform) the BMQ craduation of his son (note: member used up all the remainder of his annual leave during Christmas leave as ordered to because he's going on course before March break)

What the heck is the difference between "Fires" and "Strikes"? Take, for example, the terms Fire Support and Strike Missions. What the difference?

I've always wanted to buy a gun but never really had a need for one; well, now I do. My wife and I just moved back to Nova Scotia and raw dog food prices are just too high. So, we want to take up deer hunting to make our own dog food. It might turn out not being that much cheaper, but it would...

I'm not going to touch on the cellphone question specifically; however, I'm surprised by the RCAF/CA members on here (not naming anyone specifically) who seem to be against making themselves "contactable" and "available" on short notice. Do you guys not have the equivalent of Ready Duty Ship...

Looking for actual fact, but I'm willing to accept informed opinion. Yay or Nay, use of public funds with the unit acquisition card to pay for the following activities (for the entire full time staff): 1. Paying the entry fee to conduct Pool PT at a local rec centre; 2. Paying the...

The chances of you receiving an offer if your reliability status goes through is around 100%. NAVRES recruiting is full speed ahead; we'll take anyone from any trade that gets through the screening process. Now, if you really meant "what are the chances that there will be a hiccup in my...

This is assanine. They already had a working system in place. The realtor we're going to be using for our home purchase at destination even said "oh perfect, you're military? I'll just make sure my profile with Brookfield is up to date and I'll take care of all of the billing", to which I had to...

Evening All, This year I received two different pay "boons": the retro pay raise and a retro sea-pay back pay. This occurred over two separate pay cheques. Now, my understanding of taxes and marginal tax rates is not the greatest, but what I'm seeing on my T4 and my initial calulations for tax...