As I said in another thread about Charging Bison, I think I will get that warm fuzzy feeling inside me watching people exercise the rights that I have sworn to protect.
without spoiling too much of the fun for you, I will say that last year we were tested on everything from first aid to AFV.
And if it is like last year, trust your gut feeling.
I was on a team the last two years. Last year was a really good go. This year I am either support staff or En force.
I haven't heard much about what is included in this years competition yet. But judging by the time of year, and how it was last year, I hope you don't mind being wet.
Assuming you want to know the LFWA dates, seeing as though your profile says BCR.
3-28 Jul 06 and 1-26 Aug 06.
Source: http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lfwa/it/training_schedule.pdf
After a quick search of the quote section:
"If I had American supply lines, British planes, German officers and Canadian troops, I could take over the world"
- Attributed to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, though it has been since shown that he in fact never said this.
Reg force: http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/media/pdf/other/RegularForcePay.pdf
Reserve: http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/media/pdf/other/PrimaryReservePay.pdf
You would be paid private 1 to start.
After seeing these sites, I think I am more looking forward to it than I was before. It will be nice to see all these people exercise there right to free speech while we are training to protect that right.
Just remember one thing: A person is sent to prison as punishment, not for punishment. It is believed that taking away someone's freedom is enough punishment.
There is always the old reliable black cadillac recce vehicle. We are waiting out west, and know it will be a while until we see them. For understandable reasons. Until they show, it may just be good old foot patrols.
For his file, you need to get the application for military service information form. You can get this here:
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf
Look at it this way, the only time I've seen someone get jacked for saluting was in the field. So, when in doubt, give'em the old high five. (High five as in salute)
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