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I think there is a will just not in the correct places. However, on another note I don't think the CAF is overly capable of internal change. Removing a triservice basic might be useful but I have seen many soldiers get out of shape of PAT platoons that are run poorly. Filling current slots of...

Just a good read here for anyone interested alternate ways of doing business.  I found many parallels that plague our own system, though Canada and the USA will still each have their own unique problems. http://nation.time.com/2013/01/21/why-cant-the-u-s-military-grow-better-leaders/

Thanks, that was my fear. But it is fair.

Does anyone have any experience for the FMOST program? The two questions I have are;       1. Is it something I can apply for if I am able to get permission from a foreign military service for a spot on course?       2. Or is it more of a the Canadian Army has been offered this and this spot...

Just wondering if anyone in the Victoria, BC area could spare a map of anywhere worth practicing Nav. I'm sure the reserves there practice somewhere. I'd prefer it to be in 1:25000. PM me, thanks.

So here's some more change, not sure if it's effective or not... NCO's are not allowed to drive themselves anymore. Not sure to what extent that is or all the details yet, or in which locations this will be enforced. But a reason why would be nice. I hope it's not because they're too important.

That I can agree with, in this case it was at the interviews that each of us was told that it wasn't going to happen that year. 

Tone in conversation is context, since you can't really hear my tone I think you have taken what I said out of context (which is why I added the running and ear tongue thing). It was jokes.And I have had the pleasure of doing some minor taskings with other "units" and they are very professional...

But I bet you they were amazing at their jobs and that they shot the $!@# outta that building. And did it better than any shiny boot, hands out of pocket, clean shaven unit out there. Sounds like true professionalism to me.  :nana: haha

"Because my ears are cold and my hands are warm, sir." :running: Seems like a rule, just to be a rule. Another one that comes down from time to time is no rain jackets and toques together. :facepalm:

As long as your CoC isn't disconnected from the soldier applying, i.e. Ranked so high above him that he has never even personally met the guy. There are also plenty of countries that have direct entry into SF. Whether it's just a recruitment scheme or not, I'm not sure. But there certainly are...

I'm sure there are some unique opportunities afterwards but I don't think you need to worry about that too much right now. My only word of advice is go for it as soon as you are at 2 years. Some people will want you to do more time in etc. My application got shut down by my CO for the only...

Old topic, still relevant. Has anything been set up since this thread was started. I'm just looking for a way to get outside during the winter and have something to compete in.

It may have been abandoned twice due to a wrong approach, however Cansof is pretty much our high readiness. And the rest of the army is fast becoming a show and tell project for the government. And rightly so as in any enterprise investing in the things that give you the biggest bang for your...

Given the recent article (however sub-par) about disbanding the forces and the topic "Internal change impossible" I would just like to know some of the changes that people out there think are applicable for a better CAF in the future. I understand that there are budget constraints. But feel free...

You should probably wait till your hammer curling 80s...

Not nearly as much, I would like to see it enforced as such a standard. Because people do fall out and there is no repercussions. But time will tell on this new system.

There in lies the problem. And thanks for clearing that up for everyone (As I've done multiple tests now but none can be enforced as a PT standard). It was my understanding the FORCE test was supposed to reflect work life. I still believe there should be a separate standard as people who barely...

So I've done this test twice now... I am not impressed. The first time I put in maximum effort to see how much I could beat the standard time by. The 2nd, I did it as slow as I possibly could and still had plenty of time to spare on most events. The only one that required "effort" was the run...

All hail the great gods that decide our careers for us. And we must thank them for o so going out of their way to "free up" our time and the units time. And all that effort made! Probably like all of my quals and being thrown on a course a day late and I'm told to change my plans. (I could be...