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The National Defence Act (NDA) is the document of authority http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/ShowFullDoc/cs/N-5///en .  The QR&Os are regulations driven by the NDA.  You referred to QR&O 3.01, which shows only one of the four columns. Look at SCHEDULE (Section 21) of the NDA in Column III (Which is...

Maybe it is just a matter of finding the right terminology.  Let's call it C.S.G.P. (Container Ship, Green Paint)

The best part is during the Federal election debates, the PM kept going on about how Harper was going to buy these "Aircraft Carriers".  Harper was trying to get us support ships with helicopter capabilities.  Funny how a Conservative campaign point that the Liberals tried to shot down is now...

It's amazing how many pairs of under pants one can stuff into the sig satchel.  Good to see you bearded 1. I've dealt with this scenario once.  One the Coy net, try and figure out who will call the mission when you have multiple possible observer's on the same target (or multiple possible...

The WWI analogy was used to show that your simple soldier today is far more diversified than 100yrs ago. I would support the idea of a combat arm battle school (much like the Marine Corp) were buddy would be qualified as an employable rifleman before we send them off to a specific combat arm...

I like the idea of infantry and cavalry.  I believe we should explore it further. I don't see a "Combat Arm Trade" being realistic. Even for the officers.  In WWI, every rifleman (generically speaking) was just that a rifleman.  Today we have so many specialists in the craft that it would...

I was at NDHQ clothing stores.  I watched a young private (Had BMQ and SQ but no DP1 yet) get turned away when he tried to draw winter clothing (Gortex and fleece).  They gave him the song and dance about him not being entitled till he has his DP1.  This is going to make for one miserable QM...

Shirt I like the idea of shoulder pockets.  I can't remember the number of times I've had to get undressed just to get something out of a chest pocket (when wearing body armour, etc).  I would keep a chest pocket of some nature.  Maybe not the standard pack of smokes pocket but something flatter...

Mountie Currently they are exploring getting M777 towed 155mm.  It is highly mobile (airportable) and light.  There is percision ammuntion today to be fired out of it.  Other nations (US, UK) are currently using this gun.

I've never met anyone who commanded such respect when he entered a room. He would smile and look right into you and say "Some times you get the bear.  Some times the bear....".  Well he got me a couple of times.  And I am still thankful that he did. I'll miss you big guy.

The new folks over in 1 AD have been talking there trades qual as Fd gunners.  The last one I spoke to (this week) stated they were getting C3 105mm.  With them being supported out of Pet, they could take advantage of the full tech support that is already in place for 2 RCHA.

The employment of precision munitions is going to be strictly controlled.  Decision matrixes would be drafted for opportune targets but all other targets would require authorization from a higher command.  The dollar value of such munitions could easily cost the same as 10 to 100 rds (TOWs are...

Sorry, I've been away so long.  I was away on Course. Mountie I agree that we will more likely be engaging a low-mid intensity 3-block war in complex and/or urban terrain.  (For the layman the three-block war describes three situations that you would likely engage in an urban environment.  The...

1. Volunteers are not in the same boat as draftees form the Vietnam era.  They are no different than any other employee.  Unless some how we were able to conceal the fact that the military may be used as a tool of aggressive foreign policy, the individual has no ground to turn down the...

I've taught PLQ and ran PLQ work-up training.   What Garett Hallman says about the BFT and orders format is what you should focus on.   If you are weak on Navigation, swing by your QM and draw a compass.   Find a unit mentor (if one has not been assigned to you).   Reading about stuff is all...

1. The matter of employing 120mm Mortars in Afghanistan instead of 105mm Howitzers is a simple case of the right wrench for the job.   If you look at how a lot of movement is done (heli) it may be more practical for them to use mortars in the mountains.   However, remember that mortars are high...

Sounds like the first step into alignment.  (kind of US like).  Does this mean the brigades with more than one Arty Regt is going to become one Regt per brigade.  At bty level I see the little impact.  At HQ Bty and Regt level, I can see a lot of floating chaos as units scrap it out for...

Quantities of Parade boots are okay.  Don't spend money on those.  Garrison boots are out of the system so don't bother. If you buy a pair of surplus combat boots (in good to excellent condition) the worse thing going to happen is you'll be prepared for the worse.  Good luck on your course.

A quick note on burlap.  many of your neighbors, etc have their shrubs wrapped for the winter.  With spring around the corner, ask them if you can have it. It is bulky enough to do stuff with and it has been weathered for a season in fall and winter.  Colour to suit needs (I once used the old...

What can you do to encourage more sensible â Å“hardcoreâ ? behaviour?  You can speak with a member and try to use the dark and forgotten art of logic and reason.  I find though it is easier and longer lasting buy setting the example and providing examples.  All soldiers before going on an...