mo-litia said:
. . . gee I'm sorry, I didn't realize that making one comment of a piece of kit that I despise is considered carte blanche for some people here to make arbitrary judgements on one's experience . . . appreciate the rude comments though . . . I thought about replying in kind with a shot about how come some one with 16 years in the CF is still just a MCPL . . . but I guess that's just way things go in the Fields Ambs ^-^
It Saddens Me to see that someone who has roughly 7 years in the reserves can still sound like such a first year cornflake.... no im sorry... scratch that.. Ive heard cornflakes who are far more well spoken then yourself... and though I am sure army medic is more then capable of defending himself, I feel as a Reservist I need to do what i can to dispell stereotypes about us that individuals like you continue to perpetuate.
Using too many Big words for ya? allow me to make it simple....
1. In the Real Army (thats the Reg force in case youre wondering) people have to work alot harder in most cases to earn their promotions.
2. CSS Trades as a whole tend to Promote slower as there a lower turnover rate in those trades.
3. in the reserves (where YOU no doubt truly exemplify the term "weekend Warrior") the courses are shorter, the Time in required for promotion is less, and in some cases.. (as i am willing to bet with any promotion you have ever recived) they promote an individual simply because there is no one else who can be promoted....
I also took the liberty of looking at both your profiles....
Armymedic:
MCpl
Unit: 2 Fd Amb / TFK Roto 3
MOC: 737 Med Tech
Mil Exp: 16 yrs, UNFICYP, 2 x SFOR, RCD, 8CH, 2 CER, 3 RCR
mo-litia:
Rank:
Unit: L Edmn R
MOC: R031
Mil Exp: 1998 - Present
I dunno.... but looking at what ive seen here. if i had to choose who Id want Riding Shotgun in my Truck, I'll take Armymedic any day of the week. since id say his opinion is worth a whole lot more then yours will probabbly ever be... and most likely mine as well....
And I could say a few Choice words about Reservist Infantry Regiments. But Im not going to. simply because I know that there are good ones, and there are ones that could use a little work. just like any unit out there....
Think about it for a second here Mo-litia.. Same Uniform, Same Goal, Same Team.... Dont Diss. You never know when you may need help from a 16 yr Mcpl.
If your Response to Armymedic was make in jest then i offer my apologies for the rant. All I can say in my Defence is that As a Reservist I check my Ego at the door when I come in here... Yes I know my Job, and Yes I am trained to the best of my abilities. But I will not compare myself to a Reg Force Member at anytime when it comes to Military Training and the lot. lets face it.. I do my job one night a week and twice on sundays. Reg's do it 365. Theres no way I can compare to that.
And Back on Topic:
I agree with devil39. I love the CWWB's although slippery on Ice. (very) they are warm, and very comfortable. once the cold weather hits its usually the only boots i'll wear.
Cheers
Josh