Matt_Fisher
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MPSHIELD said:Hmm, just to add to this post regarding CF members and non issued kit. On and Ex Cougar Salvo held in Kamloops BC last month, I remember seeing a WO dressed in a variety of Kit. At first I thought he was OPFOR (Opposing force) however I learned that he was the CSM of one of the TF Coy's. He had a MARPAT HAT, an unknown OD LBV, German Flectarn Gators, and what looked like civi pattern hiking boots. The only issued clothing i could see was his CADPAT shirt and pants. The troops within the company were not as "radically dressed". They did have a mixed bag of issued and non issued kit. Despite the varying boots styles, shemagh scarves, non issued pistol holsters, non- issued knee pads, non issued stealth suits (under combat shirt) and non issued Camelbaks and back packs, they all to me look unmistakably Canadian. Now I was not in the TF Coy therefore if there was someone who was there that wants correct me or add anything please feel free.
The point is, aside form the CSM, all the troops were able to "add" kit and still look Canadian.
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Wow, that WO must have steered clear from the TF HQ. I have it from good sources that an OC of one of the sub-units was relieved and sent home for not wearing the issue Tac-Vest and Helmet and there was a brigade wide witch hunt for anyone wearing desert boots. :