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Don't tell the man how to do his business 
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Nov 13, 2011 08:17
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We've all been there.
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Nov 13, 2011 08:58
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I hate it when people show up to work drunk.
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Nov 13, 2011 22:33
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Here's a pretty good shot from Remembrance Day - my father in law, his dad, me, and my son. His dad flew fighters in the war (first over Sicily in '43) and continued until 1968 (Vampires and Sabres). He married Roy Brown's daughter after the war, and they had Don, who flew Voodoos (425 Sqn and with the Warlocks demo team), Phantoms on exchange with the RAF, lead solo with the Snowbirds, F-5s as a Fighter Weapons Instructor, then contracted with BAE to teach Hawks to the Saudi Air Force and the UAE. I'm a now a 32U after 9 years in the Navy (my grandfather also flew Spits), and my kid likes getting thrown in the air. Also, I was by far the most hungover after the Remembrance Day drinking - beaten by a 90 year old. Yes my top tunic button is undone - fuckit, I'm in the air force now. 
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Nov 14, 2011 00:13
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What's a 32U? Why are you an officer cadet? Where in Canada are there still leaves on the trees on November 11th? I'm confused. That's an awesome family history though. Something to be proud of for sure.
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Nov 14, 2011 13:22
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32U is an untrained pilot. I'm an OCdt because I don't have a university degree yet. It's Victoria BC; most of the leaves are gone now, but some of those are Arbutus trees so they don't really lose them.
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Nov 14, 2011 17:32
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They cannot handle my paperwork unless there is an existing opening. They cannot request an additional opening unless they have my paperwork. 
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Nov 14, 2011 20:53
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:They cannot handle my paperwork unless there is an existing opening. Welcome to the machine.
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Nov 15, 2011 00:50
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:They cannot handle my paperwork unless there is an existing opening. I see nothing wrong with this. Seems like the CF is working as intended.
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Nov 15, 2011 02:07
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:They cannot handle my paperwork unless there is an existing opening. Tell them to request an additional opening with your paperwork, then to handle that additional opening once completed with said paperwork.
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Nov 15, 2011 07:07
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Not in the forces myself but I work with you folks daily. I'm with a large Telcom serving up your internets. Pretty amazed how friendly most of the CF is, at least to us.
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Nov 16, 2011 02:47
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It's because everyone's trying to build bridges for when they inevitably hop the fence back to civvie land. 
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Nov 16, 2011 04:45
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It's because the Forces make Canadian Telcos look efficient.
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Nov 16, 2011 05:09
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My whole troop got loaded at the Legion for Remembrance Day then had to come in to pour concrete for 2 hours early the next day. I wasn't drunk at work, stopped drinking at 1 ish. We all raided the Pint on Jasper ave and confused the hell out of civvies.
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Nov 16, 2011 05:42
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We had to work remembrance day... And the weekend. And pretty much every weekend for months. That is what happens when the CMS goes on W5 and says your unit will be weapons certified by 2012.
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Nov 16, 2011 06:25
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Turned in my last uniform today, freedom is only 2 days away
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Nov 16, 2011 08:00
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Welcome, My Spirit Otter. You can tell us about it. This is a safe space. Today you begin walking down the long road to recovery.
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Nov 16, 2011 19:14
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My Spirit Otter posted:Turned in my last uniform today, freedom is only 2 days away Welcome.........Home 
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Nov 18, 2011 04:40
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Curious, is anybody in the air force in a field working with the aircraft? Avionics systems, aviation systems, weapons systems, etc.
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Dec 7, 2011 09:17
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Just for you, Spirit Otter. Because I love raging on the C3, seems the M777 has some teething problems too.  Barrel was 20 meters away from the gun. 14 injuries, 6 critical.
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Dec 9, 2011 11:19
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MA-Horus posted:Just for you, Spirit Otter. Because I love raging on the C3, seems the M777 has some teething problems too. Holy poo poo, when and where was this?
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Dec 9, 2011 20:17
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Dunno the details, wish I did. Got it from the Military Pictures thread. Looks to me like a round cooked off in the barrel.
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Dec 10, 2011 07:53
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MA-Horus posted:Dunno the details, wish I did. Got it from the Military Pictures thread. Looks to me like a round cooked off in the barrel. Grampybone posted:Yeah everyone lived, it was 12-14 wounded if I recall. I know 4 dudes had to be air evaced and a couple guys had main arterial bleeding.
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Dec 10, 2011 08:13
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I was wondering if someone could tell me what's wrong with MARS and MARS training. Spent some time reading through the thread and now i'm worried 
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Elindale posted:I was wondering if someone could tell me what's wrong with MARS and MARS training. My predecessor just got to Esquimault and sent a little update email. Keep in mind that this is coming from his experience at the combat training centre, which is all combat arms officer types. Here's a summary: He was immediately hooked up with a career manager who got a grip on him and sent off messages for course loading and training immediately. There is no on the job training, it's just show up for work and do completely nothing. PT is completely unstructured, poorly planned, and poorly executed. Their gym has like four machines, a couple of exercise bikes, and a bench. PT is not a priority in the MARS world. You are considered "hard" if you stay the whole day, AWOL is a huge problem. They just finished charging a guy for 70 days AWOL. 8000 dollar fine. Alcoholism and drug abuse are huge. They had to close the mess because it was common for many PATs to be completely hammered after lunch. Nothing is handled with memos and administration flows much faster with less strict chain of command requirements. In summary, the culture of the trade while you're awaiting training seems to be counter-productive to morale, discipline, and professional development. However, they seem to care a lot about their personnel in terms of administration. There are a lot more navy types in this thread and this is just what one of our transferred guys said about the training platoon in Esquimault right now. I wouldn't mind going MARS when the time comes, all things considered. tuyop fucked around with this message at 04:47 on Dec 11, 2011 |
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Dec 10, 2011 23:38
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tuyop posted:
That's probably because there are two well-equipped gyms like 6 blocks away, one at Naden and and the other at Dockyard. Otherwise it sounds like business as usual at the Naval training establishments.
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Dec 11, 2011 01:02
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Well I'm starting BMOQ on January 9th as an NCSE. I did well on my interview largely thanks to some of the tips in this thread like: • Never break eye contact • Repeatedly ask for details about guns (eg. What kind of gun do I get? When do I get it? How long until I get the gun???) • Speak enthusiastically about "killing towel-heads" • If possible, sweat profusely So thanks! If you all have any advice for BMOQ I'd be happy to hear it!
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Dec 13, 2011 02:42
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Tell everyone about your previous experience in the militia (even if you had none). Refuse to use that experience to make your platoon's life easier. Alternatively, pay attention, don't ask staff stupid questions about previous service like 'How many people did you kill?' and enjoy what is
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Dec 13, 2011 03:33
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Welcome to the CSE trade. Tell lots of cadet stories in St-Jean, they love cadets.
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Dec 13, 2011 03:37
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Freeze posted:Well I'm starting BMOQ on January 9th as an NCSE. I did well on my interview largely thanks to some of the tips in this thread like: Don't worry about it. Just enjoy the process
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Dec 13, 2011 03:40
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Simkin posted:
NETP-O will be considerably easier!
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Freeze posted:So thanks! If you all have any advice for BMOQ I'd be happy to hear it! Don't take it too seriously. You might get to a point where things like polished boots or loose beds actually bother you on some level. This is an indication that you are taking it too seriously. Run and do pushups. If you have any other fitness regimen right now, sub in lots more running and pushups. You will find life infinitely easier if you can run a 5:30 mile and do 60 pushups because these are the primary qualities of a Good Soldier according to CFLRS. Watch this video. Practice folding a shirt this way. Wow your peers with your immaculate, quickly folded t-shirts. Folding a t-shirt to specific measurements is another important quality of a Good Soldier according to CFLRS. In line with Simkin's advice, almost never ask questions. Your questions may seem pertinent and smart but they're usually just going to waste everyone's time or make everyone's life worse. Before you ask ANYTHING, think about whether the answer could possibly make your life more difficult. Such as, "What do we do with our cell phones?" If the staff haven't taken them away yet. The answer to this question will be that the staff will take away your cell phones. Apply this to things like, "Do we bring our gas masks?" "Are we packing our second sleeping bag for the ruck march?" Stuff like that.
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Simkin posted:and enjoy what is He's Navy. He gets to go on NETPO. 
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Dec 13, 2011 03:49
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Don't start smoking, don't ask questions, if people tell you to do stupid things just do them. Don't think too much, don't be lazy or a bitch. Take the course seriously enough to not be a pump but always realise that all of the poo poo you're doing has very little bearing on whether or not you'll make a good soldier beyond teaching you to work hard and well with people you probably hate. Don't use the toiletries you have out on your shelf for inspection. Remember that you can do anything you want in the army as long as you don't get caught. And hey people who are fit and can do well at PT get treated a lot better than fatties, in the army at least.
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Be outstandingly average. Don't break the mold, don't make yourself noticeable, don't be an individual. DON'T VOLUNTEER FOR ANYTHING. Help your buddies as much as you can, as long as it doesn't get you extra duty.
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Dec 13, 2011 08:13
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Or alternatively, gently caress with the instructors ever so subtly, only so they notice. They will give you extra PT or whatever, but they will love you.
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gently caress being a grey man. You only get to be a plug once. Go all out. Name your rifle Widow-maker and say that she loves you for who you are and not your uniform. Start every morning inspection with a hearty "Why, hi there! Master of Corporals Bloggins!" and extend your hand at eye level for him to shake it. When the scoldings become too much switch to "Prrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiii-VATE Bloggins *service number* Super soldier extra-or-di-naire!". Sew string to every article of clothing you have so you'll never lose it. Make up fantastical stories of your platoon's VC recipient, each more elaborate than the last. The same goes for the biography you must write about yourself. Volunteer for everything. Volunteer your friends for everything. Volunteer the staff for everything. Demand that your friends and family send you food like cured venision or smoked salmon in the biggest boxes possible. Ensure every letter you receive is drenched in skanky stripper perfume. Always, always ask if you need your helmets or gas mask.
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Barrakketh posted:
Can NOT emphasize this enough.
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MA-Horus posted:Just for you, Spirit Otter. Because I love raging on the C3, seems the M777 has some teething problems too.
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