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I saw these on facebook as the new officer insignia, does anyone know for sure? 2lt  Major  LCol  Seems to be various combinations of pips and crowns. I've already seen that silvery high visibility thread around.
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What the gently caress was wrong with bars, they were logical.
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Oct 11, 2013 02:33
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Canadian Forces: Sorry we can't approve your ILP this year we are needlessly updating rank insignia
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Oct 11, 2013 02:41
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It's easy to explain the current officer rank systems in terms of pasta, not entirely looking forward to explaining pips and crowns.
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Oct 11, 2013 04:27
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No it makes perfect sense because... Here's hoping they remember to make enough regimental slip ons. I had one goddamn slip on for four months that needed to be hot swapped between combat shirt and jacket/parka. I've heard some of these changes for the sake of change are due to someone in high office - or a relative rather - being a military history 
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Oct 11, 2013 07:11
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This is the same stupid loving reason we lost beards and added the 'executive curl', why? Because gently caress, why not. 
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Oct 11, 2013 11:15
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compressioncut posted:I'm not trying to dash your hopes but now is no better a time that it's been in the past decade. Standards are still the same, failure rates are high in the initial phases (recruiting through Ph1). Probably actually higher, more Ph1 failures than there used to be. What seem to be the most common reasons for people failing if you dont mind me asking?
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Oct 12, 2013 17:54
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Typically not paying attention is a big one. Know one that got failed because he let the airplane roll forward on post-landing checks, another (Ph2) that missed an altitude restriction on an approach plate. If I recall correctly, landings are the biggest single factor in Ph1, and it's hard to prepare for because the Grob lands much differently than a 172 or Katana or whatever. Ph1 is a continuation of the selection phase, Ph2 is more like a real course that they want you to pass (more or less). I haven't paid a lot of attention to Ph3 stuff yet because it's a long way off - just that one course massacre Sir John mentioned. 8/10 failed I believe, but that's anamolous.
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Oct 12, 2013 19:50
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compressioncut posted:Typically not paying attention is a big one. Know one that got failed because he let the airplane roll forward on post-landing checks, another (Ph2) that missed an altitude restriction on an approach plate. If I recall correctly, landings are the biggest single factor in Ph1, and it's hard to prepare for because the Grob lands much differently than a 172 or Katana or whatever. Oh, that's a relief. I've always been pretty great at paying attention and following procedure. Although I guess most applicants think that.
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Oct 12, 2013 22:39
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So bizarre to hear of military coursing where rigorous standards are upheld, as that's not been my experience (as an NCM) at all. Can't be spending money on training just to have people not pass! I imagine in this case exclusiveness vs the number of applicants grants this luxury.
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Oct 13, 2013 04:16
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ub posted:So bizarre to hear of military coursing where rigorous standards are upheld, as that's not been my experience (as an NCM) at all. Can't be spending money on training just to have people not pass! I imagine in this case exclusiveness vs the number of applicants grants this luxury. Which is exactly why they're volunteering people for the SAC course. Numbers. When I went through it, it was still something you had to want to do. Now they just tell people "It'll look good on your PER, go be a SAC".
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Oct 13, 2013 12:53
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Ruse posted:Which is exactly why they're volunteering people for the SAC course. Numbers. Yeah, the SAC course was the one exception where people had to pass legit because safety. But, seeing some of the people that have come through in the past couple years you gotta know something's up. Taking tactical away from the course was a poor move (even more so for our QL3s though, goddrat).
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Oct 15, 2013 00:02
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ub posted:So bizarre to hear of military coursing where rigorous standards are upheld, as that's not been my experience (as an NCM) at all. Can't be spending money on training just to have people not pass! I imagine in this case exclusiveness vs the number of applicants grants this luxury. Really? Where have you experienced this? I have seen many people fail off of NCM courses. Or get booted.
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Oct 17, 2013 05:19
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I'm still waiting for those magical brown boots I was promised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbJueEcQ-o4
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Oct 17, 2013 06:50
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I've seen one guy with the cadpat boots once. He was far from me and he looked like had no feet and floating.
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Oct 17, 2013 15:29
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It still blows my mind that the Canadian Forces has billions of dollars to spend on useless untested fighter aircraft but STILL can't get a simple loving boot that doesn't break ankles or fall apart. IT'S A BOOT. PEOPLE HAVE WORN BOOTS FOR CENTURIES. YOU PUT IT ON YOUR FEET.
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Oct 17, 2013 22:56
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Yeah I have to replace mine pretty soon the right sole is flapping in the wind...I have it jury rigged with nails just so I don't feel like such a hobo.
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Oct 17, 2013 23:52
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How long until those nails dig into your heels?
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Oct 17, 2013 23:56
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They are poking out behind the heel actually...give an amateur cobbler some credit.
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Oct 18, 2013 00:06
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I have that first desert boot he showed. It was pretty great, never thought about me feet my entire time over there. Though after 6 months they had to go in the garbage.
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Oct 18, 2013 11:03
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MA-Horus posted:It still blows my mind that the Canadian Forces has billions of dollars to spend on useless untested fighter aircraft but STILL can't get a simple loving boot that doesn't break ankles or fall apart. "Nonsense they made my career miserable and it's my godgiven right as a senior NCM to ensure your life is miserable too"
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Oct 18, 2013 14:39
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flakeloaf posted:"Nonsense they made my career miserable and it's my godgiven right as a senior NCM to ensure your life is miserable too" And the circle of life continues
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Oct 18, 2013 17:16
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Today I walked into a Brigadier General (we were both in Uniform). I instinctively replied, "Sorry Bro" and continued on my way. Nothing happened. Ottawa owns.
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Oct 18, 2013 21:22
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Hizawk posted:Today I walked into a Brigadier General (we were both in Uniform). I instinctively replied, "Sorry Bro" and continued on my way. Enjoy your next posting to Alert. Or Wainwright. Kinda the same thing really.
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Oct 18, 2013 21:58
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I'd rather go to Alert, at least they give you extra money and a medal for your suffering.
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Oct 18, 2013 22:08
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Hey I'm in the Wainwright training area right now and I can say with full confidence that it's a poo poo ton better than Gagetown.
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Oct 19, 2013 01:35
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Hizawk posted:Today I walked into a Brigadier General (we were both in Uniform). I instinctively replied, "Sorry Bro" and continued on my way. Bro-gadier General
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Oct 19, 2013 02:09
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Samu posted:Hey I'm in the Wainwright training area right now and I can say with full confidence that it's a poo poo ton better than Gagetown. The fact that you can post this proves it. gently caress Gagetown.
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Oct 19, 2013 02:37
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Could've been Shilo.
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Oct 19, 2013 09:39
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Hizawk posted:Today I walked into a Brigadier General (we were both in Uniform). I instinctively replied, "Sorry Bro" and continued on my way. It's usually the people around the big G that would jack you up, was he alone?
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Oct 21, 2013 23:36
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mdivi posted:It's usually the people around the big G that would jack you up, was he alone? One time I saw a major general all by his lonesome jack up somebody because that somebody (not me) did not salute him. Though to be fair, the old-rear end CADPAT epaulettes were kinda hard to pick out until it was already too late.
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Oct 23, 2013 01:50
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Hizawk posted:Today I walked into a Brigadier General (we were both in Uniform). I instinctively replied, "Sorry Bro" and continued on my way. I once forgot to salute the CDS and nothing came of it.
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Oct 23, 2013 02:55
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scaper exile posted:I once forgot to salute the CDS and nothing came of it. Which one was it? Some were cooler than others (and I think I still have a picture of general Hillier giving somebody a headlock in mess dress to prove it).
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Oct 23, 2013 03:14
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The disconnect between senior officers and the lower ranks is so vast, I'm surprised some of them remember they're in the military at all.
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Oct 23, 2013 11:11
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Guest2553 posted:Which one was it? Some were cooler than others (and I think I still have a picture of general Hillier giving somebody a headlock in mess dress to prove it). Hillier was like our version of Mattis. Except a little less "hoorah devil dog i am begging you if you gently caress with me I will kill you all"
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Oct 23, 2013 14:33
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MA-Horus posted:Hillier was like our version of Mattis. Except a little less "hoorah devil dog i am begging you if you gently caress with me I will kill you all" I met him once at a diner held by the 78th Fraser Highlanders, he seemed like a pretty cool dude.
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Oct 23, 2013 19:44
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I met him briefly in Sudan when he ditched most of his PSD team to talk to us air folks and MP Corporals. "Hi, I'm Rick." "Erm... if you say so, Sir."
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Oct 23, 2013 20:02
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Guest2553 posted:Which one was it? Some were cooler than others (and I think I still have a picture of general Hillier giving somebody a headlock in mess dress to prove it). Natynczyk...also a pretty swell guy.
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I'm applying to be a legal officer which is a purple trade so I get to choose my colors. Which working uniform is the best?
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