|
Beard and glasses were a giveaway. Like was already mentioned, a LOG corporal with a CD and Queen's Jubilee medal would have gone unnoticed. Hell, maybe a SWASM.
|
#
?
Nov 14, 2014 03:10
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 5, 2024 10:50 |
|
|
Lt. Jebus posted:
Bravery medals are, by comparison, more difficult for CAF members to be awarded than medals for valour. The actions which warrant a medal for bravery require multiple witnesses, statements taken and submitted to the Bravery Board of Canada, on which only one CAF member sits. Medals for valorous actions require less scrutinizing on paper, though the process can be under review for potentially years. Anyway, the dude is a cowardly douchebag, just thought I'd share an anecdote I discovered on my own about the medals.
|
|
#
?
Nov 14, 2014 03:21
|
|
|
That's interesting. I didn't realize there was such a distinction.
|
|
#
?
Nov 14, 2014 03:24
|
|
|
Frosted Flake posted:... CD and Queen's Jubilee medal ... SWASM... I don't even have none of these. Four days short on my OP Caribe OSM too. 
|
|
#
?
Nov 14, 2014 04:14
|
|
|
I would want to beat him to within an inch of his life for just the medal alone. You do NOT loving wear that as a fake.
|
|
#
?
Nov 14, 2014 04:36
|
|
|
Saw this on another site: Sgt Gervais in action! http://imgur.com/gallery/iR3D9/
|
|
#
?
Nov 14, 2014 15:38
|
|
|
Ruse posted:Saw this on another site: This is kinda funny but Vadoc posted:I would want to beat him to within an inch of his life for just the medal alone. You do NOT loving wear that as a fake. I don't get the vitriol behind this one. This guy's life is already ruined, how does being a poser change your life so much that you feel the need to pile on? Honest question.
|
|
#
?
Nov 15, 2014 00:33
|
|
|
I don't understand this violent anger I'm unhappy with the dude, but I'm more inclined to pity him because from what I've seen there are two possible situations here: 1) his life was so boring and lovely that he invented a veteran persona so people would think he's interesting 2) he's mentally ill and uses the veteran persona to cope with difficulties from his illness I think a lot of the ragers here are assuming this guy is some arrogant douchebag who goes to the bar and tells Pathfinder stories to get laid or sympathy drinks and then goes to the cemetery and pees on veterans graves. I don't think so, and I doubt that six Royals with crowbars beating him into a gelatinous blob will do any good. I'd be fine with the guy being dealt with the same way as the dude in Manitoba. Conditional discharge - the conviction confirms his behaviour was wrong but he isn't saddled with all the bullshit and jail time from a punitive sentence.
|
|
#
?
Nov 15, 2014 21:03
|
|
|
Exactly. Is he ruining someones life? Is he going around namedropping guys who never made it back? I seriously doubt it. Excellent POV from an ex-pathfinder here: http://www.publicpolicypirate.com/2014/11/this-real-pathfinder-is-now-standing-up.html
|
|
#
?
Nov 15, 2014 22:55
|
|
|
Ruse posted:Exactly. haha, that guys strikes me as a little weird but he is a pathfinder so  I wouldn't go as far as inviting the dude onto a course that people bust their asses to get into, but I like his attitude about the seriousness of it all
|
|
#
?
Nov 15, 2014 23:31
|
|
|
It's just how I feel, don't let it keep you up at night unable to sleep worrying about feelings or someone being mean on the internet. The police will do whatever it is they decide to do to him. He hasn't even lost his job, it's suspension with pay. He'll be back to work as soon as the media is bored and find something else to talk about so that there's no reporters hounding the worksite.
|
|
#
?
Nov 15, 2014 23:36
|
|
|
DrakeriderCa posted:haha, that guys strikes me as a little weird but he is a pathfinder so He's one of the weirdest guys I've met in the military, and as I'm sure you're aware, that's saying a lot. Super smart, checked out guy... but quite eccentric. I hope "Sgt" Gervais gets charged and he deserves all the bad press coming towards him but the threats towards him and his wife are excessive. As long as no one assaults him I'm pretty satisfied with the response to this.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 00:09
|
|
|
DrakeriderCa posted:I don't understand this violent anger. The contrast between the general outlook on everything in this thread vs. the rest of GiP (not even just w/r/t this event but i thought this quote summed it up nicely) is so loving Canadian.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 00:20
|
|
|
Vadoc posted:It's just how I feel, don't let it keep you up at night unable to sleep worrying about feelings or someone being mean on the internet.  so cute The Good Professor posted:The contrast between the general outlook on everything in this thread vs. the rest of GiP (not even just w/r/t this event but i thought this quote summed it up nicely) is so loving Canadian. Hahaha I didn't even think about that but it's so true
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 02:08
|
|
|
On an entirely different tack, the SWAT boots I'd bought on my DP1 are starting to come apart at the seams. What are some decent, comfortable boots that aren't too ridiculously priced? I looked at the Oakley Assaults on the military-restricted store, but they only have the tans available. 
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 03:58
|
|
|
Yeah I fully support the guy getting arrested and released on the condition that he makes a public apology. This is Canada folks, we aren't going to be taking the boots to him he's just an rear end in a top hat who hosed up and did something really stupid.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 06:15
|
|
|
Samu posted:This is Canada folks If anything the dude is unlucky he got caught at a time when more than 50 people give a poo poo about the military.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 16:46
|
|
|
Canuck-Errant posted:On an entirely different tack, the SWAT boots I'd bought on my DP1 are starting to come apart at the seams. What are some decent, comfortable boots that aren't too ridiculously priced? I looked at the Oakley Assaults on the military-restricted store, but they only have the tans available. I've heard good things about Magnums. Though how long have you had the SWATs? I did all of the Nijmegen training in them and they're still solid.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 17:09
|
|
|
Ruse posted:I've heard good things about Magnums. Though how long have you had the SWATs? I did all of the Nijmegen training in them and they're still solid. I've had them since August of last year. Wasn't expecting to have troubles with them quite so soon, honestly.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 17:36
|
|
|
Does anybody here have any experience on joining one of the reserve unit bands, or what its like in general? My music instructor mentioned that he had done it way back, and joining the reg force band down the road is something I've been flirting with the idea of pursuing.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 18:05
|
|
|
I wear Nike SFBs. They've held up pretty well, but it's the Artillery so it's not like there's too much wear. They're light and comfortable and they dry fast. I was already running in minimalist shoes so if you're used to a cushioned ride it will be a bit of an adjustment.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 18:20
|
|
|
Canuck-Errant posted:On an entirely different tack, the SWAT boots I'd bought on my DP1 are starting to come apart at the seams. What are some decent, comfortable boots that aren't too ridiculously priced? I looked at the Oakley Assaults on the military-restricted store, but they only have the tans available. There's a store in Edmonton that sells (sold?) black Oakleys, Nikes, etc. but it was nowhere near as cheap as the online store. I had a set of magnums last for a good two+ years and they were every bit as light and comfortable as the SWATs, plus about the same price point.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 20:41
|
|
|
.
stevobob fucked around with this message at 16:59 on Aug 16, 2017 |
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 21:56
|
|
|
stevobob posted:I've got regular SWATs and they have held up pretty well to mostly garrison life. I wore them for about two years of reservist exercises, and another 7 months at CFSCE and they are a bit worn but are holding together. Since I'm going to be on the hangar floor though I'll need steel toes and the issued steel toes are beyond horrible. Anyone have experience with steel toes that are acceptable by CF standards? I might just get steel toe SWATs since I won't be doing any field poo poo. Belleville, Danner. The former are more conservative and can be had with anti-FOD soles, not that anyone really seems to care. Check local rules, some places are coming down on aftermarket boots now. Definitely agree about the issued steel toes, they are loving shameful and I won't wear them. I finally got a good break-in on the CWWBs and quite like them with a decent insole, too bad it took so unreasonably long.
|
|
#
?
Nov 16, 2014 23:38
|
|
|
Mederlock posted:Does anybody here have any experience on joining one of the reserve unit bands, or what its like in general? My music instructor mentioned that he had done it way back, and joining the reg force band down the road is something I've been flirting with the idea of pursuing. I'm a reserve musician. What do you want to know? As far as I'm concerned it's the best gig ever for a musician, especially if you are still in university. Paid tuition, summer employment, and a job after you graduate actually related to your field. I would say the experience varies a lot on the individual band. Which reserve band are you thinking of applying to?
|
|
#
?
Nov 17, 2014 01:17
|
|
|
Mantle posted:I'm a reserve musician. What do you want to know? As far as I'm concerned it's the best gig ever for a musician, especially if you are still in university. Paid tuition, summer employment, and a job after you graduate actually related to your field. I would say the experience varies a lot on the individual band. Which reserve band are you thinking of applying to? Well, I guess one of my first questions is what kind of skill level do I need to have in your experience? Like I can play most of the main service marches, Colonel Bogey, etc., but I'm still re-learning my instrument (euphonium) after a 3 year break, so I'm still a little rusty and things like double-tonguing are still outside what I can currently do. If I end up doing it, which basically will come down to whether I have the skill for it, I'm going to apply to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment band. I'm actually going to go in and do a sit-in with them this week.
|
|
#
?
Nov 17, 2014 01:51
|
|
|
Mederlock posted:Well, I guess one of my first questions is what kind of skill level do I need to have in your experience? Like I can play most of the main service marches, Colonel Bogey, etc., but I'm still re-learning my instrument (euphonium) after a 3 year break, so I'm still a little rusty and things like double-tonguing are still outside what I can currently do. If I end up doing it, which basically will come down to whether I have the skill for it, I'm going to apply to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment band. I'm actually going to go in and do a sit-in with them this week. It really depends on the band's needs and the standard of that particular band. For example, in Vancouver you would pretty much need to play at a university graduate level or play an instrument they were desperately missing, whereas in Victoria you could join if you could play at a strong high school level. The best thing to do is what you are doing and sit in with them. It's not just marching music, both bands I have played in play concert repertoire too.
|
|
#
?
Nov 17, 2014 02:22
|
|
|
Simkin posted:There's a store in Edmonton that sells (sold?) black Oakleys, Nikes, etc. but it was nowhere near as cheap as the online store. I had a set of magnums last for a good two+ years and they were every bit as light and comfortable as the SWATs, plus about the same price point. Edmonton's rather far out for me - closest would be anything in 'Jaw, then Regina. I suppose I could check the 15 Wing Canex, but hahahahhahaha.
|
|
#
?
Nov 17, 2014 03:22
|
|
|
Shopping for shoes at the Canex  I don't suppose your unit has a kit shop that stocks that sort of thing? That's probably hoping a bit too much. Could always go the amazon route - just skip .ca as it doesn't stock boots. http://www.amazon.com/Oakley-Mens-SI-Assault-Black/dp/B0059I1L1U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416368468&sr=8-2&keywords=oakley+boots
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 04:41
|
|
|
You're expecting a bit much from a PRes kit shop. I might see if my buddy in the States might do me a solid with cross-border shipping, but I guess it's not a huge priority right this instant. Maybe I'll ask for boots for Christmas.
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 05:39
|
|
|
Im pretty sure Military members get some crazy stupid discount on the Oakley website, but I'm not sure if its only for sunglasses
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 08:02
|
|
|
It's for boots too. Like $200 for $50 good.
|
|
#
?
Nov 19, 2014 08:16
|
|
|
Frosted Flake posted:It's for boots too. Like $200 for $50 good. Except the Assault 8" boots on the website are almost sold out - they only have desert tan ones in my size. Which is why I was asking about other boots. v  v
|
|
#
?
Nov 20, 2014 01:20
|
|
|
So, this is a thing going around: https://www.facebook.com/1stNorthAmericanExpeditionaryForce http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/11/21/canadian-who-volunteered-to-fight-with-kurds-against-isis-says-its-the-right-thing-to-do/ Ian Bradbury from the 1st NAEF was also interviewed on All In A Day (the CBC Ottawa drivetime show) today.
|
|
#
?
Nov 21, 2014 23:22
|
|
|
Jesus Christ I can only hope that guy got a full discharge from the CAF before going to Caro it up else the entire book is going to be thrown at him.
|
|
#
?
Nov 21, 2014 23:35
|
|
|
MA-Horus posted:Jesus Christ Apparently nothing they're doing is illegal according to the papers, because they aren't fighting for a "terrorist" group per se, and they aren't doing any training in Canada., But I can't believe that this wont have repercussions when they return from over there.
|
|
#
?
Nov 22, 2014 00:46
|
|
|
.
Generation Internet fucked around with this message at 03:46 on Apr 7, 2023 |
|
#
?
Nov 22, 2014 00:57
|
|
|
Sure, if you're a civvie. But even if you're in the sup res there HAS to be some sort of regulation about going to fight in a foreign war.
|
|
#
?
Nov 22, 2014 02:09
|
|
|
It seems like at least the first guy had been fully out for a while before joining up with the Kurds.
|
|
#
?
Nov 22, 2014 03:56
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 5, 2024 10:50 |
|
|
The newspaper mentioned guys buying their own kit. I understand buying a Tac vest from CP Gear or Tactical Tailor or whatever, but how are you going to get $3500 worth of FFO through customs?
|
|
#
?
Nov 22, 2014 13:01
|
|