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That's actually something I'm rather worried about. I have ADHD, and know I can function without my Concerta(extended release Ritalin) especially when I'm in a more regimented lifestyle. I'm just worried about how I'm going to go about the application process for musician a few years down the road when I cross that bridge. My psychiatrist told me that if I go off the meds for a year, and have a written statement from her about being mentally fit or whatever, that it would go over fine. I'm just too cynical from the stories I've read and heard to believe it would be that simple though.
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Kazinsal posted:http://www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/en/dynamic-article.page?doc=the-evolution-of-the-smart-gun/i5xyz550 Didn't everyone else realize that 'loving bulky' is not a good thing for a gun to be in like the 90's? Also why put the money into that when the odds of it getting issued are 'hahahahahafuckno', and the procurement process(should it overcome those odds) will take so long that everyone else will be using lasers and railguns?
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DrakeriderCa posted:Holy poo poo can that thing even fit through the hatch on a LAV? Just mount some wheels on it and boom, no need for LAVs anymore!
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3 round 40mm GL or 12G shotgun? C'mon Pulse Rifle! Just give me an LED ammo counter on the side.
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Is that something that will actually ever be used, or does it fall into the category of those articles about invisibility suits I see from the US?
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Kazinsal posted:http://www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/en/dynamic-article.page?doc=the-evolution-of-the-smart-gun/i5xyz550 Weapon of the future! Still uses a C79A2 sight
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Colt Canada has had a C7A3 available for years and we haven't picked that up, so this is kind of laughable. As few as future weapons go, I doubt we'd be able to procure something even marginally different or futuristic, just based on how hosed up procurement is. Converting to bullpups or a future cartridge like 6x35 would probably be more than the system can take.
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So I put in for a transfer from reservist infantry to reg force pilot. It's been something like 4 months since I've heard a peep from DMCPG 5-5, and my clerks are saying this is totally normal, and that there is literally nothing I can do to know what's happening (or not happening). I have not been assigned a broker or anything - they only contacted me to have them sent my diplomas and other academic info. I'm betting this is normal, red star and NOW HIRING nonwithstanding... Right?
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Frankie! posted:So I put in for a transfer from reservist infantry to reg force pilot. It's been something like 4 months since I've heard a peep from DMCPG 5-5, and my clerks are saying this is totally normal, and that there is literally nothing I can do to know what's happening (or not happening). I have not been assigned a broker or anything - they only contacted me to have them sent my diplomas and other academic info. I'm in the process of doing a CT from reserve to reg force too, started in October 2013. I first heard back in June 2014 and just had an interview with the BPSO last month with the intake likely happening in the April 2015 fiscal year. My experience has been that if you don't hear anything it doesn't mean the wheels are not (slowly) grinding.
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It is never a good idea to just assume that someone is taking care of your paperwork and that it isn't lost under a pile of bullshit never to be seen again.
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ub posted:It is never a good idea to just assume that someone is taking care of your paperwork and that it isn't lost under a pile of bullshit never to be seen again. I agree, however I don't really see who I can get to look into it, seeing as my clerks tell me they can't do anything about it and I don't have anyone else to annoy for progress reports. We've all heard horror stories about papers "dissapearing"... I can't really take a chance with this stuff.
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/jason-kenney-says-canada-is-open-to-training-ukrainian-forces-1.2954100 I guess with Op Attention over last year we should theoretically have the ability to send troops over for a training mission. But, otherwise, I love filthy rumours like this of a tour.
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Melian Dialogue posted:http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/jason-kenney-says-canada-is-open-to-training-ukrainian-forces-1.2954100 Op Pyrohy.
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Canuck-Errant posted:Op Pyrohy. Oh God, this will make for terrible exercise names in 10 years EX UKRAINE DEFENDER
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Ultimate Shrek Fan posted:Oh God, this will make for terrible exercise names in 10 years EX UKRAINE DEFENDER EX PYSANKA WARRIOR EX MAPLE COSSACK
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Canuck-Errant posted:EX PYSANKA WARRIOR EX SIBERIAN GUNNER
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Ultimate Shrek Fan posted:EX SIBERIAN GUNNER EX ARCTIC DICKWAVE
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Canuck-Errant posted:EX ARCTIC DICKWAVE Well now you're just pulling from the subtext of the name of every exercise thats happened in the arctic..
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Samu posted:So if anyone is driving onto Edmonton Garrison and is wondering who the gently caress installed Texas Barrier chicanes at all the entrances to make life a living hell getting through the gates in the morning. Samu, i just wanted to say i read this whole thread and following your journey from training the to that last post has been somethin SuperSix fucked around with this message at 23:34 on Feb 14, 2015 |
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SuperSix posted:Samu, i just wanted to say i read this whole thread and following your journey from training the to that last post has been somethin Ya I remember when he came in here all excited to get to regiment then slowly over time have the life and desire to stay in stripped away leaving a bitter husk like any other sane person who joined the military.
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I was thinking the same thing. Glad you got out early and didn't waste 25 years of your life.
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acumen posted:I was thinking the same thing. Glad you got out early and didn't waste 25 years of your life. drat, the reason i read all these posts was that i was just considering applying SuperSix fucked around with this message at 06:18 on Feb 16, 2015 |
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Haha, yeah I have to say you can see the life being sucked out of me over the course of the thread. I don't regret joining the army but it's been terrible the last year with budget cuts and other nonsense.
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SuperSix posted:drat, the reason i read all these posts was that i was just considering applying Yeah, same. Now I'm thinking I should just dump my life savings into the 6/49 and hope I don't need to find a cardboard box to live in.
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Samu posted:Haha, yeah I have to say you can see the life being sucked out of me over the course of the thread. I don't regret joining the army but it's been terrible the last year with budget cuts and other nonsense. As I've said before, I don't regret a single minute of my time in. I had a great time, met some great people, and learned some great things. Wouldn't want to do it 'till retirement though.
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In a vacuum, it's not a bad gig. You basically can't be fired as long as you don't get hurt, you'll learn all kinds of neat stuff (some of it even useful), the benefits are good, a lot of the people you'll meet are rock fuckin solid human beings, and even if your career is a steaming heap a pension of 65% of a corporal's wage is enough to live on if you're not a total idiot. If you're unable to work in an environment that doesn't give your accomplishments any validation and you can't stand the idea of a barely literate man child, who was only promoted to his current rank because some other section got sick of his poo poo and wanted him gone, jerking you around with temper tantrums because he thinks your life should suck as much as he thinks his life did, look elsewhere.
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Do your time, learn a skill, do some cool poo poo, and get out. That's my take away from all this. Budget cuts killed my motivation to stay in, but we'll see how it goes.
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Frosted Flake posted:Do your time, learn a skill, do some cool poo poo, and get out. That's my take away from all this. Yea that's the plan. Hopefully there are still DEO trades in demand and I don't wait 2 years to get in since my resume probably isn't top notch just coming out of Uni. Although I'm kind of considering NCM because some trades look cool as hell flakeloaf posted:In a vacuum, it's not a bad gig. You basically can't be fired as long as you don't get hurt, you'll learn all kinds of neat stuff (some of it even useful), the benefits are good, a lot of the people you'll meet are rock fuckin solid human beings, and even if your career is a steaming heap a pension of 65% of a corporal's wage is enough to live on if you're not a total idiot. Hahaha duly noted. Love your Garrioch by the way SuperSix fucked around with this message at 18:21 on Feb 16, 2015 |
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SuperSix posted:Love your Garrioch by the way Don't make bets in SAS 
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So if I was to CT over to Armour what are my chances of ending up in a LAV / Recce vs a Leo? Is there any kind of height restriction for tanks? e: I know it's probably crazy to stay in / CT to another combat arms branch, just idly wondering. Frosted Flake fucked around with this message at 23:53 on Feb 16, 2015 |
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Frosted Flake posted:Is there any kind of height restriction for tanks? Yes and it's ridiculously short, like 5'8". Driver's seat in the newest Leos is some sort of cramped affair. Could still do recce! Found a thread - http://army.ca/forums/index.php?topic=89141.0
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Welp. I guess I'll ride out my time on the guns then!
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stevobob posted:I start my QL3 tomorrow! It could be worse. It could always be worse. It could be Wainwright. Or Shilo.
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 STAFF OR STUDENTIf you have a penis, do not use it within a 50 mile radius of Angus. If you have a mouth, and you like to put chicken wings in it, use it in the restaurant just outside the Angus gate.
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stevobob posted:I start my QL3 tomorrow! You know the only thing worse than doing your 3s in Borden? Going back on your 5s and NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
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flakeloaf posted:
Well the staff or student bit made me shudder. The rest is 2000% percent true! Especially the part about wings. Can't wait to go back on 5s. Wait. Yes I can. Another year while the new course is set up.
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flakeloaf posted:If you have a penis, do not use it within a 50 mile radius of Angus. Hey!! As someone who grew up in Barrie, all I can say is.... I totally agree.. 
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