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So not the CF but does anyone have any experience with the army cadets in a leadership capacity? Someone suggested I volunteer with our local group. I've never been in cadets or interacted with them so I'm not sure what's involved. Also I guess any insight into the officer route with them as I was told I'd probably be encouraged to go the commission route (used to be an infantry cpl). I'm guessing it's similar to the reserves in the sense that cadet groups vary wildly and giving blanket insight is limited.
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Cadets, especially the higher ranking cadets, are absolutely insufferable. Source: an air cadet FSgt.
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Jun 11, 2019 17:00
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Everyone I know who was in or taught cadets hated it. I never understood its purpose.
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Jun 11, 2019 22:27
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I got my pilots license through Air Cadets. Probably the best summer I've ever had. I went back a few times to be a volunteer instructor. That part was fun. What wasn't fun was all the thankless admin for (usually) no pay. Summer employment was nice, though.
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Jun 12, 2019 00:27
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I got to give someone good advice about joining the army! (And no it wasn't 'don't join the army') The son of one of my techs at work just finished BMQ/SQ, he's going into combat engineers. Before his kid left, he asked me for any advice I could give to get through Basic. I explained the premise of the Gray Man, and how one should strive to be the embodiment of the Gray Man as nobody gives a gently caress about BMQ/SQ Turns out the kid made it until week 6 before the Course WO even knew his name because he was skating so well. I forsee a long and successful career ahead for that young man.
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Jun 19, 2019 17:59
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Excuse me, sir, but as a former DP1 Top Candidate, let me tell you about the importance of being a loving switched on all-star troop:
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Jun 19, 2019 18:15
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I got put on a recce course straight out of battle school for getting an award so ymmv 
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Jun 19, 2019 18:22
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The rest of us get a little plaque and go about our business never mentioning it again.
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Jun 19, 2019 18:38
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eh kid's on PAT platoon for 3 months in Gagetown, seems pleased as gently caress that he gets to do CE stuff going forward.
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Jun 19, 2019 19:19
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My drill was so bad in basic I got fired and placed in the back row middle. And I was top candidate.
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Jun 20, 2019 15:59
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Hizawk posted:My drill was so bad in basic I got fired and placed in the back row middle. we had a guy like that. bear-marched all over the place. but we also had some army cadet CWOs who thought their drill was hot poo poo, and legit took a belt sander to their boot soles to make them flatter and give a better crack when bringing the foot down
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Jun 20, 2019 18:32
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I’ve never understood the desire to be great at drill. It’s not like crushing it even gets you out of poo poo jobs since drill usually IS the poo poo job. I mean, drill is basically institutional choreography so it’s fun to see people join to ‘close with and destroy the enemy’ and then get really pumped for a dance recital
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Jun 22, 2019 23:23
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Parade! Open squaaaaare DANCE *band of fiddlers marches out playing Cotton-eye Joe*
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Jun 29, 2019 02:11
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Blade_of_tyshalle posted:Parade! I hate this so much
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Jun 29, 2019 02:30
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quote:There is no date on when Lanthier will take over as vice chief. However, his appointment has also prompted a shuffling in other areas of headquarters. Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre will be appointed as commander of the Canadian Army, replacing Lanthier. Rear-Adm. H.C. Edmundson will be promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral and will be appointed commander of Military Personnel Command, replacing Eyre. I think I need a diagram.
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Jul 12, 2019 20:28
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Does anyone have a story of a grievance being resolved at the IA level? Or is that still firmly in ‘circle the wagons’ territory?
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Jul 30, 2019 17:49
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Looks like there's a lot of radio box LSVWs from Petawawa being listed on GCSurplus - if you've ever wanted to own your very own LSVW,
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Aug 16, 2019 16:13
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We all know that one guy on base who drives an iltis unironically; dude is definitely getting in on this
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Aug 16, 2019 17:11
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I always wanted to get an iltis and drop a turbodiesel into it They were fun little idiot boxes
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Aug 16, 2019 18:10
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MA-Horus posted:I always wanted to get an iltis and drop a turbodiesel into it I remember driving one on Highway 16 from Dundurn to Saskatoon, foot to the floor It didn't break 90 kph
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Aug 16, 2019 18:19
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Hell how long is the bed in an LSVW? I know some dudes that might jump on that for hauling canoes.
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Aug 16, 2019 18:26
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MA-Horus posted:Hell how long is the bed in an LSVW? I know some dudes that might jump on that for hauling canoes. I thiiiiink it's 2.5m, give or take? Been a while since I've been in or near one, but that sounds about right.
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Aug 16, 2019 20:38
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I saw a Germany era superstar in an iltis driving at about 30kph in St Thomas the other day. He's gonna be all over that.
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Aug 16, 2019 22:23
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I'm in the process of getting back in and holy poo poo the tattoo policies are ridiculous now. I had to cover two tattoos that I had the first time I joined. Yes, I had to cover my big ol swastika and various ss tattoos My Spirit Otter fucked around with this message at 03:51 on Sep 11, 2019 |
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Sep 11, 2019 03:48
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Anyone seen the new CADPAT, now with less relish?
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Sep 11, 2019 04:14
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Anyone have first hand knowledge of the cyber op trade, PRes in particular? Is there any overlap with sigs?
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Sep 11, 2019 09:18
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Canuck-Errant posted:Anyone seen the new CADPAT, now with less relish? Did the current stuff even need replacing?
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Sep 11, 2019 12:11
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Blade_of_tyshalle posted:Did the current stuff even need replacing? Unsuitable for use for operation useless dirt xiv
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Sep 11, 2019 14:18
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MA-Horus posted:Unsuitable for use for operation useless dirt xiv I think you mean Op LINE DEFENCE INDUSTRY POCKETS TO LAND A CUSHY BOARD POSITION AFTER RETIRING 20.
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Sep 11, 2019 21:02
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Not sure if this is the thread for this, but Marty was a pretty well liked guy. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-soldier-beaten-1.5279171
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Sep 12, 2019 02:33
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It is. That sucks out loud.
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Sep 12, 2019 02:51
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mom and dad fight a lot posted:Not sure if this is the thread for this, but Marty was a pretty well liked guy. I've been to numerous "lovely" countries of the world, and I have never felt less safe than when I have traveled in America. Where I am now, the worst I have to deal with is drunk British dudes who are giant jerks.
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Sep 13, 2019 10:48
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Hizawk posted:I've been to numerous "lovely" countries of the world, and I have never felt less safe than when I have traveled in America. Stuck in Suffield?
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Hizawk posted:I've been to numerous "lovely" countries of the world, and I have never felt less safe than when I have traveled in America. My wife and I have a zero Red state policy. I've known others who have the same, and even one who turned down a lucrative clearance job at Redstone.
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Sep 13, 2019 22:03
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Veterans, please stop forwarding my emails to Andrew Scheer. Its embarassing.
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Sep 14, 2019 14:44
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Jobbo_Fett posted:Veterans, please stop. Its embarassing.
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Sep 14, 2019 18:26
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how long are medical clearances taking right now? been waiting 2 months on mine.
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Oct 23, 2019 00:32
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Its official. I'm fuckin stupid and I'm swearing back in on the 2nd of dec.
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Oct 29, 2019 14:02
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Pass basic and don't get dishonorably discharged and you too can earn a brand new Veteran's Service Card *crowd cheering noises*
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I've already got one. Thankfully, I don't have to repeat basic, either
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