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Carries your weather kit and additional ammo well enough and it carries a radio much more comfortably than the "rack pack", I don't mind it and as far as I know there really isn't a sound alternative out there in the system.  Of course I am speaking from an "on exercise" perspective and not from...

Good pack for long distance patrolling over varying weather conditions.

If your paperwork is complete and handed in you can expect to wait anywhere from 3-6mos. from that date. If they require follow up documentation that could take longer, if you have a criminal record you will need to submit fingerprints and have them mailed away for an automated check by the RCMP...

"All guns are capable of being used in crime. All guns pose a threat to public safety." -The Supreme Court of Canada, June 15, 2000 In my opinion the above statement is true.  On the other side of the coin, weapons (including guns) have practical uses in maintaining public safety based on the...

I was briefly introduced to the CF DAGR system and although i never used the PLGR from what i hear from the others in my section the DAGR is head and shoulders above the PLGR and most any other civy GPS.  We were also briefed on the dangers of using civy GPS in the field especially when you are...

I suppose futile is not the best choice of word, outsourcing does allow for more soldiers being soldiers.  Corporations have their own profitability in mind when conducting business and these goals may not be in line with the goals of a particular military operation. 

I just hope we don't end up outsourcing support roles to KBR and Halliburton in a futile attempt to get more boots on the ground.  Discuss.

If you would like to know more about Gordon O'Connor I have found a helpful resource that keeps tabs on all of his parliamentary voting activity in his political career.  It is extremely useful in monitoring MP's for accountability on the issues that may matter to you.  The website is...

     I am currently filling out my security clearance form for the last 10 years and I discovered a trick to actually remembering where you have been working for the last ten years as far as months and years.  Every time you have ever worked for anyone (not under the table) your employer must...