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I did a search for "socks" but all I got were equipment and rucksack packing threads. I was wondering if you guys could share which socks you wear at which times. On course I'm always wearing regular black socks with wool socks over them to make the boot snugger for less chance of blisters...

I agree this is confusing. Does anyone by chance have dates for BOTP (I believe this is a prerequisite to CAP altogether).

Are our reserve units deployable in their current condition in your opinion? Would they be deployed as battalions comprising of the example companies example post quoted above? Could a single regiment be deplooyed (overseas or local)?

Can you elaborate on what you mean? Do you mean that our reserve units are degraded to the point where they have become non operational in the field? I look at the US who deploy their National Guard like its nothing and wonder if Canada has the same capability. Is it just a matter of funding for...

I know your making up an infantry battalion but where would 34CER (formerly 3 FIELD in Westmount) come into play? I don't know how many soldiers our unit has but would it be combined with other engineering regiments to form an engineering battalion in your scenario? Are there even enough...

Thanks for the replies. You both make a lot of sense and it seems I have some decisions to make.

I was just wondering if anyone can see a change happening in the amount of time spent on course for training? I'm a reservist with a wife and a kid on the way. There is no way I could leave for 3 months. The max I would do is one module of two weeks at a time but even then, two weeks leaving a...

So it is not ok to want something if you do not need it. I hope for the army's sake that you as well are not in any leadership position.

Wow Wesley I'm not sure where to begin with you. I'll set the record straight that I do have over a year military experience. You've also equated me saying that I like AR kit to me having a fetish for AR kit. I expressed admiration for my boot camp buddy and his uniform who just made it back...

My apologies. What, in your expert opinion, would constitute a valid reason for wanting the kit other than being deployed of course.

I saw some pics of my buddies who just got back form a-stan all clad in their AR and I wanted it lol. It makes sense though to have everyone wearing the same color in Canada and also not to waste money on equipping everyone with AR when they don't need it. How often do the CF organize excersizes...

I understand the military only issues them to soldiers being deployed. I'm wondering if any could have been issued to soldiers that may only have briefly visited Afghanistan for whatever reason or have been issued them and have not been to Afghanistan at all. Is there an unwritten rule about...

Thanks sniper. I don't suppose you have more basic info? For example as an enlisted recruit my training sequence would have consisted of the following: BMQ: 13 weekends (part time) locally in the winter or 4 weeks full time at a base such as Cartierville in the summer. SQ: 10 weekends (part...

Thank you for the replies. In that case what so reserve officers do after BMQ?

I've been searching quite a bit on this forum but I cannot find an answer. I did BMQ as a private, left the army and have now re-joined as an officer cadet in the reserve in Montreal at 3 field. They say I wont need to do my BMQ since it was recent (2005) but I'm trying to figure out what I will...

When do soldiers get the wear the white ceremonial belts and white gloves, US Marine style? Is it only during funerals and other such events? Who decides what event is worthy of this? In my opinion they should be part of the dress uniform.

I'm going to be joining as an officer in the reserves very soon (after having completed BMQ as a private and asking for a release 2 years ago). I was talking with the recruiter and he mentioned that an officer's role is mainly planning the mission. I have a few questions after having already...

Does anyone have the dates for the reserve SQ this winter for the Montreal area? Usually it starts in Feb and is 10 or so weekends.

Hi guys, I might be getting a new rucksack soon and I was wondering if there somewhere that explains how to assemble it properly? I did my first one on my BMQ and that was a few years ago and I don't remember. I suppose I could just ask at my unit but I don't want to bother anyone with this stuff.