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Random tangent out of sheer curiosity is English used both in France and elsewhere on request as per ICAO or is that not a real thing? Is it common for ATC to speak first in the local language or English?

Depends what the load is, max cargo weight will probably be very different than empty. That was a consideration when they did the trials last year in Edmonton with the Twin Otter and Herc.

I’m fairly certain the light Bn is not included in the 2200. In the 2200 you do need to include the aviation Det, MPs, Medical along with the elements outside of and above Bde such as the NSE and TFL along with the small number of pers associated with MND-N. You’re likely looking at close to...

I appreciate the response. I’m thinking that approach might actually be a common one but I’m not of the opinion that it’s actually a good basis for policy. Personal choices have affects and whether or not a person regrets their tattoo decisions is highly subjective and not something that can be...

Plan Beersheba, from my recollection was specifically undertaken in that 2010-2012 timeframe based on the requirements from Iraq and Afghanistan to provide constant and consistent 6 month rotational forces of relatively small strength. In genesis it was a very similar response to strategic...

If it is acceptable for the organization to recruit someone with a face tattoo why is it not okay for someone already in to get one? I don’t follow that logically, what am I missing?

For a corporation there is no up to $250k. The first dollar and every dollar is now subject to a 66.7% percent inclusion rate vs the previous 50%. That results in an increase in taxes even though the tax rate has not changed. If a small business owner sells their business corporation for...

To call it a “dodge” is I think very disrespectful to a very deliberate legitimate business decision for many. The incorporation of medical professionals has been a reality for many years or decades at this point. The respective tax rates that go with incorporation have driven very real...

Fair enough in terms of public opinion. I’m of the thought though that the results of listening to public opinion are heavily weighted by the value system subscribed to. In the example of pandemic measures as you articulate above, the weight you would subscribe to locking everyone and...

What defines a “popular opinion” ? How do value systems interact with “popular opinion “? Edited to add: I don’t think the initial article and your depiction of a “value” are the same.

I would have thought the same prior to a 3rd Division Readiness Exercise several years back that determined that the only way we can load on rail is to road move to Wx. I was skeptical and to be honest remain so as you rightly point out Edmonton has sites, but the G4 Tn shops of the time were...

What are we defining as close to Edmonton, Wainwright? Wainwright has about 1000m of track and two ramps. In comparison Fort Johnson in the US has 3000m with 6 ramps. Both are used/were used to load a CMBG/BCT. One was highly efficient, one was not. If all your bases have integral airfields...

Thanks for this document! I am currently on Chapter 8 so these might not be true through out but so far I have seen a few Themes and some interesting thoughts ( not sure how else to describe them) Themes 1. Consistent Budget Challenges 2. No Joint Force - non cooperation (not...

From an integrated continental perspective what does Whitehorse offer that isn’t already covered by the Alaskan bases in Anchorage and Fairbanks? Assuming we wanted to go down that route, would not basing in Yellowknife, between the Alaskan bases and Thule (assuming the US put a force there)...

Assuming all the programs come to pass, there is an interesting opportunity for the RCAF to develop a model that sees them deploy and train to fight as an integrated Canadian Air task force with attendant national persistent ISR UAS, AEW&C, AAR and then fighters for both counter air missions...

Between the cartridge and weapons themselves, I am more interested in seeing how the XM 157 fire control system works out. Having a LPVO integrated with a LRF, ballistic calculator, with atmospheric sensors and multi function laser aiming device all in a shoulder fired package is an interesting...

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/04/17/new-rifle-automatic-rifle-and-optic-exceed-paratrooper-expectations/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=army-dnr Seems the XM7, XM250 and XM157 fielding in the 101st is going well according to official sources. I wonder how...

Without spare parts available in the system to allow for maintenance it doesn’t matter what it’s good at or not. No matter what it is good for or not good for, if we can’t keep them serviceable with parts and tech hours it’s all kind of moot.

Last I saw I thought the Svc Bn was being called the MLU, Mutinational logistics unit. Is the FLG going to be the Cdn portion of the MLU?

Na, we’re good. Still have 20 plus years to get our stuff together! 🤨