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Article reproduced under the Fair Dealings  provisions of the Copyright Act. http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?pageID=news_home&articleID=2326358 Canadian special ops soldiers training in Kamloops full image Capt. Greg Poehlmann says Kamloops was chosen for training the elite force...

Is anyone aware of any weekend SQ courses running in BC over the next few months? Thanks!

I apoligize if this has already been posted, pictures found on the link http://www.marines.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/lookupstoryref/200546153250 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (April 6, 2005) -- In an average training environment, patrols and combat tactics can become monotonous. But...

Maple leaf masquerade - http://washingtontimes.com/national/20041208-122554-8534r.htm By Jennifer Harper THE WASHINGTON TIMES Ready to trade that Yo for an Eh?     There are those who insist that smart American travelers should stow their Yankee identity and simply pretend they're Canadians...

I am hoping someone can help me out with this.  I recently joined the Army Reserve in BC.  I was sworn in on September 4th, 2004.  As such, I am an untrained Pte.  I am currently being recruited for a really great civilian job in Ontario.  Would I be able to easily transfer from my Regiment in...

from http://www.sftt.org/cgi-bin/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=DefenseWatch.db&command=viewone&op=t&id=594&rnd=241.63262417906588 'SOCIAL ENGINEERING' WEAKENED OUR SOLDIERS' Lt. Col. Ralf W. Zimmermann, USA (Ret.) DefenseWatch Senior Military Correspondent Soldiers for the Truth, SFTT.org...

[ Article ] Ex-spymaster becomes top defence bureaucrat   Sean Gordon CanWest News Service Friday, August 06, 2004 OTTAWA -- After a scant two months of retirement, Canada's former spymaster has been hired as the new deputy minister for the Department of National Defence. Ward Elcock, who...

An excellent example on how to behave during the recruitment process. For all those thinking about or going through the process please read FTs account and you might save yourself some frustration and hassle. Our thanks again FT. Ex-Dragoon I decided to join up last December and after some...

Hi everyone, the army reserve site appears to be back up and running at http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/LF/english/10_0.asp Greg

Interesting read, couple of good quotes: â Å“There were weapons strewn about the roof by wounded and those who elected to not play on the two way range.â ? â Å“Don't get drunk and stupid. Be drunk or stupid but never both at once.â ? â Å“Weapon, twelve mags, pistol, three mags, MEDKIT, GPS, map...

UK's 'X-Men lead war on terror' By JOHN SCOTT A CRACK squad of battle-hardened â Å“X-Menâ ? has been formed to spearhead Britain's fight against terror. The top-secret team is made up of volunteers from the SAS and the SBS who have all seen active service in the Gulf and Afghanistan. It is...

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/22/1087844934222.html? Why the US alliance no longer protects us June 23, 2004 It may have made sense during the Cold War, but in the "war on terror" the alliance is a dangerous thing, writes Shahram Akbarzadeh. Is the Australian security alliance with...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=5473446&pageNumber=0 Iran Seizes Three British Vessels, 8 Crewmen Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:35 AM ET By Amir Paivar TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran seized three British naval boats on Monday, which it said had entered its waters near the Iraqi...

http://www.navyseals.com/community/articles/article.cfm?id=3760 A former Navy SEAL explains why he chose to work for a private security contractor in Iraq Friday June 11, 2004 Military Moonlighting WEB EXCLUSIVE By T. Trent Gegax Newsweek Updated: 5:15 p.m. ET June 08, 2004 June 8 - It's...

I have been given a couple of possible BMQ dates for Chilliwack this summer.   From June 28 to August 29 and from July 2 to August 31.   Recruiting staff have been less than informative about the details.   My understanding is that BMQ is approximately 20 to 21 days long.   From the above dates...

Found this link today.  It may answer many of the repetitive questions that are asked about the dreaded fitness test.  Link is here - http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/engraph/howtojoin/fitness_eval_e.aspx Good Luck, Greg

I have seen the reserves referenced as the "MO" on another discussion board. Where did this particular nickname come from and what does it really mean?

Saddam Catchers Hunt Bin Laden The Herald February 25, 2004 The top secret international commando group which tracked down Saddam Hussein is being transferred from Iraq to Afghanistan to spearhead the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Task Force 121, a 1400-strong unit drawn from the U.S. army‘s...

Did anyone catch the recruiting story on CBC Newsworld this morning? If so, how was it?

Couple of questions: I live in Salmon Arm, BC and I want to join the reserves. I want to join the Rocky Mountain Ranger’s in Kamloops. Are they a good reserve unit? Also what kind of process am I looking at? How long will it take? Sorry the recruiter I spoke with was not very helpful...