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Who here is involved with the military?
Posted: September 3, 2004, 3:33 pm
by Abelard
I've decided I'm going to sign up for the reserves here in Newfoundland. I'm finishing up my last year of high school then going full out army for a few years.
Can some of you guys tell me some stuff to expect? Besides the obvious grueling army tests and what not? Do Canadian soldiers see much action over seas?
If you've done LSD can you become a pilot?
If I went for a law degree after my two years of basic training would I be eligable to be a lawyer outside the military as well?
Posted: September 3, 2004, 3:48 pm
by Dregor Thule
Let me just start this off with a "Haha, funny one guys! Ya, that picture of a guy in a dingy is like a fine wine, gets better with age!"
Ok then. Now probably isn't a great time to be signing up if you don't want to see action, although as a Canadian your chances are better, but there's still a good chance you could eventually be shipped out in some peacekeeping mission. I have a friend going through officer training right now, has been for at least 2 years, of course I haven't talked to him in several months
If it's your thing go for it, it sounds like you get treated pretty well.
I can't answer any of the other questions.
Posted: September 3, 2004, 3:57 pm
by Abelard
The idea is to see some action.
I want to get out of Canada and see the world and gain new experiences and all that.
Posted: September 3, 2004, 5:13 pm
by Winnow
Abelard wrote:The idea is to see some action.
I want to get out of Canada and see the world and gain new experiences and all that.
You can see the world without having to see action. Actual combat is something you should never "want" to be in. Canada sends a lot of peacekeeping forces around the globe so I'd think you'd have a chance to get around the world some. Canada also has special units that have helped in Afghanistan. I forget their name but they were tunnel specialists of some sort to help root out the Al-Qaeda.
Canada has good people in what's left of their military after being decimated by cutbacks.
On March 17, 2002, Canada completed Operation Harpoon in Afghanistan. The mission’s four-day objective was clearing a remaining pocket of Al Qaeda and Taliban resistance on a ridge overlooking the Shahico valley southwest of Gardez. The operation consisted of a joint-task force of 500 Canadian and 100 American soldiers, and was led by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel Pat Stoburn.
Canadian military officials are calling Operation Harpoon an unqualified success. While He Said, She Said
“Our troops are doing us great honour in Afghanistan, fighting on the front in the snow.”
Jean Chretien
Prime Minister
encounters with Al Qaeda and Taliban members were few, the Canadian led task force destroyed more than 30 caves and bunkers, and a number of arms caches and weapons were found and destroyed. Enemies encountered were dealt with swiftly and there were no Canadian casualties during the operation.
Operation Harpoon is the latest feature of Operation Apollo, Canada’s overall mission in Afghanistan. Other recent features of Operation Apollo include:
Canadian ships “Vancouver” and “Toronto” carried out sea rescues involving 47 civilians.
Three Canadian ships (working closely with four other coalition vessels) conducted the boarding of 13 vessels and hailed well over 400 other ships.
Canadian Polaris airbus has moved more than 200,000 pounds of coalition supplies.
Canadian Hercules transport aircraft flew 18 missions into Afghanistan.
Canadian long-range patrol aircraft continue to fly daily missions over the Arabian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
Canadian troops participated in the U.S. led Operation Anaconda.
Recently, Prime Minister Jean Chretien said he expects the campaign against terrorism to continue for some time, but hopes Canada hopes will end its Afghanistan operations by July 2002. The Prime Minster also stated that Canada would only join a possible U.S. military attack on Iraq if evidence were offered linking that country to terrorism. “At this time ... there is no link between Al Qaeda and Iraq that I know of," the Prime Minister said. "But if you give me the proof that there is a link between Al Qaeda and the terrorists and Iraq then the situation would change.”
Posted: September 3, 2004, 6:28 pm
by Bubba Grizz
I highly recommend military service to anyone. (with the possible exception of the Iraqi army) I have been out since 88' but I am on inactive ready reserve until 2013 (mad skillz shhhh). I was stationed in Japan and that was a great time in my life. A lot has changed since I was in so maybe it won't be as fun as when I was in but that is for you to determine.
Posted: September 4, 2004, 12:04 am
by Spang
when i was in kuwait just before and during the start of "the war" my supervisor (an E-7) got called up from innactive ready reserves. had been out the army for 10 years before getting called back up.
it's a nice pay check since you don't gotta do shit. but as i say to all reserve type things...you're only a reservist until you become active.
that's why when i got out i didn't do anything with the word reserve in it.
althought, i do recommend atleast 1 tour of duty in the military.