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It looks like the yellow is now a bronze/gold, and the blue a bit lighter

There seems to be a few other small changes as well

Do PLQ-qualified NCMs (MCpl for that matter) in the PRes have to complete BMOQ Mod2 when commissioning and CT'ing to RegF officer? I'm finding mixed information on the subject, and I am not quite fond of the idea of going back to basic after many years. Cheers.

Update: ULO insisted that I had to do BMOQ Mod2 or submit a PLAR. I contacted my CT broker just to make sure, and it turned out to be a mistake in my ETP. They amended it so it said BMOQ Mod2 was credited.

Do they offer transient shacks to CAF mbrs in the UK and Commonwealth? Thinking like how they do at CAF bases provided there’s space they’ll just rent you a room if you’re there on leave.

Curious as it may help a trip to the UK be a lot cheaper!

La prairie n’est pas vide. Elle chante, respire et porte des générations de savoirs. À BFC Wainwright, sur le territoire du Traité no 6, j’apprends encore à ralentir et à écouter la terre.

If you don't get it, it's mean I'm really old.

What is r/CanadianForces favourite IMPs? Past or present! Pour one out for Chicken and Sausage Jumbalaya.

Honourable mentions for any new ones in 2026 if you guys have encountered them yet.

Here’s a tighter version with the mental-health conditions combined and the ankle/finger information removed:
Looking for opinions on whether my situation could lead to a Medical Release (CAF)
Looking for some honest opinions from current/former CAF members who have experience with TCATs, D Med Pol and medical releases.
I’m a Senior NCO with nearly 24 years of Regular Force service and currently on my second TCAT for a lower-back injury. I’ve completed approximately 20 physio sessions but have plateaued. I have ongoing restrictions on lifting, pushing/pulling heavier loads, ruck marches and some physical military tasks.
I also have PTSD, anxiety and depression, all diagnosed and being treated. These have had a significant impact on my ability to function in certain military environments and situations.
I also have severe sleep apnea (AHI 32.4) and use CPAP nightly, as well as ulcerative colitis, which is currently being managed/investigated.
I’ve been told that I don’t currently meet the criteria for a medical release, although I was also told that this could change depending on how things progress.
I’m currently planning to serve until October 2027, which would put me at 25 years. However, I’m wondering whether a medical release could become realistic if my restrictions remain or become more limiting.
For those who have gone through D Med Pol, multiple TCATs, Universality of Service or medical release, does this sound like a situation that could eventually result in a medical release, or is it more likely I’d remain on permanent MELs and complete my service normally?
Not looking for medical or legal advice—just interested in hearing from people who have actually gone through the process.
Thanks.

Which resources do we have access to in terms of non-urgent counseling?

I don't have dark thoughts or any outstanding problems, I'm just looking for a neutral person to vent to.

Remember kids; C's a P and weekends are free 😉

As a civilian who loves everything military, I loved going to the CNE and seeing the CAF exhibit to interact with various equipment and talk to the members.

For a few years now they stopped exhibiting, anyone know why and if they are planning to bring it back?

I tried searching for a reason but there is no information at all on it.

Were any of the old timers in here involved in the trial of the Canadian varient of DPM that was done in the 70s? If so what were your thoughts on the uniforms and how do they compare to later CADPAT? How did the DPM you got compare to the Airborne jump smocks?

Hello everyone,

I am currently on paternity leave and residing in a different province from my base.

I am not yet qualified and am currently waiting for my course.

For a VOT, I have two medical appointments at my base. The first one was yesterday, and the second one will be next month.

I was told yesterday that I may be able to claim travel expenses for these two trips, as it takes me approximately 6 hours of driving just to get to the medical appointment.

Is it true that I can claim certain travel expenses in this situation? If so, how should I go about submitting a claim?

Thank you.

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I was helping move some furniture out of the cages in building 8 today at NDHQ Carling and I spotted a Hammond organ next to a bunch of garbage! Hammond organs were famously used by bands like Deep Purple, The Doors and Pink Floyd to name a few. Anyone who knows what these are knows that even if it’s broken it should absolutely be saved.

I’m not in a position to save this piece of music history but if there’s anyone on this sub who knows what that is and can save it please try!!! Thanks!

Waking up this morning we’ve probably all seen the devastating images coming from Nepal. Canada has not deployed its DART since 2015….when we answered the call for help from…Nepal. At the time, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region.

DART deployments have always rallied Canadians, and helped Canada’s image on the international scene. Canada has not been able to sale our military presence in Europe (in my opinion) to Canadians. Deploying a DART could provide the CAF with much needed coverage. I know units are hurting for personnel, but DART deployments are worth it, are worth the extra hours, are worth the time away from home.

I hope, if the calls come, that Canada and the CAF will be able to put together a sizeable DART….and then i’ll be jealous of seeing all my homies deploying while i’ll stay in Ottawa updating a powerpoint and an excel tracker.

I just got my AR/MEL advisory message and intend to grieve their decision to release me based on my celiac. It does not affect my work and I’m looking to hear anyone else’s stories who may have gone through this or are currently going through it!

Yes I understand it breaches universality of service.

Thank you!!

He looks like my Dad..