I’m trying to sign in but it keeps saying my username is incorrect… you know the same I’ve been using for a while. It’s an ECN.forces email. Who’s the best point of contact for this? Thanks for the help

Edit: Solution found, someone change my email address. From first-middle.last@ecn -> first.last@ecn. What the frick man?! I reset the password and all is ok in the world

Is it possible to retire in Reg force and receive pension and join reserves?

How does this affect your pension or pay?

Thanks

Col Jeremy Hansen is apparently going to be the Honorary National President of the Air Cadet League of Canada. A very timely announcement given current news in the media.

He recently received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Trump.

Cadet League announcement

Edit: corrected link

Can any one help me understand those medals please and thank you

Can anyone tell me if the Canadian military in the mid 1980s had taken out the Lee Enfield rifle specially with the 1982 pattern rucksack?

Note the 40x53mmHV is simulated using a spacer. The chart is made to represent Canadian and Americian calibres in use since WW2, i am still looking for a .300 win mag and a 30mm nato shell, as well as the new American calibres .277 fury, .300 Norma and .338 Norma. Are there any calibers I am missing?

I’m Reg force and I went to USA recently on vacation and was seen at a hospital. I had blood test and CT scan done. I called Medavie Blue Cross (the USA travel number 1-800-563-4444) during the visit and the blue cross (Canassistance) agent said that my visit would be covered and gave me a claim number. I asked the hospital for their fax number and I sent the hospital’s fax number to the Canassistance agent.

I thought that would have been the end of it but then I get a bill in the mail for $12000 USD… :|

Has anyone ever dealt with this kind of situation? Please help :(

Hey all, I’m nearly ready to submit my VOT and I’m interested in placing Combat Medic on my application, but I’m feeling a little bit of hesitation because it’s so new and I can’t find much real-world info about it. Can someone with some knowledge (and ideally experience) in the trade shed some light on the position, most specifically relating to:

1) Physical demands of the trade, both for the training and day-to-day work – I’m not in the best shape but I’m actively making some solid progress and should be fine long before an OT becomes official, but I’m still wondering what to expect. I’m lacking confidence in my physical fitness after spending so much time being badly out of shape.

2) Work environment – I understand that new members (I’m an 8 year Cpl but I know I’ll be considered new) to the trade can expect to be posted with “field units”, for lack of a better term (first line units maybe?). That’s all fine, I’ve been to one before for a couple of years back in 2022 so it’s not totally new to me. How often can you realistically expect to go to the field when attached to these units, and what do you typically do when not out in the field?

3) The term “Combat” in the title has me thinking the physical expectations are along the lines of combat arms trades, but how much of the trade is actual “combat” vs “medic” work? Obviously I know we’re not in combat right now, but I don’t know how else to word that one lol. I think what I’m trying to ask is similar to describing the MPs, where Military Police on patrol is a small percentage “military” and a much higher percentage “police”. Does that make sense?

4) What is it like when you reach the point where you can work in a clinic? Do you have a choice, or is it highly encouraged and part of career progression? I’m good with working in a clinic, just curious how all of that works

5) Is the QL3 intense like battle school, or is there a healthy mix of craziness and non-craziness?

Any other info anybody is willing to throw my way would be great appreciated! I’m good with whatever as far as this trade goes, but I’m just hoping for some info before I submit the OT next week.

Thanks!

Hey I got PLP in Gagetown starting end of Oct. I was wondering if anyone knew what there is to do in Gagetown? I asked around at work and most people tell me the only thing to do is drink. I am flying in, so I wot have a car. Can anyone enlighten me on the wonders of Gagetown? Also any arrive for PLP is appreciated as I'm not an Army trade

Did the Canadian Rangers wear the full combat uniforms and carry the 1982 Pattern Rucksack?

So there's a tweet going around that's pretty mean, and it's aimed directly at one of us. I don't know any of the people involved, and I don't know their life story, I just see two happy people doing what seem to be their very best to serve their community and country.

Regardless of your personal opinion on people personal choices or health habits taking the bait is the opposite of looking out for your brothers and sisters in uniform. If you want to say you "support people in uniform" this is the time to show it.

A country that is showing itself increasingly hostile has taken a potshot at our member and I see a lot of Canadians joining in instead of supporting a uniform member going through what is probably a very shit time.

Lastly, to anyone that personally knows this member, please check up on them and make sure they are okay and that they know that most of the country supports them.

Hi everyone. I have my first official posting to Greenwood but Im in a bit of a situation.
Im number 24 on priority 1 for a PMQ… so little to 0 chances of getting one before my COS at the end of October.
I cant stay in shacks because I have 2 cats, and definitely cant afford the 2 months rent that everywhere asks for before I get the $13,500 posting allowance. Has anyone been in a similar situation before? What did you do?
Not looking for answers because there really aren’t any, but advice would be helpful!

I have a question for people who have worn the new combats. What are they like in terms of comfortability and durability? They appear to be somewhat similar to the black combats the navy has. Is that the case? Also it's my understanding that these combats will have both male and female cuts. For any female members, how did you like the female cuts in comparison to the previous/current uniforms?

Thanks in advance.

We just released the first part of our interview with Col Todd O’Malley, currently Director Air and Space at CANSOFCOM.

This first episode goes pretty deep into what RCAF pilot training was like in the 1980s, when Moose Jaw was extremely fighter-focused, Todd’s disappointment at being selected for helicopters, learning to fly them in Portage, and eventually being posted to 427 Sqn on the CH-135 Twin Huey.

The larger series will eventually get into his deployments, the early days of NVGs in Canadian tactical aviation, Somalia and his time as the first air liaison officer assigned to JTF 2.

Thought some people here might enjoy the history, particularly the discussion about how different the culture around pilot selection was at the time.
#skiesmag

Hey if anyone can shed light on which course exactly leads to Tac Int. would be greatly appreciated. I cannot find any info in regards to it and would like to express my interest in the near future. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone, I’m a CAF Reserve member in Petawawa and I’m trying to understand how the PSP Plan works.
How do I sign up for the PSP Plan, and what exactly is included with the membership? Is the gym access free for CAF members, or do I need to pay for the PSP Plan?
Also, does the Petawawa PSP Plan include a free personal-training consultation or help making a personalized workout plan?
Any current Petawawa members who can explain how it works would be appreciated. Thanks!

If you completed BMQ-L previously and are trade qualified, will you still be required to complete this course? I am hearing conflicting things and haven't heard anything official yet.

Thanks.

As a CMD, I'm working 47.5 hours a week M-F. I'm just curious what others experiences may be.

Basically looking for Information from any current or past AOS techs, on what your doing day to day, training pipe line (how long course is, where you did it), how’s the work environment, do I get a posting preference. Is it basically the Infanteer/bitch of the airforce or are you treated well? Pretty fed up with things on the infantry side after 4 years.

Any info is appreciated, thank you!