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recceguy
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posted 11 August 2021 22:12
I may be off a bit on the %, but it does not alter the facts. A lot of the young, part time soldiers or cadets are looking at reg force fellas posting on this forum. They're looking for guidance, assurance and a genuine interest in gaining knowledge. They look to you for that. They likely see your responses as the final word on the subject(s). Comments like yours are not productive. I guess regs don't get hurt anymore, let's close NDMC and stop sick parades, we can save some money. Oh, and you didn't hurt my feelings. You see I've been on both sides of the fence and heard the snivelling from both reg and res about each other and that's exactly what it is, snivelling and whining. I've also seen people, from both sides, at least willing to do something to try solve the problems, rather than just slag the opposition, tell them their not worthy and go flip burgers. At least these young people try it on. Hey, it ain't for everyone. Not every reg goes from basic to retirement either. Take a pill and relax. Your technical expertise is well appreciated. We have a pretty good time here, try and enjoy it. Valid points are well accepted and debated with enthusiasm. Heck, sometimes we might(?) even admit being wrong. We don't need to belittle the efforts of others to make a point. The competition at SOCNET is the place to mindlessly rail at people. It's kind of the 22:00 hrs, fri nite, in the snakepit atmosphere of military forums. Rant ends, out.  Audax et Celer (1972-75) PS- still wondering if your the Coyote patrol attachment to my troop for 2 weeks from now. 
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Roko
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posted 13 August 2021 22:07
I'll admit some people I know in the reserves don't really care about soldiering, they just care about impressing women, and getting money. they don't want to fight for their country.I'm thinking of reserving because I want to get my education before I go regular, but don't want to enter after uni without some experience. some of my friends are doing this too. I've got a buddy becoming an airforce pilot after uni, and another friend doing DOTP after some years in the reserves and uni. but then again, right now I'm even considering entering the reg force for a few years after my first year of uni, then going back to finish it off.. ![[Bullet]](../../ubb/graemlins/sm_bullet.gif) ![[Canadian]](../../ubb/graemlins/sm_canada.gif)
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Roko
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posted 13 August 2021 22:13
guess I'll throw in another question.. It was mentioned that the army values education. So, my question now would be what the army provides for reg soldiers who want to go to university (in my case it would be finish). I was talking to a reg force guy recently, and he said there was something after so many years of service, but wasn't sure of the details. I know about the ROTP right out of high school, but I'm not doing that.. I want to be a 'real soldier' (aka. NCM) for a while before going over to the dark side (officerhood).p.s. not making fun of officers.. I just want to be an NCM first so I know what's going on (aka to become a good officer), and so that I don't get to be a desk jockey right away.
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McG
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posted 09 September 2021 21:50
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Originally posted by Roko:
. . . but then again, right now I'm even considering entering the reg force for a few years after my first year of uni, then going back to finish it off.
Finish university first. It is harder to motivate yourself to go back to the life of a student once you have started making money. I Know too many people who planned to take a year or two off from university, and then never did go back. As for your questions about Engineers take a look at this Field Engineer Info.
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