I have been told by one ex-member not to join as the CF is more concerned these days with human rights, discrimination and sexual harrasment (all relatively ...good things... I suppose in moderation and taking into consideration the nature of the job) dicated by left-wing politics and lack of funding than they are in making the CF a 1st rate army. I think everyone knows Lewis McKennzies take on this and I would tend to believe him as opposed to anyone else.

ummm well. o.k. first off like everyone else here...these comments are my opinions. Mine alone. People can take it for what it's worth. What I saw, how I felt, how things worked, experienced nobody can't comment on! And my intent is not to thwart anyone from thinking about joining the CF or the infantry trade. I really did love it, enjoyed the training when in the field. And yes you are o.k. in stateing some of my reasons, but everyone has them too. It is indeed hard to get across views on a piece of paper. Better to be in person to explain better I guess. Good for you to apply! For me in the end, I left because I didn't want to do the trade for 20 years. But I miss it, miss my friends, miss the "life" training. I am proud to have done what I have, how many others can really understand the "military" on your street. I see people still pumping gas in the same town...you know. I am proud of my uniform and medals, proud of my Regiment, proud of my fellow friends, proud of a lot of things. Exactly what fusilier said too, you'll never know unless you try it...I was to much of a thinker though...called a spade a spade.

Fusilier- you went comms in reg force right? if so then why? if you loved the infantry so much? As for you thinking I am disgruntled...so what if I am/not?. I served my country, went overseas, did everything 100%, did everything up to Battlegroup attacks etc...etc...etc...etc....as for the boots, yeah everything is done for a purpose so what? And I was dedicated...if I stayed would have been promoted and went on my JLC. You don't know me or my accomplishments or praise recieved for oustanding work. PER, UER, mastered...above average...exceeding at a faster rate then his peers...etc etc. I left because I was looking long term for my life, education, officer training. I made an option and stuck with it. At least I had the balls to follow through and move on then...instead of bitch all the time about getting out then stay in like so many others. fusilier...I do thank you for making me remember all the good times man. And for the shot of esprit de corps! I agree...contour flying rocked...patrols...loved night patrols and ambushes...camo, sweat, excitement...the rush...for sure it was an experience! and thanks for helping brad out. I WILL ALWAYS BE PROUD>>>FOR EVERYTHING! Brad...all the best and yeah keep your head up...soldier on. The CF needs good guys like you for sure.

Grubby

No offense taken buddy! I was just making clear on what I meant...hey someday the beers are on me o.k.! Yup...we'll go out and shoot the breeze about familiar training....compare/contrast...I enjoy good old Keiths or else Canadian how about yourself? Take care and nice to hear your views as well...Hell DND should accept this site as an offical means "chatting with the boys" at the pub. I envy your new MOC and training.

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Anyway to sum-up, it's sounds like it's the same as civy life, you get out what you put in. The question is how much do you want to put in? or how bad to you want to be successful at your chosen job? Sounds good to me, thanks for the encouragement.