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Canadian Military
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244 Questions
When was Canadian Forces College created?
They technically formed by the British Army in the 1800's, but the Canadian Corps, Canada's first own force, formed near WW1.
What do captains do in the Canadian army?
That depends on their position. They could be in command of no one, or as a Company Commander (for example) they could be in command of approximately 120 soldiers.
What are the requirements of joining the Canadian army?
To become a Canadian soldier, you must first live in the country of Canada and living there legally. Then you must apply to be a soldier in the Canadian forces. If you pass all the fields you should be okay to be a soldier.
What does the Canadian army actually do?
They are great soldiers and peacekeepers, however when they need to, they can turn into vicious warriors that destroy the enemy. The have been in World Wars 1 and 2, being the most feared on the battlefield (they actually had to be hidden because if the Germans saw them, they would know that an attack is coming) and a famous German General once said "If the Allies want to win the war, all they would have to do is give every Canadian a bottle of whiskey, a motorcycle, an two hour pass and declare Berlin off-limits". They also had a major role in Afghanistan.
Where is the Canadian army located?
When it comes to the Canadian military, or the Canadian Forces , many people think it is bad, simply because one does not hear of it very often. In reality, the Canadian military is proclaimed by a lot of people as the best-trained military in the world. The Canadian military does not receive a lot of money, only 20,000,000,000 CDN annually. Although this seems as very little for a modern military, it amounts to just around 218,926.167 CDN per soldier. This is a lot compared to China, which has a 2.5 million man army, with only 130,000,000,000 USD. This amounts to 52,000 a soldier. Also, the Canadian Forces are equipped with some of the best technology on the market. The Canadian military also has a proud history. During World War 1, the Canadian Corps was considered to be the best fighting force in the Entente arsenal. A lot of idiots try to say who has a better military, yada, yada, yada, but that is all bullcrap because you never know what can happen in a war. You can never know, if there was a war today, who would win, Germany or France, for example. It is really difficult therefor to tell how one military would fare against another, but in general, in my opinion, the Canadian Forces are a defensive force, therefor, I don't think that any country in the world today would be able to successfully invade Canada, but Canada would probably not be able to invade any country either. You also have to remember, that this is just my opinion.
Can Canadian military person travel to Cuba?
Yes, and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the level of service when you get there. All you need is a current passport.
How large is the Canadian military?
The Canadain Forces consists of 75 000 active force personel, and 35 000 reserve force personel. This brings the total to 110 000 military personel.
Edit: i dont know how old this answer is, but the army is now 115,000.
Why is the Canadian army in Afghanistan?
To stabilize Afghanistan, and help remove the Taliban government. This was following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre, and our NATO cohorts, the United States' invasion of Iraq shortly thereafter.
How can an Irish citizen join the Canadian army?
Typically, no. The Canadian Forces are limited to Canadian citizens, unless a foreign national residing in Canada possesses certain skill sets which the Canadian Forces are in need of badly enough to permit a foreigner into the ranks.
How do you join the US Navy if you are Canadian?
The qualifications one needs to join the Canadian Navy are as follows: one must be a Canadian citizen, meet the medical standard, must be at least 17 years of age with parental consent, must have completed up to a gr. 10 education, and one must be able to hold a security clearance.
Can 43 year old to join the Canadian military?
yes, but always possible to obtain a waiver as with doctors, dentist, etc..............
How did world war 2 change the Canadian military?
In Autumn 1941, the British government accepted an offer by the Canadian Government to send two infantry battalions and a brigade headquarters (1,975 personnel) to reinforce the Hong Kong garrison. "C Force," as it was known, arrived on 16 November on board the troopship Awatea and the armed merchant cruiser Prince Robert. It did not have all of its equipment as a ship carrying its vehicles was diverted to Manila, Philippine Islands, at the outbreak of war.
The Canadian battalions were the Royal Rifles of Canada from Quebec and Winnipeg Grenadiers from Manitoba. The Royal Rifles had served only in Newfoundland and Saint John, New Brunswick, prior to their duty in Hong Kong, and the Winnipeg Grenadiers had been posted to Jamaica. As a result, many of the Canadian soldiers did not have much field experience before arriving in Hong Kong.
Who was in charge of the canadian army?
The Minister of National Defence is technically in charge, followed by the Chief of Defence Staff who is a senior General. ( Nov, 2014 , currently General Tom Lawson )
The Minister of National Defence is technically in charge, followed by the Chief of Defence Staff who is a senior General. ( currently General Tom Lawson )
Why should people join the Canadian Forces?
Yes. There are many reasons why.
1. Every country needs to be able to defend itself and help its allies.
2. It's an interesting career that you can be proud of, definitely much better than sitting behind a desk 40 hours a week.
3. Soldiers are heroes, and you would be able to wake up every morning knowing you are a hero.
4. In the past 10 years (Afghanistan era) about 150 soldiers have died, out of roughly 100,000 soldiers. That's less than 0.5 percent.
5. The pension and benefits are amazing.
6. It helps you get women ;)
I'm going to enlist as soon as I turn 16 (a few months now!)
Can a felon from America join the Canadian army?
It depends on the crime and whether you have cleaned up your act since then. According to the Canadian Army website: "Having a criminal record may or may not preclude a career in the Canadian Forces". However, they require you to have no outstanding issues with the legal system. In other words, if you are currently in trouble, you won't be considered.
Family court issues, pending criminal charges, unpaid fines, probation and parole issues will all be taken into consideration.
Is there a Canadian air force base in Ontario?
Yes, it's known as CFB Trenton and is located in Trenton, Ontario.
Do canadian military troops have training before going to afghanistan?
Yes, generally 12 months full-time of training.
Was there a Canadian military prior to World War 2?
Yes, there was some form of Canadian Army prior to the Confederation of Canada in 1867.
Canada sent 600,000 men to fight in the First World War and the Canadians earned a reputation as expert troops, who stood their ground. The Canadian Army in the First World War was respected for their professional ability.
In 1939, as the Second World war began, Canada once again, rallied to the cause , to prevent German domination of the world.
What guns are used by the Canadian army?
During the Vietnam War era, "Gun" meant artillery. Small arms meant machine guns, rifles, pistols, etc. Today's "Gun's" in the US Army are hi-tech using smart projectiles and are mostly light weight improved versions from the Viet War. Mostly 105mm's and 155mm. During the Vietnam War the US Army fielded: 175mm self propelled guns; 8 inch self propelled guns; 155mm self propelled guns; 40mm Dusters (WWII pom pom guns AAA); towed 105mm field guns, towed 155mm field guns (referred to as "Split Trails") because the towing portion of the guns were split to support it when firing; put together for towing. US Army tank guns were the 90mm on the M48 Patton tank; 152mm for the M551 Sheridan tank. The US Army infantry in Vietnam initially fielded the M14 rifle, then transitioned onto the M16 rifle. The standard pistol for all GIs was the standard model 1911 .45 automatic. Recoilless rifles operated by the US Army were the 90mm and 106mm. Standard mortars were the 81mm and 4 deuce (4.2 inch mortar).
Should you wear your royal Canadian army cadet uniform to prom?
Such action is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized by your Commanding Officer.
Can a man who was in the Canadian Army get VA benefits in Maine?
Without having served in the American military, you're not entitled to benefits from the American VA. Just the same as a US Army soldier wouldn't receive benefits from the Canadian government, since they served in a military foreign to Canada, rather than in the Canadian Forces.
Should the British army scrap sa80 for diemaco c8 or hk g36?
Answer
The Diemaco C7 and C8 rifles are effectively Canadian copies of the Colt M16/M4 rifles (respectively), which are currently standard issue for the United States forces. The Diemacos are supposedly of higher build quality than the Colt equivalents, which is why they have been used by UK Special Forces like the SAS. However, the M16 platform is now getting on for being a 50 year old design - making the platform considerably older than the SA80. This alone makes it unlikely the MOD would consider the Diemaco c8 as an option.
The G36 however, is a much newer weapon, only going into active service with the German Bundeswher in the mid/late-90's. It is accurate, sturdy and reliable. It has a built in scope and a folding stock, plus its magazines have a built in feature allowing them to clip together. If the MOD did want a replacement, certainly, the G36 would be a top contender.
However, the current L85A2 version of the SA80 is generally though of as a very decent weapon in its own right. The A1 version did have some problems, but this is why the MOD commissioned H&K to upgrade most of their stock to the A2 version, at a cost of around £400 per rifle. One advantage the SA80 has over both the above rifles is its bullpup design - this means the magazine and firing mechanism are located behind the trigger. This allows it to have a barrel length similar to the M16, but have an overall weapon length similar to the compact Colt M4. This means good range and accuracy, but in a compact frame.
I see no reason for the MOD to replace the SA80 before at least 2015.
MERC1911:can i just say that the g36c variable of the g36 is in use by the British SAS and so is the HKmp5/mp5k/mp5SD. the G36 does not have a built in scope but i think the SA80 does or at least every model comes with a scope
To answer you question alot simpler, 'if it ain't broke don't fix it'
The NEW British L85A2 is often considered to be the most accurate assault rifle in the world with its X4 optical scope. Being reliable the new L85A2 will fire off 30,000 rounds per fail which gives it top respect from across the globe.
It is also one of the most expensive assault rifles in the world by far beating the American M16 overall!
If you are familiar of the L86A1 LSW (light support weapon) it is important to know that nearly all parts on the L85A2 and L86A1 are interchangeable thus giving the two a greater ease of service as it cuts out the need for a variety of different parts for two different weapons. If you were to ask the average British soldier that question their jaw would drop to the floor, the troops have such respect for the weapon a replacement is out of the question!
