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Slim said:K-Bar combat knives, CADPAT, helmets, C-7's...Why don't you people just join the army instead of posing around with military equipment?
You want a 12-15 year old in a reserve unit? Cause thats what many cadets are. In my unit at least 50% are 12-15. Too young. Cadets gives them something to do in the meantime. Does it train them? Not really. Hopefully it will help a bit, not a huge bit mind you, but a bit. And hey, every little bit helps.
Slim said:Cadets should not have knives of any sort.
Now I really disagree. I take little on a bush ex. However, I will never go on a bush ex without a knife, multi-tool or some other SMALL blade on my person. Reasons? Never can tell what might happen. When you might need a knife. By that, I don't mean everyone should walk around with a Ka-bar. But a small folder? For the senior cadets who hopefully know how to handle it? Heck yes. Especially since it will certainly come in useful. Thankfully a few seniors are starting to come around to my view point so that I am no longer the only person with a knife on ex. Theres now 2 of us. :
Slim said:I never did as a cadet and managed to get though all the cadet eex'sthat I did without suffering too much...
Good for you. However I and others apparently feel differrent. I having a knife on a cadet ex a life or death thing? Of course not. However, it is a usefull tool. When required it is usefull. That is why I have one.
Slim said:The only difference is that the instructors i had didn't let us make asses of ourselves by allowing us to dress up like soldiers!
Complete agreement. OD's are one thing, but thats about all you need in my opinion.
Now that I'm done with that post........
Slim said:People under the age of 18 years old are not to be in possession of knives, guns or any of that stuff without a direct adult presence. That is Canadian law.
Makes good sense to me. As it should.
Slim said:Can you tell me that an adult is present 24 and 7 when you're aONyour 'exercises?!' I thought not.
No, but I am always at least in contact with said adult. As are all other seniors. We are also in contact with at least 1 medic from 28 Field Am when on our exs. The miracles of FRS radios......
Slim said:Children are not responsible under the law if they hurt themselves or someone else with a weapon...The CF would be liable (and your cadet corps) and, after the media got done with you people the cadet program would be history!
Very true point. However, I have a feeling that that would very much depend on the parents of said injured cadet. As well as age. If I cut myself a mere 3 months before my 18th, with a knife, my mum won't flip out, but if 12 year old Bloggins did, bigger issue in the eyes of the parents if not the law. This is a heck of an arguement to restrice who can carry the knives.
Slim said:Want that too happen...What about al the good cadets...You know the ones who are really there to learn and not pose for the cameras in their newest military getup!
They can do so. Some of the best prefer to do so. Or prefer to wear old military get up.
Slim said:You people do not think! Get rid of the army stuff and go back to being what you are...Children who are learning to be cadets, not soldiers.
Thank you very much for insulting the entire cadet orgainzation. While you may have strong feeling on this, as you've demonstrated. Please. Treat us with respect. Not as a punching bag. Thank you for your help in the future.