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I've been monitoring this site for the last few months because I'm in the process of applying to the Infantry. This site has been extremely helpful in my efforts to become better informed of what the Army is all about. As a civilian and prospective member to the Canadian Forces I'd like to thank all of you enlisted members of the Canadian Army on behalf of all us wannabe's for providing an alternative source(army.ca) for information other then the recruiting centres. Enough of me kissing ass now.
Anyhow, my question is how much live fire training is available to you as a member of the Reserves after initial training? Is it every month? Is it restricted only to the range or is it also combined with field exercises? I'm really not expecting much of the reserves due to time constraints and budget but as Riflemen you'd think that your primary skill would be regularly maintained. If need be I'd be willing to fork out money for the ammo to get adequate firearms training. You can spend days on end stripping them down becoming an expert at that but it doesn't make you any better at actually firing the thing. It definitely does help you out during a failure in the field. I'm asking because of two reasons. The first is because I'm hoping to get an experience from the Reserves as close as possible to the Reg Force to help me make the commitment. I know theres more to being an Infantryman but all that other info that I've been looking for has been covered. Second is because I have recently seen one of those Truth Duty Valour specials on Naval boarding Parties. After watching that episode I was disheartened due to seeing one of the guys with a shotgun during an exercise yell out "Bang Bang." I knew the Canadian Forces had budget problems but that really bothered me especially since it was broadcasted for the world to see. Is that a common practice, pretending to shoot the enemy during exercises? That was for Reg Force training, I can't imagine what Reserves get. Please tell me that isn't the case for both Reg Force and Reserves. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks again.
Anyhow, my question is how much live fire training is available to you as a member of the Reserves after initial training? Is it every month? Is it restricted only to the range or is it also combined with field exercises? I'm really not expecting much of the reserves due to time constraints and budget but as Riflemen you'd think that your primary skill would be regularly maintained. If need be I'd be willing to fork out money for the ammo to get adequate firearms training. You can spend days on end stripping them down becoming an expert at that but it doesn't make you any better at actually firing the thing. It definitely does help you out during a failure in the field. I'm asking because of two reasons. The first is because I'm hoping to get an experience from the Reserves as close as possible to the Reg Force to help me make the commitment. I know theres more to being an Infantryman but all that other info that I've been looking for has been covered. Second is because I have recently seen one of those Truth Duty Valour specials on Naval boarding Parties. After watching that episode I was disheartened due to seeing one of the guys with a shotgun during an exercise yell out "Bang Bang." I knew the Canadian Forces had budget problems but that really bothered me especially since it was broadcasted for the world to see. Is that a common practice, pretending to shoot the enemy during exercises? That was for Reg Force training, I can't imagine what Reserves get. Please tell me that isn't the case for both Reg Force and Reserves. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks again.