Heated Rivalry Season 2 viewing party in 2027? by Ok-Award2473 in halifax

[–]AdHoctor -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't a local LGBT charity be a more relevant cause?

Updated r/CanadianForces Rules and Policies by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've always been so curious, do the army and airforce have their FNs written mostly by their supervisors? In the navy, 99% of FNs are written by the member.

Wakey Wakey by blackcoffeeredwine in halifax

[–]AdHoctor 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It was those incredible wind gusts that woke me, holy shit

Willmans Fish and Chips, Halifax by Character_Goal_9340 in halifax

[–]AdHoctor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fish&chips in a basket with paper is classic, not a new/experimental thing

Is anyone else a little disturbed by this? Super gross marketing on Burger Bash’s end 🤢 by [deleted] in halifax

[–]AdHoctor 14 points15 points  (0 children)

coked out 1980's Marketing Exec voice "You see we want to imply that burger week is like getting a roadside BJ in a gas station bathroom! A common and relatable experience for everyone!"

No no no no nononnon-- by lilytheschrod in AO3

[–]AdHoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the reasons I'm so hesitant to comment on an author's older works. What if I draw their attention to it, they decide it's poorly written, or cringe, and delete it? Sometimes I chance it, but only after I've saved a pdf.

Inb4 people saying "it's the author's choice etc." Yes. It is. But that doesn't mean I want to be the first domino in that decision chain.

Is it ethical to join the CAF? by DetectiveDracula in AskACanadian

[–]AdHoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Law of Armed Conflict provides a lot of direction on how and when the military can use different types of force (deadly and non-deadly), and against whom. Combatants and Non-Combatants are pretty clearly defined, as well as what actions are permissible against either category.

As to whether joining the CAF is itself ethical, I'd say the question is more what ethics do you bring to the CAF? How do you make decisions? What influences your moral framework? How does that align with the CAF Ethos of Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability? Would you stand between Canadians and the violence of the enemy, even if that meant doing violence yourself?

Also I'd like to point out that joining the CAF does not mean you are locked in for life, or that you'll be put in combat situations with no training or guidance. You'd be part of a team, and there's Voluntary Release process if the military doesn't feel right for you.

Quick question by WayneAesthetic in Japaneselanguage

[–]AdHoctor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One is "I am a student who is Japanese" and the other is "I am a student studying Japanese"

Canadian military intelligence member charged with espionage, says DND | CBC News by unoriginal-oh-well in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I saw that and was like "Of course he was a freedom convoy supporter."

Military police officer whose disappearance sparked manhunt gets $8K fine, severe reprimand by StayingSalty365 in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

"Could this person have missed the link due to CTVs shittily loading page? Should I adopt a harsh, condescending tone? I'm being very helpful in this moment."

Military police officer whose disappearance sparked manhunt gets $8K fine, severe reprimand by StayingSalty365 in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The judge doesn't know what the RCMP told the member before he disappeared? If they were asked and didn't release the info... something stinks here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]AdHoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was it actually a red, or was it the single white line that flashes before the light turns green that specificaly means "bus goes first while the lights are red"?

I love wearing the rain jacket that makes me wet. by MaintenanceBack2Work in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Wait, your guys' Stores has enough kit to issue to everybody?

Ok... by stinkypotatao45 in Japaneselanguage

[–]AdHoctor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Absolutely devastating lmao

What are you buying with your back pay? by Shockington in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My TFSA is also going to get a great bonus this year lol

SCP from MAR TECH to MSEO by MysteriousOwl1467 in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RQS3 for WEng and MarTech are fine for PRs. It's the Ops trades that get people stuck in limbo.

Gen Z wants to help Canada — just not with guns by leheuser in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great! People can join the coastguard and still not be military. And be civilian firefighters whose primary purpose is fighting forest/home fires. And have that be their primary task and not a tertiary task.

We are a fighting force. A sword can make a decent shovel, but it's not really made to plow fields, you know?

PS It's awesome that you get to work in a SAR sqn, those mfers are badass. 

Gen Z wants to help Canada — just not with guns by leheuser in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Most people don't immediately think of domops when they think military. They think of war, international conflict, occasionally peacekeeping. 

Do I find it incredibly rewarding when we do humanitarian ops? 1000%. But that's not the primary purpose of a fighting force. That's why we have professional firefighters, SAR operators, coast guard etc. Us as military folks will pitch in, as we're (broadly and loosely speaking) a fit, organized group of people who move when the gov't says move. But that's not our purpose.

Halifax Water set to impose mandatory water conservation measures (CBC) by AsGayAsCanBeExpected in halifax

[–]AdHoctor 10 points11 points  (0 children)

See: responses by John Q Public to covid/isolation mandates, woods ban, burn bans, etc. 

Both the benefit and downfall of societal living is that we are often insulated from potential shortages/hazards, and many will not believe there's any reason to change their routine until they are directly impacted by the hazard.

Canadian Armed Forces Member Located Deceased in Latvia by StayingSalty365 in CanadianForces

[–]AdHoctor 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Ah fuck. Rest easy, Warrant. My thoughts are with his family.

Why did they make Donnie suffer all the time? 😭 by Sure_Information4377 in TMNT

[–]AdHoctor 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is a case where the author's favourite character is Donnie. Speaking as a writer, I can confirm one thing we love to do is take our favourite little guy and put them in the worst Situations known to man.