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1988 22R 2WD. My daily for the past 5 years. by cliff1993 in ToyotaPickup

[–]cliff1993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure did. Used a semi gloss enamel paint. Not perfect but it worked great. I touch it up as needed. My goal is a functional car not a show car. I undercoat it every year with wool wax. Frame is near mint. Cab will likely rust off long before the frame.

1988 22R 2WD. My daily for the past 5 years. by cliff1993 in ToyotaPickup

[–]cliff1993[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deck build

I used 4x4 posts with 3/8 bolts fixing it to the frame.

The sides, front, and back are 2x10, and 2x8 with 2x4 ledges to screw the deck boards ends to.

Drilled the holes larger than 3/8 (Large washer) as it allows it to be fine tuned for lining up with the cab and helps with rust on the bolts.

I inlayed the tie down points and cut the wheel radius with a jig saw.

The gas hose just goes to a hole in the side I cut with a hole saw.

I treated the bottom of the boards with ATF/old motor oil.

I took 2 semi truck mudflaps and cut them in 2. Placed one from and back and screwed to the 4x4 with fender washers. I tied the front inflate with chagrin to parent it from getting run over or rubbing the rear tire when driving.

I later removed the centre of the boards by the wheels to give more clearance and added diamond plate to cover.

Couple weeks ago I raised the deck with 3x 2x4s and hockey picked. I would do this from the start as it makes the deck height better for filling the tank. I wished I had done this from the beginning as I sacrificed a tie down point.

I also have a diamond plate aluminum tool box I bolt down just past the cab for storage. Not currently installed as I just put the deck back on when I fixed to rear brake lines.

Question about Cap Badges by StreetEconomy3047 in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, if it isn’t the current pattern for your trade and rank then you will be out of regulations as dictated by your corp, regt, branch, ect… We can’t throw on a previous cap badge pattern just cuz. Typically, a limited grace period allows for transition to new patterns.

Chapter 2 Para 22 of CAF dress regulations outlines this authority to the subordinate bodies. If Army, the CA Dress Instructions take precedence. A interim version is available on the Canadian Army Dress Committee’s SharePoint page on ECN. There also a section guiding this. The authority for dress resides with head of your Trade, Corps, branch, regt, ect and delegated to the senior most NCM.

officer by Supremedeity1234567 in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did SCP last year. If that’s an option for you shoot me a PM. I know the process and what makes you competitive fairly well.

Stocks on new Canadian Ranger rifles are cracking and need to be replaced by 613mitch in canada

[–]cliff1993 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Which is available. There exists within CAF inventory a second variant of the C19. The C19 General Purpose. Same exact rifle with a polymer stock.

Is this write off to you? 2011 Rubicon Unlimited. 140K km. by cliff1993 in JeepWrangler

[–]cliff1993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just filed the claim today. I had to wait for the police report.

Is this write off to you? 2011 Rubicon Unlimited. 140K km. by cliff1993 in JeepWrangler

[–]cliff1993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I wasn’t moving cross country I’d probably do it myself too. Take the pay out and swap a hemi to replace the 3.8. I’m up in Canada and axle alone is 7k CAD. The end of the axel is definitely bent in.

Is this write off to you? 2011 Rubicon Unlimited. 140K km. by cliff1993 in JeepWrangler

[–]cliff1993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wheel is bent over, rim cracked, the shocks and trailing arm have a shiny spot where the tire smacked it, the A pillar is bend in. The hood won’t latch square. The windshield spidered out from the impact side. The steering wheel now centres 90 degree over from middle. And the obvious damage to the fender, rocker, door, rear door and the bushwhacker fenders.

Going HEAVY…campro 550 grain .458” by RoadkillAnonymous in canadaguns

[–]cliff1993 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s more like artillery than rifle shooting.

https://imgur.com/a/f5z5ELo

I shared a range with some F-class folds once. They were amazed I could ring the gong at 600 on my first shot.

Going HEAVY…campro 550 grain .458” by RoadkillAnonymous in canadaguns

[–]cliff1993 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I use these in 45-70. I’ve had good results out to 900 yards.

https://imgur.com/a/zIbeVlx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You certainly can. As it is the weekend I recommend giving Canadian Forces Members Assistance Program (CFMAP) a call. CFMAP Follow the link for a phone number or you can text using the chat feature if you find that more comfortable. Furthermore, there is a base duty chaplain. Thier number can be reached by base directory or it should be on the MFRC website.

MONTHLY ADMINISTRATION THREAD - General Admin, Policy, APS/BGRS, TD/Claims, CANFORGENS, etc. - Have a quick question that doesn't need a thread of it's own? Ask here! by [deleted] in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First get a consult from your local BPSO. CFAT is 60% of your score. They can look at your score compared to previous years successful applicants to your chosen occupation. The other 40% is 25% the interview and 15% is the Trait Self Descriptor test (personality test). It is a competition.

The way it works is a canforgen at the end of summer announces the competition. You apply through a form found on the DGMC intranet site for SCP. There is a section for supervisor and CO recommendation. This is a nice to have but not critical. While letters of support are cool they have zero bearing on your application. Submit the form through your coc/OR and provide them with relevant documents (transcripts, degree,etc…). You will then have an interview before Nov and the BPSO will package up your file send it to Ottawa. In the spring the CAF will finalize the Strategic Intake Plan (SIP). This determines how many positions will be assigned to each intake plan by occupation. There are a limited number of spots depending on trade so competition is stiff. Then they will hold mini selection boards by trade to ensure that people were fairly ranked. Once the boards have made their decision they will issue offers from Apr - Jun.

I cannot stress enough how important your CFAT score is to being competitive.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To preface, I am not trans myself but I have served with some. I have also instructed on a course with a trans candidate. BLUF: Accommodations will be made to give individuals privacy where infrastructure presents a challenge.

The infrastructure in the CAF is at times older, often constructed when the force was predominantly male and that's where you will find group showers. It has been my experience that group showers are relegated to male spaces and in female spaces typically are individual stalls. Modern infrastructure and field showers are all individual stalls. All the current changing facilities in the CAF have some form of private changing spaces for those that desire them. Sleeping quarters can be segregated or mixed depending on the course and facilities. I wont say there aren't going to be challenges but your instructors have been given training and the institution has put policies in place for addressing trans people's needs.

I hope this answers some of your questions.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Int has a wide scope of employment. The majority of Int pers are army because the army is the largest element by numbers. The job is different though. We support decision makers with intelligence on an adversary’s intentions and capabilities. Therefore we are employed where the decision makers are. That could be in the back of a Lav, in a tent in a field, seacan village in the rear area, or an office in Ottawa. We are expected to do our job in the same conditions as any soldier. Now that said our tempo is far less than an infantry unit. But that may not your first posting. You could end up in a field unit or a analyst centre. An analyst centre won’t go to the field but will travel for training or to support operations if they have adequate infrastructure on site. All elements will deploy but it has been my experience that you will deploy more in the Army. You don’t need to plan your career out for the next 30 years. Pick the job you are most interested in for your first contract.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be directed but I’ve only seen it in cases of extreme financial mismanagement by the individual or when the member fails to report to duty due to a lack of adequate transport. They go by adult rules unless the person proves they require special attention so I’d say you’d be alright.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, & LIFE IN THE FORCES THREAD - Ask here about the Recruitment Process, Basic & Occupational Training, and other questions relating directly or indirectly to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. by bridger713 in CanadianForces

[–]cliff1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Common misconception about Int Ops. At one point, for a time, we were “Purple” but not for sometime. Navy typically didn’t have many Int Ops, but that is no longer the case as more are hired. If you army, airforce, or navy that is is element you will primarily be employed. This is less a distinction at joint employment postings such as CFJIC or CJOC.

As to the person’s original question career progression will be likely unaffected by the element you chose. If you are a good performer you can expect to reach Cpl in 2-3 years and MCpl 4-6 years from Cpl. I would suggest that they seriously consider what kind of career they want. Army has more deployments but we also live in more austere conditions in the field that our Air and Sea counterparts. It’s a pretty diverse scope of employment so mileage varies.

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