Last week, at my unit, we’ve been told that mess kit is mandatory for officers and that we have 12 months to purchase it at our own expense.

My understanding was that the requirement had changed.

The current CAF Dress Instructions, Chapter 2, Section 1, paragraph 44(a) state:

“Officers and Non-commissioned members are encouraged to acquire Mess Dress in accordance with environment branch/corps, or regimental policies.”

I’m trying to clarify:
Is purchasing mess kit currently mandatory for officers?

Can a CO require us to buy it and impose a 12-month deadline?

What current reference supports that requirement — QR&O, DOAD, CANFORGEN, or an Army/branch policy?

Can your unit make purchasing a mess kit mandatory?

I’ll comply with applicable orders. I’d simply like to understand the current requirement and the authority behind it.

Has anyone dealt with this recently? Specific references or links to documents on DWAN would be appreciated.

Hello,
Long shot posting this, but maybe we can get it back to its original owner. Found in Stratford, PEI.

One side has the initials JPK and 348. The other side has 2014.

TL;DR considering going back to infantry if my current trade likely doesn't pan out, after being in the training system for 4 years.

Context: I was an Infantry reservist for just under a decade, before CTing to reg force in a RCEME trade, and this is a job I really want to do. Took forever to get on course due to wait times, and now several months into course, I failed 1 too many PC tests.

I'll have my PRB meeting in a couple of days, and while it's not a guarantee, there's a good chance they may pull me off course and make me change trades.

I'm planning worst case scenario. If that does happen, my main option right now is going back to infantry, but this time reg force. I'm already qualified and will be able to go straight to a unit, unlike going to another trade which I'll have to wait for course, do course, and then get posted.

At this point I'm sick of being in the training system, almost my entire contract was consumed by PAT platoon and course in Borden, I want to actually do the job.

The infantry is something I know, am familiar with, and comfortable doing. That being said I'm 30 now, which I know isn't old, but is something to consider. Additionally, with the new equipment, weapons, & doctrine coming in, should be an interesting time to go back.

So my question is, who has gone back to infantry in their late 20s or later, and what are your thoughts? Any other trades you'd reccomend?

I prefer a Petewawa or other Ontario posting.

Hello everyone I have been waiting on my security clearance status now for more than 4 months and that is without the time I spent at BMQ. Have been obviously missing my trade course so was wondering if anyone knows something that could be done to improve the process.

I heard a rumour that BGRS lost the CAF contract … anyone know if this is true and if so, what’s the plan? Offices back on base or something like the RCMP has where RCMP employees administer relocations? I’m civilian and former BGRS TL (Please don’t hate me!!! I was one of the good ones… entire Reddit threads have been written about me!! And they were positive!!) and I’d love to get back into relocations if I can. Thx!

I’m trying to sign in but it keeps saying my username is incorrect… you know the same I’ve been using for a while. It’s an ECN.forces email. Who’s the best point of contact for this? Thanks for the help

Ive heard rumours that the course has changed and Im wondering what changed with it and am wondering what I can honestly expect from it.

Cheers for any info the collective here can provide!

Good day,

Could anybody help me understand DRI 204.04 regarding promotion from OCdt to 2Lt?

From what I understand, you’re supposed to receive the greater of:

The pay level the closest of what you are or

The closest pay increment in your new rank that is at least equal to your current pay + (Pay level 1− Basic pay of your new rank).

If someone can help me on that one it would be appreciated since I can't find a proper answer !

Any words on how or when the issue of the new reservists (and previous regulars) who decided to keep contributing to the CAF pension, but can't because of a bug in the system will be solved?

RegF and on a 5 week online course so spending it with my family in Edmonton. They live pretty far from the base and there’s a GoodLife fitness nearby so looking into getting the CF Corporate plan. Will essentially pay for 1 month of gym access but wondering how hard it is to cancel after the month?

Are there any fees if you cancel early? I couldn’t find anything in the terms and conditions as it’s a corporate plan and paying monthly.

Any help is appreciated!

Has anyone or even know if its possible to canex plan a motorcycle?