Cadet field exercise

we used a community College nature centre

We were able to use Canadian forces field rations

they have a lot in them

I was also able to teach my cadets some table top tactics. They just loved it

What's camping without a campfire. Unfortunately due to rhe previous 6 weeks of rain it wad pretty hard to burn wood

 

1st Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders

This is the Armoury my grandfather and my father went to

Gate guard is a Ferret scout car

It's seen better days

 And this Doe was across the brook from where we park. 

Weapons familiarization

camp colour of The Princess Louise Fusiliers

Learning the theory of Sustained fire and indirect fire.

Learning how to check, take apart, put back together 

C7rifles and a C6 as a platoon weapon

 

12 Wing Shearwater memorial park

 

Canadian forces name tabs

 

Myself in my uniform with name tab.

Canadian Army issue name tab.

Canadian Forces members and Veterans can visit Parks Canada sites fir Free!

 Now this is something that I want to enjoy!

If I get the chance, I plan on visiting a few sites next summer.

A visit to Louisbourg again, and perhaps camping in Kejimikujik

Christmas on Deployment

 This year I'm at home but will be working. My children are nearly grown and we are going to make the best of the Holiday season as best we can.