Recent content by AKa

The standard where men had to have the taper trim up the back, nothing touching the ears... You know, the standard that existed for decades.

Yep. I don't think you quite understand how many women feel about their hair. Not being a man, I can't speak for all you men, but for many, many women, hair is a defining part of their self-expression. There's cultural, social associations you may not personally understand, but I assure you...

And the vandalism skews the usage stats. I'm not seeing the levels go down at all since they were installed. I'm sure it's a good thing for the users who are at the lower income levels and every penny counts, but most will have very specific preferences and will only access the free ones in...

If they announced that I would have to cut my hair to the old mens' standard, I would submit my release paperwork right away. Over my decades of service, I've had longer hair, and I've had shorter hair. And I've cut it shorter when my duties made it the sensible choice. Most people with a...

Why, for goodness sake can't they specify that accessories controlling the hair be of a neutral/muted colour? The vivid pink scrunchies and embellished clips look really inappropriate.

First there needs to be consequences for senior leaders who fail in this respect. Enforcing discipline at any level has become unfashionable.

I'm curious if anyone will start enforcing anything to do with dress. Part of the issue is that no one bothered even before they opened the floodgates. The folks who previously appeared rumpled and untidy moved to full-on slovenly. I was considered a hard-ass because I insisted that pers in...

Good luck @jaysfan17 After almost four decades, the grievances I regret are the ones I didn't submit. But remember, an NOI to grieve does not extend the time limit under QR&O paragraph 7.06(1), Time Limit to Submit Grievance, within which a grievance must be submitted by a CAF member...

Extract from the policy: 3.0 Operating Principles 3.1 General The DWD program applies to all members who have completed Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) or Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) and who will, in accordance with Queen's Regulations and Orders (QR&O) article 15.01...

According to the CF Mil Pers Instr, if you completed Basic, you are entitled to one, be you Regular or Reserve if you are honourably releasing from the CAF. (For some reason, I can't include a snip of the policy here.) Even if a member has barely served, their leadership should be marking...

I've always understood it was your unit at the time of your final release. There's no point to a DWD if you aren't actually departing. I didn't have one either of the times I released from the Reg Force. But I'm damn well going to have one when I pull the pin for good. Hell, I might even...

Thank you kindly, but I will wear a gown. But if other people want to get more wear out of the most expensive outfit they will ever own, they can fill their boots as I am concerned. I won't judge (unless it doesn't fit).

For those who want to wear their mess dress again, this is the new direction from the updated dress manual. Mess Dress (No 2). The wear of Mess Dress (No 2 or 2A only) after release is permitted. Former members are to wear the style of Mess Dress authorized by their Branch/Corps or Regiment at...

I haven't figured out yet what the actual implications are if we miscalculate and work 331 days, but the legislation only requires one day off contract to avoid re-enrollment. But I'm more likely to take a longer break than a shorter one. @dapaterson states above that there are policy and...

Don't forget fear of retribution.