JTF 2 Recruiting

CF members with three years service may apply to join JTF 2. The following physical fitness test must be met:

• 2.4 km run completed in 9:45 or less
• 40 push-ups with no rest stops
• 40 sit-ups in one minute
• 5 overhand, straight-arm pull-ups
• 1 bench press of 65 kg.

Not in Canada, Eh?

In a speech last Jan. 23 to the Reserve Officers’ convention, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, said the following:

“Our first priority is the military. The highest calling to protect the people is to strengthen our military. And that will be the priority of the budget I submit to the United States Congress. Those who review our budget must understand that we’re asking a lot of our men and women in uniform, and we’ll be asking more of them in the future. In return, they deserve every resource, every weapon needed to achieve the final and full victory.

My ’03 budget calls for more than $48 billion in new defense spending. This will be the largest increase in defense spending in the last 20 years, and it includes another pay raise for the men and women who wear the uniform.” 

(Our Senators have said DND should have similar attention!. Ed)

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