The oddly polite way Canadian leaders “haze” their troops

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American military recruits are well acquainted with the inevitable tornado that results in an unsecured locker. However, anonymous Canadian readers have submitted these hilarious pictures showing the gentle way they show the importance of securing your gear.

 

According to multiple sources, theses “tactical scarecrows” have recently grown in popularity. Small unit leaders claim it is a direct result of the top brass cracking down on the tools leaders have to remediate the deficiencies of younger troops. Forgetting to lock a wall locker is far from the biggest offense a solider can commit, but the military can unfortunately be a profession where the smallest mistake may result in the loss of life.

Those looking to survive in today’s “kinder & gentler” military must adapt to the new climate, while still finding ways to “sharpen the blade” in their unit. Many of the Canadian soldiers we’ve spoken to have expressed frustration with the priorities of their leadership. In fact, Canada’s defense chief, Gen. Wayne Eyre, recently ordered an immediate halt to all non-essential activities. Furthermore, Gen Eyre mandated the pause for units to focus on boosting military recruitment and retention.

Canada has a well earned reputation for being fierce on the battlefield. However, they sure have an oddly polite way of enforcing the rules on the junior troops.

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