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We are with the Signal Operators today
in Petawawa

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Can't wait to get the details
on what this occupation is all about.

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Here's Private Alex Stoski right now.

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Hey, Alex. Hi.

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Are you ready to impart all your wisdom
on us about being a Signal Operator?

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Absolutely.

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So what exactly does a Signal Operator do?

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We ensure and maintain communications
in a tactical environment.

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Okay. And what building is this?

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This is the barn. Our vehicle barn.

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Specifically right
behind me is LAV 6.

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Okay. Sounds cool.

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And what are you doing here?

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Actually, right now, just setting up.

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Putting all my equipment into the LAV
to head over to our DET.

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and set up outside. Awesome.

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And what kinds of environments do
Signal Operators work in?

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We actually work in all types
of environments, hot

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and cold, on the field,
deployments and operation centers.

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Okay.
And what's your favorite part of the job?

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Firstly, the opportunities I've received
and the people I work with.

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Amazing.

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And what do you like to do
on your days off?

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Personally, I like shopping. Yes.

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Okay.

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Do SIG Ops work independently
or more as a team?

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Always a team.

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But talking about that, let's head
over to the field to start our DET.

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Let's do it.

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Oh, awesome.

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You're all geared up
now. Got to stay tactical on the field.

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Makes sense.

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Okay, what is going on out here?

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This is our LAV 6 our now mobile CP.

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It keeps comms with the troops
that are on the field.

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Okay, cool.

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What kinds of comms equipment
do you use out here?

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Well, actually,
let me pass it on to Corporal Brush.

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And he can tell you all about it?
I got to go do a radio check in the LAV.

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Okay, thanks. Hey, Corporal Brush.
Hey, call me Tyler.

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Hey, Tyler. So, what is this cool thing?

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This is our variable head antenna.

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What we use it for is to go up in the air

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and get a long line of communications,
as well as local surveillance. Wow.

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Is this your favorite piece of equipment
to use?

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Yes, it's one of my favorites.

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As well as the rolatubes.

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It's good for rapid deployments.
All right.

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What would you say
the most important qualities

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or attributes are
that a SIG Op needs to have?

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Yeah. It's crucial for a SIG OP to be able to
troubleshoot problems and work as a team.

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Amazing.

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What kinds of snacks will
we find in your pockets on a normal day?

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On a normal day, I would usually carry
peanut M&Ms in my pocket,

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but I don't have any with me today.
Oh, darn.

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Have you deployed anywhere before, Tyler?

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Yeah, I deployed with NIO off to Jordan
in order to get Canadians out of Sudan.

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Wow. Okay. Was it a rapid deployment? Yes,
that was very rapid.

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That sounds pretty intense
for all deployments like that. No.

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Deployments aren't usually that rapid.

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That was more for an emergency operation.
Okay.

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Personal question.

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Do you have any kids?

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Yes, I have two kids and a beautiful wife.

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Oh. So if one of your kids said

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they wanted to join the CAF,
what would you say?

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I'd say absolutely.

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It's been a great experience.

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The CAF has been nothing but good to me.

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All right. Why don't you follow me off to the LAV so
we can finish up the setup? Okay. Let's go.

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So what happens in here?

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So from here, I would launch the variable
height antenna,

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get it up to the desired height,
and report back

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to rear CP that we're up and running,
and I'd maintain the meter.

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That is so cool. Thanks for showing us.

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Okay, Tyler, what two things are
you most excited for next in your career?

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What I'm excited for most
is the upcoming deployment

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and the opportunity
to be put into a leadership position.

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Ooh, that is exciting.

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All right, let's do a little rapid fire
with both of you.

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Alex.

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Favorite moment in the military so far?

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Accomplishing DP 1.

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Cool.

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Tyler. Favorite rations meal.

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Right now,
I'd have to say the shepherd's pie. Ooh.

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Alex. Winter or summer? Summer.

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Tyler. Pranks on fellow SIG Ops or keeping them
serious?

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I'd keep it serious
in this kind of situation,

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but under more relaxed times,
I would be pulling some pranks.

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Okay. Got it.

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Alex, why did you choose to be
a Signal Operator?

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To get out of my comfort zone
and do something spontaneous?

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Awesome. What's the comms
tip you give out the most?

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Make sure it's plugged in.

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Okay. All right.

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Last question for both of you.

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Would you recommend this job to others?

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I would absolutely recommend this job
to others.

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Me too.

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It's the best of both worlds of having
physicality and the technology part of it.

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That's amazing.
Okay. Thanks so much you guys.

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Thank you.