Flat Feet and Service duty?

Originally posted by David_Hayward
I was amazed a few years back at the number of civilians employed by GM of Canada and Ford of Canada who were sent overseas. Some apparently were just behind the front lines in some cases, training military personnel in servicing and repairing.

Wow, over a year later I reply here! HOW did I miss this one?

I'm really surprized to hear about civilians being "hired" and sent overseas "AS" civillians to work with/for the forces? Did these people not have ANY kind of forces recognition, status or benefits? This raises all sorts of "what if..." questions in my mind.

Carman