Assault Pioneers returning to the Canadian Army
by Steven Fouchard, Army Public Affairs The Canadian Army (CA) is re-introducing a capability to its ranks that is both steeped in tradition and thoroughly modern. Assault Pioneers are infantry troops with additional specialized training in field engineering tasks –...
DND seeks industry input for Land electronic warfare
by Ken Pole The long-awaited Canadian Forces Land Electronic Warfare Modernization (CFLEWM) project moved a step closer to reality Feb. 5 with publication of a Letter of Interest (LOI) to prospective suppliers, posted by Public Services and Procurement Canada. The...
Collective standards: How the SOPs were developed for the Battle Group in Latvia
by Chris Thatcher Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for any complex operation is no easy task. But when Lieutenant-Colonel Wade Rutland learned in November 2016 that the 1st Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry would be the lead...
On the Road to High Readiness: Canadian Patrol Concentration puts soldiers to the test
by Tim Bryant, Western Sentinel Being able to conduct an effective patrol is a key skill for any soldier. It is with that in mind that the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC) at Canadian Forces Base/Area Support Unit Wainwright welcomed troops from across...
Odd couple: Tactics School and Maritime arts students collaborate on training models
by Ian Coutts It sounds like a scenario for a hilarious Hollywood summer hit: Take an army training centre run on disciplined military lines, throw in a bunch of animators, graphic designers and all-round art school types, and then see what happens. Comedy gold? In...
Army door gunners receive flight crew badges
by Royal Canadian Air Force Door gunners from the Canadian Army who support Royal Canadian Air Force tactical aviation operations and possess specific qualifications are now entitled to a flight crew badge. “It’s my pleasure to introduce the newest specialist flight...
