Special Ops

The Response Forces Operations Command is the multinational and joint Bundeswehr command equipped to deploy anywhere in the world to exercise command and control of operations abroad. [node:read-more:link]

Ottawa pundits have decried the sad state of parliamentary government, which exists, to some degree, because few Members of Parliament or Senators rise above petty partisanship. [node:read-more:link]

The preservation of existing military capabilities and the development of new ones is arguably the most vexing issue facing allied defence ministries. [node:read-more:link]

Changes to ITAR ''Canadian Exemption'' [node:read-more:link]

The role of CJOC combines the responsibilities of three Commands into a single organization. [node:read-more:link]

It seems that the whole notion of political party membership being the only way to power at the federal level might need a determined re-think. [node:read-more:link]

Is it essential to include Mexico as an equal defence partner with Canada and the United States? [node:read-more:link]

Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group One (SNMCMG 1) contributes to keeping sea trade safe and open. [node:read-more:link]

From the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 headquarters in Bahrain, Commodore Brian Santarpia commanded the ships and aircraft of 30 nations in the multinational counter-terrorism task force. [node:read-more:link]

Canadian, American and British Army soldiers sharpen their skills in a realistic, complex, and challenging operating environment during Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE. This year’s training, which ran from April 20 to May 23, is the largest and most complex effort to date. The various exercises are designed to test and validate the readiness of participating units to deploy to anywhere in the world. [node:read-more:link]

A new tactical requirement to patrol and protect maritime trade routes has created a resurgence of vessel boardings and searches. [node:read-more:link]

With a critical role in humanitarian efforts and foreign installations, heavy equipment fleets are put to the test. [node:read-more:link]

Air dominance needs to be established and ensured, rather than assumed. [node:read-more:link]

The PPF course is for advanced infantry certification on a variety of infantry operations including: airborne, airmobile, rugged terrain and amphibious operations. Trained to rapidly deploy from water, land or air, soldiers with Patrol Pathfinder certification fill a valuable niche in the Canadian Army, including both combat and humanitarian roles. [node:read-more:link]