Canadian Armed Forces Begin Annual Northern Operation
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/01/13 -- More than 1 000 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel will take part in Operation NANOOK 13, the premier annual CAF operation held in Canada's North, from August 2 to 23. Operation NANOOK showcases CAF personnel working in close partnership with many federal, territorial, and municipal agencies in a collaborative whole-of-government approach.
"Operation NANOOK effectively highlights the Department of National Defence's contribution to Canada's Northern Strategy," said the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence. "By exercising robust capabilities, the Canadian Armed Forces not only contribute to a more visible government presence in the North, but also help strengthen Canada's arctic sovereignty."
This year, Operation NANOOK will take place in four separate areas of the North; each location chosen for the particular geographical and topographical challenges that would enhance CAF training. The areas are: Whitehorse, Yukon, as well as Cornwallis Island, King William Island, and Resolution Island, all in Nunavut. The scenarios at these locations will illustrate CAF support to civil emergency management, confronting threats to public safety, and assistance to law enforcement agencies.
"Operation NANOOK is the largest annual training opportunity for the Canadian Armed Forces in Canada's Arctic region. This operation, and its various safety and security scenarios, provides us an outstanding opportunity to work and train with our Northern Canadian partners, while also demonstrating our operational capacity in the region," said General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff. "The knowledge and experience gained by all of the participants in these training scenarios are highly valuable on many levels, not the least of which is the continued improvement of our ability to work together to help safeguard Canadians and to protect Canada."
As an Arctic nation, Canada is dedicated to fulfilling the North's true potential as a healthy, prosperous, and secure region within a strong and sovereign Canada. Regular operations in the North demonstrate the CAF's continued support to this national priority.
"Operations such as NANOOK provide very effective training opportunities that enhance the skills of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen, ensuring they remain ready and capable to meet safety and security challenges in Canada's North," said Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare, Commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command. "Our well-trained and professional personnel routinely demonstrate the Canadian Armed Forces' ability to respond to challenges anywhere in the Arctic while maintaining a visible presence to support Canada's arctic sovereignty."
This is the seventh iteration of Operation NANOOK. In addition to NANOOK, the CAF conduct two other annual Northern operations: Operation NUNALIVUT in April and Operation NUNAKPUT from July to August. These activities complement other CAF routine operations that take place throughout the year across Canada's North.
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