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DND News release crossed my desk about an hour ago:
NOVEMBER 14, 2001 - 20:28 EST
National Defence: Canada Preparing to Deploy Additional
Forces on Operation Apollo
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--The Right Honourable Jean Chretien and the
Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister of National Defence, announced
today that Canada is preparing to commit additional forces in
support of Operation Apollo.
The Immediate Reaction Force (Land) (IRF(L)), comprised of members
of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia‘s Canadian Light Infantry
based out of Edmonton, is at 48 hours notice to deploy.
It includes a 1000-strong unit comprised of three infantry rifle
companies, one small engineer squadron, a headquarters, a combat
support company and an administrative company. The elements that
could be deployed on this mission are part of the IRF(L), a
standing-NATO task for Canada‘s Army to provide a high readiness
combat capable land force designed to respond quickly to overseas
missions.
"The coalition of nations participating in this campaign has
clearly stated our intent to provide a safe and secure environment
for the Afghan people as soon as possible," stated Prime Minister
Jean Chretien. "Canada stands by this commitment."
"Operations being considered would provide short-term
stabilization in certain areas, allowing for the entry of
humanitarian assistance," said Minister Eggleton. "These
operations are meant to complement future possibilities for a
longer-term international peacekeeping force that would help
provide the tools to re-establish stability and civil society."
As part of Canada‘s original commitment announced on October 8th,
an Air Force Strategic Airlift Detachment will soon be leaving 8
Wing Trenton for Germany. The detachment will comprise one CC-150
Polaris aircraft (Airbus A310) and approximately 40 Air Force
personnel made up of three flying crews and one air cargo-handling
team. They are expected to leave Canada on Friday, November 16th.
"The CC-150 Polaris mission may include aero-medical evacuation,
logistic and personnel sustainment and re-supply, rapid delivery
of operationally required items, and movement of personnel into
theatre of operations." said Minister Eggleton.
Canada is also deploying three CC-130 Hercules to this mission.
The Hercules aircraft will be operating in the current theatre of
operations. The Canadian Forces are in consultation with allies
to determine where these transport aircraft will be located.
Their mission may include airlift of humanitarian aid and support
to allied nations.
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DND News release crossed my desk about an hour ago:
NOVEMBER 14, 2001 - 20:28 EST
National Defence: Canada Preparing to Deploy Additional
Forces on Operation Apollo
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--The Right Honourable Jean Chretien and the
Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister of National Defence, announced
today that Canada is preparing to commit additional forces in
support of Operation Apollo.
The Immediate Reaction Force (Land) (IRF(L)), comprised of members
of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia‘s Canadian Light Infantry
based out of Edmonton, is at 48 hours notice to deploy.
It includes a 1000-strong unit comprised of three infantry rifle
companies, one small engineer squadron, a headquarters, a combat
support company and an administrative company. The elements that
could be deployed on this mission are part of the IRF(L), a
standing-NATO task for Canada‘s Army to provide a high readiness
combat capable land force designed to respond quickly to overseas
missions.
"The coalition of nations participating in this campaign has
clearly stated our intent to provide a safe and secure environment
for the Afghan people as soon as possible," stated Prime Minister
Jean Chretien. "Canada stands by this commitment."
"Operations being considered would provide short-term
stabilization in certain areas, allowing for the entry of
humanitarian assistance," said Minister Eggleton. "These
operations are meant to complement future possibilities for a
longer-term international peacekeeping force that would help
provide the tools to re-establish stability and civil society."
As part of Canada‘s original commitment announced on October 8th,
an Air Force Strategic Airlift Detachment will soon be leaving 8
Wing Trenton for Germany. The detachment will comprise one CC-150
Polaris aircraft (Airbus A310) and approximately 40 Air Force
personnel made up of three flying crews and one air cargo-handling
team. They are expected to leave Canada on Friday, November 16th.
"The CC-150 Polaris mission may include aero-medical evacuation,
logistic and personnel sustainment and re-supply, rapid delivery
of operationally required items, and movement of personnel into
theatre of operations." said Minister Eggleton.
Canada is also deploying three CC-130 Hercules to this mission.
The Hercules aircraft will be operating in the current theatre of
operations. The Canadian Forces are in consultation with allies
to determine where these transport aircraft will be located.
Their mission may include airlift of humanitarian aid and support
to allied nations.
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