The Canadian Reserve
Posted by Rita Gayle
Peter Ward introduced Master Corporal Milburn and Corporal Kim from the
Canadian Reserved Arm Forces. Corporal Kim joined in 2003 and Master
Corporal Milburn in 2005. The Reserved Forces receive the same training
as regular force, they don't sign contracts and go on training some
weekends.
Age16 and up can join the Reserved Forces while going to University and the Canadian Government will pay up $2000. The Reserved Forces is in charge of domestic operations, i.e. the ice storm. You can have a civilian job and work in the reserve.
Their mission in Afghanistan is to help the Afghan people rebuild their nation. The priorities that they focus on are:
1. Train and mentor the Afghan National Army
2. Train and mentor the Afghan Police
3. Developmental Projects
4. Deliver basic services such as repairing and building schools
5. Provide humanitarian aid where needed
Difference between 2006 and 2008
- Noticeable growth
- Infrastructure projects everywhere
- New paved roads, supervised construction
- More coalition troops
- More Canadian equipment
Two books were recommended, if anyone need to learn more, as follows:
Fifteen Days by Christie Blatchford & Contact Charlie by Chris Wattie
Norm Bindon thanked the speakers for their sacrifice and dedication and for being here and sharing their stories with us.
Their mission in Afghanistan is to help the Afghan people rebuild their nation. The priorities that they focus on are:
1. Train and mentor the Afghan National Army
2. Train and mentor the Afghan Police
3. Developmental Projects
4. Deliver basic services such as repairing and building schools
5. Provide humanitarian aid where needed
Difference between 2006 and 2008
- Noticeable growth
- Infrastructure projects everywhere
- New paved roads, supervised construction
- More coalition troops
- More Canadian equipment
Two books were recommended, if anyone need to learn more, as follows:
Fifteen Days by Christie Blatchford & Contact Charlie by Chris Wattie
Norm Bindon thanked the speakers for their sacrifice and dedication and for being here and sharing their stories with us.