CAN Enhanced (Permanent?) Fwd Presence in Latvia

[QV]

What does "enhanced fwd presence" even mean? What's the difference between fwd presence and the enhanced version?

 

[Remius]

What does "enhanced fwd presence" even mean? What's the difference between fwd presence and the enhanced version?

Speed stripes, boosters and shields.

 

[Quirky]

What does "enhanced fwd presence" even mean? What's the difference between fwd presence and the enhanced version?

Just the size of the speed bump if Russia decides to move West.

 

[MilEME09]

Just the size of the speed bump if Russia decides to move West.

Normal speed bumps only last 12 hours, enhanced 24 hours.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

I mentioned in another thread, the Aurora is just being included “because

Good day to all. It's been a long time since I posted here, so long I had to re-register, but I could think of no better place to ask this question. Putin has stated that "Canada will pay a price for it's sanctions". Could Russian assets begin to challenge Canada's north, land some men and equipment and plant a flag, and are we ready to respond? I know it's pure speculation on my part but after the last 2 yrs I'm starting to think anything is possible. Thanks for your consideration.

For now I believe Russia will concentrate on the "north" that is closer to their own landmass. They have lots of work to do and loads of square miles to do "stuff" with/to.

I don't think that "landing some men/equipment, planting flag" is something that NORAD would just turn a blind eye on; Maritime approaches are also part of the NORAD task.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Not sure how I messed up the Aurora comment above; the Aurora is already deployed in Iceland and will be “re-deployed”.

 

[MilEME09]

Not sure how I messed up the Aurora comment above; the Aurora is already deployed in Iceland and will be “re-deployed”.

I only ever hear Aurora's deploying by them selves, is there no point in deploying in pairs?

 

[Colin Parkinson]

I mentioned in another thread, the Aurora is just being included “because


For now I believe Russia will concentrate on the "north" that is closer to their own landmass. They have lots of work to do and loads of square miles to do "stuff" with/to.

I don't think that "landing some men/equipment, planting flag" is something that NORAD would just turn a blind eye on; Maritime approaches are also part of the NORAD task.

Svalbard possibly? Whatever they do, China will give them political cover.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

I only ever hear Aurora's deploying by them selves, is there no point in deploying in pairs?

IMPACT was a 2 plane ATF/Det from Oct 14 - Dec 17. You're right, though, it has been primarly single aircraft ATFs/Dets in recent history.

There's lots of benefits to 2+ plane ATFs/Dets, but Mom and Dad have to juggle competing FG/FE/FD/Maint demands with a 14 tail fleet that is also undergoing upgrades the last XX years on a rotating basis. Aside from IMPACT, the only time I was away with multi-aircraft LRPATFs was exercises (Scotland, Sicily).

Having said that, I've never done a deployment where we were the only game in town; fixed wing partners have included USA, France, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Japan assets have been part of the overall ATF (Air Task Force) usually. Exercises are the same, including Cutlass Fury (RCN, "Atlantic" exercise).

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Svalbard possibly? Whatever they do, China will give them political cover.

That is closer and might be in the sights before the "Canadian" arctic. China might "join" them...

I'd hate to ditch up there...

 

[MilEME09]

China accidentally releases secret Russia-Ukraine documents online

A Chinese state-controlled news outlet appears to have accidentally published official instructions for how Chinese media outlets are to cover Russia's

americanmilitarynews.com

Chinese state media accidentally releases its guidance on how to cover/censor posts about russia

 

[Eye In The Sky]

the GOC/CAF in Latvia:



Also the GOC/CAF:

CDS/DM Directive on DND/CAF Operating and Reconstituting in a Persistent COVID-19 Environment - Canada.ca

As of 16 February, 2022, the Defence Team is now taking a risk acceptance posture toward COVID-19 as the pandemic evolves into an endemic that must be worked around in order to preserve our ability to serve Canada and Canadians.

www.canada.ca

It is critical that until public health advice permits a reduction in the use of PHMs, every member of the DT continue to apply PHMs, particularly the use of non-medical masks (NMMs), to protect ourselves, our colleagues, and the broader Canadian population.

Because there's nothing more people like than a double fucking standard! How's that whole 'culture change' coming, Snr leadership?

 

[Quirky]

the GOC/CAF in Latvia:



Also the GOC/CAF:

CDS/DM Directive on DND/CAF Operating and Reconstituting in a Persistent COVID-19 Environment - Canada.ca

As of 16 February, 2022, the Defence Team is now taking a risk acceptance posture toward COVID-19 as the pandemic evolves into an endemic that must be worked around in order to preserve our ability to serve Canada and Canadians.

www.canada.ca

It is critical that until public health advice permits a reduction in the use of PHMs, every member of the DT continue to apply PHMs, particularly the use of non-medical masks (NMMs), to protect ourselves, our colleagues, and the broader Canadian population.

Because there's nothing more people like than a double fucking standard! How's that whole 'culture change' coming, Snr leadership?

Nothing to see here, Covid doesn’t exist in Latvia.



Keep wearing that mask at home though, at this point politics and virtue signalling are the priority of the DT.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Nothing to see here, Covid doesn’t exist in Latvia.

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Keep wearing that mask at home though, at this point politics and virtue signalling are the priority of the DT.

<RSM sees this photo and gets ready to smoke the kid wearing the coyote brown jacket>

 

[OceanBonfire]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1505821351944364037

https://twitter.com/x/status/1505915786505904137

https://twitter.com/x/status/1505959649677357062

 

[Prairie canuck]

I believe that there is a "next" step regarding Canada's and NATO's presence in Latvia that would increase the troops and equipment. From what I have been reading NATO would like to implement that increase asap. Shouldn't there be a RORO ship in St John's (NB) harbour awaiting this order?

 

[dapaterson]

I believe that there is a "next" step regarding Canada's and NATO's presence in Latvia that would increase the troops and equipment. From what I have been reading NATO would like to implement that increase asap. Shouldn't there be a RORO ship in St John's (NB) harbour awaiting this order?

CAF war stocks are mostly in Montreal.

 

[GK .Dundas]

CAF war stocks are mostly in Montreal.

I suspect that our war reserves consists of dusty shelves right now. Assuming we didn't try and foist the dust on the Ukranians as well .

 

[KevinB]

CAF war stocks were mostly in Montreal.

FIFY - YW

 

[Eye In The Sky]

I believe that there is a "next" step regarding Canada's and NATO's presence in Latvia that would increase the troops and equipment. From what I have been reading NATO would like to implement that increase asap. Shouldn't there be a RORO ship in St John's (NB) harbour awaiting this order?

Saint John, NB. St John’s is NFLD.

Are we shipping them the museum pieces from Gagetown??