[[Image:KevonpatrolwRCMP.jpg|right|400px]]

The C7A2 was a "mid-life" service upgrade - albiet done on the LCMM - SA's (Life Cycle Material Manager Small Arms) meager budget.

The [[C7A1]] had been criticised especially by [[Princess Patrcia's Canadian Light Infantry|1VP]] in Kosovo as being cumbersome, and very awkward to adapt to nigth operations. Such that members where oftem stuck with a pistol during some operations since in body armour they could not effectively use the C7A1 with its fixed buttstock. A Coy 1PPCLI had been lent a number of KAC (Knights Armament Company) M5RAS (Rail Accessory System) that provided an aluminum M1913 Picatiny rail handguard for the attachment of flashlights and Infra-Red lasers (at that point the Insight PAC4A and B). Similarily a large quantity of the C79 ELCAN scopes where N/S due to wear (or poor design) so something was going to have to be done about the Forces principle small arm.

==C7A1 w/M5RAS==
The time frame coninsided with the fact the USMC had recently released a requirement for the M16A4 - which was effectively a M16A2 with a flatop receiver (a la C7A1) with a M5 RAS, the US Army had decided that they required a shorter modular weapon and had ordered full scale transition from the M16A2 to the M4 (and M4A1 for SOF).

For reasons that still baffles the land force the LCMM and Diemaco quoted the Army $834.93 for each M5 RAS when the Army went to consider a modular handguard section. Having seen the memo from KAC to Diemaco (right of first refusal on small arms contracts) the CF was to pay $220 USD -- or at then current rate of exchange $305 Cdn (FOB Vero Beach Fla.) The Army balked (and ignored the testing that had lead to the SOPMOD RIS/RAS) and adopted the Diemaco designed TRIAD-1 (or pitchfork as I like to call it).

==TRIAD-1==
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[Image:TRIAD.jpg|300px]]
|align="center"|[[Image:M203PAC.jpg|300px]]
|-
|colspan="2" align="center"|TRIAD not compatible with Canadian M203 as PAC/PEQ must be moved to a different mount.
|}

Due to both budgetary and the desire of the [[Royal Canadian Infantry Corps|Infantry Corps]] RSM for rifle drill (not SMG drill) the 20" barrel was retained - despite the desire and recomendations of the soliders that had been deployed to Kosovo to adopt a flatop version of the C8 for Infantry usage.

As well despite soldiers desiring a more robust scope that the C79 a program was put to replace them with the C79A2 effectively the same scope that has an upgraded mount available in civilian circles. No effrot was made to obtain a Close Combat Optic that the US and Allies had been leaning to since the Somalia conflict.

Then several addtions where decided upon in order to make the weapon easier on left handed firers. A modified version of the Norgon Ambi-Catch was added to the mag could be released from either side of the weapon, however for reasons unaware the Diemaco version had less of an engagement surface and was easily bumped and the mag would fall out -- After speaking with Robert Garrett president of Norgon LLC he went to Diemaco and corrected their error. Apparently someone had thought with less engagement surface it woudl make for faster reloads...

A "tactical" charging handle was added - the idea was that left handed personnel could charge the weapon easier without removing their hand from the pistol grip this way -- however it was a large piece of metal that stuck out from the weapon -- getting tangled and bent often.

When 3PPCLI returned from Afghanistan with the first "real" combat deployment since Korea a number of weapon modication recomondations where made specifically to adopt the C8SFW en masse for the Infantry.

In DLR 5-5 Maj Louis DeSoussa was listening however he had a limited budget and a LCMM that beleived he knew better.

So for Roto0 Op Athena many C8's where made avialable for the Infantry and supporting personnel in the form of a C8A1 (flattop C8)
AND Maj D had ordered the C8A1's from Diemaco with an added perk - the EOTECH HDS (holographic difraction sight) (a close combat optic that had been in use with Canadian SOF very sucessfully for the past few years)

Roto2 Op Athena was the first widescale issue of the C7A2 -
*the green furniture was not the right choice for desert warfare
*the 20" barrel was not appreciated
*The TRIAD had numerous problems
*etc.

Currently the idea is to tranfrom the Land Force to the C7A2 and the Infantry units and supporting trades will recieve the C8FTHB (Flatop heavy barrel - effectively a C8SFW without the KAC M4RAS)

{|
|[[Image:C8FTHB.jpg|350px]]
|[[Image:C8toSFW.jpg|400px|thumb|C8A1 versus C8SFW.]]
|}

What the end state was
*C8
*C8A1
*C8SFW
*C7A2
*C7CT
*Remington 870

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More to follow

[[Category: Small Arms]]

Leopard MBT

2006-05-19T06:58:04Z

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LUVW (G-Wagon)

2006-05-19T06:57:38Z

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[[Image:AR2005-A01-390.jpg]]

The G Wagon will be used by operationally tasked field units and training establishments, and will be used by both the Regular and Reserve units to provide tactical transport in the fields of command and control, liaison, reconnaissance and military police.

Variants:

* 197 Armour Protection Systems
* 289+ Command and Reconnaissance
* Military Police

Armament:

* 7.62-mm mounted machine gun (C6)

Capable of Mounting:

* C9 light machine gun
* .50 cal heavy machine-gun
* Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher

Specifications:

* Engine: 5-cylinder intercooled G270 CDI diesel with turbocharger
* Transmission: 5-speed automatic
* Tyres: Michelin XZL 8.25R16 with optional run-flat inserts.
* Fording Ability: 600mm
* Ground Clearance: 43.9cm
* Side Slope Angle: 30º
* Approach Angle: 40º
* Gradeability: 60 percent
* Payload: 1 500 kg Max (incl APS)
* Entered serivce: 2004
* Number in Serivce : 1159

Sources:

CASR DND 101: [http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-vehgwag.htm]

DND News Release 02/09/2004:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/Feature_Story/2004/feb04/09-2_f_e.asp]

DND News Release 10/06/2004: [http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/english/6_1_1.asp?FlashEnabled=1&id=385]

Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice availible at: [http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]

Category:Land Force Vehicles

2006-05-19T06:56:48Z

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Vehicles of the Land Force of the Canadian Armed Forces

Coyote

2006-05-19T06:56:08Z

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[[Image:AS2006-0298a.jpg ]]

The Coyote is a vital component of the army’s leading-edge battlefield systems. This highly mobile, well-armed and well-protected reconnaissance variant of the Light Armoured Vehicle family is employed in the conduct of battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance missions at the battlegroup and brigade levels. Incorporating both radar and a variety of electro-optic sensors, the Coyote surveillance system provides an all-weather, day and night observation capability. The Coyote is in use with the Army’s six mechanized infantry battalions, the three armour regiments and their respective schools.

The most innovative aspect of the Coyote is its surveillance system, designed to detect hostile forces using a combination of day camera, radar, thermal imaging, and laser range-finding equipment.

Designed to operate in the world's hot spots, the Coyote is armed and armoured to fulfil its mission. The ballistic-steel hull protects against small-arms fire, mines and high-explosive airbursts. Add-on armour protects against larger projectiles. The two-man electric-drive turret is equipped with a laser-warning receiver. A fully stabilized 25-mm chain gun provides light assault firepower. On roads the vehicle's maximum speed is 100 km/h, with a maximum range of 660 km. It can deploy quickly to an area accessible by roads or trails, and then continue cross-country. A mast-equipped version of the vehicle raises its surveillance gear 10 m above the ground to see hostile forces over obstacles and from protected positions.

Armament:
*25-mm stabilized M242 chain gun
*7.62-mm stabilized coaxial machine gun
*7.62-mm top-turret mounted machine gun
*76-mm grenade launcher (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
*7.62-mm C6 machine gun

Specifications:
*Length: 6.39 m
*Width: 2.50 m
*Height: 2.69 m
*Maximum speed: 100 km/hr
*Range: 660 km
*Weight: 14.4 t
*Gradient: maximum 60%
*Side slope: maximum 30%
*Trench crossing: 2.06 m
*Fording: 1.3 m max
*Sights: Daytime optical, Thermal Imagery (TI), Generation III Image Intensification (II)
*Surveillance System: Battlefield Surveillance Radar, Thermal Imager, Daylight camera, and *Laser Range-finder
*Winch: Front-mounted 6,800 kg dynamic pull self-recovery winch
*Engine: 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T
*Transmission: 5 forward gears, 1 reverse
*Transfer case: 2 speed
*Suspension: Independent rear 4 wheels torsion bar, Front 4 wheels strut
*Wheels: 8 wheels (4 or 8 wheel drive)
*Tires: Michelin XML
*Brakes: Power (air)
*Entered service: 1996
*Number in service: 203

Source DND: [http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_42_1.asp?uSubSection=42&uSection=1]

Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice availible at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]

LAV III

2006-05-19T06:55:39Z

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[[Image:AS2006-0313a.jpg]]

This fast, well-armed LAV III is a state-of-the-art troop carrier that will serve the needs of mounted infantry well into the new century. The vehicle is well protected and can be used day and night, in all weather conditions, in battlefield smoke and on most types of terrain. Capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on roads, the LAV III will give the commander many more options in both combat and non-combat situations. For example the commander may choose to keep the troops mounted and protected while using the 25-mm stabilized cannon — an option not available in the past. The driver and the commander have display terminals for the Tactical Navigation System (TACNAV), as well as thermal viewers. The TACNAV links a Global Positioning System (GPS) with a digital magnetic compass and laser range finder. Good anti-mine performance and an automatic fire and explosion suppression system provide additional safety for the crew. When used as an infantry section carrier, the LAV III deploys with a vehicle commander, a gunner, a driver and seven infantry soldiers. When deployed as a Tactical Command Post, it carries six soldiers. Three other variants are being procured including a Forward Observation Officer (FOO), TOW Under Armour (TUA) and an Engineer variant.

Variants:

*313 LAV Infantry Section Carriers
*181 LAV Command Post variants
*33 LAV TOW Under Armour (TUA) variants (Turret equipped with 2 TOW launchers)
*47 LAV Forward Observation Officer (FOO) variants
*44 LAV Engineer variants
*33 Multi-Mission Effects Vehicle (MMEV)

Armament:
*25-mm stabilized M242 chain gun
*7.62-mm stabilized coaxial machine gun (C6)
*5.56 or 7.62-mm top-turret mounted machine gun
*76-mm grenade launcher (2 clusters of 4 launchers)

Specifications:
*Length: 6.98 m
*Width: 2.7 m
*Height: 2.8 m
*Speed: 100 km/hr
*Range: 450 km
*Weight: 16 950 kg
*Gradient: Maximum 60%
*Side slope: Maximum 30%
*Trench crossing: 2 m wide
*Fording: Up to 1.2 m
*Sights: Daytime optical, Thermal Imagery (TI), Generation III Image Intensification (II)
*Spotlight: Maxa Beam, 6 million candle power, portable, with infra-red filter
*Winch: Double Capstan constant pull winch
*Engine: 350 hp Caterpillar diesel
*Transmission: 6 forward gears, 1 reverse
*Transfer case: 2 speed
*Suspension: Hydropneumatic
*Brakes: Power (air) with ABS
*Wheels: 8 x 8 drive
*Entered service: 1999
*Number in service: 651

Source DND: [http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0_48_1.asp?uSubSection=48&uSection=1]

Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice availible at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]]

Coyote

2006-05-19T06:54:44Z

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Slayer raptor: /* Ranks of the Land Force */

Canadian Forces Land Force Command (LFC) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. LFC maintains bases across Canada and is responsible for the largest component of the Canadian Forces Reserves — the Army Reserve, often referred to as the "militia".

LFC is the descendant of the Canadian Army which was the name of Canada's land forces from 1940 until February 1, 1968. At the time of unification all army units were placed under Force Mobile Command (FMC) with the name being changed to Land Force Command in a 1990s reorganization of the Canadian Forces.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_army]

== Vehicles ==

[[LAV III]]

== Weapons ==

[[C7A2]]

== Other Equipment ==

[[MCS-4 Mine Clearance Suit]]

== Ranks of the Land Force ==

[[Rank Structure of the CF]]

Land Forces Equipment

2006-05-17T20:52:25Z

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Canadian Forces Land Force Command (LFC) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. LFC maintains bases across Canada and is responsible for the largest component of the Canadian Forces Reserves — the Army Reserve, often referred to as the "militia".

LFC is the descendant of the Canadian Army which was the name of Canada's land forces from 1940 until February 1, 1968. At the time of unification all army units were placed under Force Mobile Command (FMC) with the name being changed to Land Force Command in a 1990s reorganization of the Canadian Forces.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_army]

== Vehicles ==

[[LAV III]]

== Weapons ==

[[C7A2]]

== Other Equipment ==

[[MCS-4 Mine Clearance Suit]]

== Ranks of the Land Force ==

[[Rank_Structure_of_the_CF]]