Canada pledges jets, troops to NATO Force

[McG]

I think 3 VP was to take up the roll by this summer (with the expectation that it could then be launched on the PRT task once decided on by the government).  1 VP would take the reins Feb 06 (same time 2 VP and 2 R22eR will stand up BGs for Afghanistan or wherever).

. . . at least, that was the managed readiness plan back in Sept.

 

[Art Johnson]

I hope Acorn has returned from leave and is reading these comments. There is no way that the present government will do the sensible thing. It is not that long ago that PM Chretin sent the Van Doos from Quebec City to the west coast to form a Guard of Honour for a visiting dignitary because the western regiments were not Canadian enough.

 

[ArmyRick]

Art,
We all know what Chretein really thought of the Military and his views in general, 'nuff said on that. He was the 2nd worst PM for our country IMO with Trudeau being the champ, again IMO.

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Last word I got was that the 1st VP was on standby for 06 with 2 Vandoo and 2VP was in reserve going to the top of the deck in 08.

 

[Acorn]

I'm back Art, though at the moment I'm not sure about the reference to this thread.

Anyway, ArmyRick, I have to disagree: Cretien was worse than Trudeau. The latter at least listened to reason when he suggested pulling out of NATO back in the late '60s/early '70s.

Acorn