Peacekeeping is something that the average Canadian citizen thinks that the CF is only capable of....thanks mostly to the Liberal media over the past 13 years or so. :
It is a tasking and not a profession.
Many here on this site have served under the UN wearing the blue beret, with horror stories attached.
That being said, we don't like being called peacekeepers or peacemakers. We are Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors.
We train to fight....in combat,and are fully prepared to use the skills that are honed over the years......not babysit other nations problem children.
What is happening in Afghanistan is
not peacekeeping in any sense.
We are currently there attempting to help another country get back on it's feet and in the same stroke, get rid of dirtbags who help out guys who like to fly planes into skyscrapers. Remember that day?
The troops in theater right now are getting hit constantly with either IEDs, mortars, rockets, and of course full out attack.
IRT peacekeeping both sides sit down and agree to a ceasefire, certain concessions and withdraw for further negotiations. Cyprus is a prime example of peacekeeping.
I hope that gives you a little insight into the resentment of us being called "peacekeepers".
Regards