Royal Canadian Air Force headed to mission in Africa ‘very soon’: top general

[jollyjacktar]

I hope this mission isn't fettered with BS ROE so they can take care of themselves properly.  I don't want to start seeing Trenton becoming a frequent destination or at all for that matter.

 

[MarkOttawa]

Two tweets by Postmedia's Matthew Fisher:

Matthew Fisher
‏@mfisheroverseas

Canada finally makes small contribution to UN peacekeeping force in Mali. CBC broke story.
Helos & doctors. UN happy to have this but no infantry which UN badly wanted too. Likely to be based in safety of Uganda. Curious this was leaked late on a Friday. Like govt ashamed...?
https://twitter.com/mfisheroverseas/status/974779808776273920

Matthew Fisher
‏@mfisheroverseas

Was told outlines of this 3 months ago. Why so little after so much dithering? Key to this minimalist contribution is Canada only commits to two six month rotations. Hear mission will commute from safety of Uganda. Not very efficient. & why leak this on a Friday evening. Ashamed?
https://twitter.com/mfisheroverseas/status/974783754609745920

Mark
Ottawa

 

[cavalryman]

We outta send a battalion of infantry.

We shouldn't send anything.  We have no national interests in Africa.  At least none that are worth the lives of our troops.  And if this is for PMJT's mythical two year seat on the UN Security Council, then it's likely too little, too late.

 

[jollyjacktar]

I suspect it has more to do with the naming and shaming about our (lack of) UN involvement these past few days.

I agree that we shouldn't be going to Africa either.

 

[PPCLI Guy]

I hope this mission isn't fettered with BS ROE so they can take care of themselves properly.  I don't want to start seeing Trenton becoming a frequent destination or at all for that matter.

When was the last mission when we had BS ROE?

 

[jollyjacktar]

There are examples of bad ROE.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2015/12/rules-engagement-need-reform/

 

[PPCLI Guy]

There are examples of bad ROE.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2015/12/rules-engagement-need-reform/

Good thing the US isn't undertaking this mission then I guess.

 

[Cloud Cover]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42074081      I  wouldn't be surprised if the US is already operating in Mali, since there is some serious slapping required.

 

[jollyjacktar]

Good thing the US isn't undertaking this mission then I guess.

No, Mr. Dressup is.

 

[OldSolduer]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42074081      I  wouldn't be surprised if the US is already operating in Mali, since there is some serious slapping required.

There and a few other areas. If a few ne'er do wells get capped you won't see me mourning their demise.

 

[Jarnhamar]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42074081      I  wouldn't be surprised if the US is already operating in Mali, since there is some serious slapping required.

We could always go online and check the Fitbit website to if the US has a secret base there.


I'm hoping to score a gender advisor position on tour.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

When was the last mission when we had BS ROE?

Balkans??

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Matthew Fisher
‏@mfisheroverseas

Canada finally makes small contribution to UN peacekeeping force in Mali. CBC broke story.
Helos & doctors. UN happy to have this but no infantry which UN badly wanted too. Likely to be based in safety of Uganda. Curious this was leaked late on a Friday. Like govt ashamed...?
https://twitter.com/mfisheroverseas/status/974779808776273920

Operating from Uganda makes no sense; its the other side of the continent!

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

Operating from Uganda makes no sense; its the other side of the continent!

Taking Adaptive Dispersed Operations to a whole new level! 

What I wonder, why not base in either Bamako or N'Dajmena?  The French literally have airbases in both with fighter Squadrons, battlegroups, full up attack helos, etc.

 

[tomahawk6]

If you ever get to Africa I think Mali or Dijibouti would be great locales both are french speaking and by going to the D you would work with the FFL.

 

[Jarnhamar]

The government made a huge deal about distancing ourselves from the combat mission against ISIS. Guessing they will carry it on in Africa. Peacekeeping not war fighting and all that. Colocated with frontline soldiers might be too close for comfort.

 

[Journeyman]

Operating from Uganda makes no sense; its the other side of the continent!

Sure, if you're only considering operational effectiveness;  maybe the ceremonial garb of those Bantu-speakers is more colourful than the various Mali tribes. 

Photo Ops, not military ops!    :nod:

 

[Altair]

Sure, if you're only considering operational effectiveness;  maybe the ceremonial garb of those Bantu-speakers is more colourful than the various Mali tribes. 

Photo Ops, not military ops!    :nod:

This is one of those cases where it pay off to wait until the official announcement on Monday.

Not all leaks are accurate.

 

[Sub_Guy]

The Tac Hel folks are going to be busy. 

 

[Ostrozac]

If you ever get to Africa I think Mali or Dijibouti would be great locales both are french speaking and by going to the D you would work with the FFL.

The French Foreign Legion left Djibouti in 2011. The current French garrison is based around a regiment of the Troupes de marine.

Djibouti also acts as host to bases for military contingents from the USA, Japan and China. It's a popular place.