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The Grey and Simcoe Foresters

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|<b><div style="font-size: 80%">Regimental HQ: Private Tommy Holmes VC Armoury, Owen Sound, ON
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|<b><div style="font-size: 80%">Colonel in Chief:HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, KG, KT, GCVO </div></b>
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|<b><div style="font-size: 80%">Regimental Birthday: 14 September 1866 </div></b>
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'''Colonel-in-Chief:''' Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, GCVO

'''March:''' The 31st Greys

'''Official Abbreviation:''' Grey & Sim For

'''Motto:''' Tenacious and Versatile

== Origin and Lineage ==

While many regiments of fusiliers, grenadiers and highlanders may be found in the armies of the Commonwealth, only two regiments of foresters exist - [http://www.army.mod.uk/wfr/index.html The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters]of the British Army, and The Grey and Simcoe Foresters of the Canadian Army. The Canadian Foresters have had a unique history that has lived up to its rural versatility and spirit. The Foresters have enjoyed one of the most diverse roles in the Canadian Army, serving as infantry, armoured and artillery.

Foresters are a very old form of infantry finding its antecedents in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest. The Grey and Simcoe Foresters were formed from the 1936 amalgamation of the 31st Grey Regiment and the 35th Simcoe Foresters both originally gazetted on September 14, 1866.

[[Image:colours.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Regimental Colour of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters.]]
== Early History ==

Receiving its first battle honour for Northwest Canada 1885, the Regiment's first call to action was years earlier during the Fenian Raids. Participating in the Boer War, The First World War (four battalions raised- 147th, 157th, 177th, and 248th), the Second World War (two battalions raised), the Foresters were unfortunately transferred or amalgamated during the conflicts as reinforcements, but this did not take away from a valiant war record.

At the battle of Paardeburg, Private James Findlay from the 35 Simcoe Foresters became one of the first Canadians killed-in-action. The Great War brought with it the creation of Camp Borden, where the Barrie and Collingwood companies of the 157th Simcoe Foresters were ordered to begin construction of the new camp. One 157th Simcoe Forester would later become the Premier of Ontario, the Honorable Leslie Frost of Orillia. In 1917, Private Tommy Holmes of the 147th Grey Battalion became Canada's youngest winner of the Victoria Cross, while assigned to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles. By the end of the war, the Grey and Simcoe counties had contributed over 6,000 soldiers, of whom several hundred were killed-in-action.
[[Image:Img_tommy_holmes.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Private Tommy Holmes VC.]]

During the Second World War, the 1st Battalion became an armoured unit overseas, while the 2nd Battalion remained in Canada as an infantry unit. On January 26, 1942, the 1st Battalion became the 26th Army Tank Battalion (later Regiment), Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. They embarked for England on June 16, 1943 having served as local protection force in Ontario and Nova Scotia since mobilization. Unfortunately, the regiment had to swallow a bitter pill when on November 1, 1943 the regiment was broken up for reinforcements. Consequently, Foresters found themselves represented in tank regiments in almost every theatre of conflict.

Following the war the 2nd Battalion was converted to artillery becoming the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment on April 1, 1946 with the designation "(Self-Propelled)" being added on June 19, 1947. On October 1, 1954, the unit was amalgamated with the 55th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. The Foresters returned to the armoured corps on May 19, 1958, as the 28th Armoured Regiment.

Reverting to its original infantry role in 1970, the regiment was part of London District (now [[33 Canadian Brigade Group]]) until transferring to 32 Canadian Brigade Group on June 19th 1995. In peacetime at home, the Foresters have responded to assistance to civil authority during Hurricane Hazel (1954), the Barrie Tornado (1985), the Manitoba Flood (1977) and the Ice Storm (1998), as well as to forest fires over the years. As well, many members have served as augmentation from the Korean War onwards, including the Middle East, Golan Heights, Cyprus, the Former Yugoslavia and currently in Afghanistan.

== Training ==
[[Image:LC2005-004-025.jpg|thumb|Master Corporal Bill Ropel training in Edgar, February 2005.]]

The Grey and Simcoe Foresters parade for a training night one night a week. As well as one weekend exercise a month(with the exception of the summer stand down from June-September.

Latley the Regiment has participated in Exercises IRON TALON I and IRON TALON II, which are in themselves work-up training for summer concentration, or CAC,[http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/Exvigilantguardian/ Vigilant Guardian 2006].

== Armorial Description ==
A Maltese Cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre a circular medallion bearing a stag lodged on the ground, within a wreath of maple leaves; on the left arm of the Cross and upon the left branch of the wreath a half scroll inscribed GREY &; on the right arm of the cross and right branch of the wreath, a half scroll inscribed SIMCOE, below the Cross a scroll inscribed FORESTERS.

== Battle Honours (7) ==

'''Early History'''

*NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885

'''First World War'''
*ARRAS, 1917, '18
*AMIENS
*Hill 70
*HINDENBURG LINE
*YPRES, 1917
*PURSUIT TO MONS

'''Order of Precedence: 13'''

== Sources ==
*http://army.ca/inf/gsf.php
*http://www.gandsf.ca

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The Grey and Simcoe Foresters

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|<b><div style="font-size: 80%">Regimental HQ: Private Tommy Holmes VC Armoury, Owen Sound, ON
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|<b><div style="font-size: 80%">Colonel in Chief:HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, KG, KT, GCVO </div></b>
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'''Colonel-in-Chief:''' Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, GCVO

'''March:''' The 31st Greys

'''Official Abbreviation:''' Grey & Sim For

'''Motto:''' Tenacious and Versatile

== Origin and Lineage ==

While many regiments of fusiliers, grenadiers and highlanders may be found in the armies of the Commonwealth, only two regiments of foresters exist - [http://www.army.mod.uk/wfr/index.html The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters]of the British Army, and The Grey and Simcoe Foresters of the Canadian Army. The Canadian Foresters have had a unique history that has lived up to its rural versatility and spirit. The Foresters have enjoyed one of the most diverse roles in the Canadian Army, serving as infantry, armoured and artillery.

Foresters are a very old form of infantry finding its antecedents in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest. The Grey and Simcoe Foresters were formed from the 1936 amalgamation of the 31st Grey Regiment and the 35th Simcoe Foresters both originally gazetted on September 14, 1866.

[[Image:colours.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Regimental Colour of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters.]]
== Early History ==

Receiving its first battle honour for Northwest Canada 1885, the Regiment's first call to action was years earlier during the Fenian Raids. Participating in the Boer War, The First World War (four battalions raised- 147th, 157th, 177th, and 248th), the Second World War (two battalions raised), the Foresters were unfortunately transferred or amalgamated during the conflicts as reinforcements, but this did not take away from a valiant war record.

At the battle of Paardeburg, Private James Findlay from the 35 Simcoe Foresters became one of the first Canadians killed-in-action. The Great War brought with it the creation of Camp Borden, where the Barrie and Collingwood companies of the 157th Simcoe Foresters were ordered to begin construction of the new camp. One 157th Simcoe Forester would later become the Premier of Ontario, the Honorable Leslie Frost of Orillia. In 1917, Private Tommy Holmes of the 147th Grey Battalion became Canada's youngest winner of the Victoria Cross, while assigned to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles. By the end of the war, the Grey and Simcoe counties had contributed over 6,000 soldiers, of whom several hundred were killed-in-action.
[[Image:Img_tommy_holmes.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Private Tommy Holmes VC.]]

During the Second World War, the 1st Battalion became an armoured unit overseas, while the 2nd Battalion remained in Canada as an infantry unit. On January 26, 1942, the 1st Battalion became the 26th Army Tank Battalion (later Regiment), Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. They embarked for England on June 16, 1943 having served as local protection force in Ontario and Nova Scotia since mobilization. Unfortunately, the regiment had to swallow a bitter pill when on November 1, 1943 the regiment was broken up for reinforcements. Consequently, Foresters found themselves represented in tank regiments in almost every theatre of conflict.

Following the war the 2nd Battalion was converted to artillery becoming the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment on April 1, 1946 with the designation "(Self-Propelled)" being added on June 19, 1947. On October 1, 1954, the unit was amalgamated with the 55th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. The Foresters returned to the armoured corps on May 19, 1958, as the 28th Armoured Regiment.

Reverting to its original infantry role in 1970, the regiment was part of London District (now [[33 Canadian Brigade Group]]) until transferring to 32 Canadian Brigade Group on June 19th 1995. In peacetime at home, the Foresters have responded to assistance to civil authority during Hurricane Hazel (1954), the Barrie Tornado (1985), the Manitoba Flood (1977) and the Ice Storm (1998), as well as to forest fires over the years. As well, many members have served as augmentation from the Korean War onwards, including the Middle East, Golan Heights, Cyprus, the Former Yugoslavia and currently in Afghanistan.

== Training ==
[[Image:LC2005-004-025.jpg|thumb|Master Corporal Bill Ropel training in Edgar, February 2005.]]

The Grey and Simcoe Foresters parade for a training night one night a week. As well as one weekend exercise a month(with the exception of the summer stand down from June-September.

Latley the Regiment has participated in Exercises IRON TALON I and IRON TALON II, which are in themselves work-up training for summer concentration, or CAC,[http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/Exvigilantguardian/ Vigilant Guardian 2006].

== Armorial Description ==
A Maltese Cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre a circular medallion bearing a stag lodged on the ground, within a wreath of maple leaves; on the left arm of the Cross and upon the left branch of the wreath a half scroll inscribed GREY &; on the right arm of the cross and right branch of the wreath, a half scroll inscribed SIMCOE, below the Cross a scroll inscribed FORESTERS.

== Battle Honours (7) ==

'''Early History'''

*NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885

'''First World War'''
*ARRAS, 1917, '18
*AMIENS
*Hill 70
*HINDENBURG LINE
*YPRES, 1917
*PURSUIT TO MONS

'''Order of Precedence: 13'''

== Sources ==
*http://army.ca/inf/gsf.php
*http://www.gandsf.ca

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== The situation today ==

As part of Task Force Afghanistan (TFA), approximately 2,300 Canadian Forces personnel are deployed in Afghanistan on the first rotation (ROTO 1) of Canada’s renewed commitment to the international campaign against terrorism, Operation ARCHER.

Canadian Brigadier-General David Fraser, Commander of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (Edmonton, Alta.) is now the Commander of the Canadian-led Multi National Brigade for Regional Command South (MNB RC(South)) in Afghanistan.

The majority of personnel at the Multi-National Brigade Headquarters located at Kandahar airfield (KAF) are Canadian, and are deployed for a nine-month period. At the same time, Canada is also fielding at KAF a battle group for two successive six-month rotations, as well as a new rotation for the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) at Camp Nathan Smith, in Kandahar. Canada has committed to maintain the PRT until February 2007.

With the exception of approximately 85 CF personnel serving with various military and civilian organizations in Kabul and Bagram, all CF assets were consolidated with the closure of Camp Julien (previously the Canadian base of operations in Kabul) and relocated to Kandahar, in the southern region of Afghanistan.

For more information on the closure of Camp Julien, visit: http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=1831

CF personnel deployed with TFA comprise the following units (all figures approximate):

*Overall 2,300 CF personnel are part of TFA:

*200 CF members with the Multi-National Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (MNB HQ & Sig Sqn) in Kandahar.
Constructed primarily from 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron (1 CMBG HQ and Sig Sqn)
Edmonton, however it also includes many professional and dedicated Regular and Reserve Force members from across Canada.
It role is to assist Brigadier-General Fraser in accomplishing his mission and provide him and his Staff with the
communications necessary to exercise command and control over the MNB RC (South) in Afghanistan.
*250 CF members from all over Canada, in Kandahar, who constitute the National Command Element (NCE);
*300 CF members, shared primarily between 1 General Support Battalion (1 Gen Sp Bn) and 1 Service Battalion (1 Svc Bn)in
Edmonton, with the National Support Element (NSE) in Kandahar;
*250 CF members with the Theatre Support Element (TSE) in Southwest Asia;
*A Battle Group of about 1,000 members in Kandahar, primarily from the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light
Infantry (1 PPCLI) Edmonton, which also includes;
*soldiers from 2 PPCLI;
*an engineer squadron from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1CER) in Edmonton;
*an artillery battery from 1 RCHA in Shilo, Man. ;
*an armoured reconnaissance troop, from 12 RBC in Valcartier, Que. ;
*a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) from Western Canada;
*an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) unit from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) in Edmonton;
*70 personnel at the coalition hospital at KAF, composed of personnel from 1 Field Ambulance (1Fd Amb) in Edmonton, Alta.,
and from 1 Canadian field Hospital (1 Can Fd H) in Petawawa, Ont.;
*About 85 CF personnel also serve in Kabul and Bagram. They are from across Canada and they include:
*the Special Advisory Team to President Karzai’s government;
*embedded staff officers at NATO’s International Security Assistance Force Headquarters (ISAF) HQ, U.S. Combined
Forces Command - Afghanistan (CFC-A), and the Office of Security and Cooperation – Afghanistan (OSC-A) in Kabul,
*Embedded staff officers at Combined Joint Task Force 76 (CJTF-76) in Bagram; and
*A small cadre of CF instructors involved in the training of the Afghan National Army (ANA) Staff at the Canadian
Afghan National Training Centre Detachment (C ANTC Det) in Kabul.

Task Force Afghanistan’s mission is to improve the security situation in southern Afghanistan, and play a key role in the transition from the United States (US)-led multinational coalition (known as Operation ENDURING FREEDOM) to NATO leadership. In the southern provinces, like the province of Kandahar, this transition is scheduled for the summer of 2006.

Canada’s renewed military commitment in Afghanistan builds on the success of our peace-support operations to strengthen the security situation.

== Detainee Transfer Arrangement ==

In December 2005, the arrangement for the transfer of detainees between the Canadian Forces and the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was finalized.

This arrangement establishes the procedures in respect to the transfer of detainees from the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan to Afghan authorities, and reinforces the commitments of both participants to meet their obligations under international law. The arrangement is also consistent with one of Canada's objectives in Afghanistan: to support Afghan authorities in strengthening the institutional capacities of the Afghan government.

For more information on the detainee transfer arrangement visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/Operations/archer/agreement_e.asp

== The story so far ==

'''Operation ARCHER (up to February 2006)'''
On November 29, 2005, Camp Julien, which was the Canadian base of operations in Kabul, officially closed. CF personnel in Afghanistan, were relocated to Kandahar in the southern region of Afghanistan as part of the United States-led campaign against terrorism known as Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF).
Canada’s Operation ARCHER and its participation in OEF had two components:

A small cadre of CF instructors involved in training the Afghan National Army in Kabul; and

The deployment of the PRT (originally in August 2005), which is expected to be active until February 2007.

'''Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT)'''
Since August 2005, a Canadian PRT has operated in Kandahar, where it is expected to remain until February 2007. The PRT brings together elements from the Canadian Forces (CF), Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in an integrated Canadian effort, also known as the All of Government approach.

Under Operation ARCHER, the Canadian contribution to OEF, the PRT reinforces the authority of the Afghan government in Kandahar Province, assisting in the stabilization and development of the region. It monitors security, promotes Afghan government policies and priorities with local authorities, and facilitates security sector reforms.

The PRT is located in Kandahar City with some of its support elements operating from the Kandahar Airfield (KAF). The PRT comprises approximately 200 soldiers, drawn largely from Land Forces Western Area (LFWA) and 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) based in Edmonton, Alta. The PRT includes:

An infantry company from 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI);

An engineer squadron from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER);

A combat service support company from 1 Service Battalion (1 Svc Bn) and 1 General Support Battalion (1 GS Bn);

Health and medical support from 1 Field Ambulance (1 Fd Amb); and

Other specialized elements from various CF units across Canada.

'''Strategic Advisory Team – Afghanistan (SAT – A)'''
Since September 2005 the Canadian Forces has, on a bi-lateral basis, provided a mixed military-civilian team of 15 strategic planners to assist the Government of Afghanistan. This team is focussed on the provision of planners to Afghanistan's National Development Strategy Working Group and to the Public Administration Reform effort. In both activities the Strategic Advisory Team - Afghanistan (SAT-A) has planners embedded in Government of Afghanistan offices. Their primary role is to work with Afghan counter-parts in the design of the strategic plans necessary to guide the international UN mandated nation-building effort in Afghanistan. In short, the team brings military strategic planning skills to bear on the resolution of complex civil problems.

'''Chronology of Canadian participation in the campaign against terrorism'''
Since October 2001, Canada has deployed over 20 warships and more than 16,000 sailors, soldiers and air force personnel in the international campaign against terrorism.

'''''Operation APOLLO'''''
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York and Washington, Canada made a significant military commitment to the campaign against terrorism to demonstrate solidarity with our allies and our resolve to improve international security.

On October 8, 2001, the then Minister of National Defence Art Eggleton announced the departure of the first CF units to join the international campaign against terrorism. A Naval Task Group of four ships deployed to the Persian (Arabian) Gulf under Operation APOLLO was deployed.
In February 2002, the 3 PPCLI Battle Group commanded by then Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Stogran deployed to Kandahar for a six-month tour of duty that included tasks ranging from airfield security to combat. This mission received airlift support from a Tactical Airlift Detachment, later named the Theatre Support Element (TSE), which was located in Southwest Asia.

For more information on Operation APOLLO visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/Apollo/index_e.htm.

'''''Operation ALTAIR'''''
Operation ALTAIR, which began in October 2003, consisted of warships deployed individually to operate with U.S. carrier strike groups in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf region. The Halifax-class patrol frigate Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto deployed with the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group from January to July 2004. In April 2005, HMCS Winnipeg deployed for six months with the 5th Fleet of the United States Navy.

For more information on Operation ALTAIR visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/altair/index_e.asp

'''''Operation ATHENA'''''
The CF returned to the effort to stabilize and reconstruct Afghanistan in August 2003 under Operation ATHENA, the deployment of a large contingent in Kabul to serve with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Of note, from February to August 2004, then Lieutenant-General Rick Hillier commanded ISAF, which comprised at that point some 6,500 troops from 35 countries.

Over five successive six-month rotations since August 2003, Canadian soldiers deployed on Operation ATHENA routinely conducting foot patrols and surveillance missions in the ISAF area of responsibility and co-operated with other ISAF contingents in a variety of missions and projects. Through these activities, the Canadian contingent provided ISAF with key military presence and capability, intelligence, situational awareness, and helped facilitate rebuilding the democratic process for the Afghan National Assembly and Provincial Council elections.

On October 18, 2005, Operation ATHENA ended with the withdrawal of the Canadian reconnaissance squadron from ISAF, and the end of five deployments of CF personnel to the Kabul area since August 2003, when the Canadian government first made a commitment to help the international community maintain a safe and secure environment in and around Kabul.

On November 29, 2005, the last Canadian material assets were moved and shipped out to Kandahar, and Camp Julien was officially handed over to the Afghan Ministry of Defence.

== Conclusion ==

In its participation in ISAF and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Canada’s overarching goal in Afghanistan is to prevent it from relapsing into a failed state that gives terrorist and terrorist organizations a safe haven.

Canadian efforts in Afghanistan have contributed significantly to the overall consolidation of peace and the improvement of human security in the region. The next phase of Canadian operations in Afghanistan will continue to help improve the quality of life for the Afghan people, and to ensure that the progress made is sustainable.

While Canada remains committed to the rebuilding of democracy in Afghanistan, there are significant risks involved in these types of operations, but the Canadian Forces remain one of the best trained, and most experienced and professional militaries in the world. The men and women of the CF are extremely brave, well led, well equipped, and fully prepared for the ongoing mission in Afghanistan.

Operations

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== Arabian Gulf Region & Southwest Asia ==
*[[OP ARCHER]]-''Afghanistan''- Canadian contribution to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
*[[OP FOUNDATION]]- ''Tampa, Florida/Bahrain''
*[[OP IOLAUS]]-''Iraq''-United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)

== Balkans ==
*[[OP BRONZE]]-''Bosnia''-Herzegovina-NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR)
*[[BOREAS]]-''Bosnia''-Herzegovina-European Union Force (EUFOR)

== Caribbean==
*[[OP HAMLET]]-''Hati''-CF Contribution to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti Headquarters (MINUSTAH HQ)

== Middle East ==
*[[OP GLADIUS]]-''Golan Hights''-United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
*[[OP CALUMET]]-''Sinai''-Multinational Force and Observers (MFO)
*[[OP JADE]]-''Jerusalem''-UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
*[[OP PROTEUS]]-''Jerusalem''
*[[OP SNOWGOOSE]]-''Cyprus''-UN Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP)

== Africa ==
*[[OP CROCODILE]]-''Democratic Republic of the Congo''-UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC)
'''CF Operations in Sudan'''
*[[OP SAFARI]]-United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
*[[OP AUGURAL]]-Darfur: Western Sudan (African Union)
*[[OP SCULPTURE]]-''Sierra Leone''-International Military Advisory Training Team (IMATT)

C7A1

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== C7 ==
The development of the C7 paralleled that of the M16A2 by Colt. A Canadian Forces Liaison Officer worked with the Marines in the M16A1 Product Improvement Program and relayed information to Canada's Rifle Replacement Program Office. The C7 for all intents and purposes is much like earlier M16A1E1s, rather than final product M16A2s. The earliest C7s were actually manufactured by Colt for Canadian Forces as the Colt Model 715. Like earlier M16s, it can be fired in either single shot or automatic mode, instead of the burst function selected for the M16A2. The C7 also features the structural strengthening, improved handguards, and longer stock developed for the M16A2. Diemaco changed the trapdoor in the buttstock to make it easier to access and a half-inch spacer is available to adjust stock length to user preference. The most easily noticeable external difference between American M16A2s and Diemaco C7s is the retention of the A1 style rear sights. Not easily apparent is Diemaco's use of hammer-forged barrels. The Canadians originally desired to use a heavy barrel profile instead of the M16A2 profile, but Colt denied permission. Also, Diemaco has developed a different mounting system from Colt for the M203 grenade launcher for the C7 rifle family.

The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the iron sight/carrying handle used on the C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded American standardization of MIL-STD-1913, aka Picatinny rail, so "Canadian Rail" or "Diemaco Rail" slightly differs. There are 14 slots instead of 13 and each slot is narrower. The height of the rail is also lower, allowing usage of normal front sights. MIL-STD-1913 requires a different front sight assembly. During development, the original rails were vacuum-bonded to the top of a bare receiver though for production the rail and receiver were made out of a single forging. The mount can use traditional iron sights or the Elcan C79 3.4x power optical sight, both of which can be adjusted for individual eye relief. The optical sight was designed for the C9 light machine gun and includes horizontal and vertical mil-bars used for range determination and deflection, and a tritium glow-in-the-dark aiming parapet rather than the tradition crosshairs. The 3.4x is powerful enough to properly see targets at the maximum accurate range of 400 m, though like most magnified optical sights it is prone to criticism for creating tunnel vision in close quarters situations. While the wide aperture helps to speed target acquisition, Canadian soldiers generally eschew the C79 sight in favour of nonmagnified optical sights or backup iron sights when engaged or training in close quarters. The front sight was changed to a round post 0.050 inches in diameter, from the square post.

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C7A1

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== C7 ==
The development of the C7 paralleled that of the M16A2 by Colt. A Canadian Forces Liaison Officer worked with the Marines in the M16A1 Product Improvement Program and relayed information to Canada's Rifle Replacement Program Office. The C7 for all intents and purposes is much like earlier M16A1E1s, rather than final product M16A2s. The earliest C7s were actually manufactured by Colt for Canadian Forces as the Colt Model 715. Like earlier M16s, it can be fired in either single shot or automatic mode, instead of the burst function selected for the M16A2. The C7 also features the structural strengthening, improved handguards, and longer stock developed for the M16A2. Diemaco changed the trapdoor in the buttstock to make it easier to access and a half-inch spacer is available to adjust stock length to user preference. The most easily noticeable external difference between American M16A2s and Diemaco C7s is the retention of the A1 style rear sights. Not easily apparent is Diemaco's use of hammer-forged barrels. The Canadians originally desired to use a heavy barrel profile instead of the M16A2 profile, but Colt denied permission. Also, Diemaco has developed a different mounting system from Colt for the M203 grenade launcher for the C7 rifle family.

The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the iron sight/carrying handle used on the C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded American standardization of MIL-STD-1913, aka Picatinny rail, so "Canadian Rail" or "Diemaco Rail" slightly differs. There are 14 slots instead of 13 and each slot is narrower. The height of the rail is also lower, allowing usage of normal front sights. MIL-STD-1913 requires a different front sight assembly. During development, the original rails were vacuum-bonded to the top of a bare receiver though for production the rail and receiver were made out of a single forging. The mount can use traditional iron sights or the Elcan C79 3.4x power optical sight, both of which can be adjusted for individual eye relief. The optical sight was designed for the C9 light machine gun and includes horizontal and vertical mil-bars used for range determination and deflection, and a tritium glow-in-the-dark aiming parapet rather than the tradition crosshairs. The 3.4x is powerful enough to properly see targets at the maximum accurate range of 400 m, though like most magnified optical sights it is prone to criticism for creating tunnel vision in close quarters situations. While the wide aperture helps to speed target acquisition, Canadian soldiers generally eschew the C79 sight in favour of nonmagnified optical sights or backup iron sights when engaged or training in close quarters. The front sight was changed to a round post 0.050 inches in diameter, from the square post.

Land Forces Equipment

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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]]
*[[Coyote]]
*[[G-Wagon]]

== Weapons ==

*[[C7A1]]
*[[C7A2]]

== Other Equipment ==

*[[MCS-4 Mine Clearance Suit]]

== Ranks of the Land Force ==

[[Rank Structure of the CF]]

Royal 22e Regiment

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Royal 22e Regiment

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Royal 22nd Regiment Armorial

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'''Colonel-in-Chief:''' Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, GCVO

'''March:''' The 31st Greys

== Origin and Lineage ==

While many regiments of fusiliers, grenadiers and highlanders may be found in the armies of the Commonwealth, only two regiments of foresters exist - The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters of the British Army, and The Grey and Simcoe Foresters of the Canadian Army. The Canadian Foresters have had a unique history that has lived up to its rural versatility and spirit. The Foresters have enjoyed one of the most diverse roles in the Canadian Army, serving as infantry, armoured and artillery.

Foresters are a very old form of infantry finding its antecedents in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest. The Grey and Simcoe Foresters were formed from the 1936 amalgamation of the 31st Grey Regiment and the 35th Simcoe Foresters both originally gazetted on September 14, 1866.

== Early history ==

Receiving its first battle honour for Northwest Canada 1885, the Regiment's first call to action was years earlier during the Fenian Raids. Participating in the Boer War, The First World War (four battalions raised- 147th, 157th, 177th, and 248th), the Second World War (two battalions raised), the Foresters were unfortunately transferred or amalgamated during the conflicts as reinforcements, but this did not take away from a valiant war record.

At the battle of Paardeburg, Private James Findlay from the 35 Simcoe Foresters became one of the first Canadians killed-in-action. The Great War brought with it the creation of Camp Borden, where the Barrie and Collingwood companies of the 157th Simcoe Foresters were ordered to begin construction of the new camp. One 157th Simcoe Forester would later become the Premier of Ontario, the Honorable Leslie Frost of Orillia. In 1917, Private Tommy Holmes of the 147th Grey Battalion became Canada's youngest winner of the Victoria Cross, while assigned to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles. By the end of the war, the Grey and Simcoe counties had contributed over 6,000 soldiers, of whom several hundred were killed-in-action.

During the Second World War, the 1st Battalion became an armoured unit overseas, while the 2nd Battalion remained in Canada as an infantry unit. On January 26, 1942, the 1st Battalion became the 26th Army Tank Battalion (later Regiment), Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. They embarked for England on June 16, 1943 having served as local protection force in Ontario and Nova Scotia since mobilization. Unfortunately, the regiment had to swallow a bitter pill when on November 1, 1943 the regiment was broken up for reinforcements. Consequently, Foresters found themselves represented in tank regiments in almost every theatre of conflict.

Following the war the 2nd Battalion was converted to artillery becoming the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment on April 1, 1946 with the designation "(Self -Propelled)" being added on June 19, 1947. On October 1, 1954, the unit was amalgamated with the 55th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. The Foresters returned to the armoured corps on May 19, 1958, as the 28th Armoured Regiment.

Reverting to its original infantry role in 1970, the regiment was part of London District (now 33 Canadian Brigade Group) until transferring to 32 Canadian Brigade Group on June 19th 1995. In peacetime at home, the Foresters have responded to assistance to civil authority during Hurricane Hazel (1954), the Barrie Tornado (1985), the Manitoba Flood (1977) and the Ice Storm (1998), as well as to forest fires over the years. As well, many members have served as augmentation from the Korean War onwards, including the Middle East, Golan Heights, Cyprus, and the Former Yugoslavia.

== Armorial Description ==

A Maltese Cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre a circular medallion bearing a stag lodged on the ground, within a wreath of maple leaves; on the lwft arm of the Cross and upon the left branch of the wreath a half scroll inscribed GREY &; on the right arm of the cross and right branch of the wreath, a half scroll inscribed SIMCOE, below the Cross a scroll inscribed FORESTERS.

Official Abbreviation: Grey & Sim For
Motto: Tenacious and Versitile

== Battle Honours (7) ==

'''Early History'''

*NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885

'''First World War'''
*ARRAS, 1917, '18
*AMIENS
*Hill 70
*HINDENBURG LINE
*YPRES, 1917
*PURSUIT TO MONS

'''Order of Precedence: 13'''

== Source ==
http://army.ca/inf/gsf.php

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== Armorial Description ==

A Maltese Cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre a circular medallion bearing a stag lodged on the ground, within a wreath of maple leaves; on the lwft arm of the Cross and upon the left branch of the wreath a half scroll inscribed GREY &; on the right arm of the cross and right branch of the wreath, a half scroll inscribed SIMCOE, below the Cross a scroll inscribed FORESTERS.

Official Abbreviation: Grey & Sim For
Motto: Tenacious and Versitile

== Battle Honours (7) ==

'''Early History'''

NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885

'''First World War'''
ARRAS, 1917, '18
AMIENS
Hill 70
HINDENBURG LINE
YPRES, 1917
PURSUIT TO MONS

'''Order of Precedence: 13'''