Recruiting and Retention in the Canadian Armed Forces
Introduction One of the latest defence policy initiatives states that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recruiting process will be reformed
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Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia
The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia provides a forum for the study, promotion and debate of defence, security and safety affairs.
Security Affairs
The Security Affairs Committee (SAC) is the Institute’s internal forum for discussion and comment on defence and security affairs affecting the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and other services. SAC activities are one of the main efforts of the Institute in support of its aim of fostering knowledge of and appreciation for defense and security of Canada. The committee is a cornerstone of the raison d’être of the Institute.
Currently the SAC is chaired by Major John McLearn Intelligence Branch (retired).
Understanding Amphibious and Marine Force Structures
Ananda Narasimhan’s article “Should Canada create an amphibious force,” published on the NATO Association of Canada (NOAC) website on May
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Positioning The Appreciation To Fit Preconceived Notions
There was an interesting and timely article in the Autumn 2016 edition of the Canadian Military Journal concerning the 1975-79
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Canada and Allies versus Aggressive Regimes
Russia and China have both stated that terrorism is the major threat to world security (see “Russia urges Canada keep
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Drones and Sovereign Immunity
On 15 December 2016 a Chinese naval vessel recovered (other terms such as ‘seized’ may apply) an ‘Ocean Glider’ unmanned
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Frontier Sentinel 2012 – Multi-jurisdictional Exercise or Ship Raising Event?
Imagine a live whole-of-government exercise with greater than 500 participants intertwined in naval mine warfare within Canada and the USA,
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Super Hornet Concept of Operations
The Canadian government announced on 22 November that it will launch a competition to replace the current Royal Canadian Air
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Breaking Up Iroquois – Good for Nova Scotia Economy
‘Word on the waterfront’ is that former Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Iroquois will be towed out of Halifax later
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Navies and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response
Response to the earthquakes that recently hit New Zealand includes warships from that nation and her allies. The ships were
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Paying Off HMC Ships
On 21 October 2016, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will ‘pay off2’ Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Preserver. Her sister
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Canadian Naval Exercises and Drones
There was an interesting report recently about the use of drones in a naval exercise off of Nova Scotia. Alison
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