Air Task Force completes bilateral training in Romania
News Release
April 8, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Air Task Force-Romania has started its return from Constanta, Romania, to Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, Quebec, today upon completion of Exercise RESILIENT RESOLVE.
Exercise RESILIENT RESOLVE built on Canada’s positive relationship with Romania, an important NATO Ally, strengthening mutual confidence in using common NATO procedures.
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“The members of Air Task Force-Romania demonstrated the dedication and professionalism that makes the Royal Canadian Air Force an exemplary partner to our allies. I’m proud of their contribution to furthering the relationships between Canada and Romania. These airmen and airwomen have represented the Canadian Armed Forces and Canada with honour.”
Brigadier-General Blaise Frawley, Acting Commander, 1 Canadian Air Division
“Exercise Resilient Resolve provided the opportunity to share our expertise and deepen the relationship with the Romanian Air Force while simultaneously providing excellent learning opportunities for our RCAF personnel and teams. Overall, it was a resounding success and a great experience for everyone who participated.”
Lieutenant-Colonel David Turenne, Commander, Air Task Force-Romania
Quick Facts
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Approximately 100 Royal Canadian Air Force personnel, mainly from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, Quebec, and four CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft that had just previously been deployed on Operation IMPACT, were deployed to Constanta, Romania to conduct a month-long bilateral training exercise with the Romanian Air Force known as Exercise RESILIENT RESOLVE.
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During Exercise RESILIENT RESOLVE, Air Task Force-Romania (ATF-Romania) flew 86 missions for a total of over 104 flying hours, including 18 sorties directly involving Canadian CF-18 Hornets and Romanian Air Force 861st Fighter Squadron MiG-21 Lancers, allowing for valuable air-to-air combat training missions.
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ATF-Romania ground and support personnel conducted bilateral training with Romanian Air Force firefighters, air weapons controllers and network operators. Such training increased our personnel’s understanding of our allies’ procedures and equipment, increasing our interoperability for possible future multinational operations.
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ATF-Romania also conducted Close Air Support (CAS) training with the United States Marine Corps Joint Tactical Air Controllers (JTACs) stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, enhancing our relationship with one of our closest military allies.
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During Exercise RESILIENT RESOLVE, the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff, Major-General Laurian Anastasof, presented three members of Air Task Force-Romania and the 3 Wing/CFB Bagotville Commander with the Romanian Air Force Emblem of Honour.
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