National pilot-course in basic military instruction for Canadian Rangers
News Release
April 7, 2016 – Ottawa – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
From April 10 to 16, 2016, 2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (2 CRPG) will be hosting a national Canadian Ranger Basic Military Indoctrination pilot-course (CRBMI). This test course will include Rangers and instructors from the five patrol groups and will be held at the Farnham Garrison in Quebec.
Quotes
“The conducting of CRBMI is an important milestone in the efforts of the Canadian Army to equip the Canadian Rangers with a modern training program, one that is mission-based and adapted to realities on the ground. With the invaluable assistance of other CRPGs on the national level and the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC), we are confident that this course will provide the Rangers with all the tools to accomplish their mission in a constantly-evolving world.”
Lieutenant-Colonel Bruno Plourde, Commanding Officer 2nd CRPG
“The launch of the pilot national Canadian Ranger Basic Military Indoctrination course is an example of the continued effort by the Canadian Army to support the Canadian Rangers. I am pleased that it will help all new Canadian Rangers start their careers on the right foot and gain a better understanding of the Canadian Armed Forces. The course will ensure Canadian Rangers will be more effective in carrying out their duties to act as the eyes and ears of the CAF in remote, varied and sparsely settled locations in northern, coastal and isolated areas of Canada.”
Brigadier General Rob Roy MacKenzie, Canadian Ranger National Authority
Quick Facts
- The CRBMI will be the first course all Canadian Rangers undergo after enrolment and marks an essential step in the start of their careers in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
- The training will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the Canadian Rangers, basic drills, Code of Service Discipline, communications, handling and firing a service weapon, and first aid.
- The Canadian Rangers are a sub-component of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Force. Currently, there are about 5000 Canadian Rangers living in over 200 communities.
- The Canadian Rangers are organized into five Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups (CRPGs) and provide a military presence along the coasts and in remote and sparsely-populated areas in northern Canada that cannot be adequately and economically served by other elements of the CAF.
- The five CRPGs provide a total of 179 Canadian Ranger patrols for national security and civil protection missions in these areas.
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Contact
Captain Karine Roy
Information Officer
2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
Phone: 450-359-4200 x 6087
Email: karine.roy2@forces.gc.ca
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