Fleet Exercise sees the Canadian Armed Forces train with the U.S. Coast Guard and German Navy
February 26, 2014 - Halifax, N.S. - Department of National Defence/ Royal Canadian Navy
Approximately 900 personnel from the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force are participating in a major fleet exercise this week until March 14, 2014, off the Eastern seaboard. This exercise will also see the contribution of United States Coast Guard vessel, USCG Campbell, and the Federal German Ship (FGS) Bonn, a Berlin-class replenishment ship.
“The RCN routinely conducts joint international training exercises with our allies to strengthen Canada's ability to partner in multi-national operations and missions. This type of training develops the skills that will be utilized when called upon by the Government of Canada.”
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman,
Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
“Exercises such as this aim to stress ships’ companies in high-tempo, difficult environmental conditions and complex scenarios. HMC Ships will be using this exercise as an opportunity to conduct training as a key springboard to operational deployments in 2014.”
Rear-Admiral John Newton,
Commander of Maritimes Forces Atlantic
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