March 11, 2014 - Ottawa
Approximately 350 Canadian Army soldiers from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (5 CMBG) are taking part in Exercise COLD RESPONSE (EX CR14) in Harstad, Norway, from March 10 to 22.
This Norwegian-led international military exercise includes approximately 16 000 troops from 16 nations. EX CR 14 offers an extremely challenging cold-weather environment and a scenario that exercises the vitally important capability of operating in cold-weather conditions. As such, it improves the Canadian Army’s ability to effectively fight and survive in an Arctic environment.
During the exercise, 5 CMBG is contributing an infantry component as well as senior staff officers for the headquarters. Lieutenant-Colonel Steve Jourdain, from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment, is leading a Multinational Battalion Group consisting of Canadian and Norwegian Infantry troops. Major Bruno Turmel, also from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment, is directing the current operations in the Multinational Brigade.
Sponsored by NATO, EX CR14 is a multi-national, joint exercise featuring land, air and sea elements. It provides an arena for participating forces to enhance war-fighting skills and to exercise all aspects of operations at the tactical level.
Honourable Rob Nicholson
Minister of National Defence
Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse
Commander of the Canadian Army
Lieutenant-Colonel Steve Jourdain
Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment
Exercise COLD RESPONSE 14 Multinational Battalion Group Commander
Exercise COLD RESPONSE 14 Canadian Contingent Commander
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