From Tents to Sheets: An Analysis of the CF Experience with Third Location Decompression after Deployment

Table of Contents

Introduction

Investigation and Methodology

The Concept of Decompression

Current DND/CF Policy on Decompression and Redeployment

CF Experience with Third-location Decompression: Operation Apollo and Decompression in Guam

Feedback and Evaluation of the Guam Decompression Period

Operation Athena

Practices of Other Militaries & Non Government Organizations

Royal Netherlands Armed Forces

Australian Defence Force

Analysis: A Principled Approach to Decompression

Recommended Guiding Principles

Factors to Consider in Determining Whether Decompression at a Third Location is Warranted After an Operational Deployment

Appendix 1: Summary of Recommended Guiding Principles

Appendix 2: CF Policy and Directives on Reintegration

Appendix 3: Documents reviewed

DND/CF Resources

External Resources

Appendix 4: Letter to the Minister

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2025-07-22