Suppressing fire!
Candidates on the Direct Fire Support Commander Course put their new skills to the test on the range for a confirmation shoot. Can you guess what weapons they are using?
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Indigenous Peoples have served in Canada’s defence across generations. 25 years ago, the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument was unveiled in Ottawa to honour that legacy. It stands as a reminder of our gratitude and our shared responsibility to remember and reflect.
- Drone warfare is evolving everyday, so staying relevant and lethal on the modern battlefield requires constant training to meet these challenges. Soldiers deployed to the Multinational Brigade in Latvia put their FPV Drone training to the test in a force on force simulation. 1/2
00:00The use of water balloons as a payload gave the drone operators a safe yet realistic means to directly engage their adversaries in the scenario, and provided observable results to improve the tactics of both forces. (2/2) - Does your Friday include rappelling from a CH‑146 Griffon helicopter? As part of the Multinational Brigade Latvia, that was this team's drill.
00:00 - Canadian Army repostedIt was great meeting with French Général d'armée Schill to discuss modernization, interoperability, and collaboration. Partnerships have never been more important. I look forward to working together as we strengthen our Army-to-Army relationship.
- Putting new skills to the test! Students on their Assault Pioneer Course completed a complex demolitions range that had them apply explosive charges to wooden, concrete, steel, and wire targets. 1/2
Assault Pioneers utilize demolitions to provide Canada’s Light Infantry Battalions mobility and counter-mobility support at home and abroad. 2/2 - Canadian Army repostedThe Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year combines military training, academics, and Indigenous cultural teachings. It was an honour to meet this year’s graduates, whose promise as future leaders is inspiring. Congratulations to all.
- Unified through strength! Canadian Army soldiers on #OpREASSURANCE showcased fitness, cohesion, and resilience at #ExBALTICWARRIOR. Over 600 participants tackled a 35 km course of portage, ruck march, canoeing, and a sprint to the finish line. Well done to all!
- Clear the way 💥 Sappers from the Multinational Engineer Squadron utilized Bangalore explosive charges to breach an obstacle during Mission Rehearsal SPRING WARRIOR in Lacusils, Latvia.
00:00 - Welcome to MOUNTAIN RAM! Soldiers from across Western Canada got together in Edmonton to participate in Ex MOUNTAIN RAM. Held on 4 June 2026, this "exercise" is in fact a fitness competition between units of 3 Div to build on camaraderie and teamwork while promoting endurance.
- Men's mental health matters for everyone, they are our fathers, our sons, our brothers, our husbands and uncles. If you know a CAF member who is need to of mental health assistance or need to reach out for help, you can consult this link. canada.ca/en/department-…
- Eyes on the skies! Canadian, Swedish, Latvian, Lithuanian soldiers deployed to Op REASURANCE took part in Ex BALTIC ZENITH at the Jūrmalciems military aviation range in South of Kurzeme. 1/2
The exercise focused on the Multinational Brigade's short-range air defence readiness through live-fire training against aerial targets, including drones. 2/2 - Firepower, mobility, and lethality. 3 RCR gets it done on Ex ROYAL MARS. In preparation for their assignment to the GRTF, 3 RCR conducted training scenarios to attain the required readiness. The CA is Strong. Proud. Ready.
