Canadian Army set to commence their largest and most complex exercise of 2016

News Release

May 18, 2016 – Wainwright, Alberta – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

As part of contributions to the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), over 6000 CAF personnel will participate in Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 2016, the Canadian Army’s largest and most complex training event of the year. Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE will take place in Wainwright, Alberta, from May 23 to June 6, 2016.

Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 2016 is hosted by the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre and will provide Canadian Army soldiers, leaders, and other CAF personnel a unique opportunity to enhance their combat readiness by responding to conventional and hybrid threats in a joint, integrated, multinational, and national whole-of-government environment.

This training will confirm the readiness of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) and elements of the Royal Canadian Air Force, testing their ability to operate anywhere in the world in order to deliver decisive land and air power as directed by the Government of Canada. Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE is the culminating phase of training that will allow 1 CMBG to assume its responsibilities as the Canadian Army’s High Readiness brigade on July 1, 2016.

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“Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE is an excellent venue to provide soldiers and air personnel the opportunity to experience the realistic and dynamic training required to produce a combat-effective, multi-purpose land force. CAF members will leave Wainwright ready to deploy anywhere in the world on behalf of Canada, while enhancing our abilities to work with Allies and partners.”
Harjit S. Sajjan, Defence Minister

Quick Facts

Canadian Army soldiers serving with 1 CMBG based in Edmonton, Alberta and Shilo, Manitoba will train with elements of the Royal Canadian Air Force, the United States (U.S.) Army, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. Marine Corps, and the British Army.
Allied participation will involve over 1200 soldiers from the U.S. Armed Forces and approximately 150 soldiers from the British Army.
Participating personnel will use a wide variety of tactics, weapons, simulation technology, armoured fighting vehicles, and over 20 aircraft in order to hone their skills within a realistic, evolving and challenging operating environment.

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Contacts

Major André Berdais
Senior Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre
Phone: 613-483-7129

Captain Graham Kallos
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre
Phone: 780-842-1363 ext. 5112

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

Photos

Members from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group dismount and conduct mine clearance drills in the training area of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, Wainwright, AB during the main thrust of the advance party for Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, 6 May 15. Photo by: Sgt Dan Shouinard, Maple Resolve 15, LF2015-0025-033

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