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**Officer of Engineers** · 10-20-2005, 10:50 AM

We're resuming full combat operations in Afghanistan in Feb-06 with the deployment of a Bde HQ and a Task Force. A second TF would become operational once we're done with the ISAF PRT program. And we're doing this under the operational command of CENTCOM, not the ISAF, meaning the Peacekeeping mandate is chucked out the window. All told, we're sending 2-3000 troops into battle.

So, why isn't this being debated? The CF has done its part by making announcements and news releases. Will Canadians be shocked if we start coming home in body bags? And why would they be shocked?

10-20-2005, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Officer of Engineers *Military Professional* Moderator Scotch taster Join Date: 08-06-03 Posts: 16,553 Country:	A question for Canadians We're resuming full combat operations in Afghanistan in Feb-06 with the deployment of a Bde HQ and a Task Force. A second TF would become operational once we're done with the ISAF PRT program. And we're doing this under the operational command of CENTCOM, not the ISAF, meaning the Peacekeeping mandate is chucked out the window. All told, we're sending 2-3000 troops into battle. So, why isn't this being debated? The CF has done its part by making announcements and news releases. Will Canadians be shocked if we start coming home in body bags? And why would they be shocked? __________________ Chimo