Joint Task Force Afghanistan

New commander for Canada’s OMLT

In a ceremony conducted on 13 October 2009 in sunny, comparatively cool (33 degrees Celsius) conditions, the command of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team passed from Colonel Greg Burt of Roto 7 to Colonel Shane Brennan of Roto 8.

KPRT engineers conduct sustainable energy trials

In a province where a reliable supply of electricity is still far from reality, the Specialist Engineer Team (SET), part of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (KPRT), is looking at alternative energy solutions to meet local needs.

Joint Afghan-ISAF operation disrupts insurgents in Zhari District

With their Canadian mentors from the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team in Task Force Kandahar, soldiers from Kandak 6, 1st Brigade 205 Corps Afghan National Army (ANA) recently participated in Operation SPIN ARWA I, near Howz-e-Madad in Zhari District, in conjunction with the ISAF Regional Battle Group (South), which is based on the Black Watch (3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland), and Canadian soldiers from Task Force Kandahar’s Counter IED and Psychological Operations teams.

Surprise FOB visit in Afghanistan

On 10 September 2009, the soldiers of Combat Team Cobra of the 2nd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group welcomed the Team Canada tour visiting all the Forward Operating Bases in Panjwayi District.