EDGAR, Ontario — Soldiers from Land Force Central Area (LFCA) were deployed from February 25 to 27 on a domestic response exercise called Exercise DOMESTIC GUARDIAN in locations across Ontario.
The aim of the exercise was to test contingency plan RAPTOR, a
Private Graeme Brown of the 48th Highlanders of Canada watches his arcs as he provides security for the search party during the joint exercise.
Deployed in a supporting role to the Ontario Provincial Police in the joint military and emergency services exercise, LFCA practiced its headquarters command, control and communication procedures.
It also allowed soldiers of its domestic response companies and auxiliary security forces to practice their cordon and search operations as well as patrolling skills.
Photos by Corporal Philip Cheung
