CHILLIWACK, B.C. — More than 150 soldiers from every reserve combat engineer regiment in Canada were in Chilliwack, B.C. recently to carry out Exercise PALADIN RESPONSE.
Joining the 39 Combat Engineer Regiment, the purpose of the annual exercise is to provide soldiers the opportunity to practice bridge and raft design, planning and construction.
“Reserve Force Combat Engineers have a particular focus on supporting domestic operations, such as response to natural disasters, where they may be asked to provide assistance to provincial and territorial authorities under Operation LENTUS, which has occurred regularly in recent years,” a release reads.
The exercise is supported by the Royal Canadian Navy and non-combat engineer trades from units within the 3rd Canadian Division.
“Exercise PALADIN RESPONSE is designed to develop the combat engineer core skill of gap crossing, which is a crucial element of mobility support. We will practice operating assault boats, assembling medium floating bridges, constructing medium girder bridges, and building prefabricated modular steel Acrow bridges,” said Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Piers, commanding officer for the 39 Combat Engineer Regiment, in a statement.
“Through mentorship and practice, this training will allow 39 Combat Engineer Regiment along with soldiers from reserve combat engineer regiments across Canada to better respond to humanitarian disasters or combat mobility requirements.”
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