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As December passed its mid-way point, soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, found themselves in familiar territory; away from the relative safety of their Forward Operating Bases, taking the fight to the insurgents. Operation PANCAR, or “Claw” in Pashtu, is the latest Battle Group operation aimed at maintaining constant pressure on the insurgents through the winter months. The Battle Group operation saw elements manoeuvre into Eastern Zharey and Eastern Panjwayi and focus their efforts on the villages of Senjaray and Salavat. “We need to stay aggressive,” said Lieutenant Colonel Roger Barrett, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion. “We can and will dictate the pace through the winter months.” The three day operation took place from December 18-20, and was a success. Several weapons caches … Read entire article »