Operation Nanook (2014)

Operation Nanook 2014 is the eighth annual Arctic joint training exercise run by the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard.^[1][2] Royal Danish Navy and the United States Navy vessels will participate. The Canadian Rangers will participate. Overall approximately 1000 will also include local officials.

The training will include several scenarios, including sending boarding parties to an uncooperative vessel, and the simulation of rescuing the complement of a grounded cruise ship.^[2][3]

References

1. "Operation NANOOK 14". Arctic Journal. 2014-08-20. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-20. Operation NANOOK 14, the premier annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operation held in Canada’s North, will take place in Nunavut from August 20–29. This operation showcases CAF personnel working in close partnership with other federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and agencies as well as aboriginal communities and the militaries of other Arctic nations.
2. "Op Nanook gets underway Wednesday near Iqaluit: Exercises to include simulated search and rescue of fishing boat, cruise ship grounding". CBC North. 2014-08-19. Archived from the original on 2014-08-20. About 800 military personnel are expected to take part. The military plans to use up to 35 ATVs and eight helicopters. Other aircraft will include C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules, as well as Twin Otters from 440 Transport Squadron in Yellowknife.
3. Peter Varga (2014-08-11). "Op Nanook scenario preps Nunavut for cruise ship mishaps Emergency management org will play lead role in annual exercise". Nunatsiaq News. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-20. The Canadian Armed Forces will cover the bulk of the operation’s expense. Operation Nanook as a whole, now in its eighth year, typically costs well over $10 million.