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(a) This was posted before, because I could not find it here and thought might of some interest to some folks
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London, 4 August/GNN/ --
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE News Release 4 August 2005
UK and Canadian Reserve Forces will, for the first time, be able to
train with their overseas counterparts, thanks to a new Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Defence and the
Department of National Defence of Canada. The MOU allows selected
reservists to join a reserve unit that is similar to their own, in
either the UK or Canada.
After signing the agreement in Ghent, the UK Assistant Chief of the
Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets) Major General the Duke of
Westminster said:
"Reservists are an integral part of our Armed Forces, but they are
also increasingly mobile in their civilian lives. Those who
temporarily relocate overseas find they are often unable to train
with their home unit and therefore lose valuable military experience.
Now, however, UK and Canadian Reservists serving in either country
will be able to continue their training whilst living abroad. This
will allow them to broaden their military horizons and maintain
their skills base, while remaining an important asset to the nation."
His Canadian counterpart Major General Herb Petras added:
"As in the UK reservists in Canada are a vital part of the defence
team. We view this agreement as a key retention tool for officers
and NCOs in whom we have invested significant time and resources. We
look forward to using this agreement between Canada and the UK as a
template for similar arrangements with other allies - wherever
reservists study and work."
The MOU is open to all members of the Reserve Forces relocating
temporarily to either Canada or the UK. It will allow those
participating to stay motivated and continue their military
development whilst overseas and, importantly, encourage their
retention in Service.
(a) This was posted before, because I could not find it here and thought might of some interest to some folks
(b) This is the correct section. If not, I am sure one the fine Mods will move where its appropriate.
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London, 4 August/GNN/ --
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE News Release 4 August 2005
UK and Canadian Reserve Forces will, for the first time, be able to
train with their overseas counterparts, thanks to a new Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Defence and the
Department of National Defence of Canada. The MOU allows selected
reservists to join a reserve unit that is similar to their own, in
either the UK or Canada.
After signing the agreement in Ghent, the UK Assistant Chief of the
Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets) Major General the Duke of
Westminster said:
"Reservists are an integral part of our Armed Forces, but they are
also increasingly mobile in their civilian lives. Those who
temporarily relocate overseas find they are often unable to train
with their home unit and therefore lose valuable military experience.
Now, however, UK and Canadian Reservists serving in either country
will be able to continue their training whilst living abroad. This
will allow them to broaden their military horizons and maintain
their skills base, while remaining an important asset to the nation."
His Canadian counterpart Major General Herb Petras added:
"As in the UK reservists in Canada are a vital part of the defence
team. We view this agreement as a key retention tool for officers
and NCOs in whom we have invested significant time and resources. We
look forward to using this agreement between Canada and the UK as a
template for similar arrangements with other allies - wherever
reservists study and work."
The MOU is open to all members of the Reserve Forces relocating
temporarily to either Canada or the UK. It will allow those
participating to stay motivated and continue their military
development whilst overseas and, importantly, encourage their
retention in Service.