Operation Nanook 2011 was a military training exercise held in Canada's Arctic in August 2011.[1][2] It was the fifth such annual exercise. Vessels from the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard and the Royal Danish Navy participated in the exercise.
Two scenarios in the exercise had military and civilian personnel simulate reacting to air and maritime emergencies.[3] While the exercise was being conducted, a commercial airplane (First Air Flight 6560) crashed while approaching Resolute Bay Airport, and the military personnel involved in the exercise assisted in rescue and recovery operations.[4]
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Stephanie Young (2011-08-23). "Operation Nanook 2011". Coast Guard Compass. Retrieved 2014-02.
While Operation Nanook trained arctic operators it also focused on the partnerships that are so critical in performing missions in the cold, ice-infested environment. The international operation, designed to enhance maritime interoperability, featured the Canadian navy, army and air force, Danish military components, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and numerous other forces.
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"Operation Nanook". Arctic Journal. 2011-09. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
Since 2006, the federal government continues to increase its capabilities and operational expertise and capacity in affirmation of its Arctic Sovereignty strategy. This summer, Canada Command (Canadian Military headquarters based in Ottawa) with the assistance of Joint Task Force North, based in Yellowknife, again conducted one of three annual Arctic safety and security exercises. This year, Operation Nanook 2011 patrolled the air, land and seas Since 2006, the federal government continues to increase its capabilities and operational expertise and capacity in affirmation of its Arctic Sovereignty strategy. This summer, Canada Command (Canadian Military headalong the extensive coastlines of Labrador, Baffin Island, and in the central High Arctic on and off Cornwallis Island.
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"Evolution of Operation NANOOK". Prime Minister's Office (Canada). 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
Operation NANOOK 11 took place in the vicinity of Resolute Bay, Nunavut, from August 5 to 26, 2011, and consisted of two parts. The first, a sovereignty and presence patrolling exercise, was conducted in cooperation with the United States Coast Guard and the Royal Danish Navy. The second, a Canadian exercise that included simulated air disaster and maritime emergencies, demonstrated our country's ability to respond to emergency situations in the North. The largest and northernmost Canadian Arctic military operation in history, Operation NANOOK 11 involved the participation of more than 1,100 CAF personnel and 180 members of the CCG.
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External links
Media related to Operation Nanook 2011 at Wikimedia Commons
