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Canadian Soldiers Train Above the Arctic Circle

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April 2, 2019 | 5:11

Canadian Armed Forces have been sharpening cold weather skills above the Arctic Circle, alongside NATO Allies and partners. They’ve been taking part in Canada’s Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2019. From 17 March to 1 April, around 500 personnel tested Arctic survival skills and logistics, including ice diving. In Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canadian and international ice divers have been practicing their skills, which are crucial for repairing underwater infrastructure and assisting ships in an emergency situation. Divers from NATO Allies France and Norway took part, as did divers from NATO’s close partners Finland and Sweden. The 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group provided support throughout the operation. The vast majority of Canadian Rangers are indigenous to the north, providing expertise in navigation and survival. Footage includes shots of Canadian soldiers learning how to make igloos and divers taking the plunge into the icy waters of the Beaufort Sea.