Canada's rangers : selected stories, 1942-2012 / compiled and introduced by P. Whitney Lackenbauer.: D2-312/2013E-PDF
"The Canadian Rangers (often mistakenly called the Arctic Rangers) are a sub-component of the Canadian Forces reserve that provide a military presence in Canada's sparsely settled northern, coastal, and isolated areas. Formally established on May 23, 1947, a primary role of this part-time force is to conduct surveillance or sovereignty patrols (SOV PATS) as required. Some Canadian Rangers also conduct inspections of the North Warning System (NWS) sites and act as guides, scouts, and subject matter experts in such disciplines as wilderness survival when other forces (such as Army units of the Regular Force or Primary Reserve) are in their area of operations. The Canadian Rangers are a volunteer force made up of Inuit, First Nations [Aboriginal or Native peoples], Métis and non-Aboriginals; however, it is a common misconception that the organization is a First Nations entity. The ethnic make-up of the numerous patrols across Canada is entirely an element of geography. Canadian Rangers are paid according to the rank they hold within their patrol and when present on operations or during training events."
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Canadian Armed Forces. Wing, 17, issuing body. Canadian Defence Academy, issuing body. |
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| Title | Canada's rangers : selected stories, 1942-2012 / compiled and introduced by P. Whitney Lackenbauer. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | "Produced for the Canadian Defence Academy Press by 17 Wing Winnipeg Publishing Office." Includes index. Issued by: Canadian Defence Academy. |
| Publishing information | Kingston, Ontario : Canadian Defence Academy Press, [2013] ©2013 |
| Author / Contributor | Lackenbauer, P. Whitney, editor. |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxv, 355 pages) : colour illustrations, maps |
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| Subject terms | Canada. Canadian Armed Forces. Canadian Rangers -- History. Canada. Forces armées canadiennes. Rangers canadiens -- Histoire. Canada -- Armed Forces -- Operations other than war. Canada -- Armed Forces -- Canada, Northern. Canada -- Armed Forces -- Guard duty. Canada -- Armed Forces -- Indigenous peoples. Canada -- Forces armées -- Opérations autres que la guerre. Canada -- Forces armées -- Canada (Nord) Canada -- Forces armées -- Service de garde. Canada -- Forces armées -- Autochtones. |