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Below is an OpEd that I got into the "Calgary Herald" today (14 March).  The reality is that Afghanistan can be lost on the battlefields of Kandahar but it can only be won in Kabul. Beyond the Afghan debate: Need for better leadership   Col. Mike Capstick (Ret.) For The Calgary Herald...

The wording of the motion reflects the Manley report and makes perfect sense (at least to this former soldier).  I find it very interesting that Mr. Dion had this since his meeting with the PM and did nothing constructive.  Instead, he came out and reinforced his illogical "no combat" position. ...

Thanks to all.  I'll try the links suggested by David. Cheers Mike

I believe it was the 1 PPCLI BGp.  It aired on CTV and the reporter was probably Steve Chao or Lisa LaFlamme - I think the former.  Thanks. Mike

Don't know if this is the right place....However, I'm in a bit of hurry.  On Sat I'm involved in a conference on International Humanitarian Law in Calgary.  No doubt the detainee thing will come up.  I'd like to end the presentation with the video clip that appeared on CTV over a year ago.  It's...

GAP...Thanks for posting article.  Tried for the "Comment" section but G&M decided to put it on the web instead.  Piece has sure raised the ire of the left and the "peace at any price" defeatists.  See comments at ...

Mortar Guy...Excellent post!  As you know, I've been trying to get the message out, but it's an uphill battle with most of the media.  Our Government has done a terrible job communicating the strategic vision for this mission - adding to the frustration level beyond the point of tolerance.  In...

Here's a draft OpEd that I sent to the "Citizen"... Afghanistan: It’s About the People! Colonel Mike Capstick (Canadian Forces, Retired) Commentary such as Susan Riley’s recent column on Afghanistan (“Afghan Tragedy and Farce”, 13 June) is one of the major reasons that Canadians have come to...

From today's "Globe and Mail" on-line: The only Afghan escalation is in the rhetoric MIKE CAPSTICK Special to Globe and Mail Update Eight Canadian soldiers have died in a week at the hands of enemy bomb-makers, renewing the calls for withdrawal from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the government's...

I sent this letter to the editor today - we'll see if they bite. The only thing "odious" or "creepy" about "The National's" coverage of the Canadian military is the unconsionable column by John Doyle on Dec. 13. I understand that "media elites" like Doyle are uncomfortable with the fact that...

The only authoritative CF manual on this issue is very clear on the professional status of NCOs.  Chapter 1 of "Duty with Honour: The Profession of Arms in Canada" describes the Canadian military profession and on page 11 categorically states that all CF members are military professionals.  I...

Although the coverage of the latest casualties has been sparse, that does not necessarily mean that the Canadian public is losing interest.  Lebanon is front and centre and reporters are fighting for space to get anything else published. Ever since the public outpouring of grief for the...

Hi all...I'm a new member but an old soldier currently deployed in Kabul.  Readers of the Senlis report should be aware that the organization is an advocacy group for the legalization of the poppy crop in Afghanistan.  Every single thing that they do, every article or paper that they write is...