recceguy said:
Why couldn't they police Mirage or KAF? They've been deploying overseas for years in a mentor and observer category. I also don't think they would have any problem with the Code of Service Discipline or the NDA. They are, after all, IIRC, still on the role of battle as a dragoon regiment.
Well, as you said, they were deployed as
mentors and obersvers. That is quite a different animal from actually deploying to police a 3000 strong base, which would require much more personnel than your typical observer mission; it would also require them to train for field duties, or else we would have to deploy both RCMP and MP's, respectively for garison and field duties. That sounds a lot like robbing Peter to pay Paul to me.
As for the Dragoon thing... I mean come on. They still are, yes, as an honorary/heritage legacy. Do you expect them to roll the Prairies on their carefully trained steeds to hold back the enemy? They now have no more to do with military activities than any other police force in Canada. That they are on the order of battle is no more significant, in the real world, than the GG being Commander in Chief: she is, but unlike the American CiC, she has NO authority on operational matters: hers is a traditional, honorary role.
Finally, and important point, what tells you that RCMP would find enough
volunteers to go and police a FOB in some godforsaken location halfway around the world? MP's go where they're told; so do Mounties,
within Canada. I think the MP's are doing a fine job, and I think the unique requirements of the military world are better met by the MIlitary Police than by contracted out Mounties.