The Van Doos in Afghanistan is a documentary that propels you directly into the heart of the action among the soldiers serving with the Royal 22e Régiment. In this clip, Captain Pascal Croteau, Armour Officer assisting the 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group, and Sergeant Patrick Auger, Platoon Second-in-Command, talk about their work to secure the road to Mushan. Confidence is growing and increasing numbers of Afghans are now using the road.
Ages 15 to 18
Health/Personal Development - Safety and Injury Prevention
Media Education - Journalism/News
Social Studies - Canada in the World Today
Sergeant Auger mentions how important rebuilding infrastructure is to the mission, in addition to defending against insurgents. Why would new infrastructure such as a road be important to both the military and the local citizens? Captain Croteau discusses how the insurgents use soldier deaths to affect public opinion at home in Canada. Is this strategy effective? How does media coverage affect public opinion? What deception tactics do the insurgents use to fight against the more formidable Canadian forces?