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www.vanguardcanada.com JUNE/JULY 2021 19 INTERVIEW Members of 38 Canadian Brigade Group participate in the final attack during Exercise Bison Warrior held in CFB Shilo, Manitoba. Photo by: MCpl/Cplc Louis Brunet, Canadian Army Public Affairs ing able to operate with the CAF across all domains is highlighted. This is some- thing that all services are working to- wards. This chapter also enumerates the principles of modernization and talks about risks. Both of these elements are important for planners to do the force development work needed for the fu- ture Army. • Implementation – the last chapter de- scribes the individual initiatives that will come together to modernize the entirety of the Army. This is where the breadth of the task to modernize the Army becomes apparent as this effort touches all aspects of the organization. Q What are some of the challenges the Army is facing or will continue to face at home and abroad and how will technology and other initiatives play a part in helping to solve these issues? As with many other nations, the Army is faced with a complex world comprised of various threats and challenges that are constantly changing. Whether it's violent extremism, climate change, cyber-attacks, disinformation, or interstate competition, the Army must continue to evolve to be as well-positioned as possible to address, or contribute to addressing, these threats. Sometimes this will mean fielding capa- bilities that leverage technology to deal with a particular threat or situation, while other times it could be about people and processes. Often it's a combination of these and other initiatives since threats are normally complex and multi-faceted. Regardless of the approach, we need to always work with the other CAF services, our government partners, and our allies to provide the most comprehensive solu- tion possible. anticipate where the future security envi- ronment is trending so we can make deci- sions on the right capabilities, structures and concepts to develop. We will not get everything right, but making sure we complete a robust orientation will greatly increase our likelihood of getting it right. This due diligence is a hallmark of any professional force. • Affirmation –is about who we are and how we contribute alongside our defence and whole-of-government partners. This is very much a confirmation of Army vi- sion, mission, and our approach to opera- tions and how we bring together people, platforms, doctrine, and training to gen- erate effective forces, and options, in the land domain. • Confirmation – this is where the strat- egy starts to talk about the key operat- ing concepts that inform the specifics of implementation. The importance of be- With respect to capability investment, we need to be able to operate in the modern battle space, at home and abroad, with some of our traditional capabilities and others that are newer, in all domains.

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