1st Battalion PPCLI | A Company | Operation Zahar | Afghanistan 2006
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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The 1st Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI ) is a combat unit equipped with light armoured vehicles. 1 PPCLI maintains a high degree of operational readiness and agility, and is primed to deploy for a broad spectrum of operations in the proud tradition of the regiment.
The battalion embodies the unofficial motto of the regiment with pride: “First in the Field”. The battalion holds 39 Battle Honours, and has been awarded the Commander-in-chief Citation for distinguished service in Afghanistan as part of Task Force ORION in 2006.
The 1st Battalion is based at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, AB.
In mid July 2006, Canadian and Afghan forces involved in Operation Mountain Thrust came into the Panjwaii area to help clear the area of Taliban strongholds. On July 8 heavy fighting broke out in the mud wall complexes where Taliban forces decided to dig in and fight for control of this area of Panjwaii. Canadian and Afghan forces on the offensive quickly gained control of the battlefield while heavy fighting was still ongoing. One complete Taliban group was destroyed in this fighting, another received casualties. Taliban groups in Pashmul and eastern Panywayi were forced to withdraw by July 12, when fighting waned.
During the following day Canadian forces were called to support Operation Hewad - a combined endeavor by a complete brigade attempting to clear Taliban from Sangin in Helmand. Canadians were tasked to relieve British soldiers besieged in Sangin district center, and at the same time pressure Taliban command and control throughout the lower Sangin and Gereshk districts of Helmand, operations that again involved multiple firefights each day with dozens of Taliban casualties, but no Canadian deaths. On July 17 Task Force Orion was ordered to retake the captured towns of Nawa and Garmsir, which they did after intense fighting on July 18. They stayed for another week in Helmand. All these operations affected Canadian operations in the area of the Panjwaii region. The Canadians were assisted by three US special forces teams.
B company continued operations in Panjwayi while Task Force Orion was in Helmand. The task force began concerted operations in Panjwayi again on August 2, and fought fierce battles in Pashmul again on August 3, resulting in 4 Canadians killed and 11 wounded. This battle resulted in numerous Canadian personnel earning Medals of Valour and decorations of Mentioned in Dispatches. Sgt William MacDonald received the Star of Military Valour and Cpl Bryce Keller, one of the soldiers killed on August 3, received the Medal of Military Valour. This marked the first time in Canadian history that the medal was awarded posthumously. Sgt Vaughn Ingram, Cpl Christopher Reid and Pte Kevin Dallaire all received Mentioned in Dispatches decorations posthumously. An estimated 90 Taliban - included three commanders - were killed and wounded in this fighting. The action arrested Taliban plans to launch attacks upon Kandahar City in August. Instead, they attacked Panjwayi District Centre on August 19 (Afghan Independence Day). A tough defensive fight by Afghans and soldiers from A Company 2 PPCLI held the enemy at bay, causing up to 70 Taliban casualties. There was then a lull before fighting recommenced in September.
I was in 1PPCLI, most of the time in A company 2 platoon. Got out before this deployment, but I recognize a lot of the faces.
Thanks for sharing! It's always great to connect with fellow veterans, especially those who served in 1PPCLI. Even if you missed that deployment, it’s amazing how the memories and camaraderie last a lifetime. Hope you’re doing well!
Brave men, cool to see an American commander be so open with them. Forever our allies in time of war. I read alot of the Canadian force had to buy their own equipment cause the Armies was shite.
Haha doesn’t surprise me at all. Thanks for watching.
Beware of bitter stories. 6 guys? 9 stories :-)
Much of it was. The '82 pattern webbing and rucksacks we used were pretty crappy. Everyone serving in Kosovo and the Balkans soon found that that set of gear did not last under combat conditions. Things gradually started improving around '98/99 when the CADPAT gear, load-bearing vests and Goretex raingear were introduced into the system. Naturally, this was done with the speed of government.
@@bluecollarcanuck 1 thing still haunts me (Exercise in Wainwright, while in militia):
I suffered heat exhaustion, ran my mouth with platoon leader, apologized to Warrant ... but that night? Cold prairie field, clear sky. Not enough water. No cover. No blanket. Spasms all night long, and too pooped to not lie down. (And no support, which I still kinda resent.)
I grew up in a Liberal family, and "Mike" Pearson was a personal hero, so I hang fire against "government". But ... gawd, bureaucrats.
Is why I evaded VAC for decades. And yup, the paper pushers were just as contemptuous as I anticipated, and worse.
I never bothered much with "stuff". (A bush kid!) But sure did hate long treks.
But I was never exposed to effective fire. Or to those conditions. So? mmmm sucks to be you ;-p
stay well
^5
@@bluecollarcanuck Oh, I forgot to include this in my anecdoted.
Summer sun; prairie heat; we were wearing black overalls; restricted water.
Plus?
I was RTO that day, so water was fine. Noon, buddy said someone had drained his. I shared.
That afternoon? Radio silence, I was runner.
Signal 15 ;-p
I have all the respect for all military, especially PPCLI 1st Battalion as my late Father Warrant Officer Herrington, was a Proud Member and I am Proud to say I am his Son😊 Arte et Marte
Thanks for watching
We are our Well trained. You guys make me proud.
Complete beautiful professionalism just like I remember
Our guys are so professional and trained so well. I hope that has kept on over the years. So hoping enough quality people have endured the liberal years and maintain it quality standard soldier. You can expect after two years training. That’s how long a professional soldier takes.
It's great to see your support for our troops! Professional training is essential, and it's reassuring to know that our soldiers continue to uphold those high standards over the years.
I’m using my wife’s profile obviously some chick didn’t serve in thebattalion. I was private Smith . I served from 95 to 97. C company
@@lulurodmon Thank you for your service Private Smith.
Currently serving in 1VP A Coy. Inspiring to see these boys at work. Red Devils!!
My dad was 1PPCLI A COY and was (and fucking is) an absolute boss
Nice 👍
Nice to see a version of Canadian army rangers in a firefight we Canadians kinda took the brunt of the fighting in Afghanistan especially in places like Helmand province even though Canadians did not lose a battle in Afghanistan I think we still lost politically cause the Taliban took Kabul the way the NVA took Saigon.
Thanks for watching
If we look at causalities on D-Day ... all respect to Omaha, and Rangers on Point du Hoc were just, well, that's was magnificent.
We took it on the chin. Hard. Caen was ... awful. And down through Falaise? _Rough sledding_ to say the least!
^5
Do they not use the 60mm mortar anymore? Small unit tactical weapon used on platoon/company level.
Some forces do, UK Army still does not sure about the Canooks.
I'd guess "mobility" is a big factor in this.
Hot ... dry ... heavy rucks ...
Yep
that is my nephew 2nd row right side hand on face
Nice! Thanks for watching 🇨🇦
At this point in time did the army at least allow the boys to get a couple of beers after a brutal day like this?
Mostly not no, maybe on special occasions but mostly dry tours.
@@themilitaryarchive347 I am using my wife’s account. My name is Craig Smith. I was proud member of one PPCli. I really appreciate your response and I was a proud member
/me whispers _"Nobody counts; nobody says."_
Could never end would never agree on such a thing as a dry tour. You have to treat men like men.
@lulurodmonits not the place for that! You need to be operational 24/7
GET BEHIND SOMETHING! I always say this (in the same tone) before any funny business goes on.
I wish people knew the reference.
Makes me wanna play Squad
Just such a grinding slog. Thirsty, over-heated, stressed ...almost makes "accountant" attractive! ;-p
p.s. _some_ repetition is just, well, bad form. *_Lots of_*_ repetition_ ... I have to start questioning the editor.
This is *_notRPTnot_* Putin propaganda.
Thanks for watching 🇨🇦
these guys look unprepared.
rag-tag.
Have much experience fighting an insurgency? (Call of Duty doesn't count.)
You clearly don’t know Jack shit about what first line troops look like in action
Chinese bot scammer no doubt
you should research how well funded they are.. very underwhelming for how well trained the average soldier is. It was a long time ago but Canada exited the second world war ranking well among their peers in many aspects of war, for the size of its population that is.