Canadian Army Reserve soldiers taking part in Basic Military Qualification courses will be conducting fitness marches along roadsides in North Bay and Sudbury, according to National Defence. The exercises are scheduled through March, with members of the public asked to slow down when passing
The Canadian Armed Forces have announced scheduled roadside fitness marches for Army Reserve trainees in North Bay and Sudbury. The goal, the military says, is to build stamina while carrying equipment and prepare troops to operate in different weather conditions.
Local Canadian Army Reserve soldiers from Basic Military Qualification courses will conduct fitness marches through March.
Soldiers will march along local roadsides in uniform with their service rifles, which will remain unloaded at all times. They will wear Canadian Army-issued uniforms and personal protective equipment.
You can expect to see upwards of 20 soldiers at a time, marching along the roads in various formations.
“We ask that members of the public slow down when passing these marching soldiers,” asks a news release.
“These important exercises are being conducted in order to prepare Canadian Army Reserve members to operate in various weather conditions, and maintain fitness and stamina while carrying their equipment. This type of regular, scheduled training keeps our soldiers and units ready to respond to missions in Canada like floods and wildfires, and support international stability operations with partners and allies.”
All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to those in the area, and members of the public are asked to take extra caution when approaching military vehicles and personnel.
