These staffing goals for the expeditionary squadron are very important to the Canadian Forces, especially since their mission is first and foremost one of leadership.
That being said, the Canadian Forces are currently experiencing a staffing squeeze, given that we have an aircraft squadron in Afghanistan. We currently have some 400 aircraftmen in Afghanistan. A certain degree of pressure is also generated by transfer requirements for our members and their families.
This has an effect on the Bagotville expeditionary squadron. We have our objectives, but we also need to strike a balance for CF members and their families with regard to the intensity of our operations in Afghanistan. Those are the pressures that the air force is facing at the moment.