That was the first military engagement that was completely different from the peacekeeping operations. That sets the stage, again, for the involvement in Afghanistan between 2006 and 2011.
Another issue that I would like to draw to your attention is the so-called “holding platoons”. Probably the colonel will know about that. What does it mean, “holding platoons”? It's about somebody who is joining the military, but for various reasons is not loaded in the courses, is releasing, and it is taking a long time to release from the military.
When I was a construction engineer officer in Meaford in 2006, we had a couple of accidents; one was a suicide. So I think it is worth it to be seen. I don't know if your “Life after Service” study is touching on this important element in military life.