National Defence committee  That's a great question. It's very key that I emphasize that, yes, the emphasis is on a solider in warrior culture but the family is absolutely paramount. The importance to us is absolutely critical. We make sure our families are also involved in the preparations to deploy our soldiers over to theatre.

National Defence committee  Pardon me?

National Defence committee  We definitely sensitize the whole chain of command. We focus and make sure that the chain of command, starting with my NCOs right down to soldiers, are aware of those resources that are available. We continue to talk to all the families. I speak to the families. I go out and reach out to the families.

National Defence committee  To begin with, that's a great question. This is something on which our training has evolved over the years. We make sure that they understand and learn to anticipate what exactly operational stress injuries are and what the indications are. For example, if you have a soldier within your platoon and he's starting to act differently, we talk about it, we discuss it with the leadership.

National Defence committee  Mr. Chair, members of the committee, first of all I would like to thank you for the opportunity to address you here today. As you're aware, I command the 2 Brigade. I and my three commanding officers, who are here with me today, are just down the road about an hour and a half.