Renowned infantry battalion’s senior leaders removed from command pending probe
The senior leadership of an infantry battalion in the Canadian Army has been removed from command pending an investigation into their conduct. The Department of National Defence has not disclosed the specific incidents that led to the removal, but a spokesperson stated that members of the Canadian Armed Forces are expected to demonstrate sound judgment and exemplary conduct. The investigation is being led by the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, and the battalion's command team has been temporarily replaced by Major Caleb Kimball and Master Warrant Officer Timothy Wiebe.
- ▪Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed from command positions at 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
- ▪The investigation is being led by the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, which is responsible for infrastructure, ranges and training areas, along with personnel and technical services.
- ▪There is no criminal investigation underway, according to National Defence spokesperson Daniel Blouin.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Department of National Defence declined to divulge the incidents or conduct that led to the removal, but a statement it released to The Globe and Mail suggests the matter under review has to do with conduct.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe senior leadership of an infantry battalion that’s part of a storied Canadian Army regiment has been removed from command pending an investigation, the Department of National Defence said.Spokesperson Andrée-Anne Poulin said Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been “temporarily removed from command positions” at 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, which is based in…
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