Don’t be alarmed if you live in Oak Bay and hear sounds of ongoing military exercises tomorrow evening.
In a media release, the Canadian Arm Forces are alerting Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay residents of the exercises, taking place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., on Tuesday, August 23rd.
The Naval Tactical Operations Group (NTOG) will be exercising with a simulated ammunition system onboard a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) vessel.
The NTOG is a full-time dedicated unit that specializes in advanced boarding operations at sea.
NTOG’s primary roles include, intercepting suspect vessels in order to prevent the movement of illicit cargo and contraband at sea, and protecting naval vessels, maritime infrastructure and personnel.
Since 2016, as a part of the Government of Canada’s contribution to improving maritime safety and security across the globe, NTOG’s role has expanded to include supporting international capacity building activities with numerous partner nations.
