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The Locals Attitude Towards Women
Mr. Deveau speaks about some incidents of the local people and their disrespect and inappropriate requests towards female soldiers.
Little Communication with Family
Thinking about some of the worst aspects of being on a mission, Mr. Deveau relates to the poor communication with family due to lack of telephones and mail service.
Pakistan A Very Difficult Mission
Mr. Deveau provides his opinion of the type of mission and understanding how they fit in with the other contingents.
Fearing For Your Survival
Mr. Deveau describes an incident when his life became threatened, and realized the importance of personal security and the protection of oneself.
The Blasts of Gunfire
Mr. Deveau describes the sights and sounds of daily acts of gun fights amongst the local people.
Purpose of the Mission
Mr. Deveau explains the role of the Canadian military in training the Afghan refugees.
Acceptance of the Local People
Mr. Deveau provides an understanding of the disconcern the local people had for their presence.
Sights of White Soldiers
Mr. Deveau speaks about how different the soldier’s presence was to the Pakistan people and the respect they had to give to their culture.
A Dramatic Culture Shock
Mr. Deveau describes the reaction of Canadian soldiers when arriving in Pakistan and the devastating changes in lifestyle to what they were used to.
First Contingent to Pakistan
Mr. Deveau speaks about their responsibility of training Afghan refugees during their tour in Pakistan.
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