With the Conference of Defence Associations recent publication, it has been proposed that the strength of the Canadian Armed Forces be expanded up to 75,000 troops in light of the recent terrorist attacks and habitual neglect by previous governments.
With this in mind. How do you feel that the infantry should address this? I know that manpower levels in the existing Regular Force units are already below desired manning levels. But to address the idea of "expansion", would bringing back old regiments to the Regular Force Order of Battle be the way to go?! Or should we add more companies to the existing Regular Force infantry battalions?

You're right in your assumption the 9 Reg Force battalions are undermanned. What the CDA is proposing is obviously make-up that shortfall, but at the same time go about it with a two pronged attack. Meaning fill in the holes and expand at the same time.

When I joined my first battalion, there were 85,000 plus in the CF, and there were about 300 of us on the ground in the unit.

Somehow, I don't think an "expansion" back to 75,000 will require any new capbadges.

*s*

Even though a massive increase in defence spending is a pipe dream why would there be a consideration of increasing infantry bns when the Arty and Armoured have lost regiments and Bty/Sqd in recent memory. This is not to mention the Engineers and CSS.

Ubique