Howard Coombs

Associate Director Defence Outreach Queen's Centre for International and Defence Pol/
Royal Military College Faculty/
Canadian Global Affairs Institute Fellow

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

Here's a co-authored article, "Sharpening the Spear," by Brown and Coombs: The thrust of the article is about educating to create a shift in how commanders, staffs and "fighting echelons" view intelligence resources. See https://t.co/YkTuex9XMb

[Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) @QueensCIDP]

#CIDPPublications | In “Measuring Regular and Reserve Force Integration in the Canadian Armed Forces,” Michael Rostek, @HowardGCoombs, & Patrick Kelly examine how greater integration between Regular & Reserve forces can strengthen military readiness.
Link: https://t.co/X9uC2snFLy

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

It's a pleasure to have been able to contribute to this year's CDAI Strategic Outlook.
https://t.co/mW1zZEypWq

[The Operational Alchemist @jameskgreer77]

One of the worst aphorisms is “Great Minds Think Alike.” in fact throughout history, the great minds have thought differently. So this weekend, reading this to improve my ability to think differently. What are you reading?

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

@jtquilliam Jason, it was a privilege to present today. Thank you for your post.

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

Day 5 Royal Military College of Canada Mottershead Battlefield Tour saw us in the Rimini sector reviewing August 1944 Canadian operations. We visited Osteria Nuova, Montecchio Cemetery, and Point 204 and reflected upon the Gothic Line battles.

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Day 4 Royal Military College of Canada Mottershead Battlefield Tour. Today we spent the day studying the December 1943 Canadian operations in Ortona.

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

Day 3 RMC Mottershead Battlefield Tour. Following the Canadian advance to Ortona along the Adriatic coast and using a map model and the ground for visualization of the movement.

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

Day 2 of the RMC Mottershead Battlefield Tour was a day of reflection, starting with the Cassino Commonwealth War Cemetery and that thoughtfulness continuing with exploring the 1944 Liri Valley campaign the remainder of the day.

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

Day 1 of the RMC Mottershead Battlefield Tour (Italy) ended with us visiting the Polish military cemetary at Monte Cassino.

[Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) @QueensCIDP]

#MemberHighlights | CIDP Associate Director @HowardGCoombs presented at @CanWarMuseum’s 2025 conference, “Oral History and the Veteran’s Experience.” Dr. Coombs also shared ongoing research on Canadian Airborne Regiment veterans, alongside panellists offering other perspectives.

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

Our son's new office.

[Royal Canadian Air Force @RCAF_ARC]

Welcome to 14 Wing Greenwood, Kingfisher! The CC-295, Canada’s new fixed-wing #SAR aircraft, has arrived. #413Sqn continues their training to be mission-ready in 2026, boosting Canada’s #SearchAndRescue capability.

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

A Second Munich in Alaska?

Read this analysis by Joe Varner.

https://t.co/8t3Qf4h2NT

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

The composite and bilingual ten minute video of the Royal Military College of Canada Mottershead Battlefield Tours in France/Belgium, and Italy 2024 is available at https://t.co/xTGdtVBFzO

[CDA Institute @CDAInstitute]

Canada’s commitment to hit 5% is essential not only to safeguard national sovereignty, but to stimulate domestic innovation, industry, and economic security. The Carney government must now clearly communicate the stakes and deliver. @svhlatky @GaelleRPiche https://t.co/xLpOa91FLA

[Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) @QueensCIDP]

#CallforPapers | @__michaelmurphy, @katherinemrossy, & @HowardGCoombs are looking for contributors for an upcoming volume commemorating the centre’s 50th anniversary. Interested applicants, please email Michael Murphy about your intended topic & submit your abstracts by Aug 15

[Howard Coombs @HowardGCoombs]

We are very proud of our students for completing their studies at the Royal Military College of Canada. Working with the next generation of Canadian military leadership has been a privilege - and a pleasure. We wish them all the best as they start their professional careers.

[Research Network on Women, Peace and Security @rn_wps]

#policybrief | Suzanne Peck’s policy brief “Financing Women Peacebuilders: Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy in Colombian Peacebuilding” delves into the success of Canada’s FIAP, which has worked to advance the WPS agenda. Click to read: https://t.co/TO5ZbzATKk

[Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) @QueensCIDP]

#Event | In partnership with @CIMVHR_ICRSMV, BGen Forestier and Dr Pedlar will present the findings of Exercise Trillium Cura. The simulation highlighted the lessons we can take away from mass casualty events & preparedness. In two weeks, in person & online, on May 9th.

[Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) @QueensCIDP]

#Event | CAF VDF and our speaker, Col Purdy, explains that the lack of enrollment in the National security program can be attributed to location and time, the voluntary nature of the program, the lack of link to career progression and a misunderstanding of the program's teachings