These unedited recordings consist of testimony recorded by the Cable Public Affairs Channel in Ottawa, Ontario. Testimony is provided by Sergeant Ian MacAuley, Serving Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and former NCO for 2 Commando of the Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR), Canadian Airborne Regiment Battle Group (CARBG). Questioning is conducted by John McManus.~Subjects include the history of Sergeant MacAulay's military career, duties of a section commander, the mission of 2 Commando, post-deployment of 2 Commando, duties of 2 Commando in Belet Huen, and the interaction of troops and Somali people.~A series of still photos provide supplementary evidence to testimony. Photos feature living conditions, the operations of 2 Commando, and humanitarian aid as it relates to the mission of 2 Commando in Belet Huen. Subjects discussed during photo presentation include the operation of patrols, sweep operations, work with the local police, humanitarian aid, and the turnover from ICRC to UNISOM. Additional questioning is conducted by Commissioner Peter Desbarats and Justice Rutherford.~Additional questioning is conducted by Captain Carson, Stuart Hendin, and Marc Cigana.~Testimony is also provided by second witness, Sergeant Mark Godfrey, Serving NCO and former NCO for 3 Commando, CAR, CARBG. Questioning is conducted by John McManus.~Subjects include the history of Sergeant Godfrey's military career, duties of a section commander, pre-deployment and post-deployment to Somalia, and operational readiness of 3 Commando, mission and responsibilities of 3 Commando, the relationship between troops and Somali people, problems encountered in Somalia. A series of maps accompanies testimony.~A series of still photos provides supplementary evidence to testimony. Photos feature living conditions in Somalia, environmental conditions, camp perimeters, road blocks, and the search of Somali vehicles, huts and land for weapons.~Final testimony is provided by Warrant Officer (WO) Steven Lehman, Serving NCO and former NCO for A Squadron Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD), CARBG. Questioning is conducted by John McManus.~Subjects include the history of Lehman's military career, pre-deployment and post-deployment of the RCD, CARBG to Belet Huen, and environmental and travel conditions in Somalia.~A slide show and presentation by Lehman follows initial questioning. Slides feature the movement of A Squadron from Moqdishu to Belet Huen, Camp Holland, antitank mines, damages caused by mines to military vehicles, observation posts, military outposts, security from mines, stress caused as a result of mines, observation posts and containment areas, the main supply route in Buulobarde, diseased livestock, and the litter of explosives throughout Somali villages.~Subjects discussed during presentation include the movement of A Squadron from Moqdishu to Belet Huen, the mission and responsibilities of A Squadron, the reconnaissance mission in Belet Huen, base camp of A Squadron, damage to vehicles and death resulting from antitank mines, hazardous insects, the potential threat caused by Somali people, the relationship between troops and Somali people, the success of the mission, and Lehman's personal reflections on the work done by the CARBG in Somalia. Additional questioning is conducted by Commissioners Peter Desbarats and Justice Rutherford.~Cross-examination follows with questioning by Captain Carson and Stuart Hendin.