These unedited recordings consist of testimony recorded by the Cable Public Affairs Channel in Ottawa, Ontario. Testimony is provided by Sergeant Donald Hobbs, Serving Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and a former NCO for A Squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD), Canadian Airborne Regiment Battle Group (CARBG). Questioning is conducted by John McManus.~Subjects include the history of Sergeant Hobbs military career, deployment of Sergeant Hobbs to Moqdishu, routine and responsibilities of A Squadron in Moqdishu, looting and theft, the duties of Sergeant Hobbs in the RCD, travel conditions in Somalia, and the responsibilities of A Squadron in Mataban. Additional questioning is conducted by Commissioner Peter Desbarats.~A slide show and presentation by Sergeant Hobbs follows initial questioning. Slides featured include the road conditions between Belet Huen and Mataban, bridge on the Chinese Highway, Bailey Bridge, Camp Holland in Mataban, environmental conditions, deterrents to theft and looting, a wash area in camp, a bunker to store fresh rations, the hospital in Mataban, and military vehicles.~Subjects discussed during presentation include the destruction of weapons by troops, food relief, mine fields, destruction to vehicles, morale problems due to theft and looting, the relationship between troops and Somali people, the success of the mission, and Sergeant Hobbs' personal reflections on the work done by the CARBG in Somalia. Additional questioning is conducted by Desbarats.~Cross-examination follows with questioning by Captain Carson and Stuart Hendin.~Testimony is also provided by second witness, Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr) Heather MacKinnon, serving Medical Officer (MO) and a former MO for Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Preserver. Questioning is conducted by Ian Stauffer.~Subjects include the duties of a medical officer, medical assistant and physician's assistant, the preparation for departure to Somalia, the change in mission from Operation Cordon to Operation Deliverance, the change in duties of medical staff as a result of the change in mission, movement from ship to land, the route from shore to hospital, the natural stimulant qat or miraa, swarming and theft, potential threats of violence, aid provided to the Somali people, soldiers, and reporters by staff on HMCS Preserver. A map of Somalia's coastline accompanies testimony.~A video presentation follows, compliments of the CBC. The video features images of Somalia, the Somali people, famine, hunger, poverty, deficiencies in hospital services, lack of funds for proper facilities, patients in need, the arrival of the Canadian Forces medical group from HMCS Preserver, and improvements to services and facilities as result of their arrival.~Still photo,s are used in tandem with testimonial evidence to, document LCdr Heather MacKinnon and the HMCS Preserver staffs time spent in Somalia, medical care provided, and improvements to, hospital facilities.~Cross-examination follows with questioning by Captain Carson, and Stuart Hendin. Additional questioning is conducted by Desbarats and Ian Stauffer.~Final testimony is provided by third witness, Lieutenant (Lt) Rebecca Patterson, Serving Officer and former nurse for CARBG. Questioning is conducted by Ian Stauffer.~Subjects include Patterson's role in the Somalia mission, the pre- deployment and post-deployment of Patterson, and the condition of medical facilities in the military camp at Belet Huen.~A series of still photos and correspondence accompany testimony. Photos feature the environmental conditions in Somalia, view of CF130 Hercules air plane, Canadian troops arriving on the airfield in Belet Huen, major transportation in Somalia, the military camp upon arrival, destruction of buildings, huts of displaced peoples, medical assistants from a medical platoon, ariel view of military camp, chapel in the military camp, post-anaesthetic area of a hospital, the operating room at military camp, and medical aid provided to the Somali people.~Cross-examination follows with questioning by Captain Carson and Stuart Hendin.