ADF and the Dalton highway

31 December 2003, 20:30

Dark Paladin

Did anyone else catch that bit about the ADF setting up check points on the dalton highway? Whats the deal can they stop and search cars? or are our local wanna be's just out playing soldier to feel important?

01 January 2004, 06:45

BW

What's the ADF?

But yes, I heard about that on the news. No big deal, it's in response to the hightened security level. A minor nuisance to help protect a national interest.

01 January 2004, 08:53

AKJD

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Did anyone else catch that bit about the ADF setting up check points on the dalton highway? Whats the deal can they stop and search cars? or are our local wanna be's just out playing soldier to feel important?

Well, Im not in, nor have I ever been in, or have any desire to be in, the ADF. But, having seen them, they are mostly retired military, many with higher ranks including LTC, MAG, 1SG, CSM, etc with much experience including many combat vets. I wouldn't call them wanna be anything, I would refer to them as Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt types that give their time at low compenstion to serve their state. They have done enough to serve their country and state that they deserve some respect and dont need to do anything to feel important. So whats your claim to fame?

The ADF is the Alaska Defense Force. A state Militia force that can be ordered into service by the Governor. They sometimes operate as a additional police force and in the past have aided in disaster relief efforts. See state statute AS 26.05.070