Operation NEVUS is conducted annually by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to perform regular maintenance on the High Arctic Data Communications System (HADCS). The operation will be conducted June 1 to 30, 2016. CAF personnel will conduct maintenance on the 7 HADCS sites located between Eureka and Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert. There will be small command, control and support activities operating out of Eureka or CFS Alert, depending on the stages of the operation. Military personnel will stay in and work from CAF accommodations whenever possible.

HADCS sites to be occupied by maintenance staff for short periods to conduct maintenance. As well, teams of up to 12 members to deploy to HADCS sites to perform surveys. Teams may be required to camp for one night per site. In the event camping is required, a maximum of 2 portable 10 man tents will be used for quarters. Potable water will be brought in and all waste will be removed for proper disposal at Eureka or CFS Alert.