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NATO Rank Comparison

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NATO Army Rank Comparison

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<div class=Section1>



Comparison
of selected NATO Army Ranks 
Based on STANAG 2116, 1992 (Edition 5)

<div align=center>

<table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0
style='mso-cellspacing:1.5pt'>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
NATO
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Canada
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
US 
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
UK 
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
France
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-9
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Chief Warrant Officer
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant-Major
& Command Sergeant-Major
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Warrant
Officer Class I
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Major 
Adjudant-chef
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-8
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Master Warrant Officer
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
First
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Warrant
Officer Class II
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Adjudant
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-7
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Warrant Officer
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant
First Class & Master Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Staff
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
(4)
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:4'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-6
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Staff
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergent-chef
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-5
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant & Master Corporal
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergeant
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Sergent
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-4
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Corporal
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Corporal
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Corporal
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Caporal-chef
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:7'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-3
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private (T)
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private 1st
Class
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Lance
Corporal
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Caporal
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:8'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-2
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private (B)
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private E.2
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Soldat de
1ère classe
</td>
</tr>
<tr style='mso-yfti-irow:9;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
OR-1
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private (R)
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private E.1
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Private
(Class 4)
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'>
Soldat de
2ème classe
</td>
</tr>
</table>

</div>

 

(1) Each of the US Forces has a senior individual at the OR-9 level who cannot be considered for NATO position coding purposes. This individual is designated as follows in the US Sergeant Major of the Army 
 
(2) Canadian Sergeants with less than three years seniority are considered
OR-5. 
 
(3) It is emphasized that the UK will appoint Sergeants or Corporals to OR-5 posts, to meet the requirements set out in the job description concerned, in accordance with paragraph 8 of the STANAG.



(4)
No Equivalent

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[[Category:Ranks]]
[[Category:NATO]]

Category:The Halifax Rifles

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[[Category:Regiments]]

Category:Regiments

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[[Category:Land Force Command]]

The Combat Arms

2011-01-26T02:17:19Z

Thom786:

All Corps of the Canadian [[Land Force Command]] belong to one of three [[The Arms|arms]]: The Combat Arms, [[the Combat Support Arms]], or [[the Service Support Arms]]. The following Corps/Branches are of the Combat Arms:

* [[Artillery]]
* [[Armour]]
* [[Engineers]]
* [[Infantry]]

==Historical==
Before 1940, [[The Cavalry]] was also considered one of the Combat Arms; mechanization begun in the 1930s and completed in the first year of the [[Second World War]] led to the replacement of the Cavalry with [[Armour]].

From 1936 to 1940, tanks were considered a branch of the [[Infantry]].

From 1916 to 1936 [[The Canadian Machine Gun Corps]] was also considered a separate Combat Arm distinct from both the Artillery and the Infantry. In 1936 the CMGC had its units integrated into the [[Infantry]].

{{Arms}}

[[Category:Combat Arms| ]]

Template:Engineers

2011-01-26T02:15:58Z

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{|cellspacing="0" align="center"
|[[Image:CME crest.gif|40px|center]]
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{|
|align="center" colspan="7"|'''[[Canadian Military Engineers]]'''
|-
|align="center" |
{|align="center"
|align="center" |[[Engineers]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[Construction Engineers]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"| [[Fire Fighters]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[Mapping & Charting]]
|}
|}
{|align="center"
|[[Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering]]
|}
|-
{|align="center"
|colspan="24" align="center"|Combat Engineer Regiments
|-
|align="center"|[[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)|1 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)|2 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[5e Régiment du Genie de Combat (5 RGC)|5 RGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)|4 ESR]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)|2 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Regiment (3 FER)|3 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)|8 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)|31 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|}
{|align="center"
|colspan="24" align="center"|Independant Combat Engineer Squadrons
|-
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)|3 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)|6 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[10 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|10 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)|31 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)|33 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)|44 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)|45 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)|54 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[56 Field Engineer Squadron (56 FES)|56 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|}
|}
|}

[[Category: Engineer]]

Canadian Military Engineers

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{|align="right" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" width="300px"
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{|align="right" border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
|align="center"|'''Canadian Military Engineers'''
|-
|align="center"|[[Image:CME crest.gif|150px]]
|-
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{|
|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Predecessor: The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers </div>'''
|-
|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Branch Birthday: 29 April (1936) </div>'''
|-
|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Motto: ''Ubique'' (Latin: ''Everywhere'') </div>'''
|}
|}
|}

The Canadian Military Engineers is the name given to the Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces. The CME includes [[Combat Engineer|Combat Engineers]], [[Construction Engineers]], [[Fire Fighters]], and [[Mapping & Charting]] Engineers.

==DEFINITION==
Military Engineering is that engineer activity undertaken, regardless of component or service, to shape the physical operating environment.' Military Engineering incorporates support to manoeuvre and to the force as a whole, including military engineering functions such as engineer support to Force Protection, Counter - Improvised Explosive Devices, Environmental Protection, Engineer Intelligence and Military Search. Military Engineering does not encompass the activities undertaken by those 'engineers' who maintain, repair and operate vehicles, vessels, aircraft, weapon systems and equipment.
(NATO publication MC 0560 "MILITARY COMMITTEE POLICY FOR MILITARY ENGINEERING" 01 Apr 2008.)

==Role==
''The mission of the Canadian Military Engineers is to contribute to the survival, mobility, and combat effectiveness of the Canadian Forces. Roles are to conduct combat operations, support the Canadian Forces in war and peace, support national development, provide assistance to civil authorities, and support international aid programs. Engineers serve wherever the need arises, proud of the motto Ubique (Everywhere). Few other organizations, civilian or military, can claim to have contributed as much to the defence and development of this nation as have the Canadian Military Engineers.'' (CF publication A-JS-007-003/JD-001 "Customs and Traditions of the CME")

== History of the CME ==
In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the Canadian Military Engineers (CME) were so designated in 1967 during the process of [[Unification]] of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military, which became official on 1 February 1968. In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Canadian military engineers actually date back to before Confederation, and so the Branch Birthday is celebrated on the anniversary of the uniting of both the regular engineers and the Militia engineers under the same title and cap badge in 1936.

== Parts of the CME ==

*[[Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering]]
*[[Engineers|Army Engineers]]
*[[Construction Engineering]]
*[[Naval Construction Troops]]

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]

Template:Engineers

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{|align="center" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
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{|cellspacing="0" align="center"
|[[Image:CME crest.gif|40px|center]]
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{|
|align="center" colspan="7"|'''[[Canadian Military Engineers]]'''
|-
|align="center" |
{|align="center"
|align="center" |[[Engineers]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[Construction Engineers]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"| [[Fire Fighters]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[Mapping & Charting]]
|}
|}
{|align="center"
|[[Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering]]s
|}
|-
{|align="center"
|colspan="24" align="center"|Combat Engineer Regiments
|-
|align="center"|[[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)|1 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)|2 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[5e Régiment du Genie de Combat (5 RGC)|5 RGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)|4 ESR]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)|2 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Regiment (3 FER)|3 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)|8 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)|31 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|}
{|align="center"
|colspan="24" align="center"|Independant Combat Engineer Squadrons
|-
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)|3 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)|6 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[10 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|10 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)|31 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)|33 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)|44 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)|45 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)|54 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[56 Field Engineer Squadron (56 FES)|56 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|}
|}
|}

[[Category: Engineer]]

Combat Arms

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#REDIRECT [[The Combat Arms]]

Combat Engineer

2011-01-26T02:11:49Z

Thom786:

Combat Engineer is an non-commissioned occupation of the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] that is unique to the [[Land Force Command|Army]]. The officer counterpart of the Combat Engineer is the [[Engineer]], and together these two occupations form the [[Combat Arms]] group known as [[Engineers]].

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Non-Commissioned Occupations]]

Engineer

2011-01-26T02:10:04Z

Thom786:

Engineer is an officer occupation of the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] that is unique to the [[Land Force Command|Army]]. The non-commisioned counterpart of the Engineer is the [[Combat Engineer]], and together these two occupations form the [[Combat Arms]] group known as [[Engineers]].

Engineers are typically required to have a university education in engineering or science, with preference being for civil engineering degrees.

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Officer Occupations]]

Royal Canadian Engineers

2011-01-26T02:07:01Z

Thom786:

Engineers are one of the [[The Combat Arms|combat arms]] of the [[Land Force Command|Canadian Army]]. The Engineers include the officer occupation of [[Engineer]], and the non-commissioned occupation of [[Combat Engineer]]. Typical [[Regular Force]] [[unit]]s of the Engineers will also include some element of [[Construction Engineering]].

== General ==
Engineers perform a variety of both construction and destruction tasks on the modern battlefield; in the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] were so designated in 1967 following Unification of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military.

==== Primary Role of the Engineers ====

To permit friendly forces to live, move and fight on the field of battle and to deny the same to the enemy.

==== Secondary Role of the Engineers ====

To fight as infantry when required.

==== Motto of the Engineers ====

Ubique (Everywhere)

==Organization==
The primary unit of the Engineers is the [[Engineer Regiment|regiment]]. Specific Regiments are listed below:

=== Regular Force Engineer Field Units ===

# [[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)]], Petawawa, ON
# [[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)]], Gagetown, NB
# [[5 Régiment du genie de combat (5 RGC)]], Valcartier, QC

=== Primary Reserve Engineer Field Units ===

==== Regiments ====
# [[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)]], Toronto, ON
# [[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)]], St Thomas/Waterloo, ON
# [[33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 CER)]], Westmount, QC
# [[35 Régiment du Genie de combat|35 Régiment du Genie de combat (35 RGC)]], Quebec, QC
==== Squadrons ====
# [[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)]], North Vancouver, BC
# [[9e Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne (9 EG)]], Noranda, QC

# [[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)]], Winnipeg, MB
# [[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)]], Calgary, AB
# [[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)]], Trail, BC
# [[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)]], Sydney, NS
# [[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)]], Chilliwack, BC
# [[56 Engineer Squadron (56 FES)]], St. John's, NL

As part of the [[LFRR|Land Force Reserve Restructure]] initiative, engineer squadrons are being incubated within The Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg MB and another independent squadron in Chilliwack BC.

{{Engineers}}

[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Combat Arms]]

Royal Canadian Engineers

2011-01-26T02:06:24Z

Thom786:

Engineers are one of the [[The Combat Arms|combat arms]] of the [[Land Force Command|Canadian Army]]. The Engineers include the officer occupation of [[Engineer], and the non-commissioned occupation of [[Combat Engineer]]. Typical [[Regular Force]] [[unit]]s of the Engineers will also include some element of [[Construction Engineering]].

== General ==
Engineers perform a variety of both construction and destruction tasks on the modern battlefield; in the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] were so designated in 1967 following Unification of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military.

==== Primary Role of the Engineers ====

To permit friendly forces to live, move and fight on the field of battle and to deny the same to the enemy.

==== Secondary Role of the Engineers ====

To fight as infantry when required.

==== Motto of the Engineers ====

Ubique (Everywhere)

==Organization==
The primary unit of the Engineers is the [[Engineer Regiment|regiment]]. Specific Regiments are listed below:

=== Regular Force Engineer Field Units ===

# [[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)]], Petawawa, ON
# [[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)]], Gagetown, NB
# [[5 Régiment du genie de combat (5 RGC)]], Valcartier, QC

=== Primary Reserve Engineer Field Units ===

==== Regiments ====
# [[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)]], Toronto, ON
# [[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)]], St Thomas/Waterloo, ON
# [[33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 CER)]], Westmount, QC
# [[35 Régiment du Genie de combat|35 Régiment du Genie de combat (35 RGC)]], Quebec, QC
==== Squadrons ====
# [[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)]], North Vancouver, BC
# [[9e Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne (9 EG)]], Noranda, QC

# [[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)]], Winnipeg, MB
# [[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)]], Calgary, AB
# [[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)]], Trail, BC
# [[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)]], Sydney, NS
# [[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)]], Chilliwack, BC
# [[56 Engineer Squadron (56 FES)]], St. John's, NL

As part of the [[LFRR|Land Force Reserve Restructure]] initiative, engineer squadrons are being incubated within The Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg MB and another independent squadron in Chilliwack BC.

{{Engineers}}

[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Combat Arms]]

Royal Canadian Engineers

2011-01-26T02:05:57Z

Thom786:

Engineers are one of the [[The Combat Arms|combat arms]] of the [[Land Force Command|Canadian Army]]. The Engineers include the officer occupation of [[Engineer], and the non-commissioned occupation of [[Combat Engineer]]. Typical [[Regular Force]] [[units]] of the Engineers will also include some element of [[Construction Engineering]].

== General ==
Engineers perform a variety of both construction and destruction tasks on the modern battlefield; in the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] were so designated in 1967 following Unification of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military.

==== Primary Role of the Engineers ====

To permit friendly forces to live, move and fight on the field of battle and to deny the same to the enemy.

==== Secondary Role of the Engineers ====

To fight as infantry when required.

==== Motto of the Engineers ====

Ubique (Everywhere)

==Organization==
The primary unit of the Engineers is the [[Engineer Regiment|regiment]]. Specific Regiments are listed below:

=== Regular Force Engineer Field Units ===

# [[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)]], Petawawa, ON
# [[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)]], Gagetown, NB
# [[5 Régiment du genie de combat (5 RGC)]], Valcartier, QC

=== Primary Reserve Engineer Field Units ===

==== Regiments ====
# [[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)]], Toronto, ON
# [[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)]], St Thomas/Waterloo, ON
# [[33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 CER)]], Westmount, QC
# [[35 Régiment du Genie de combat|35 Régiment du Genie de combat (35 RGC)]], Quebec, QC
==== Squadrons ====
# [[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)]], North Vancouver, BC
# [[9e Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne (9 EG)]], Noranda, QC

# [[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)]], Winnipeg, MB
# [[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)]], Calgary, AB
# [[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)]], Trail, BC
# [[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)]], Sydney, NS
# [[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)]], Chilliwack, BC
# [[56 Engineer Squadron (56 FES)]], St. John's, NL

As part of the [[LFRR|Land Force Reserve Restructure]] initiative, engineer squadrons are being incubated within The Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg MB and another independent squadron in Chilliwack BC.

{{Engineers}}

[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Combat Arms]]

Combat Engineer

2011-01-26T02:01:33Z

Thom786: moved Combat Engineer to Engineers over redirect: Proper title for Army component of CME

#REDIRECT [[Engineers]]

Royal Canadian Engineers

2011-01-26T02:01:33Z

Thom786: moved Combat Engineer to Engineers over redirect: Proper title for Army component of CME

Combat Engineers are one of the [[The Combat Arms|combat arms]] of the [[CF Organization|Canadian Forces]] .

== General ==
Engineers perform a variety of both construction and destruction tasks on the modern battlefield; in the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] were so designated in 1967 following Unification of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military.

==== Primary Role of the Engineers ====

To permit friendly forces to live, move and fight on the field of battle and to deny the same to the enemy.

==== Secondary Role of the Engineers ====

To fight as infantry when required.

==== Motto of the Engineers ====

Ubique (Everywhere)

==Organization==
The primary unit of the Engineers is the [[Engineer Regiment|regiment]]. Specific Regiments are listed below:

=== Regular Force Engineer Field Units ===

# [[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)]], Petawawa, ON
# [[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)]], Gagetown, NB
# [[5 Régiment du genie de combat (5 RGC)]], Valcartier, QC

=== Primary Reserve Engineer Field Units ===

==== Regiments ====
# [[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)]], Toronto, ON
# [[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)]], St Thomas/Waterloo, ON
# [[33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 CER)]], Westmount, QC
# [[35 Régiment du Genie de combat|35 Régiment du Genie de combat (35 RGC)]], Quebec, QC
==== Squadrons ====
# [[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)]], North Vancouver, BC
# [[9e Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne (9 EG)]], Noranda, QC

# [[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)]], Winnipeg, MB
# [[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)]], Calgary, AB
# [[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)]], Trail, BC
# [[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)]], Sydney, NS
# [[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)]], Chilliwack, BC
# [[56 Engineer Squadron (56 FES)]], St. John's, NL

As part of the [[LFRR|Land Force Reserve Restructure]] initiative, engineer squadrons are being incubated within The Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg MB and another independent squadron in Chilliwack BC.

{{Engineers}}

[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Combat Arms]]

Engineer

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Engineer is an officer occupation of the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] that is unique to the [[Land Force Command|Army]]. The non-commisioned counterpart of the Engineer is the [[Combat Engineer]].

Engineers are typically required to have a university education in engineering or science, with preference being for civil engineering degrees.

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Officer Occupations]]

Engineer

2011-01-26T01:47:55Z

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Engineer is an officer occupation of the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] that is unique to the [[Army]]. The non-commisioned counterpart of the Engineer is the [[Combat Engineer]].

Engineers are typically required to have a university education in engineering or science, with preference being for civil engineering degrees.

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Officer Occupations]]

Royal Canadian Engineers

2011-01-26T01:23:45Z

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Royal Canadian Engineers

2009-06-24T19:16:17Z

Thom786:

Combat Engineers are one of the [[The Combat Arms|combat arms]] of the [[CF Organization|Canadian Forces]] .

== General ==
Engineers perform a variety of both construction and destruction tasks on the modern battlefield; in the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] were so designated in 1967 following Unification of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military.

==== Primary Role of the Engineers ====

To permit friendly forces to live, move and fight on the field of battle and to deny the same to the enemy.

==== Secondary Role of the Engineers ====

To fight as infantry when required.

==== Motto of the Engineers ====

Ubique (Everywhere)

==Organization==
The primary unit of the Engineers is the [[Engineer Regiment|regiment]]. Specific Regiments are listed below:

=== Regular Force Engineer Field Units ===

# [[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)]], Petawawa, ON
# [[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)]], Gagetown, NB
# [[5 Régiment du genie de combat (5 RGC)]], Valcartier, QC
# [[33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER)]], Ottawa, ON

=== Primary Reserve Engineer Field Units ===

==== Regiments ====
# [[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)]], Toronto, ON
# [[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)]], St Thomas/Waterloo, ON
# [[34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 CER)]], Westmount, QC
# [[35 Régiment du Genie de combat|35 Régiment du Genie de combat (35 RGC)]], Quebec, QC
==== Squadrons ====
# [[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)]], North Vancouver, BC
# [[9e Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne (9 EG)]], Noranda, QC

# [[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)]], Winnipeg, MB
# [[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)]], Calgary, AB
# [[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)]], Trail, BC
# [[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)]], Sydney, NS
# [[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)]], Chilliwack, BC
# [[56 Engineer Squadron (56 FES)]], St. John's, NL

As part of the [[LFRR|Land Force Reserve Restructure]] initiative, engineer squadrons are being incubated within The Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg MB and another independent squadron in Chilliwack BC.

{{Engineers}}

[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Combat Arms]]

Engineer Regiment

2009-06-24T19:11:53Z

Thom786:

A unit of Engineers is called a Regiment, and is composed of subunits called Squadrons. Each Engineer regiment identifies with the [[Canadian Military Engineers]].

Units are generally identified by a number; independent subunits also exist (squadrons not assigned to a specific regiment).

== Combat Engineer Regiment ==
The Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) is the standard engineer [[unit]] within Canadian brigades. Tradittionally these units have been organized along the lines of two field squadrons (of two field troops each), a support squadron, and an administration squadron. Recent changes are changing the regiments to four field squadrons (of one field troop and one support troop) and an administration squadron. The intent of this change is to ensure there is one field squadron affiliated to each of the brigades manouvre units (armour and infantry).

== Field Engineer Regiment ==
The Field Engineer Regiment (FER) was a divisional close support engineering unit. These units were formed shortly after the Second World War but when 1 FER was disbanded in 1958 the only remaining FERs were in the reserve force. Today many of these units are choosing to re-name themselves as CERs in order to better resemble the regular force.

== Engineer Support Regiment ==
The Engineer Support Regiment (ESR) is a divisional general support engineering unit. While Canada does not have any divisions, it still retains an ESR in order to provide higher level engineering capabilities which cannot be provided by the CERs.

== Field Squadron ==

== Support Squadron ==

== Administration Squadron ==

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]
[[Category:Engineer]]

Canadian Military Engineers

2009-06-24T19:06:30Z

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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Predecessor: The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers </div>'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Branch Birthday: 29 April (1936) </div>'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Motto: ''Ubique'' (Latin: ''Everywhere'') </div>'''
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The Canadian Military Engineers is the name given to the Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces. The CME includes [[Combat Engineer|Combat Engineers]], [[Construction Engineers]], [[Fire Fighters]], and [[Mapping & Charting]] Engineers.

==DEFINITION==
Military Engineering is that engineer activity undertaken, regardless of component or service, to shape the physical operating environment.' Military Engineering incorporates support to manoeuvre and to the force as a whole, including military engineering functions such as engineer support to Force Protection, Counter - Improvised Explosive Devices, Environmental Protection, Engineer Intelligence and Military Search. Military Engineering does not encompass the activities undertaken by those 'engineers' who maintain, repair and operate vehicles, vessels, aircraft, weapon systems and equipment.
(NATO publication MC 0560 "MILITARY COMMITTEE POLICY FOR MILITARY ENGINEERING" 01 Apr 2008.)

==Role==
''The mission of the Canadian Military Engineers is to contribute to the survival, mobility, and combat effectiveness of the Canadian Forces. Roles are to conduct combat operations, support the Canadian Forces in war and peace, support national development, provide assistance to civil authorities, and support international aid programs. Engineers serve wherever the need arises, proud of the motto Ubique (Everywhere). Few other organizations, civilian or military, can claim to have contributed as much to the defence and development of this nation as have the Canadian Military Engineers.'' (CF publication A-JS-007-003/JD-001 "Customs and Traditions of the CME")

== History of the CME ==
In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the Canadian Military Engineers (CME) were so designated in 1967 during the process of [[Unification]] of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military, which became official on 1 February 1968. In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Canadian military engineers actually date back to before Confederation, and so the Branch Birthday is celebrated on the anniversary of the uniting of both the regular engineers and the Militia engineers under the same title and cap badge in 1936.

== Parts of the CME ==

*[[Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering]]
*[[Combat Engineer|Army Engineers]]
*[[Airfield Engineers]]
*[[Naval Construction Troops]]

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]

Canadian Military Engineers

2009-06-24T19:06:00Z

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{|
|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Predecessor: The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers </div>'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Branch Birthday: 29 April (1936) </div>'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Motto: ''Ubique'' (Latin: ''Everywhere'') </div>'''
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The Canadian Military Engineers is the name given to the Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces. The CME includes [[Combat Engineer|Combat Engineers]], [[Construction Engineers]], [[Fire Fighters]], and [[Mapping & Charting]] Engineers.

==DEFINITION==
Military Engineering is that engineer activity undertaken, regardless of component or service, to shape the physical operating environment.' Military Engineering incorporates support to manoeuvre and to the force as a whole, including military engineering functions such as engineer support to Force Protection, Counter - Improvised Explosive Devices, Environmental Protection, Engineer Intelligence and Military Search. Military Engineering does not encompass the activities undertaken by those 'engineers' who maintain, repair and operate vehicles, vessels, aircraft, weapon systems and equipment. (NATO publication MC 0560 "MILITARY COMMITTEE POLICY FOR MILITARY ENGINEERING" 01 Apr 2008.)

==Role==
''The mission of the Canadian Military Engineers is to contribute to the survival, mobility, and combat effectiveness of the Canadian Forces. Roles are to conduct combat operations, support the Canadian Forces in war and peace, support national development, provide assistance to civil authorities, and support international aid programs. Engineers serve wherever the need arises, proud of the motto Ubique (Everywhere). Few other organizations, civilian or military, can claim to have contributed as much to the defence and development of this nation as have the Canadian Military Engineers.'' (CF publication A-JS-007-003/JD-001 "Customs and Traditions of the CME")

== History of the CME ==
In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the Canadian Military Engineers (CME) were so designated in 1967 during the process of [[Unification]] of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military, which became official on 1 February 1968. In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Canadian military engineers actually date back to before Confederation, and so the Branch Birthday is celebrated on the anniversary of the uniting of both the regular engineers and the Militia engineers under the same title and cap badge in 1936.

== Parts of the CME ==

*[[Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering]]
*[[Combat Engineer|Army Engineers]]
*[[Airfield Engineers]]
*[[Naval Construction Troops]]

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]

ISAF

2008-06-02T16:13:41Z

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International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has a peace-enforcement mandate under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. Eight UN Security Council Resolutions – 1386, 1413, 1444, 1510, 1563, 1623, 1707 and 1776 – relate to ISAF. However, ISAF is not a UN force. It is a coaliton of the willing deployed under the authority of the UN Security Council. 40 nations throughout the world currently contribute to ISAF.

The NATO mission itself was created in accordance with the Bonn Conference of December 2001 and its tasks are detailed in a Military Technical Agreement of January 2002 between the ISAF Commander and the Afghan Transitional Authority. The organization was reaffirmed in London, UK on January/Febuary 2006 by the Afghanistan Compact.

In August 2003, upon request of the UN and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, NATO took command of ISAF.

[[Category: Current Operations]]
[[Category: NATO]]

ISAF

2008-06-02T16:12:24Z

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ISAF

2008-06-02T16:11:25Z

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ISAF

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International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

Canadian Operations in Afghanistan since 2001

2008-06-02T16:06:37Z

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'''Strategic Advisory Team – Afghanistan (SAT – A)'''
Since September 2005 the Canadian Forces has, on a bi-lateral basis, provided a mixed military-civilian team of 15 strategic planners to assist the Government of Afghanistan. This team is focussed on the provision of planners to Afghanistan's National Development Strategy Working Group and to the Public Administration Reform effort. In both activities the Strategic Advisory Team - Afghanistan (SAT-A) has planners embedded in Government of Afghanistan offices. Their primary role is to work with Afghan counter-parts in the design of the strategic plans necessary to guide the international UN mandated nation-building effort in Afghanistan. In short, the team brings military strategic planning skills to bear on the resolution of complex civil problems.

'''Chronology of Canadian participation in the campaign against terrorism'''
Since October 2001, Canada has deployed over 20 warships and more than 16,000 sailors, soldiers and air force personnel in the international campaign against terrorism.

== Operation APOLLO ==

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York and Washington, Canada made a significant military commitment to the campaign against terrorism to demonstrate solidarity with our allies and our resolve to improve international security.

On October 8, 2001, the then Minister of National Defence Art Eggleton announced the departure of the first CF units to join the international campaign against terrorism. A Naval Task Group of four ships deployed to the Persian (Arabian) Gulf under Operation APOLLO was deployed.

In February 2002, the 3 PPCLI Battle Group commanded by then Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Stogran deployed to Kandahar for a six-month tour of duty that included tasks ranging from airfield security to combat. This mission received airlift support from a Tactical Airlift Detachment, later named the Theatre Support Element (TSE), which was located in Southwest Asia.

For more information on Operation APOLLO visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/Apollo/index_e.htm.

== Operation ALTAIR ==

Operation ALTAIR, which began in October 2003, consisted of warships deployed individually to operate with U.S. carrier strike groups in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf region. The Halifax-class patrol frigate Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto deployed with the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group from January to July 2004. In April 2005, HMCS Winnipeg deployed for six months with the 5th Fleet of the United States Navy.

For more information on Operation ALTAIR visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/altair/index_e.asp

== Conclusion ==

In its participation in [[ISAF]] and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Canada’s overarching goal in Afghanistan is to prevent it from relapsing into a failed state that gives terrorist and terrorist organizations a safe haven.

Canadian efforts in Afghanistan have contributed significantly to the overall consolidation of peace and the improvement of human security in the region. The next phase of Canadian operations in Afghanistan will continue to help improve the quality of life for the Afghan people, and to ensure that the progress made is sustainable.

While Canada remains committed to the rebuilding of democracy in Afghanistan, there are significant risks involved in these types of operations. Both the Canadian Forces and the Government have demonstrated their preparedness for the ongoing mission in Afghanistan; on 17 May 2006 the House of Commons approved an extension of the mission into 2009.

== See Also: ==

*[[OP APOLLO]]- Initial Canadian contribution to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
*[[OP ARCHER]]- Recent Canadian contribution to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
*[[OP ATHENA]]- Canadian contribution to ISAF

[[Category: Current Operations]]

Enrolment Process

2007-07-21T04:10:29Z

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The enrollment process for the [[Canadian Forces]] begins with the Initial Application. Some specialist trades and entry plans, as well as the [[Reserve Force]], have variations or additional steps that must be completed. Your local [[Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre]] is your best resource for determining the exact enrollment process applicable to your desired occupation or interests.

The standard Regular Force Application Process contains the following primary elements:

== CF Application ==

The CF Application is a formal document which includes elements such as:
- General Candidate Information (Name, DOB, address, contact information)
- Citizenship
- Criminal History
- Academic History
- Work & Volunteer Experience
- Activities & Interests
- Supervisory & Leadership Experience

As well, this is where you will indicate your preferred:
- Component (Regular, Reserve, CIC or Health Reserve)
==- Element (Navy, Army, Air Force)
- Trade

You may select only one component, and only one preferred Element.
You may select up to three (minimum one) trades. You are not required to select more than one trade, and may be offered a trade outside of these initial preferences.

== CFAT ==

The Canadian Forces Aptitude Test.

== Interview ==

An interview with a military career counselor to discuss your choices, background and interests in an effort to better assess your suitability for enrollment in the CF.

== Medical ==

A general physical exam and medical history is conducted.

== Evaluations of Applications ==

For [[NCM]]s, applications are Merit-listed based on a comprehensive scoring system and offers are made accordingly and as vacancies and course openings provide.
For [[Officers]], depending on trade and entry plan, various Officer Selection Boards meet and evaluate candidates for selection.

Additionally, if you are re-enrolling in the Forces, additional steps may be required:

== Verfication of Former Service (VFS) ==

== Medical Files Forwarding ==

[[Category:Recruiting]]

Template:Engineers

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|align="center"|[[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)|2 CER]]
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|align="center"|[[5e Régiment du Genie de Combat (5 RGC)|5 RGC]]
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|align="center"|[[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)|4 ESR]]
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|align="center"|[[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)|2 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Regiment (3 FER)|3 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)|8 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)|31 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
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|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)|3 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)|6 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[10 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|10 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)|31 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)|33 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)|44 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)|45 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)|54 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[56 Field Engineer Squadron (56 FES)|56 FES]]
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|}

[[Category: Engineer]]

Land Force Command

2007-07-21T04:06:47Z

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|align="center"|[[Image:LFC_Badge.jpg|150px]]
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{|
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{|align="center"
|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Militia]] 1867 to 1940</div>
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|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[The Canadian Army|Army]] 1940 to 1968</div>
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|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Force Mobile Command|FMC]] 1968 to 1997</div>
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|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Land Force Command|LFC]] 1997 to today</div>
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Land Force Command (LFC) is the descendant of [[The Canadian Army]] which was the name of Canada's land forces from 1940 until February 1, 1968. At the time of unification all army units were placed under [[Force Mobile Command]] (FMC) with the name being changed to Land Force Command in a 1990s reorganization of the Canadian Forces. Despite the name changes, today the LFC is regularly refered to as "the Canadian Army."

LFC is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. LFC maintains bases across Canada and is responsible for the largest component of the Canadian Forces Reserves — the Army Reserve, often referred to as the "militia".

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_army Wikipedia entry for Canadian Army]
*[http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Canadian_Army Detailed historical lineage of LFC]

== How the Army is structured==
* [[Platoons, Brigades, Divisions Oh My!]]
* [[Staff Organization]]
* [[The Regiment]]

== Land Forces Brigades==
Canadian Mechanized Brigade Groups
#[[1 CMBG]]
#[[2 CMBG]]
#[[5e GBMC]]

Canadian Reserve Brigade Groups
#[[31 CBG]]
#[[32 CBG]]
#[[33 CBG]]
#[[34e GBC]]
#[[35e GBC]]
#[[36 CBG]]
#[[37 CBG]]
#[[38 CBG]]
#[[39 CBG]]
#[[41 CBG]]

== Other Land Forces Formations ==
#[[Land Forces Doctrine and Training System]] (LFDTS)

== Arms of the Canadian Army ==
All Corps of the Canadian Army belong to one of three arms:
[[The Combat Arms]],
[[The Combat Support Arms]], or
[[The Service Support Arms]].

{{Arms}}

== Land Forces Equipment ==

[[Land Forces Equipment]]

== Land Forces Primary Reserve ==

[[Army Reserve Units (by Location)]]

== Army Customs & Traditions ==

[[Army Customs & Traditions]]

[[Category: Land Force Command]]

Template:Engineers

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|align="center"|[[Construction Engineers]]
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|align="center"| [[Fire Fighters]]
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|align="center"|[[Mapping & Charting]]
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{|align="center"
|colspan="24" align="center"|Combat Engineer Regiments
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|align="center"|[[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)|1 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)|2 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[5e Régiment du Genie de Combat (5 RGC)|5 RGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)|4 ESR]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)|2 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Regiment (3 FER)|3 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)|8 FER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)|31 CER]]
|align="center"|''|''
|}
{|align="center"
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|-
|align="center"|[[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)|3 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)|6 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[10 Escadron du Genie de Campagne|10 EGC]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)|31 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)|33 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)|44 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)|45 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)|54 FES]]
|align="center"|''|''
|align="center"|[[56 Field Engineer Squadron (56 FES)|56 FES]]
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[[Category: Engineer]]

Land Force Command

2007-07-17T08:44:40Z

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|align="center"|[[Image:LFC_Badge.jpg]]
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{|
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{|align="center"
|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Militia]] 1867 to 1940</div>
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|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[The Canadian Army|Army]] 1940 to 1968</div>
|-
|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Force Mobile Command|FMC]] 1968 to 1997</div>
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|align="center"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Land Force Command|LFC]] 1997 to today</div>
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Land Force Command (LFC) is the descendant of [[The Canadian Army]] which was the name of Canada's land forces from 1940 until February 1, 1968. At the time of unification all army units were placed under [[Force Mobile Command]] (FMC) with the name being changed to Land Force Command in a 1990s reorganization of the Canadian Forces. Despite the name changes, today the LFC is regularly refered to as "the Canadian Army."

LFC is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. LFC maintains bases across Canada and is responsible for the largest component of the Canadian Forces Reserves — the Army Reserve, often referred to as the "militia".

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_army Wikipedia entry for Canadian Army]
*[http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Canadian_Army Detailed historical lineage of LFC]

== How the Army is structured==
* [[Platoons, Brigades, Divisions Oh My!]]
* [[Staff Organization]]
* [[The Regiment]]

== Land Forces Brigades==
Canadian Mechanized Brigade Groups
#[[1 CMBG]]
#[[2 CMBG]]
#[[5e GBMC]]

Canadian Reserve Brigade Groups
#[[31 CBG]]
#[[32 CBG]]
#[[33 CBG]]
#[[34e GBC]]
#[[35e GBC]]
#[[36 CBG]]
#[[37 CBG]]
#[[38 CBG]]
#[[39 CBG]]
#[[41 CBG]]

== Other Land Forces Formations ==
#[[Land Forces Doctrine and Training System]] (LFDTS)

== Arms of the Canadian Army ==
All Corps of the Canadian Army belong to one of three arms:
[[The Combat Arms]],
[[The Combat Support Arms]], or
[[The Service Support Arms]].

{{Arms}}

== Land Forces Equipment ==

[[Land Forces Equipment]]

== Land Forces Primary Reserve ==

[[Army Reserve Units (by Location)]]

== Army Customs & Traditions ==

[[Army Customs & Traditions]]

[[Category: Land Force Command]]

Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart J. Sharpe

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'''Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart J. Sharpe''' was born in Iserlohn, Germany in October 1962 and joined the Canadian Forces in 1980. He attended Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean from 1980 to 1985, graduating with a baccalaureate in business administration. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, he joined 1 PPCLI in Calgary, Alberta as a mechanized rifle platoon commander.

He subsequently served as a rifle platoon commander in 2 PPCLI, Germany, and on promotion to Captain in 1988 was posted to the Infantry School in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe returned to regimental duty with 1 PPCLI in 1992. During this period of regimental service he was employed in various command and staff positions, he participated in UN operations in Croatia in 1994 and commanded a rifle company in NATO operations in Kosovo in 1999.

After attending Canadian Forces Command and Staff College in 2001, he was posted to the Canadian Forces Joint Operations Group and assumed the responsibilities of the J3 Plans in the Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters in Kingston. Promoted to his current rank in January 2003 he completed his tour with the Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters, leading the operations planning branch as the J5. During his tour with the Joint Operations Group, Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe was deployed on NATO operations in Macedonia, to HQ JTFSWA in Tampa, Florida in 2002, and most recently to Kabul, Afghanistan as the Chief of Staff for the Canadian Forces Theatre Activation Team during the summer of 2003.

Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe assumed command of 2 PPCLI on 20 June 2004.

courtesy of DND

[[Category:Senior Officers|Sharpe, Stuart J.]]

Lieutenant Colonel I.C. Hope

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= Commanding Officer Canadian Battle Group (Task Force Orion) =
Lieutenant-Colonel Hope was born the son of an [[Artillery]] Non-Commissioned Officer and joined the [[Infantry]] as soon as he was safely away from home. He first served in the ranks in the [[West Nova Scotia Regiment]] and for a year with the British Army. He was commissioned in the West Novies in 1981, and subsequently sought and secured a transfer to [[Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry]] in 1985, serving initially as a platoon commander with the 1st Battalion in Calgary. He then commanded platoons in the 2nd Battalion in Germany and in [[the Canadian Airborne Regiment]] in Petawawa, Ontario. As the exchange officer to the [[Parachute Regiment]] in the United Kingdom he served in the capacity of company second-in-command and company commander. In 1995 he joined the 2nd Battalion in Winnipeg, serving as Operations Officer, Rifle Company Commander, and Officer Commanding Combat Support Company.

From 1998 to 2000 Lieutenant-Colonel Hope completed the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, followed by the United States Army School of Advanced Military Studies. For four years he was employed as a staff officer of training and doctrine, and as a strategic planner in [[Land Forces Training and Doctrine System]] in Kingston. He has been on operations in Europe, the Balkans, and Africa. After September 11th 2001, he was seconded to United States European Command to conduct strategic counter-terrorist operations planning, and in May 2004 he deployed to the Headquarters International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan to formulate an Afghan national strategy.

On 29 September 2004 LCol Hope took command of the 1st Battalion PPCLI. Preparations for the current operation in Afghanistan began in earnest in October 2004. He commanded [[Task Force ORION]] in Afghanistan.

Lieutenant-Colonel Hope has a Bachelor of History (Honours) Degree from Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia; a Masters of Military Arts and Science from the United States Army Command and General Staff College; and is currently working on his PhD dissertation in history with Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/archer/bios/hope_e.asp

[[Category:Senior Officers|Hope, I.C.]]

Colonel W.D. Eyre

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'''Lieutenant Colonel W.D. Eyre''' was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, in 1966, and spent most of his youth on a nearby farm before completing high school in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He attended Royal Roads Military College in Victoria followed by Royal Military College in Kingston, graduating in 1988.

After completing infantry officer's training, LCol Eyre was posted to 2nd Battalion [[Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry]], where he served as a rifle platoon commander, including a peacekeeping tour in Cyprus, and as the reconnaissance platoon commander second-in-command.

Following employment as the Adjutant of [[The Royal Winnipeg Rifles]], he returned to 2 PPCLI and spent two and a half years as the unit’s reconnaissance platoon commander. In this position he deployed with 2 PPCLI to Croatia in 1993 as part of the United Nations Protection Force, and was in the Medak Pocket operation with the platoon.

After attending the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College he was employed as a staff officer in [[Land Force Western Area]] Headquarters, in both the G1 branch and as Executive Assistant to the Commander. Following this posting and promotion to Major, he spent the next two years as a rifle company commander with 3rd Battalion PPCLI. This included a tour with NATO’s Stabilization Force in Bosnia in 2000, where LCol Eyre was award the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for the removal of a Bosnian-Croat Guards Brigade from his contentious area of responsibility. Following this tour, he commanded the Battalion’s Administration Company.

In 2001, LCol Eyre was promoted to his current rank and was posted to Quantico, Virginia, as the Canadian student at the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He was subsequently selected by the Marines to attend the USMC School of Advanced Warfighting for the following year, a course focused on developing operational planners. On return to Canada he was employed as a section head in the Directorate of Defence Analysis at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, where he led the team that developed the Canadian Forces’ first Strategic Operating Concept. He became Commanding Officer of 3 PPCLI in June of 2004.

Among other military qualifications, Lieutenant-Colonel Eyre is a graduate of the Canadian Advanced Reconnaissance Patrolman course and the US Army Special Forces Qualification Course. Academically, he has a bachelor’s degree in Science from RMC, and a master’s degree in Military Studies and a master’s degree in Operational Studies, both from Marine Corps University. He is married to Jennifer (nee Thompson) from Ormstown, Quebec, and they have two children, Alexander (1998) and Breanna (2001).

Biography and photo courtesy of DND and http://www.army.dnd.ca/3PPCLI/Command.htm
[[Category:Senior Officers|Eyre, W.D.]]

Field Artillery Regiment

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Artillery Regiment

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A unit of artillery is called a Regiment, and is composed of subunits called Batteries. Each artillery regiment identifies with the [[Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery]].

Units are generally identified by a number, though some also have historic titles in parentheses.

Independent subunits also exist (batteries not belonging to a specific regiment).

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]
[[Category:Artillery]]

Unit

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A unit is the basic organizational building block of the Army. A unit is generally identified with a single regimental or branch identity (though individual tradesmen of other branches are almost always present). A unit generally consists of 500 to 1000 soldiers commanded by a field grade officer (called a Commanding Officer or "CO"). Subunits are generally led by an Officer Commanding (or "OC").

== Field Units ==
*[[Field Artillery Regiment]]
*[[Armoured Regiment]]
*[[Infantry Battalion]]
*[[Engineer Regiment]]
*[[Field Ambulance]]
*[[Service Battalion]]

==Bands==
Some military bands identify with the [[Band Branch]], while others identify with a specific regiment of artillery, armour, engineers or infantry. The CF treats these bands as separate units.

==Unit Identification==
Aside from a distinct name, every unit in the CF has its own numbered code which is used in official correspondence. As well, each unit has an official short title (abbreviation), most often seen on combat clothing but also used in correspondence.

For example, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) is abbreviated as LdSH (RC).

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]

Field Ambulance

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A medical unit is called a Field Ambulance. Each medical unit identifies with the [[Canadian Forces Health Services]].

Medical units are identified by a number. Independent subunits are referred to as Detachments or Companies.

Service Battalion

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Service units are called Service Battalions, and are not directly identified with a single branch or corps, employing subunits identified with both the [[Logistics Branch]] and the EME Branch.

Service Battalions are designated by number, coupled with a geographic location, for example 14 (Calgary) Service Battalion.

Platoons, Brigades, Divisions Oh My!

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Here is a general descriptor of how the army is structured. Don't get too caught in the numbers though. Sections will vary in size. Platoons may be short sections (or may have extra sections). Regular Force infantry battalions only have three rifle companies these days (as opposed to the traditional four) and many reserve regiments only have one company.

Note that generally the "rule of three" gives you a rough estimate of what an element can be broken down in to (ie: 3 sections to a platoon, 3 platoons to a company, 3 companies to a battalion, etc, etc). However, that rule of three typically breaks down when you try to apply it to support elements or combined arms groups.

The dot/line/x system is the NATO standard designation used in conjuction with [[NATO Map Symbols|map symbols]].

== . - Detachment, Crew or fireteam ==
Two to four soldiers. This could be a vehicle crew, a sniper team, an engineer firing party, or something else which is tiny.

== .. - Section ==
A section normally numbers about 8-10 men and is commanded by a Sgt with a MCpl as second in command.

== ... - Platoon or Troop ==
A platoon is a basic building block of sub-unit organizations. They are headed by a junior officer (2Lt to Capt) and number about 30 to 45 members. They consist of 3 or 4 sections (depending on the Arm) plus additional detachments as necessary (ie an infantry platoon Weapons Det). A Tank Troop would consist of 4 battle tanks.

== l - Company ==
A company is considered a sub-unit and is the building block of "unit" sized organizations. They are commanded by Majors (referred to as Officer Commanding, or OC) and consist of a headquarters and 2 to 4 platoons (or troops). An Artillery sub-unit is refered to as a Battery, and the Armoured, Engineers and Signals refer to their sub-units as squadrons.

== ll - Batallion ==
The Battalion is the standard sized "[[unit]]" of the Army. The Artillery, Armoured, Engineers, and Signals refer to thier units as Regiments. Tactical Aviation refers to its units as squadrons. Units are commanded by a commanding officer (typically a LCol). In some rare cases, smaller organizations may be given the designation of "unit" (but they would still use the map designator of their smaller size).

As for the Infantry Battalion structure, it's usually 3 to 4 rifle companies in addition to combat support company which used to comprise of 1 x mortar platoon, 1x Recce Platoon, 1 x Anti-Armour Platoon, 1 x Pioneer Platoon (things like mortars and pioneers have been phased out of the current structure). There's also a HQ company which has a Battalion CP, Int Detachment, MP Detachment and a Sigs Platoon. There's a Logistical Company comprising of Battalion stores, payroll, maintenance, cooks and the like.

== lll - Regiment ==
Common for Soviet and WWII German forces in which a Regiment was a fighting [[formation]]. A Regiment typically consists of three to four battalions under the command of a Col.

(This should not be confused with the term "[[The Regiment|regiment]]" as it is used in commonwealth armies. Those Canadian regiments which are larger than one unit are still not formations. PPCLI, RCR, R22R, RNBR, etc will never deploy under a regimental headquarters. They will always be battalions as part of a Bde. For this reason you won't see Canadian units marked as Regiments on a map. The same is true of most of our allies.)

== x - Brigade ==
A Brigade typically consists of three to four battalions under the command of a BGen. Brigades lack sufficient resources to conduct independent operations. They must operate within a division and they are dependant on division troops for support.

In Canada we have Brigade Groups, which are slightly larger than brigades and include brigade troops (reconnaissance, artillery, engineers, signals, aviation, medical and logistics (including military police)). The term "Brigade Group" is often used to designate a combined arms Brigade. These formations are not dependant on divisional troops for support, and can be fought independent of a higher formation.

Canadian Mechanized Brigade Groups are typically composed of the following:
* 1x Headquarters / Signal Squadron
* 2 x [[Infantry Battalion|Mechanized Infantry Battalion]]s
* 1 x [[Infantry Battalion|Light Infantry Battalion]]
* 1x [[Armoured Regiment]] (including a reconnaisance squadron)
* 1x [[Field Artillery Regiment]]
* 1x [[Engineer Regiment]]
* 1x [[Service Battalion]] (but it is technically not part of the CMBG)
* 1x [[Field Ambulance]] (but it is technically not part of the CMBG)
* 1x Military Police platoon

Canadian Brigade Groups (the title given to the reserve brigades) have no fixed organization and are primarily trainining organizations with a certain domestic operations capabilities (although this is changing too...). For example, one Res CBG may consists of a headquarters, two Armoured units, three Artillery units, five Infantry units, one Engineer sub-unit and three combat service support units. Other CBGs are totally different: it is really a geographic and administrative grouping rather than an operational one.

== xx - Division ==
A division consists of 2 to 3 brigades (or 2 to 3 Regiments), plus division troops (reconnaissance, artillery, engineers, signals, aviation, medical and logistics (including military police)) commanded by a Major General.

There are currently no Divisions within the Canadian Army.

== xxx - Corps ==
2+ divisions, plus corps troops (reconnaissance, artillery, engineers, signals, information/electronic warfare, aviation, medical and logistics (including military police))commanded by a Lieutenant General

== xxxx - Army ==
2+ corps

== xxxxx - Army Group or Theater Command ==
2+ Armies

== Return to Land Force Command ==
[[Land Force Command]]

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]

Infantry Battalion

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A unit of infantry is a Battalion, and is composed of subunits called Companies. Each infantry battalion identifies first with its regiment, and secondly with the [[Royal Canadian Infantry Corps]].

Infantry regiments are a unique case in that each battalion of the regiment is a seperate unit. They are distinguished by a number prefix, and then by their historic title, for example - 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry for example, or 1 PPCLI in short form.

Independent subunits do not exist in the current Army structure.

== General ==
The Infantry Battalion is the standard [[unit]] within Canadian infantry. The doctrinal Canadian infantry battalion is divided into three rifle companies, a combat support company, and an administation company. However, most reserve infantry regiments consist of only one battalion with only one rifle company and no combat support nor administration company.

Through the last dedcade, regular force infantry battalions have been either mechanized infantry battalions or light infantry battalions. This is likely to change as the army plans to move to a common infantry battalion with two mechanized rifle companies and one light company.

== Rifle Company ==

== Combat Support Company ==

== Administration Company ==

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]
[[Category:Infantry]]

Engineer Regiment

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Artillery Regiment

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Armoured Regiment

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A unit of armour is a Regiment, and is composed of subunits called Squadrons. Each armoured regiment identifies with the [[Royal Canadian Armoured Corps]].

Armoured regiments are identified by historic titles, dating back to Canada's cavalry regiments before the Second World wAr. Independent subunits do not exist currently.

== General ==
The Armoured Regiment is the standard [[unit]] within Canadian armour. A regiment is broken down into tank squadrons, recce squadrons, and a headquarders squadron.

== Tank Squadron ==

== Recce Squadron ==

== Headquarters Squadron ==

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]
[[Category:Armour]]

Engineer Regiment

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== Combat Engineer Regiment ==
The Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) is the standard engineer [[unit]] within Canadian brigades. Tradittionally these units have been organized along the lines of two field squadrons (of two field troops each), a support squadron, and an administration squadron. Recent changes are changing the regiments to four field squadrons (of one field troop and one support troop) and an administration squadron. The intent of this change is to ensure there is one field squadron affiliated to each of the brigades manouvre units (armour and infantry).

== Field Engineer Regiment ==
The Field Engineer Regiment (FER) was a divisional close support engineering unit. These units were formed shortly after the Second World War but when 1 FER was disbanded in 1958 the only remaining FERs were in the reserve force. Today many of these units are choosing to re-name themselves as CERs in order to better resemble the regular force.

== Engineer Support Regiment ==
The Engineer Support Regiment (ESR) is a divisional general support engineering unit. While Canada does not have any divisions, it still retains an ESR in order to provide higher level engineering capabilities which cannot be provided by the CERs.

== Field Squadron ==

== Support Squadron ==

== Administration Squadron ==

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]
[[Category:Infantry]]

Royal Canadian Engineers

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Combat Engineers are one of the [[The Combat Arms|combat arms]] of the [[CF Organization|Canadian Forces]] .

== General ==
Engineers perform a variety of both construction and destruction tasks on the modern battlefield; in the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the [[Canadian Military Engineers]] were so designated in 1967 following Unification of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military.

==== Primary Role of the Engineers ====

To permit friendly forces to live, move and fight on the field of battle and to deny the same to the enemy.

==== Secondary Role of the Engineers ====

To fight as infantry when required.

==== Motto of the Engineers ====

Ubique (Everywhere)

== Regular Force Engineer Field Units ==

# [[1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER)]], Petawawa, ON
# [[4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR)]], Gagetown, NB
# [[5 Régiment du genie de combat (5 RGC)]], Valcartier, QC

== Primary Reserve Engineer Field Units ==

=== Regiments ===
# [[2 Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER)]], Toronto, ON

# [[8 Field Engineer Regiment (8 FER)]], Edmonton, AB
# [[31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)]], St Thomas/Waterloo, ON
# [[34 Combat Engineer Regiment (34 CER)]], Westmount, QC
# [[35 Régiment du Genie de combat|35 Régiment du Genie de combat (35 RGC)]], Quebec, QC
=== Squadrons ===
# [[3 Field Engineer Squadron (3 FES)]], Ottawa, ON
# [[6 Field Engineer Squadron (6 FES)]], North Vancouver, BC
# [[9e Escadron du Genie de Campagne|9 Escadron du Genie de Campagne (9 EG)]], Noranda, QC

# [[31 Field Engineer Squadron (31 FES)]], Winnipeg, MB
# [[33 Field Engineer Squadron (33 FES)]], Calgary, AB
# [[44 Field Engineer Squadron (44 FES)]], Trail, BC
# [[45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 FES)]], Sydney, NS
# [[54 Field Engineer Squadron (54 FES)]], Chilliwack, BC
# [[56 Engineer Squadron (56 FES)]], St. John's, NL

As part of the [[LFRR|Land Force Reserve Restructure]] initiative, engineer squadrons are being incubated within The Fort Garry Horse in Winnipeg MB and another independent squadron in Chilliwack BC.

NOTE: Now all Field Engineer Squadrons have been redesignated as Engineer Squadrons.

{{Engineers}}

[[Category: Engineer]]
[[Category:Combat Arms]]

Canadian Military Engineers

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|align="center"|'''Canadian Military Engineers'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Predecessor: The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers </div>'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Branch Birthday: 29 April (1936) </div>'''
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|'''<div style="font-size: 80%">Motto: ''Ubique'' (Latin: ''Everywhere'') </div>'''
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The Canadian Military Engineers is the name given to the Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces. The CME includes [[Combat Engineer|Combat Engineers]], [[Construction Engineers]], [[Fire Fighters]], and [[Mapping & Charting]] Engineers.

==Role==
''The mission of the Canadian Military Engineers is to contribute to the survival, mobility, and combat effectiveness of the Canadian Forces. Roles are to conduct combat operations, support the Canadian Forces in war and peace, support national development, provide assistance to civil authorities, and support international aid programs. Engineers serve wherever the need arises, proud of the motto Ubique (Everywhere). Few other organizations, civilian or military, can claim to have contributed as much to the defence and development of this nation as have the Canadian Military Engineers.'' (CF publication A-JS-007-003/JD-001 "Customs and Traditions of the CME")

== History of the CME ==
In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Several name changes occurred in the 20th Century, and the Canadian Military Engineers (CME) were so designated in 1967 during the process of [[Unification]] of the three armed services in Canada into an integrated military, which became official on 1 February 1968. In the most modern sense Canada first had its own military engineers from 1903 and the creation of the Canadian Engineer Corps. Canadian military engineers actually date back to before Confederation, and so the Branch Birthday is celebrated on the anniversary of the uniting of both the regular engineers and the Militia engineers under the same title and cap badge in 1936.

== Parts of the CME ==

*[[Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering]]
*[[Combat Engineer|Army Engineers]]
*[[Airfield Engineers]]
*[[Naval Construction Troops]]

{{Arms}}
{{Engineers}}
[[Category: Engineer]]

Armoured Regiment

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== General ==
The Armoured Regiment is the standard [[unit]] within Canadian armour. A regiment is broken down into tank squadrons, recce squadrons, and a headquarders squadron.

== Tank Squadron ==

== Recce Squadron ==

== Headquarters Squadron ==

[[Category:Land Force Organization]]
[[Category:Armour]]