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On February 1, 1968, the Canadian Forces Reorganization Act took effect, amalgamating [[the Canadian Army]], [[the Royal Canadian Navy]] and [[the Royal Canadian Air Force]] to form the Canadian Forces (the CF) as we know it today. | On February 1, 1968, the Canadian Forces Reorganization Act took effect, amalgamating [[the Canadian Army]], [[the Royal Canadian Navy]] and [[the Royal Canadian Air Force]] to form the Canadian Forces (the CF) as we know it today. | ||
The fundamental goal of [[The Department of National Defence|DND]] and the CF is to protect Canada, and Canadian interests and values, while contributing to international peace and security. | The fundamental goal of [[The Department of National Defence|DND]] and the CF is to protect [[Canada]], and Canadian interests and values, while contributing to international peace and security. | ||
== Organization of the Canadian Forces == | == Organization of the Canadian Forces == | ||
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General
On February 1, 1968, the Canadian Forces Reorganization Act took effect, amalgamating the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force to form the Canadian Forces (the CF) as we know it today.
The fundamental goal of DND and the CF is to protect Canada, and Canadian interests and values, while contributing to international peace and security.
Organization of the Canadian Forces
- National Defence Headquarters
- CEFCOM
- Canada Command
- Maritime Command
- Land Force Command
- Air Command
- Canadian Special Operations Force Command
- Canadian Defence Acadamy
Components of the Canadian Forces
The Reserve Force consists of four sub-components (QR&O 2.034 refers):
