The Canadian Forces

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 as we know it today.

Organization of the Forces

• National Defence Headquarters
• CEFCOM
• Canada Command
• Land Forces Command
• Maritime Command
• Air Command
• Canadian Special Operations Force Command

• Primary Reserve

CF Rank & Hierarchy

• Rank Structure of the CF
• Staff Organization

Historical Background

• Canadian Forces