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== Components of the Canadian Forces ==
== Components of the Canadian Forces ==

Revision as of 17:03, 15 August 2006

The Canadian Forces
CF Badge

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

Components of the Canadian Forces

The Reserve Force consists of four sub-components (QR&O 2.034 refers):

CF Rank & Hierarchy

Historical Background