The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces: An Introduction

2 DND/CAF History From past to present, members of the Canadian Armed Forces have proudly served our country. Reserve Force created in 1855 Regular Force created in 1871 Royal Canadian Navy created in 1910 Royal Canadian Air Force created in 1924 Department of National Defence created in 1923

3 Our people: Canadian Armed Forces Led by the Chief of the Defence Staff Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Airwomen 68,000 Regular Force members 28,500 Reserve Force members Over 100 different career fields

4 Our people: Department of National Defence Led by the Deputy Minister Essential part of integrated Defence Team Over 24,000 employees in approximately 50 job categories Provides an important contribution to administration, policy development, procurement, finance, public affairs, and science

5 The Three Environments Royal Canadian Air Force Canadian Army Royal Canadian Navy

6 The Command Structure Four Commands: Combined Joint Operations Command Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Military Personnel Command Canadian Forces Intelligence Command

7 The Canadian Approach to Defence The Canadian Armed Forces executes operations at home and around the world to ensure Canada’s safety and to safeguard our values. Key roles: Protecting Canada Defending North America Contributing to international peace and security

8 Defending Canada Patrolling our coasts Monitoring our skies Surveillance and control in the Arctic Leading aeronautical search and rescue missions Assisting civil authorities with disaster relief Supporting major international events in Canada

9 Defending North America In cooperation with the United States Surveillance of maritime and air approaches Coordination through North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) –NORAD is responsible for aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning in defence of North America.

10 Contributing to International Peace and Security Combat operations Regional security operations Peace-support and stabilization operations Training and advisory operations Humanitarian operations Non-combatant evacuation operations

11 Current and Recurring CAF Operations

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