1. Canadian Military 101 Becoming an Expert in 12 Minutes

2. Introduction How large is Canada’s military? What makes up 8 Wing CFB Trenton? What do all those numbers and colours mean?

3. Canada’s Military This year Canada’s Military Budget is $19.64 billion. In terms of expenditure this places Canada 15 th in the ranking of countries by military spending.

4. What capability does Canada’s Military have? 66,949 personnel (ranked 58 th ) 33 Warships (Destroyers, Frigates, Submarines, Support Vessels, Coastal) Main Battle Tanks 114, Infantry Fighting Vehicles 600, Armoured Personnel Carriers 1,000 Fighters 115, Helicopters 128, Transport 53, Patrol 21, Trainers 64, Drones 6

5. CFB Trenton – 8 Wing 8 Wing is the heart of Canada's air mobility forces. Responsible for search and rescue in central Canada and home to the famous Skyhawks and the Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre. Daily flights to the four corners of the globe tie this community into the mainstream of international events. Made up of a group of Squadrons both flying and non-flying

6. CFB Trenton – 8 Wing The base employs about 3,000 military and 600 civilian personnel $110 million annual payroll makes it the largest employer in the region The wing executes 80% of 1 st. Canadian Air Division strategic taskings

7. Squadron Number History Canadian Flying Squadrons 400 - 450 To avoid confusion with low-numbered RAF squadrons, the British Air Ministry assigned the numbers 400-445 to Canadian squadrons in the UK. After the war the RCAF continued to use the wartime squadron codes in the 400 series. In the early sixties Australia which had been given the codes 446 - 467 released squadrons 446 - 450 to the RCAF.

8. 412 Squadron Originated as a fighter squadron in England in 1941 Now a transport squadron based in Ottawa 6 Bombardier Challengers VIP Air Transport worldwide Motto – Swift to Avenge

9. 424 (Tiger) Transport and Rescue Squadron Formed in 1942 in England as a bomber squadron Search and Rescue responsibility for over 10 million sq. kilometers Fly CH 149Cormorant Helicopters and C130 Hercules. Always have 1 aircraft on 30 minute standby Motto - We chastise those who deserve to be chastised

10. 426 Transport Training Squadron Created as a bomber squadron in 1942 Now train aircrew and support personnel for the Hercules and Polaris (Airbus) aircraft Utilize a flight simulator Graduate about 900 personnel a year Motto – On wings of fire

11. 429 (Bison) Transport Squadron Formed as a bomber squadron in 1942 Fly the four CC117 transport aircraft Transport people and supplies anywhere needed Twice as fast as previously used aircraft Motto - Nothing to chance

12. 436 Transport Squadron Formed in India in 1944 Fly the CC130 Hercules in a transport or tactical mode Carry material and personnel globally Tactical flying involves delivering troops or material by parachute or humanitarian aid to remote areas 5,000 hours flown last year Motto - We carry the load

13. 437 (Husky) Transport Squadron Formed as a transport squadron in 1944 that towed gliders (thus the Husky squadron) Fly 5 Polaris aircraft (Airbus) Two are dedicated to in-air refueling Transport personnel and material globally as well as VIP airlift. Motto – Anything – Anywhere

14. 2 Air Movement Squadron Provides trained personnel to support Wing flying operations and airlift activity Move 23 million pounds of freight and 43,000 passengers a year Operate the passenger terminal at CFB Trenton Motto – Never Unprepared

15. 8 Air Communication and Control Squadron (ACCS) Self contained, high readiness team that can be deployed anywhere by land or sea Support Canadian air operations through the provision of a network enabled, controlled airfield, anywhere. Provide radars, radios, navigation aids, control towers, airfield lighting, phones, computer networks, satellite ground terminals, mobile and transportable operation shelters, and tenting. Motto – Showing the way

16. 8 Air Maintenance Squadron (AMS) Provide mission capable Aircraft through safe, efficient maintenance and support to Canadian Forces operations worldwide. Responsible for the maintenance of the unit's fleet of airlift and search and rescue assets. Supports world-wide flying operations with mobile repair parties and deployed maintenance teams. Motto – With combined powers

17. Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre

18. Other Lodger Units

19. But what about all those coloured hats? Beret Colour Wearer Blue - Air Force Black – Armoured and navy CF Green - all other army units UN Blue - personnel serving with the United Nations on peacekeeping missions Scarlet – Military Police Maroon -Airborne paratroopers Blaze Orange - Search-and-rescue technicians Terracotta - personnel serving with the Multinational force and Observers Tan – Special Force

20. And Finally – Any Questions? This presentation is available as a Download Document on our club website At a future meeting we will cover ranks and insignia as well as uniforms Study hard so you will be able to have a knowledgeable conversation with our guests at Military Appreciation Night next week.