Overseas CFBs

[ChaosTheory]

I was just curious if there are still CFBs in Europe?  Outside of Canada (and Afghanistan) are there any CFBs elsewhere in the world?  Thank you.

 

[17thRecceSgt]

http://www.cfsue.de/Index_e.htm

The CF maintains a presence, although not a "CFB" to my knowledge, buts there lots of folks on here that served there that can correct me, of course.  I can only recite some good stories of "fly-overs" from my betters in the Black-Hat world...

IIRC, the AWCS stuff out of Geilenkirchen is our biggest contribution at this time. 

Lahr and Baden closed some time ago...as I said though, there are lots of mbr's here that served in those places.  My old man was there in the '50s when Lahr was an air base with the ol Canuuk's.

 

[ChaosTheory]

Ok thank you (updated my profile, finally).

So then it is still possible to work overseas in Europe.

 

[Hot Lips]

I hope so...that would be a great posting...

HL

 

[Kroon78]

I was under the impression that alot of the old Nato bases in Europe are going to be closing as Europe is creating its own Security Force.

 

[McG]

For getting sent to Europe, there are exchanges with other NATO militaries & postings in NATO HQ.

 

[nowhere_man]

Someone who's in the Army told me that a lot of the guys who get sent overseas to Europe are airforce communicators of some type. Do they send a lot of Army guys to Europe anymore?

 

[buzgo]

There are several Sig Op and technician positions both at the support unit (CFSU) and the AWACS detachment. There are also some other sigs positions in the Netherlands with the NATO alternate HQ.

 

[dapaterson]

There are defence attaches in many nations; those positions are filled by all environments.  Major allies such as the USA and Britain have a number of military staff posted to our embassies.  MPs provide security at some embassies.

There are still a significant number of opportunities for overseas postings.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

The NATO HQs throughout Europe have small Canadian contingents in them, with the size varying from HQ to HQ. For instance, when I left Naples (HQ Allied Forces Southern Europe; now called something else) in 2003 there were approximately 25 Canadian military members (not counting dependants of course) serving at the base, plus a couple serving with the US forces. Since then I understand about five position have opened in the CAOC (Combined Air Operations Centre) in Northern Italy. The members were from all three services and consisted of Cpls all the way up to Colonel (CO). Trades included Intel, clerks, supply, Geo, Comms, Naval, Tac Hel pilots, arty, armoured, etc; in other words a wide variety of the CF.

 

[rogsco]

I hope so...that would be a great posting...

HL

The only CFB's are in Canada these days, but as said there are overseas and US postings. CFSU(E) isn't a CFB, but a support establishment taking care of Cdns posted all over the place.

FYI HL, there is an aeromedical evac nurse exchange posting in the US as well as a couple of positions in Europe. They are popular choices, but if you get your AE wings, you can try for them.

 

[RatCatcher]

There are no CFBs outside of Canada, but there are many opportunities for CF personnel to be posted OUTCAN. I've known dental, sigs, medical, MP, PAO, LOG... almost every trade and proffesion.  Sometimes you need to ask the career shop, but from my understanding most are offered to those who set the example...

 

[17thRecceSgt]

I was thinkin' of CTing to AC Op...they have lots of "out of Canada" posting.

Talking to an WO and Sgt that are 226'ers, they have lots of US/Europe opp's.  Germany (Geilienkershen, spelling) was a big one...226'ers fly on the AWACs and do base-side sp too...

Our G3, an Arty Maj, his last posting was Brussells, he loved it.

There is stuff out there for those that want/deserve/get lucky. 

;D

 

[211RadOp]

I was thinkin' of CTing to AC Op...they have lots of "out of Canada" posting.

Talking to an WO and Sgt that are 226'ers, they have lots of US/Europe opp's.  Germany (Geilienkershen, spelling) was a big one...226'ers fly on the AWACs and do base-side sp too...

Actually 226 is Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician (ATIS). Aerospace Control Operator (AC Op) is 169.

However, there are some 226 positions there also.

 

[Bobbyoreo]

I know there is different postings for different trades available overseas. Mps and clerks get some nice embassy's jobs. Plus NATO main base has alot of CDN's. Germany still has a few people around and so does Holland. Hope this helps

 

[17thRecceSgt]

Actually 226 is Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician (ATIS). Aerospace Control Operator (AC Op) is 169.

However, there are some 226 positions there also.

I know that...thats the trade i AM CTing to (ATIS)...my post must have been confusing, sorry, I just couldn't remember the MOSID for AC Op... :blotto:

 

[211RadOp]

Hope you get your 226. Maybe we'll see you at the Regiment.

 

[belka]

Haven't found too much info otherwise on here, but does anyone have a link or info on Geilenkirchen? I'm just doing my screening paperwork and I would like to find something on accommodations, life style, work, etc. Anything would help. Thanks.

 

[Zoomie]

Canadian detachments also exist at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma.  Also NORAD at Peterson AFB (formally inside the hole at Cheyenne Mountain).

 

[Armynewsguy]

Here are some Army News stories about Canadians serve in Europe.

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2275

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2285

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2521

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2242

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2061

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