The Canadian Forces

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

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

Components of the Canadian Forces

• Regular Force
• Reserve Force

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

• • Primary Reserve
  • Supplementary Reserve
  • Canadian Rangers
  • Cadet Instructor Cadre

• Special Force

CF Rank & Hierarchy

• Rank Structure of the CF
• Staff Organization

Historical Background

• Pre "Unification" Canadian Military
• "Unification" and the creation of the Canadian Forces
• Detailed Canadian Military History