Canadian Military 101Canadian Military 101Becoming an Expert in 12 Minutes

Introduction Introduction

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

mean?

Canada’s MilitaryCanada’s Military

This year Canada’s Military Budget is $19.64 billion.

In terms of expenditure this places Canada 15th in the ranking of countries by military spending.

What capability does Canada’s What capability does Canada’s Military have? Military have? 66,949 personnel (ranked 58th)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

CFB Trenton – 8 Wing 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

CFB Trenton – 8 WingCFB 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 1st. Canadian Air Division strategic taskings

Squadron Number HistorySquadron 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.

412 Squadron412 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

424 (Tiger) Transport and Rescue 424 (Tiger) Transport and Rescue Squadron 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

426 Transport Training Squadron426 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

429 (Bison) Transport Squadron429 (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

436 Transport Squadron436 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

437 (Husky) Transport Squadron437 (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

2 Air Movement Squadron2 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

8 Air Communication and Control 8 Air Communication and Control Squadron (ACCS)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

8 Air Maintenance Squadron (AMS)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

Joint Rescue and Coordination Joint Rescue and Coordination CentreCentre

Other Lodger UnitsOther Lodger Units

But what about all those coloured hats?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

And Finally – Any Questions?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.