Branches of the Military: Canadian Armed Forces:
Land Forces Command, Maritime Command, Air Command
Military Budget: $9,801.7 million (2003)
The
Canadian Forces are unified rather than being divided
into an army, navy, and air force. The
goal of the Department of
National Defense (DND) and the Canadian Forces (CF)
is to protect Canada and its interest, and while doing
this to contribute to and support the peace and security
of the international community.
Canadian Army Web Site
The
Canadian Forces (CF) mission is:
To provide protection for Canada by securing its
airspace, land, and sea interest and jurisdictions,
To provide support to civil authorities in order
to provide the protection and support needed to
sustain Canada's national interest and stability.
To provide support during national emergencies
by assisting civil authorities in maintaining a
reasonable level of emergency preparedness throughout
the nation.
The
requirements to enlist in the CF are:
Be a Canadian citizen (to join the Regular Force)
- to enlist in the Reserve Force you must be a Canadian
citizen or a Landed Immigrant;
Be at least 17 years old for the Regular Force
- or 16 to be a candidate for the Reserve Force;
You must have passed Grade 10 or, if you live
in Quebec, Secondary III;
You must be cleared or legal/judicial obligations
for a period of at least 6 months;
You must pass an aptitude and physical fitness
tests; and satisfy the medical requirements.
For details, visit the Recruiting
site or call the Canadian Forces Recruiting Center
at 1-800-856-8488.
The
CF supports International security by :
Participating in programs and operations through
international organizations such as the United Nations
(UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO), and by working in conjunction with other
countries that share Canada's values and philosophies.
Supporting humanitarian-relief efforts and contributing
to the restoration of areas devastated by war and
conflict.
Participating in security measures and programs
such as arms-control programs.
