CAF/DND
Defence Minister Anita Anand appoints external monitor to oversee DND efforts to address sexual misconduct, harassment
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced Oct. 24 the appointment of Madame Jocelyne Therrien as external monitor to oversee the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) efforts to address sexual misconduct and harassment on the Defence Team.
$3.7-billion being invested to supply operational clothing, footwear to CAF
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced Oct. 20 Logistik Unicorp based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, has been awarded a contract to provide operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Want to be part of National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program?
Preparations are well under way for this year’s Veterans’ Week activities running Nov. 5 to 11, and the participation of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members of all ranks and levels is essential.
Sexual Misconduct Response Centre launches new grant program to Increase community support for sexual misconduct survivors
Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
CDS/CAF CWO Message: Statistics Canada survey of sexual misconduct in the CAF
As members of our nation’s armed forces, we all make enormous sacrifices to protect Canadians. But our right to serve in a safe, respectful and dignified work environment should never be one of them.
Canada awards contract for new Army pistols
The Canadian government will procure an initial amount of 7,000 pistols and holster systems for the Canadian Army. Additional options for up to 9,500 pistols will be available under the contract to cover off the remaining requirements for the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy and Military Police. Pistol delivery is anticipated to begin in mid-2023.
Registry helps identify Canadian war dead in unmarked graves
In the spirit of World Anthropology Day earlier this year, I wanted to share with you what I do as a forensic anthropologist: I am the casualty identification co-ordinator for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). I analyze the newly discovered skeletal remains of Canadian service personnel who were killed in action during the First and Second World Wars, as well as the conflict in Korea, and who have no known grave.
US Army adopts made in Canada approach
The US Army is adopting a made in Canada approach to incentivizing fitness on its annual physical employment standard. “The US Army will use a scale for rewards with green, bronze, silver, gold and platinum,” said Michael McGurk, the director of research, US ARMY CIMT-TRADOC, Army Combat Fitness Test. “Rewards will be used for promotions and order of merit.”
Updated dress instructions promote: respect, diversity, inclusiveness
After 50 years, the Canadian Forces dress instructions are being updated, and the changes went into effect Sept. 6.
Visit from 3 Div: BGen David Awalt observes Reservists training in RTA
With 47 days remaining before he retires from the CAF, A/3Div Comd BGen David Awalt was asked to fire a round alongside graduating DP1 Gunner students. While his military background is Signals Officer, he was all smiles when an opportunity to pull the lanyard on a 105 howitzer was offered by 3 CDTC Det Shilo C Coy OC Maj Melissa Marshall.
