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Introduction

 
Joining
 
When you join the Canadian Forces, the job you choose will likely determine whether you become a part of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army or the Royal Canadian Air Force.
 
For example, you can only be a Naval Weapons Technician in the Navy, or a Materials Technician in the Army. However, if you want to become a Bioscience Officer or a Medical Radiation Technologist, you can belong to the Navy, Army or Air Force.
 
No matter what uniform you wear, you will become part of an amazing team of people dedicated to defending Canada, protecting our interests and contributing to international peace efforts.

Royal Canadian Navy

 
Mission
 
The Royal Canadian Navy maintains combat-capable, multi-purpose maritime forces to meet Canada's defence objectives.
 
Its roles include:
  • Defending Canadian sovereignty by upholding the laws around its shores.
  • Protecting the environment and safeguarding our fisheries and energy resources
  • Contributing to the defence of North America.
  • Assisting other government departments in times of emergency or natural disaster.
  • Supporting Canadian interests abroad through NATO, the United Nations and coalition operations and humanitarian missions.
The Navy's efficient fleet of warships and submarines is ready to respond to conflict and emergencies around the globe. Navy ships have deployed to the coast of Africa and the Caribbean over the past year.
 

Navy Jobs

Canadian Army

 
Mission
 
The Canadian Army maintains combat-capable, multi-purpose land forces to meet Canada's defence objectives.
 
Its roles include:
  • Defending Canadian territory and helping maintain Canada's sovereignty by providing land surveillance and combat-ready forces.
  • Contributing to the collective defence of North America.
  • Providing armed and unarmed assistance to civil authorities in the event of natural disaster, emergencies or threats to security
  • Supporting Canadian interest abroad, including support for United Nations, NATO, and coalition operations, peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.
The Army is ready to respond to conflict and emergencies around the globe. On any given day, thousands of Canadian soldiers are restoring peace and security in places like Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Haiti.
 

Army Jobs

Royal Canadian Air Force

 
Mission
 
The Royal Canadian Air Force supports a wide variety of domestic and international operations. It also provides support to the Navy and Army by providing an operationally-ready, multi-purpose, and combat capable force.
 
Its roles include:
  • Protecting Canada's sovereignty through air surveillance or surveillance of Canada's airspace.
  • Assisting other government departments in times of emergency or disaster
  • contributing to the collective defence of North America through NORAD
  • Supporting Canadian interests abroad, including support for United Nations, NATO, and coalition operations, peacekeeping and humanitarian aid
The Air Force is ready to respond to conflict and emergencies by providing air lift of equipment, troops, cargo. Canada’s Air Force engages in operations and exercises in Canada, North America, Africa and Afghanistan.
 
Air Force Jobs
 

The Badge

 
The Badge
 
crest
 
 
Heraldic Description and Symbolism

OFFICIAL HERALDIC DESCRIPTION

Within a wreath of ten stylized maple leaves Gules a cartouche Azure edged Or charged with a foul anchor Or surmounted by crusaders' swords in saltire Argent and Azure pommelled and hilted Or in front an eagle volant affronté head to the sinister Or the whole ensigned with the Royal Crown proper.

EXPLANATION

A blue oval [cartouche Azure] with a gold [Or] edge surrounded by a wreath of red [Gules] maple leaves. On the blue background is a gold anchor with its rope wrapped around the shank [foul]. Superimposed on the anchor is a crossed [in saltire] pair of straight [crusader's] swords, each with a gold hit and pommel and silver [Argent] blade. In front of the swords is a eagle flying [volans] forward [affronté] with its head turned to the left [sinister]. In the top centre of the badge [ensigned] is St. Edward's Crown [the crown formally associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth II] in its natural colours [proper], i.e.: gold metal with jewels, ermine fur, and a scarlet cap.

SYMBOLISM

The crown is emblematic of the relationship of the Canadian Forces to the sovereign as Queen of Canada.  The three central devices, the foul anchor, the crusaders' swords in saltire, and the eagle volant are symbolic of the universal environments in which the Canadian Forces operate in carrying out their missions.  The oval blue shield is representative of the loyal and faithful devotion of Canadian servicemen to their sovereign and country, and in the defence of peace and freedom.  The wreath of red maple leaves in the stylized design of the Canadian emblem, approved for the national flag of Canada, provides distinctive Canadian identity in the badge.

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