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56dde8e466d3e219004dade0 | What famous World War II battle was the Canadian Military part of? | the Normandy Landings | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nBattles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, th... |
56dde8e466d3e219004dade1 | What effort was the Canadian Military known for in Germany? | the strategic bombing of German cities | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nBattles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, th... |
56dde8e466d3e219004dade2 | What Battle in France was the Canadian Military known for? | the Battle of Vimy Ridge | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nBattles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, th... |
56dde8e466d3e219004dade3 | What country was the latest Canadian Military effort? | Croatia | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nBattles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, th... |
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf2 | Canada had which biggest army during the Second World War? | the largest volunteer army ever | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAt the end of the Second World War, Canada possessed the fourth-largest air force and fifth-largest naval surface fleet in the world, as well as the largest volunteer army ever fielded. Conscription for overseas service was introduced only near the end of the war, and only 2,400 conscripts... |
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf4 | What country fell providing with more information on Canada's army size? | the Soviet Union | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAt the end of the Second World War, Canada possessed the fourth-largest air force and fifth-largest naval surface fleet in the world, as well as the largest volunteer army ever fielded. Conscription for overseas service was introduced only near the end of the war, and only 2,400 conscripts... |
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf5 | Which other country had a sizable naval army? | Japanese | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAt the end of the Second World War, Canada possessed the fourth-largest air force and fifth-largest naval surface fleet in the world, as well as the largest volunteer army ever fielded. Conscription for overseas service was introduced only near the end of the war, and only 2,400 conscripts... |
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfb | When did the Canadian Armed Forced become to be? | 1 February 1968 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served... |
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfc | What does the Canadian Armed Forces mostly consist of? | the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served... |
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfd | What prevented Canada from fully having their own army at the start? | the British government | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served... |
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfe | When did Canada gain independence from the United Kingdom? | 1931 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served... |
56ddea5166d3e219004dadff | What war aided Canadian legislative independence? | the First World War | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served... |
56ddead69a695914005b96ae | What is the old name of the Canadian Forces? | Canadian Armed Forces | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAfter the 1980s, the use of the \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name gave way to \"Canadian Forces\";[citation needed] The \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name returned in 2013."
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56ddead69a695914005b96af | When did the Canadian Armed Forces name cease to be? | After the 1980s | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAfter the 1980s, the use of the \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name gave way to \"Canadian Forces\";[citation needed] The \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name returned in 2013."
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56ddead69a695914005b96b0 | When was the Canadian Armed Forces name reintroduced? | 2013 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAfter the 1980s, the use of the \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name gave way to \"Canadian Forces\";[citation needed] The \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name returned in 2013."
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56ddead69a695914005b96b1 | What was the new name of the Canadian Armed Forces? | Canadian Forces | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAfter the 1980s, the use of the \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name gave way to \"Canadian Forces\";[citation needed] The \"Canadian Armed Forces\" name returned in 2013."
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56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b602 | What forces were sent out in support of peacekeeping? | Land Forces | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nLand Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Secur... |
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b603 | Until when were Canadian forces in Afghanistan? | 2011 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nLand Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Secur... |
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b604 | What force were the Canadians part of in Afghanistan? | ISAF | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nLand Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Secur... |
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b605 | Who requested the aid of the Canadians? | the Government of Afghanistan | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nLand Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Secur... |
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b606 | What type of operations were mainly done by Canadian forces? | peacekeeping | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nLand Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Secur... |
56dedf113277331400b4d791 | What is Today's annual cost of the Canadian Forces? | approximately $20.1 billion | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces are today funded by approximately $20.1 billion annually and are presently ranked 74th in size compared to the world's other armed forces by number of total personnel, and 58th in terms of active personnel, standing at a strength of roughly 68,000, plus 27,000 reservists, ... |
56dedf113277331400b4d792 | How are the Canadian forces ranked in size compared to other military? | 74th in size | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces are today funded by approximately $20.1 billion annually and are presently ranked 74th in size compared to the world's other armed forces by number of total personnel, and 58th in terms of active personnel, standing at a strength of roughly 68,000, plus 27,000 reservists, ... |
56dedf113277331400b4d793 | What is the total force of the Canadian Forces? | approximately 119,000 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces are today funded by approximately $20.1 billion annually and are presently ranked 74th in size compared to the world's other armed forces by number of total personnel, and 58th in terms of active personnel, standing at a strength of roughly 68,000, plus 27,000 reservists, ... |
56dedf113277331400b4d794 | By what date is the primary reserve personnel estimated to go up by 30,000? | 2020 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces are today funded by approximately $20.1 billion annually and are presently ranked 74th in size compared to the world's other armed forces by number of total personnel, and 58th in terms of active personnel, standing at a strength of roughly 68,000, plus 27,000 reservists, ... |
56dedf113277331400b4d795 | What is the total amount of Canadian Forces estimated to be in 2020? | around 124,000 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces are today funded by approximately $20.1 billion annually and are presently ranked 74th in size compared to the world's other armed forces by number of total personnel, and 58th in terms of active personnel, standing at a strength of roughly 68,000, plus 27,000 reservists, ... |
56dedffec65bf219000b3da3 | What was the effort called to upgrade the Canadian Forces? | the Canada First Defence Strategy | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 2008 the Government of Canada made efforts, through the Canada First Defence Strategy, to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces, through the purchase of new equipment, improved training and readiness, as well as the establishment of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. More funds wer... |
56dedffec65bf219000b3da4 | How were the Canadian Forces upgraded in 2008? | through the purchase of new equipment, improved training and readiness | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 2008 the Government of Canada made efforts, through the Canada First Defence Strategy, to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces, through the purchase of new equipment, improved training and readiness, as well as the establishment of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. More funds wer... |
56dedffec65bf219000b3da7 | What major problem is the CAF trying to address currently? | loss of existing members | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 2008 the Government of Canada made efforts, through the Canada First Defence Strategy, to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces, through the purchase of new equipment, improved training and readiness, as well as the establishment of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. More funds wer... |
56dee117c65bf219000b3dad | What equipment was acquired to aid in Afghanistan? | main battle tanks, artillery, unmanned air vehicles | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe 2006 renewal and re-equipment effort has resulted in the acquisition of specific equipment (main battle tanks, artillery, unmanned air vehicles and other systems) to support the mission in Afghanistan. It has also encompassed initiatives to renew certain so-called \"core capabilities\"... |
56dee117c65bf219000b3dae | What large transport plane is part of the CAF mission? | C-130 Hercules | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe 2006 renewal and re-equipment effort has resulted in the acquisition of specific equipment (main battle tanks, artillery, unmanned air vehicles and other systems) to support the mission in Afghanistan. It has also encompassed initiatives to renew certain so-called \"core capabilities\"... |
56dee117c65bf219000b3daf | What new type of helicopter was recently acquired? | CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe 2006 renewal and re-equipment effort has resulted in the acquisition of specific equipment (main battle tanks, artillery, unmanned air vehicles and other systems) to support the mission in Afghanistan. It has also encompassed initiatives to renew certain so-called \"core capabilities\"... |
56dee117c65bf219000b3db1 | When was the renewal and re-equipment effort started? | 2006 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe 2006 renewal and re-equipment effort has resulted in the acquisition of specific equipment (main battle tanks, artillery, unmanned air vehicles and other systems) to support the mission in Afghanistan. It has also encompassed initiatives to renew certain so-called \"core capabilities\"... |
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dc7 | What roles were women recruited for in the 1950s? | medicine, communication, logistics, and administration | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn the 1950s, the recruitment of women was open to roles in medicine, communication, logistics, and administration. The roles of women in the CAF began to expand in 1971, after the Department reviewed the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, at which time it lift... |
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dc8 | What year did further recruitment for women open in the CAF? | 1971 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn the 1950s, the recruitment of women was open to roles in medicine, communication, logistics, and administration. The roles of women in the CAF began to expand in 1971, after the Department reviewed the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, at which time it lift... |
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dc9 | What non traditional tasks were women recruited for in the 1970s? | vehicle drivers and mechanics, aircraft mechanics, air-traffic controllers | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn the 1950s, the recruitment of women was open to roles in medicine, communication, logistics, and administration. The roles of women in the CAF began to expand in 1971, after the Department reviewed the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, at which time it lift... |
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dca | Why were women eventually allowed to serve at sea in the CAF? | the Department changed its policies | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn the 1950s, the recruitment of women was open to roles in medicine, communication, logistics, and administration. The roles of women in the CAF began to expand in 1971, after the Department reviewed the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, at which time it lift... |
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dcb | What charter directly affected a women's right to serve in the CAF? | Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn the 1950s, the recruitment of women was open to roles in medicine, communication, logistics, and administration. The roles of women in the CAF began to expand in 1971, after the Department reviewed the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, at which time it lift... |
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd2 | Name some of the jobs in the CAF off limits to women in the 1980s. | infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 1987, occupations and units with the primary role of preparing for direct involvement in combat on the ground or at sea were still closed to women: infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery, signals, field engineers, and naval operations. On 5 February 1987, the M... |
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd3 | On what date was a study created to research the impart of women in direct involvement? | 5 February 1987 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 1987, occupations and units with the primary role of preparing for direct involvement in combat on the ground or at sea were still closed to women: infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery, signals, field engineers, and naval operations. On 5 February 1987, the M... |
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd4 | Who created an office to study these effects? | the Minister of National Defence | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 1987, occupations and units with the primary role of preparing for direct involvement in combat on the ground or at sea were still closed to women: infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery, signals, field engineers, and naval operations. On 5 February 1987, the M... |
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd5 | What was the study called? | Combat-Related Employment of Women | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nIn 1987, occupations and units with the primary role of preparing for direct involvement in combat on the ground or at sea were still closed to women: infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery, signals, field engineers, and naval operations. On 5 February 1987, the M... |
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bb | What year were most military occupations opened to women? | 1989 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll military occupations were open to women in 1989, with the exception of submarine service, which opened in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the introduction of women into the combat arms increased the potential recruiting pool by about 100 percent. It also provided opportunities for all pers... |
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bc | What military occupation wasn't opened to women until the 2000s? | submarine service | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll military occupations were open to women in 1989, with the exception of submarine service, which opened in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the introduction of women into the combat arms increased the potential recruiting pool by about 100 percent. It also provided opportunities for all pers... |
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bd | By how much did opening these jobs to women increase the recruiting pool by? | 100 percent | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll military occupations were open to women in 1989, with the exception of submarine service, which opened in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the introduction of women into the combat arms increased the potential recruiting pool by about 100 percent. It also provided opportunities for all pers... |
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bf | Which government was responsible in Canadian history for this fact? | the government of Jean Chretien | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll military occupations were open to women in 1989, with the exception of submarine service, which opened in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the introduction of women into the combat arms increased the potential recruiting pool by about 100 percent. It also provided opportunities for all pers... |
56dee59b3277331400b4d7cf | What is a requirement for equipment for the CAF? | equipment must be suitable for a mixed-gender force | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll equipment must be suitable for a mixed-gender force. Combat helmets, rucksacks, combat boots, and flak jackets are designed to ensure women have the same level of protection and comfort as their male colleagues. The women's uniform is similar in design to the men's uniform, but conform... |
56dee59b3277331400b4d7d0 | What are some of the equipment used by both men and women? | Combat helmets, rucksacks, combat boots | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll equipment must be suitable for a mixed-gender force. Combat helmets, rucksacks, combat boots, and flak jackets are designed to ensure women have the same level of protection and comfort as their male colleagues. The women's uniform is similar in design to the men's uniform, but conform... |
56dee59b3277331400b4d7d2 | What special entitlement are women provided as part of their service? | an annual financial entitlement for the purchase of brassiere undergarments | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAll equipment must be suitable for a mixed-gender force. Combat helmets, rucksacks, combat boots, and flak jackets are designed to ensure women have the same level of protection and comfort as their male colleagues. The women's uniform is similar in design to the men's uniform, but conform... |
56dee62fc65bf219000b3dfd | What is the hierarchy of the Canadian Armed Forces? | It begins at the top with the most senior-ranking personnel and works its way into lower organizations. | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe following is the hierarchy of the Canadian Armed Forces. It begins at the top with the most senior-ranking personnel and works its way into lower organizations."
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56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e07 | What determines who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces? | The Canadian constitution | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian constitution determines that the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the country's sovereign, who, since 1904, has authorized his or her viceroy, the governor general, to exercise the duties ascribed to the post of Commander-in-Chief and to hold the associated t... |
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e08 | Who does the Commander-in-Chief authorize to make decision regarding the Armed Forces for them? | the governor general | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian constitution determines that the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the country's sovereign, who, since 1904, has authorized his or her viceroy, the governor general, to exercise the duties ascribed to the post of Commander-in-Chief and to hold the associated t... |
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e09 | What orders fall under the royal prerogative? | troop deployment and disposition orders | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian constitution determines that the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the country's sovereign, who, since 1904, has authorized his or her viceroy, the governor general, to exercise the duties ascribed to the post of Commander-in-Chief and to hold the associated t... |
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e0a | Who must sign these orders for them to be valid? | the monarch or governor general | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian constitution determines that the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the country's sovereign, who, since 1904, has authorized his or her viceroy, the governor general, to exercise the duties ascribed to the post of Commander-in-Chief and to hold the associated t... |
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e0b | Who's advice is the monarch supposed to follow regarding these orders? | the advice of his or her ministers in Cabinet | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian constitution determines that the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the country's sovereign, who, since 1904, has authorized his or her viceroy, the governor general, to exercise the duties ascribed to the post of Commander-in-Chief and to hold the associated t... |
56dee7f23277331400b4d7e9 | The armed forces has approximately how many members? | 115,349 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces' 115,349 personnel are divided into a hierarchy of numerous ranks of officers and non-commissioned members. The governor general appoints, on the advice of the prime minister, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) as the highest ranking commissioned officer in the Armed For... |
56dee7f23277331400b4d7ea | Who is the highest ranking member of the Armed Forces? | the Chief of the Defence Staff | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces' 115,349 personnel are divided into a hierarchy of numerous ranks of officers and non-commissioned members. The governor general appoints, on the advice of the prime minister, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) as the highest ranking commissioned officer in the Armed For... |
56dee7f23277331400b4d7eb | Who appoints the Chief of the Defence? | The governor general | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces' 115,349 personnel are divided into a hierarchy of numerous ranks of officers and non-commissioned members. The governor general appoints, on the advice of the prime minister, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) as the highest ranking commissioned officer in the Armed For... |
56dee7f23277331400b4d7ec | What location does the National Defense operate out of? | Ottawa, Ontario | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces' 115,349 personnel are divided into a hierarchy of numerous ranks of officers and non-commissioned members. The governor general appoints, on the advice of the prime minister, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) as the highest ranking commissioned officer in the Armed For... |
56dee7f23277331400b4d7ed | What are some of the members of the Armed Forces Council? | the heads of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force and other key Level 1 organizations. | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Armed Forces' 115,349 personnel are divided into a hierarchy of numerous ranks of officers and non-commissioned members. The governor general appoints, on the advice of the prime minister, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) as the highest ranking commissioned officer in the Armed For... |
56dee99f3277331400b4d7fb | How many Canadian Forces bases are there in Canada? | 27 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCanada's Armed forces operate out of 27 Canadian Forces bases (CFB) across the country, including NDHQ. This number has been gradually reduced since the 1970s with bases either being closed or merged. Both officers and non-commissioned members receive their basic training at the Canadian F... |
56dee99f3277331400b4d7fc | Where do Canadian Forces members go for training? | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCanada's Armed forces operate out of 27 Canadian Forces bases (CFB) across the country, including NDHQ. This number has been gradually reduced since the 1970s with bases either being closed or merged. Both officers and non-commissioned members receive their basic training at the Canadian F... |
56dee99f3277331400b4d7fd | What is the place called where initial training happens? | Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCanada's Armed forces operate out of 27 Canadian Forces bases (CFB) across the country, including NDHQ. This number has been gradually reduced since the 1970s with bases either being closed or merged. Both officers and non-commissioned members receive their basic training at the Canadian F... |
56deea68c65bf219000b3e21 | How many warships does the Royal Canadian Navy have? | 33 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, includes 33 warships and submarines deployed in two fleets: Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) at CFB Esquimalt on the west coast, and Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) at Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard in H... |
56deea68c65bf219000b3e23 | Where are the Maritime Forces Atlantic located? | Halifax | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, includes 33 warships and submarines deployed in two fleets: Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) at CFB Esquimalt on the west coast, and Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) at Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard in H... |
56deea68c65bf219000b3e24 | What formation is located in Quebec? | the Naval Reserve Headquarters (NAVRESHQ) | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, includes 33 warships and submarines deployed in two fleets: Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) at CFB Esquimalt on the west coast, and Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) at Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard in H... |
56deea68c65bf219000b3e25 | What international exercises does the RCN partake in? | NATO exercises | [
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56deeb2a3277331400b4d813 | Who heads the Canadian Army? | Commander of the Canadian Army | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Army is headed by the Commander of the Canadian Army and administered through four divisions—the 2nd Canadian Division, the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Division and the 5th Canadian Division—the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training System and the Canadian Army Headq... |
56deeb2a3277331400b4d814 | How many divisions are there in the Canadian Army? | four divisions | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Army is headed by the Commander of the Canadian Army and administered through four divisions—the 2nd Canadian Division, the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Division and the 5th Canadian Division—the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training System and the Canadian Army Headq... |
56deeb2a3277331400b4d815 | What are the four divisions? | the 2nd Canadian Division, the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Division and the 5th Canadian Division | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Army is headed by the Commander of the Canadian Army and administered through four divisions—the 2nd Canadian Division, the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Division and the 5th Canadian Division—the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training System and the Canadian Army Headq... |
56deeb2a3277331400b4d816 | What division is the Canadian Army Doctrine of? | the 5th Canadian Division | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Army is headed by the Commander of the Canadian Army and administered through four divisions—the 2nd Canadian Division, the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Division and the 5th Canadian Division—the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training System and the Canadian Army Headq... |
56deeb2a3277331400b4d817 | The Canadian Army Headquarters are located in what division? | the 5th Canadian Division | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Army is headed by the Commander of the Canadian Army and administered through four divisions—the 2nd Canadian Division, the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Division and the 5th Canadian Division—the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training System and the Canadian Army Headq... |
56deebdc3277331400b4d81d | How many brigades does the Army consist of? | three | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCurrently, the Regular Force component of the Army consists of three field-ready brigade groups: 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Edmonton and CFB Shilo; 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Petawawa and CFB Gagetown; and 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Valcar... |
56deebdc3277331400b4d81f | Each Brigade contains how many regiments? | one | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCurrently, the Regular Force component of the Army consists of three field-ready brigade groups: 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Edmonton and CFB Shilo; 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Petawawa and CFB Gagetown; and 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Valcar... |
56deebdc3277331400b4d820 | What squadron is present but not an official part of the Brigade? | tactical helicopter squadron | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCurrently, the Regular Force component of the Army consists of three field-ready brigade groups: 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Edmonton and CFB Shilo; 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Petawawa and CFB Gagetown; and 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Valcar... |
56deebdc3277331400b4d821 | What medical group is present at all Brigades but not part of it? | a field ambulance | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nCurrently, the Regular Force component of the Army consists of three field-ready brigade groups: 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Edmonton and CFB Shilo; 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Petawawa and CFB Gagetown; and 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Valcar... |
56def917c65bf219000b3e64 | Where is most of the major training performed? | CFB Gagetown, CFB Montreal and CFB Wainwright. | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe 2nd, 3rd and 4th Canadian Divisions each has a Regular Force brigade group, and each division except the 1st has two to three Reserve Force brigades groups. In total, there are ten Reserve Force brigade groups. The 5th Canadian Division and the 2nd Canadian Division each have two Reser... |
56defb12c65bf219000b3e73 | Who heads the Royal Canadian Air Force? | the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and Canadian NORAD Region, based in Winnipeg, is responsible for the operational command and control of Air Force activities throughout Canada and worldw... |
56defb12c65bf219000b3e74 | Where is the commander based out of? | Winnipeg | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and Canadian NORAD Region, based in Winnipeg, is responsible for the operational command and control of Air Force activities throughout Canada and worldw... |
56defb12c65bf219000b3e75 | How many air force wings are located across Canada? | eleven | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and Canadian NORAD Region, based in Winnipeg, is responsible for the operational command and control of Air Force activities throughout Canada and worldw... |
56defb12c65bf219000b3e77 | Who reports to the operational commander about the wings? | tactical commander | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is headed by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and Canadian NORAD Region, based in Winnipeg, is responsible for the operational command and control of Air Force activities throughout Canada and worldw... |
56defbb63277331400b4d85d | What are some locations of the air bases? | Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nMajor air bases are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, while administrative and command and control facilities are located in Winnipeg and North Bay. A Canadian component of the NATO Airborne Early Warn... |
56defbb63277331400b4d85e | Where are the command facilities located? | Winnipeg and North Bay | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nMajor air bases are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, while administrative and command and control facilities are located in Winnipeg and North Bay. A Canadian component of the NATO Airborne Early Warn... |
56defbb63277331400b4d85f | Where is the Canadian component of the NATO located? | Geilenkirchen, Germany | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nMajor air bases are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, while administrative and command and control facilities are located in Winnipeg and North Bay. A Canadian component of the NATO Airborne Early Warn... |
56defbb63277331400b4d860 | What NATO force are the Canadians part of? | Airborne Early Warning Force | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nMajor air bases are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, while administrative and command and control facilities are located in Winnipeg and North Bay. A Canadian component of the NATO Airborne Early Warn... |
56defbb63277331400b4d861 | What location is a Canadian airforce base located whose name is also a dog breed? | Labrador | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nMajor air bases are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, while administrative and command and control facilities are located in Winnipeg and North Bay. A Canadian component of the NATO Airborne Early Warn... |
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e85 | What does JTFN stand for? | Joint Task Force (North) | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe RCAF and Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN) also maintain at various points throughout Canada's northern region a chain of forward operating locations, each capable of supporting fighter operations. Elements of CF-18 squadrons periodically deploy to these airports for short training exerc... |
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e86 | What it located through Canada's Northern Regions? | a chain of forward operating locations | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe RCAF and Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN) also maintain at various points throughout Canada's northern region a chain of forward operating locations, each capable of supporting fighter operations. Elements of CF-18 squadrons periodically deploy to these airports for short training exerc... |
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e87 | What can each forwarding operation location provide? | fighter operations | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe RCAF and Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN) also maintain at various points throughout Canada's northern region a chain of forward operating locations, each capable of supporting fighter operations. Elements of CF-18 squadrons periodically deploy to these airports for short training exerc... |
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e88 | What squadrons deploy to these locations? | CF-18 squadrons | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe RCAF and Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN) also maintain at various points throughout Canada's northern region a chain of forward operating locations, each capable of supporting fighter operations. Elements of CF-18 squadrons periodically deploy to these airports for short training exerc... |
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e89 | What patrols are organized from these locations? | Arctic sovereignty patrols. | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe RCAF and Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN) also maintain at various points throughout Canada's northern region a chain of forward operating locations, each capable of supporting fighter operations. Elements of CF-18 squadrons periodically deploy to these airports for short training exerc... |
56defcf2c65bf219000b3e91 | When was the Canadian Joint Operations Command established? | October 2012 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Joint Operations Command is an operational element established in October 2012 with the merger of Canada Command, the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command and the Canadian Operational Support Command. The new command, created as a response to the cost-cutting measures in the 2... |
56defcf2c65bf219000b3e92 | What are the parts that merged into the Canadian Joint Operations Command? | Canada Command, the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command and the Canadian Operational Support Command | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Joint Operations Command is an operational element established in October 2012 with the merger of Canada Command, the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command and the Canadian Operational Support Command. The new command, created as a response to the cost-cutting measures in the 2... |
56defcf2c65bf219000b3e95 | What specifically prompted this merger? | the 2012 federal budget | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Joint Operations Command is an operational element established in October 2012 with the merger of Canada Command, the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command and the Canadian Operational Support Command. The new command, created as a response to the cost-cutting measures in the 2... |
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9b | what does CANSOFCOM stand for? | The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a formation capable of operating independently but primarily focused on generating special operations forces (SOF) elements to support CJOC. The command includes Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), the Canadian Joint Incident Response Un... |
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9c | What is the CANSOFCOM focussed on? | generating special operations forces | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a formation capable of operating independently but primarily focused on generating special operations forces (SOF) elements to support CJOC. The command includes Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), the Canadian Joint Incident Response Un... |
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9d | What do the special forces support? | CJOC | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a formation capable of operating independently but primarily focused on generating special operations forces (SOF) elements to support CJOC. The command includes Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), the Canadian Joint Incident Response Un... |
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9e | Where is the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit based? | CFB Trenton | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a formation capable of operating independently but primarily focused on generating special operations forces (SOF) elements to support CJOC. The command includes Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), the Canadian Joint Incident Response Un... |
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9f | How many Special Operations Aviation Squadron are based at Petawawa? | 427 | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nThe Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a formation capable of operating independently but primarily focused on generating special operations forces (SOF) elements to support CJOC. The command includes Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), the Canadian Joint Incident Response Un... |
56df043cc65bf219000b3ed5 | What is the the Information Management Group responsible for? | electronic warfare and the protection of the Armed Forces' communications and computer networks | [
"Canadian_Armed_Forces\n\nAmong other things, the Information Management Group is responsible for the conduct of electronic warfare and the protection of the Armed Forces' communications and computer networks. Within the group, this operational role is fulfilled by the Canadian Forces Information Operations Group, ... |
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