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56dde8e466d3e219004dade0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles 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, the strategic bombing of German ...
What famous World War II battle was the Canadian Military part of?
{ "text": [ "the Normandy Landings" ], "answer_start": [ 166 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles 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, the strategic bombing of German ...
What effort was the Canadian Military known for in Germany?
{ "text": [ "the strategic bombing of German cities" ], "answer_start": [ 288 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles 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, the strategic bombing of German ...
What Battle in France was the Canadian Military known for?
{ "text": [ "the Battle of Vimy Ridge" ], "answer_start": [ 72 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade3
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles 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, the strategic bombing of German ...
What country was the latest Canadian Military effort?
{ "text": [ "Croatia" ], "answer_start": [ 377 ] }
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
At 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 actually made it into battle....
Canada had which biggest army during the Second World War?
{ "text": [ "the largest volunteer army ever" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf4
Canadian_Armed_Forces
At 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 actually made it into battle....
What country fell providing with more information on Canada's army size?
{ "text": [ "the Soviet Union" ], "answer_start": [ 422 ] }
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf5
Canadian_Armed_Forces
At 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 actually made it into battle....
Which other country had a sizable naval army?
{ "text": [ "Japanese" ], "answer_start": [ 458 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfb
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 alongside garrisons of the Fr...
When did the Canadian Armed Forced become to be?
{ "text": [ "1 February 1968" ], "answer_start": [ 62 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfd
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 alongside garrisons of the Fr...
What prevented Canada from fully having their own army at the start?
{ "text": [ "the British government" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfe
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 alongside garrisons of the Fr...
When did Canada gain independence from the United Kingdom?
{ "text": [ "1931" ], "answer_start": [ 711 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadff
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 alongside garrisons of the Fr...
What war aided Canadian legislative independence?
{ "text": [ "the First World War" ], "answer_start": [ 801 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96ae
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After 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.
What is the old name of the Canadian Forces?
{ "text": [ "Canadian Armed Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96af
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After 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.
When did the Canadian Armed Forces name cease to be?
{ "text": [ "After the 1980s" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96b0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After 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.
When was the Canadian Armed Forces name reintroduced?
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96b1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After 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.
What was the new name of the Canadian Armed Forces?
{ "text": [ "Canadian Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b602
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land 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 Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a...
What forces were sent out in support of peacekeeping?
{ "text": [ "Land Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b603
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land 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 Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a...
Until when were Canadian forces in Afghanistan?
{ "text": [ "2011" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b604
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land 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 Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a...
What force were the Canadians part of in Afghanistan?
{ "text": [ "ISAF" ], "answer_start": [ 312 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b605
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land 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 Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a...
Who requested the aid of the Canadians?
{ "text": [ "the Government of Afghanistan" ], "answer_start": [ 337 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b606
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land 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 Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a...
What type of operations were mainly done by Canadian forces?
{ "text": [ "peacekeeping" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
56dedf113277331400b4d791
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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, 5000 Rangers, and 19,000 suppl...
What is Today's annual cost of the Canadian Forces?
{ "text": [ "approximately $20.1 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56dedf113277331400b4d792
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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, 5000 Rangers, and 19,000 suppl...
How are the Canadian forces ranked in size compared to other military?
{ "text": [ "74th in size" ], "answer_start": [ 99 ] }
56dedf113277331400b4d793
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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, 5000 Rangers, and 19,000 suppl...
What is the total force of the Canadian Forces?
{ "text": [ "approximately 119,000" ], "answer_start": [ 367 ] }
56dedf113277331400b4d794
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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, 5000 Rangers, and 19,000 suppl...
By what date is the primary reserve personnel estimated to go up by 30,000?
{ "text": [ "2020" ], "answer_start": [ 464 ] }
56dedf113277331400b4d795
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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, 5000 Rangers, and 19,000 suppl...
What is the total amount of Canadian Forces estimated to be in 2020?
{ "text": [ "around 124,000" ], "answer_start": [ 637 ] }
56dedffec65bf219000b3da3
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 were also put towards recruitment...
What was the effort called to upgrade the Canadian Forces?
{ "text": [ "the Canada First Defence Strategy" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }
56dedffec65bf219000b3da4
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 were also put towards recruitment...
How were the Canadian Forces upgraded in 2008?
{ "text": [ "through the purchase of new equipment, improved training and readiness" ], "answer_start": [ 130 ] }
56dedffec65bf219000b3da7
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 were also put towards recruitment...
What major problem is the CAF trying to address currently?
{ "text": [ "loss of existing members" ], "answer_start": [ 990 ] }
56dee117c65bf219000b3dad
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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" (such as the air force's medium...
What equipment was acquired to aid in Afghanistan?
{ "text": [ "main battle tanks, artillery, unmanned air vehicles" ], "answer_start": [ 96 ] }
56dee117c65bf219000b3dae
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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" (such as the air force's medium...
What large transport plane is part of the CAF mission?
{ "text": [ "C-130 Hercules" ], "answer_start": [ 358 ] }
56dee117c65bf219000b3daf
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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" (such as the air force's medium...
What new type of helicopter was recently acquired?
{ "text": [ "CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters" ], "answer_start": [ 514 ] }
56dee117c65bf219000b3db1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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" (such as the air force's medium...
When was the renewal and re-equipment effort started?
{ "text": [ "2006" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dc7
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 lifted the ceiling of 1,500 women ...
What roles were women recruited for in the 1950s?
{ "text": [ "medicine, communication, logistics, and administration" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dc8
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 lifted the ceiling of 1,500 women ...
What year did further recruitment for women open in the CAF?
{ "text": [ "1971" ], "answer_start": [ 165 ] }
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dc9
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 lifted the ceiling of 1,500 women ...
What non traditional tasks were women recruited for in the 1970s?
{ "text": [ "vehicle drivers and mechanics, aircraft mechanics, air-traffic controllers" ], "answer_start": [ 410 ] }
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dca
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 lifted the ceiling of 1,500 women ...
Why were women eventually allowed to serve at sea in the CAF?
{ "text": [ "the Department changed its policies" ], "answer_start": [ 723 ] }
56dee1f8c65bf219000b3dcb
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 lifted the ceiling of 1,500 women ...
What charter directly affected a women's right to serve in the CAF?
{ "text": [ "Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" ], "answer_start": [ 652 ] }
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 Minister of National Defence cr...
Name some of the jobs in the CAF off limits to women in the 1980s.
{ "text": [ "infantry, armoured corps, field artillery, air-defence artillery" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd3
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 Minister of National Defence cr...
On what date was a study created to research the impart of women in direct involvement?
{ "text": [ "5 February 1987" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd4
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 Minister of National Defence cr...
Who created an office to study these effects?
{ "text": [ "the Minister of National Defence" ], "answer_start": [ 285 ] }
56dee2b8c65bf219000b3dd5
Canadian_Armed_Forces
In 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 Minister of National Defence cr...
What was the study called?
{ "text": [ "Combat-Related Employment of Women" ], "answer_start": [ 425 ] }
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bb
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 persons to serve their country to ...
What year were most military occupations opened to women?
{ "text": [ "1989" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bc
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 persons to serve their country to ...
What military occupation wasn't opened to women until the 2000s?
{ "text": [ "submarine service" ], "answer_start": [ 75 ] }
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bd
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 persons to serve their country to ...
By how much did opening these jobs to women increase the recruiting pool by?
{ "text": [ "100 percent" ], "answer_start": [ 234 ] }
56dee4db3277331400b4d7bf
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 persons to serve their country to ...
Which government was responsible in Canadian history for this fact?
{ "text": [ "the government of Jean Chretien" ], "answer_start": [ 409 ] }
56dee59b3277331400b4d7cf
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 conforms to the female figure, and is...
What is a requirement for equipment for the CAF?
{ "text": [ "equipment must be suitable for a mixed-gender force" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56dee59b3277331400b4d7d0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 conforms to the female figure, and is...
What are some of the equipment used by both men and women?
{ "text": [ "Combat helmets, rucksacks, combat boots" ], "answer_start": [ 57 ] }
56dee59b3277331400b4d7d2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
All 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 conforms to the female figure, and is...
What special entitlement are women provided as part of their service?
{ "text": [ "an annual financial entitlement for the purchase of brassiere undergarments" ], "answer_start": [ 376 ] }
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e07
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 title since 1905. All troop dep...
What determines who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces?
{ "text": [ "The Canadian constitution" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e08
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 title since 1905. All troop dep...
Who does the Commander-in-Chief authorize to make decision regarding the Armed Forces for them?
{ "text": [ "the governor general" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e09
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 title since 1905. All troop dep...
What orders fall under the royal prerogative?
{ "text": [ "troop deployment and disposition orders" ], "answer_start": [ 311 ] }
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e0a
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 title since 1905. All troop dep...
Who must sign these orders for them to be valid?
{ "text": [ "the monarch or governor general" ], "answer_start": [ 485 ] }
56dee6fcc65bf219000b3e0b
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 title since 1905. All troop dep...
Who's advice is the monarch supposed to follow regarding these orders?
{ "text": [ "the advice of his or her ministers in Cabinet" ], "answer_start": [ 641 ] }
56dee7f23277331400b4d7e9
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Forces and who, as head of the Ar...
The armed forces has approximately how many members?
{ "text": [ "115,349" ], "answer_start": [ 18 ] }
56dee7f23277331400b4d7ea
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Forces and who, as head of the Ar...
Who is the highest ranking member of the Armed Forces?
{ "text": [ "the Chief of the Defence Staff" ], "answer_start": [ 193 ] }
56dee7f23277331400b4d7eb
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Forces and who, as head of the Ar...
Who appoints the Chief of the Defence?
{ "text": [ "The governor general" ], "answer_start": [ 125 ] }
56dee7f23277331400b4d7ec
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Forces and who, as head of the Ar...
What location does the National Defense operate out of?
{ "text": [ "Ottawa, Ontario" ], "answer_start": [ 467 ] }
56dee99f3277331400b4d7fb
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canada'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 Forces Leadership and Recruit S...
How many Canadian Forces bases are there in Canada?
{ "text": [ "27" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56dee99f3277331400b4d7fc
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canada'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 Forces Leadership and Recruit S...
Where do Canadian Forces members go for training?
{ "text": [ "Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu" ], "answer_start": [ 329 ] }
56dee99f3277331400b4d7fd
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canada'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 Forces Leadership and Recruit S...
What is the place called where initial training happens?
{ "text": [ "Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School" ], "answer_start": [ 280 ] }
56deea68c65bf219000b3e21
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Halifax on the east coast, as w...
How many warships does the Royal Canadian Navy have?
{ "text": [ "33" ], "answer_start": [ 92 ] }
56deea68c65bf219000b3e23
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Halifax on the east coast, as w...
Where are the Maritime Forces Atlantic located?
{ "text": [ "Halifax" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
56deea68c65bf219000b3e24
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Halifax on the east coast, as w...
What formation is located in Quebec?
{ "text": [ "the Naval Reserve Headquarters (NAVRESHQ)" ], "answer_start": [ 342 ] }
56deea68c65bf219000b3e25
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Halifax on the east coast, as w...
What international exercises does the RCN partake in?
{ "text": [ "NATO exercises" ], "answer_start": [ 495 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Headquarters.
Who heads the Canadian Army?
{ "text": [ "Commander of the Canadian Army" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Headquarters.
How many divisions are there in the Canadian Army?
{ "text": [ "four divisions" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Headquarters.
What division is the Canadian Army Doctrine of?
{ "text": [ "the 5th Canadian Division" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Headquarters.
The Canadian Army Headquarters are located in what division?
{ "text": [ "the 5th Canadian Division" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Currently, 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 Valcartier and Quebec City. Each con...
How many brigades does the Army consist of?
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 63 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Currently, 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 Valcartier and Quebec City. Each con...
Each Brigade contains how many regiments?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Currently, 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 Valcartier and Quebec City. Each con...
What squadron is present but not an official part of the Brigade?
{ "text": [ "tactical helicopter squadron" ], "answer_start": [ 565 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Currently, 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 Valcartier and Quebec City. Each con...
What medical group is present at all Brigades but not part of it?
{ "text": [ "a field ambulance" ], "answer_start": [ 598 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Reserve Force brigade groups, while...
Where is most of the major training performed?
{ "text": [ "CFB Gagetown, CFB Montreal and CFB Wainwright." ], "answer_start": [ 474 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 worldwide. 1 Canadian Air Division o...
Who heads the Royal Canadian Air Force?
{ "text": [ "the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 worldwide. 1 Canadian Air Division o...
Where is the commander based out of?
{ "text": [ "Winnipeg" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 worldwide. 1 Canadian Air Division o...
How many air force wings are located across Canada?
{ "text": [ "eleven" ], "answer_start": [ 354 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 worldwide. 1 Canadian Air Division o...
Who reports to the operational commander about the wings?
{ "text": [ "tactical commander" ], "answer_start": [ 643 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Major 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 Warning Force is also based at NAT...
What are some locations of the air bases?
{ "text": [ "Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Major 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 Warning Force is also based at NAT...
Where are the command facilities located?
{ "text": [ "Winnipeg and North Bay" ], "answer_start": [ 214 ] }
56defbb63277331400b4d85f
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Major 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 Warning Force is also based at NAT...
Where is the Canadian component of the NATO located?
{ "text": [ "Geilenkirchen, Germany" ], "answer_start": [ 350 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Major 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 Warning Force is also based at NAT...
What NATO force are the Canadians part of?
{ "text": [ "Airborne Early Warning Force" ], "answer_start": [ 271 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Major 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 Warning Force is also based at NAT...
What location is a Canadian airforce base located whose name is also a dog breed?
{ "text": [ "Labrador" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 exercises or Arctic sovereignty pat...
What does JTFN stand for?
{ "text": [ "Joint Task Force (North)" ], "answer_start": [ 13 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 exercises or Arctic sovereignty pat...
What it located through Canada's Northern Regions?
{ "text": [ "a chain of forward operating locations" ], "answer_start": [ 113 ] }
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e87
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 exercises or Arctic sovereignty pat...
What can each forwarding operation location provide?
{ "text": [ "fighter operations" ], "answer_start": [ 180 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 exercises or Arctic sovereignty pat...
What squadrons deploy to these locations?
{ "text": [ "CF-18 squadrons" ], "answer_start": [ 212 ] }
56defc4bc65bf219000b3e89
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 exercises or Arctic sovereignty pat...
What patrols are organized from these locations?
{ "text": [ "Arctic sovereignty patrols." ], "answer_start": [ 298 ] }
56defcf2c65bf219000b3e91
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 2012 federal budget, combines t...
When was the Canadian Joint Operations Command established?
{ "text": [ "October 2012" ], "answer_start": [ 79 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 2012 federal budget, combines t...
What specifically prompted this merger?
{ "text": [ "the 2012 federal budget" ], "answer_start": [ 285 ] }
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9b
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Unit (CJIRU) based at CFB Trento...
what does CANSOFCOM stand for?
{ "text": [ "The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Unit (CJIRU) based at CFB Trento...
What is the CANSOFCOM focussed on?
{ "text": [ "generating special operations forces" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9d
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Unit (CJIRU) based at CFB Trento...
What do the special forces support?
{ "text": [ "CJOC" ], "answer_start": [ 197 ] }
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9e
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Unit (CJIRU) based at CFB Trento...
Where is the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit based?
{ "text": [ "CFB Trenton" ], "answer_start": [ 310 ] }
56defd9bc65bf219000b3e9f
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The 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 Unit (CJIRU) based at CFB Trento...
How many Special Operations Aviation Squadron are based at Petawawa?
{ "text": [ "427" ], "answer_start": [ 386 ] }
56df043cc65bf219000b3ed6
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Among 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, headquartered at CFS Leitrim i...
Where is the Information Management Group located?
{ "text": [ "CFS Leitrim in Ottawa" ], "answer_start": [ 307 ] }
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Canadian_Armed_Forces
Among 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, headquartered at CFS Leitrim i...
What is the task of the CAF Cyber Task Force?
{ "text": [ "design and build cyber warfare capabilities" ], "answer_start": [ 1002 ] }
56df043cc65bf219000b3ed8
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Among 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, headquartered at CFS Leitrim i...
When was the Directorate of Cybernetics established?
{ "text": [ "June 2011" ], "answer_start": [ 699 ] }
56df043cc65bf219000b3ed9
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Among 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, headquartered at CFS Leitrim i...
Who heads the Directorate?
{ "text": [ "the Director General Cyber" ], "answer_start": [ 876 ] }
56df04ce3277331400b4d8b8
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Health Services Group is a joint formation that includes over 120 general or specialized units and detachments providing health services to the Canadian Armed Forces. With few exceptions, all elements are under command of the Surgeon General for domestic support and force generation, or temporarily assigned under c...
Who does The Health Services Group serve?
{ "text": [ "the Canadian Armed Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 144 ] }
56df04ce3277331400b4d8ba
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Health Services Group is a joint formation that includes over 120 general or specialized units and detachments providing health services to the Canadian Armed Forces. With few exceptions, all elements are under command of the Surgeon General for domestic support and force generation, or temporarily assigned under c...
Who can temporarily be assigned the Health Serviced Group?
{ "text": [ "Joint Task Force" ], "answer_start": [ 341 ] }