Canadian Expeditionary Force Command ( CEFCOM , French : Commandement de la Force expéditionnaire du Canada or COMFEC ) was an operational element of the Canadian Forces for operations outside of Canada , created in 2006 and merged into the Canadian Joint Operations Command in 2012.
10-514: Under the CF structure, Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command (CEFCOM) was the unified command that was responsible for all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) international operations, with the exception of operations conducted solely by Canadian Special Operations Forces Command elements. CEFCOM missions included combat operations, humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping. Similar to the integrated chain of command put in place under Canada Command (Canada COM),
20-530: Is a command of the Canadian Armed Forces . It is responsible for all special forces operations that respond to terrorism and threats to Canadians and Canadian interests around the world. CANSOFCOM's primary mission is counter-terrorism, which involves conducting rigorous and specialized training and working with local law enforcement agencies, as required, to protect Canadians from the threat of terrorism. Commander CANSOFCOM reports directly to
30-715: The Chief of the Defence Staff . The leadership of the CAF and the Department of National Defence maintain full oversight on all CANSOFCOM operations. CANSOFCOM is organized into a headquarters element and five units: CANSOFCOM has five strategic tasks: In support of these strategic tasks, CANSOFCOM personnel are organized, trained, equipped, and always ready to conduct operational tasks. These tasks include: CANSOFCOM employs an integrated operating concept that combines
40-641: The tan beret , regardless of their environment (Navy, Army or Air Force), with the badge of their personnel branch or, in the case of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and Royal Canadian Infantry Corps members, the badge of their former regiment. In 2017 the Special Operations Forces Branch began to wear service dress uniforms that are distinct from the Navy, Army and Air Force. The uniform consists of
50-637: The CAF's operational command headquarters responsible for domestic operations, CEFCOM brought together under one operational command the maritime, land and air force assets to conduct humanitarian, peace support or combat operations wherever they were required internationally. Headquartered in Ottawa, CEFCOM was responsible for setting the standards for integrated training and final certification of assigned forces – ensuring that all units and personnel selected to conduct overseas duties were fully trained and ready to do so. In 2011, over 3,900 servicemen were deployed,
60-426: The capabilities of all units in a special operations task force (SOTF) capable of completing assigned missions and tasks. Therefore, depending on the tasks at hand, various combinations of personnel from JTF2, CSOR, 427 SOAS and CJIRU are assembled into a SOTF, as appropriate, to accomplish assigned missions. The commander selects which task force or team will be deployed based on several criteria, including: Based on
70-508: The civilians and military members from different elements working together, accomplishing the missions and contributing to the security of Canada, and was continued by the Canadian Joint Operations Command following the 2012 merger. The CEFCOM crest contained a black background, with a falcon holding a globe in its talons. The black background represented military fortitude and the notions of action and combat,
80-425: The globe symbolized CEFCOM's area of operations, and the falcon represented someone who did not rest until the objective is achieved. This Canadian military article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Canadian Special Operations Forces Command ( CANSOFCOM ; French: Commandement des Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada; COMFOSCAN )
90-805: The majority of which were part of the Joint Task Force - Afghanistan. In July 2011, the authorized strength Afghanistan was of 1,959 servicemen for two operations, that is, Operation Athena , the Canadian contingent of the International Security Assistance Force which ended in December 2011 and Operation Attention , aimed at training Afghan security forces personnel. The CEFCOM motto was Unanimi cum Ratione , Latin for "United in Purpose." This motto represented
100-616: The requirement to respond to specific standing tasks assigned to the CAF by the Government of Canada, such as responding to a terrorist attack, an international crisis or a CBRN threat, CANSOFCOM has developed several standing SOTFs: The IRTF, CBRN Task Force, Task Force Arrowhead and the SOF teams do not represent the full extent of CANSOFCOM capabilities; CANSOFCOM is capable of generating additional forces for specific needs as required. With operational uniforms , all members of CANSOFCOM wear
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