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80-614: CFMP serves the Canadian Forces (CF) community, which includes Regular and Reserve Force members, DND civilian employees, cadets, and family members residing on military establishments in Canada and abroad. Whether at home on CF bases or abroad on international missions, CFMP, in conjunction with civilian and allied military police forces , protect and support all components of the CF. CFMP has over 1,250 full-time members. The international scope of

160-751: A NATO -led formation that operated in Afghanistan under the authority of the UN. The Canadian Forces' contribution to ISAF was conducted under Operation Attention, and through this operation, CFMP members were primarily based in Kabul, Afghanistan, where they were employed across the city in a variety of training and advisory roles. CFMP members were also stationed with the Canadian Contingent Training Mission – Afghanistan (CCTM-A) Military Police Element, where they were responsible for enforcing Canadian law among

240-566: A Military Training Centre for the Soldier Qualification (SQ) course, which lasts 20 training days. SQ covers the following topics: Army physical fitness, dismounted offensive and defensive operations, reconnaissance patrolling, advanced weapons-handling (working with grenades, machine-guns and anti-tank weapons) and individual field-craft. After successful completion of the BMQ and SQ courses, candidates will attend Basic Military Police Training at

320-856: A broad range of special protective missions and tasks at home and abroad in support of the DND and CF mission. The CFPSU HQ is in Ottawa. The MPSS is as a unit of the MP Svcs Gp seconded to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). The role of the MPSS is to provide security services to specific Canadian Foreign Missions and related properties under the direction of the appropriate Head of Mission. These services include protection of classified and administratively controlled material and equipment, Canadian personnel and property. The performance of these duties includes

400-834: A ceremony was held at the Canadian Forces School of Intelligence and Security (CFSIS) which inaugurated the new Intelligence Branch and rededicated the Security Branch. Following the recommendations in the report by former Chief Justice Brian Dickson , a new era was inaugurated for the Military Police Branch with the creation of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), the Canadian Forces National Counter Intelligence Unit (CFNCIU) and

480-692: A crime is committed on or in relation to DND property or assets, CFMP have the power to arrest and charge the offender, military or civilian, under the Criminal Code. It is important to note though that the purpose of the CFMP is not to replace the job of a civilian police officer, but rather to support the CF through security and policing services. CFMP also have the power to enforce the Provincial Highway Traffic Act on all military bases in Canada pursuant to

560-465: A distinction between police and security but with a closer relationship between security and intelligence. The chief of personnel saw the police and security functions as complementary. The Turcot report, completed on 22 July 1966, directed that the responsibility for security should be placed under the DGI. In January 1967, the chief of the defence staff (CDS) directed DGI to undertake a management analysis with

640-613: A draft occupational analysis report on the Sec 81 classification in which it was found that the activities performed by Sec(Int) officers bore little resemblance to those performed by Sec(MP) officers. The branch was restructured into two classifications vice the five sub-classifications that existed at the time. By August 1975 after another review, DGIS rejected the idea of two separate classifications within one Security Branch and proposed one classification for police and one for intelligence. After 1976, training and employment of Security Branch Officers

720-445: A major restructuring of the three separate armed services, describing a reorganization that would include the integration of operations, logistics support, personnel, and administration of the separate branches under a functional command system. The proposal met with strong opposition from personnel in all three services, and resulted in the dismissal of the navy's senior operational commander, Rear Admiral William Landymore , as well as

800-518: A one-month probationary period before being transferred. Applicants were required to have exemplary service records. The CMPC School was formed at CFB Rockcliffe near Ottawa in June 1918. The first commanding officer of the school was Major Baron Osborne. The basic course was of three weeks duration. Upon successful completion of the course, privates were promoted to lance corporal. The CMPC was disbanded on December 1, 1920. The Canadian Provost Corps (C Pro C)

880-551: A permanent armed force of approximately 51,000 personnel was authorized, of which approximately 25,000 at all levels were assigned to the Army's active duty units and the remainder to the Navy and Air Force. This "active-duty army" is no longer just a trainer for the militia, but can be deployed to respond to international events that Canada may have to deal with. While the militia will remain the larger force in numbers, its training will no longer be

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960-502: A police logo. CFMP Reserve and regular field units have trucks painted olive green that say "Military Police Militaire" and have red or red and blue lights. Because of the terrain on certain bases, some units also have bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), snowmobiles and watercraft. Regular Force In the Canadian Armed Forces , a Regular Force unit or person is part of the full-time military, as opposed to being part of

1040-550: A priority for the regular army. Between 1953 and 1971, the regular Canadian infantry consisted of seven regiments, each of two battalions. Approximately two-thirds of the Regular Force is composed of anglophone units, while one third is francophone. Members of the Regular Force can join through job applications, recruitment, or paid education programs. When applying to join the Canadian Armed Forces, applicants complete

1120-557: A secondary responsibility. The navy had no police organization comparable to the C Pro C or the AFP but relied upon dockyard police, the Corps of Commissionaires , local civil police and shore patrols to maintain security of establishments and maintenance of discipline. Field inquiries in support of the security program were conducted by the RCMP. The initial amalgamation of all police and security elements of

1200-619: A sentence of 14 days' detention, or less, may serve their sentence at a local Unit Detention Room. The CFNCIU is responsible to provide Security Intelligence (SI) and Counter Intelligence (CI) services in support of the CF and the DND during peace, crisis and war. The mission of the CFNCIU consists in identifying, investigating and countering threats to the security of the CF and the DND from foreign intelligence services, or from individuals/groups engaged of espionage , sabotage , subversion , terrorism , extremism or criminal activities . The CFNCIU

1280-869: A significant presence in TF Afghanistan . Outside Canada locations also include the NATO E3A component in Geilenkirchen, Germany , 45 embassies and high commissions with the Military Police Security Service (MPSS), CFSU Europe and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Casteau , Belgium. In November 2007 a ceremony officially recognized the CFPM assuming command of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group. This new CF Formation comprises

1360-550: A view to recommending the future management system for intelligence, security and military police in the Canadian Armed Forces . This study became known as the Piquet report. The DGI Working Group submitted its study in March 1967 in which it was concluded that security/intelligence/police should be managed as an entity under a Directorate General Intelligence and Security in the Vice Chief of

1440-600: Is a Military Police formation with the mandate to provide MP operational support to Canadian Forces operations, domestic, continental or expeditionary. The formation comprises a HQ in Ottawa, and three subordinate units: the CF Close Protection Unit (CFCPU), the Military Police Security Service (MPSS), and the CF Service Prison and Detention Barracks (CFSPDB). The CFPSU is a high-readiness, specialized and expert protective service organization capable of conducting

1520-692: Is a national level, specialist unit responsible for the provision of counter-intelligence (specifically counter-HUMINT) services to the CF and the DND. In addition, the CFNCIU is responsible for the Defensive Security Briefing and Debriefing Program. This program is designed to provide knowledge and assistance to assist CF and DND members in protecting themselves and the department from potential threats involved in foreign travel, either for Duty or Non-Duty travel, or who may have or have contact with foreign nationals. The CFNCIU contains both military police and intelligence operators and liaise often with

1600-557: Is for both civilians without CAF service and non-commissioned members of the Regular Force or Reserve Force. Non-commissioned members are any military personnel other than officers, who are enrolled in the CAF. The Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) provides paid education for undergraduate university degrees in Engineering, Science, or Arts, with graduates entering the officer rank upon completion of their degree. Applicants can attend either of

1680-493: Is to ensure that all recruits maintain the CF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding. BMQ covers the following topics: policies and regulations of the CF, CF drill, dress and deportment (the "three Ds"), basic safety, first aid, personal survival in nuclear, biological and chemical conditions, handling and firing personal weapons, cross-country navigation and personal survival in field conditions. Upon successful completion of BMQ, candidates go to

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1760-577: The Canadian Forces . Close to the current authorized strength of 71,500 Regular Force members. On the other hand, the Reserve Forces have an authorized force size of 30,000 members. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) protects Canadian sovereignty and interests at sea, at home and abroad. Whether during times of conflict or peace, the RCN promotes global stability, enforces international law and helps protect both

1840-561: The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and provincial and municipal police service intelligence officers when gathering and sharing information. The CFNIS investigates serious or sensitive service and criminal offences against property, persons, and the Department of National Defence . It performs a function similar to that of a Major Crime unit of

1920-619: The Criminal Code , which gives them the same powers as civilian law enforcement personnel to enforce Acts of Parliament anywhere. They have the power to arrest anyone who is subject to the Code of Service Discipline (CSD), regardless of position or rank under the National Defence Act (NDA). CFMP have the power to arrest and charge non-CSD bound civilians only in cases where a crime is committed on or in relation to DND property or assets, or at

2000-673: The Primary Reserve which has more flexibility. There are many bases and wings across Canada, and factors like trade, career progression, and environment will affect where the person ends up. They receive more pay and benefits than members of the Primary Reserve and can be ordered into overseas deployments. Regular Force personnel are employed full-time, and have usually signed long-term contracts ranging anywhere from three to nine years, not including subsidized training or education. There are approximately 68,000 Regular Force personnel in

2080-414: The personnel branches of the CF. The move toward unification, as well as other budget and cost-cutting moves during the 1980s and 1990s were opposed by many and is sometimes seen as a fault in the Canadian Forces. Many veterans objected to unification and sometimes referred to branches of the military by their pre-unification titles. In 2013 the traditional designation of "Royal" was restored to several of

2160-469: The British Army, with an official system of "alliances" or affiliations established to perpetuate a sense of shared history. During the inter-war years between the two world wars, Canada scraped by with a small standing army of 3,000 to 4,000 men. Its mission is nothing but the training of the militia, both for direct defense and for the task of providing expeditionary forces if necessary. However, in 1946,

2240-505: The British fashion), as well as a headquarters / signals squadron , and several minor organizations. A tactical helicopter squadron, a field ambulance, and a service battalion ( logistics ) are co-located with each brigade but not part of the brigade's command structure. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is a part of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. It defends and protects Canadian and North American airspace in partnership with

2320-700: The CAF full-time. The Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Entry Program (CAFIEP) is a three-week training program at either the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, or at the Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the end of the three weeks, recruits return home until the next available Basic Training course. Unification of the Canadian Forces The unification of

2400-619: The CF MP Gp structure. As of 2012, the Military Police Branch comprises approximately 2,230 members total, inclusive of Reserve members. The first stage of training for candidates is the 10-week Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec . This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course

2480-400: The CF added four operational commands to the existing structure: Canada Command (CANCOM), Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM), Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM), and Canadian Operational Support Command (CANOSCOM). In 2012 CANCOM, CEFCOM and CANOSCOM were merged into Canadian Joint Operations Command . On 16 August 2011 the three environmental commands of

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2560-1003: The CF personnel and assisting other military police of different nations in enforcing conduct and discipline. Under Operation Athena , CFMP members were stationed with Task Force Kandahar for the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT), Operational Mentor and Advisory Teams (OMATs) and the Police Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (P-OMLT). CFMP also had a unit supporting Task Force Afghanistan. Canada's Engagement in Afghanistan Official Website – Canada's New Role in Afghanistan – 2011 to 2014 Canada's Engagement in Afghanistan Official Website – Canada's Military and Police Training Role in Afghanistan: 2011-2014 The CFMP operate many units across Canada. Most of

2640-415: The CF requires that CFMP provide services in Canada and around the world. All Canadian citizens are entitled to the same rights, privileges and protection under Canadian law, and CFMP are qualified to provide these services to the same standard as every other Canadian police service . CFMP routinely function within the civilian criminal and military justice systems. CFMP are classified as Peace Officers in

2720-570: The CF was first effected in October 1964 by the formation of the Directorate of Security at Canadian Forces Headquarters. With the introduction of the forces' functional command structure in April 1966, the security staffs and PMs in existing single-service command organizations were eliminated, the command and base security officers were appointed at the newly formed HQs, and the various investigative elements of

2800-464: The CF; to return prisoners to civilian life, where appropriate, with improved attitude and motivation; and to provide subject matter expertise and guidance in support of Canadian Forces disciplinary programs and deployed prisoner of war/detainee operations. Inmates at the CFSPDB serve sentences that range from 15 to 90 days of detention, to sentences of imprisonment up to two years less a day. Inmates serving

2880-538: The CFNIS, MPSS, Canadian Forces Service Prison and Detention Barracks (CFSPDB) and Canadian Forces Military Police Academy (CFMPA). On April 1, 2011, the CF MP Gp was restructured to a new establishment, with the environmental and operational commands policing assets now under the full command of the CF MP Gp Commander. The MPSS and the CFSPDB became part of the MP Svcs Gp, while the CFNIS and CFMPA remain directly under

2960-635: The Canadian Armed Forces took place on 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy , Canadian Army , and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged to form the Canadian Armed Forces . A white paper was tabled in the Parliament of Canada on 26 March 1964 by the Minister of National Defence , Paul Hellyer , and the Associate Minister of National Defence , Lucien Cardin . This document outlined

3040-413: The Canadian Armed Forces was not altered by this change. Unlike the situation prior to 1968 where the services existed as separate legal entities, the current Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force have no separate legal status and, under terms of amendments made to the National Defence Act in 2014, exist as commands within the unified Canadian Armed Forces. Officers' insignia

3120-689: The Canadian Armed Forces were renamed to reflect the names of the original historical armed services. Air Command was changed to the Royal Canadian Air Force; Maritime Command was changed to the Royal Canadian Navy; and Land Force Command was changed to the Canadian Army. The government made the changes to align Canada with other key Commonwealth countries whose militaries use the royal designation, and to indicate that it respected Canada's military heritage. The unified command structure of

3200-594: The Canadian Armed Forces, though the unified structure of the Armed Forces was maintained. Materiel Command was disbanded during the 1980s, and Communications Command was disbanded during a mid-1990s reorganization, with its units merged into the Defence Information Services Organization (DISO), later renamed Information Management Group (IM Gp). Mobile Command was also renamed at this time, becoming Land Force Command (LFC). On 1 February 2006,

3280-667: The Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) and select up to three preferred positions. Members of the Reserves Force can apply to initiate a Component Transfer (CT) online through the Defense Wide Area Network (DWAN) to transition to the Regular Force. Paid education programs will pay for the complete cost of school fees, including tuition, books, and academic equipment, as well as an annual salary of $ 27,600 per year with health and dental benefits. Graduates of

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3360-607: The Canadian Forces Military Police Academy (CFMPA). Over a four-and-half-month period, they will learn the basics of Canadian civilian and military law, investigative techniques, and acquire skills necessary to perform daily Military Police functions. As CFMP progress through their careers, they will continually attend training for career and specialty courses at the CFMPA as well as partake in training with other Canadian and US Law Enforcement agencies. During 1968,

3440-636: The Canadian Forces in Canada, as well as with the various regiments and battalions . CFMP continue to serve with United Nations (UN) forces, as part of the NATO component in Geilenkirchen , Germany , and in 45 Canadian Embassies and High Commissions around the world. Specific tasks of CFMP may include: Members of the Canadian Forces Military Police were involved in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF),

3520-503: The Canadian and world economies. The RCN is made up of approximately 8,400 Regular Force personnel, 4,100 Reservists and 3,800 civilian employees. The Regular Force component of the Royal Canadian Navy consists of the two fleets, MARLANT and MARPAC and all ships crews except for the majority of those serving on board the Kingston -class coastal defence vessels which are crewed largely by

3600-563: The Defence Staff (VCDS) Branch. The new branch was to be named the Security Branch, which officially was created on 1 February 1968. The recommendations of the Piquet Study were implemented by the CDS on 3 May 1967 and by 1968, the officer specifications were in draft form and included five sub-classifications: military police, investigation, intelligence, imagery interpretation and interrogation. With

3680-473: The Government Property Traffic Regulations (GPTR). The Canadian Military Police Branch can trace its roots to the formation of the Canadian Military Police Corps (CMPC), which was authorized on September 15, 1917, by Militia General Orders 93 & 94. The initial establishment was set at 30 officers and 820 warrant officers and NCOs within 13 detachments, designated No. 1 through No. 13. Only trained soldiers were to be selected, and they were required to serve

3760-602: The Military Training Assistance Program. In 2004 Managing Authority for CFMPA was transferred from Canadian Forces Training Systems Group to the CFPM, who now exercises full control of Career and Out of Service Training for the Military Police. A new, state of the art training facility, was completed in fall 2015. The CFMPA officially moved into the Col James Riley Stone Building, also at CFB Borden, on 16 October 2015 and began delivering training in this new facility on 21 October 2015. The Canadian Forces Military Police serve in policing and security roles on every base and station of

3840-559: The Primary Reserve. The Canadian Army produces soldiers who are well-trained, well-equipped, well-led and ready for operations at home and abroad. 22,500 members serve as full-time soldiers in the Regular Force 21,500 are part-time, volunteer soldiers in the Reserve Force. The Regular Force component of the Canadian Army consists of three field-ready brigades, with elements of a fourth at CFB Gagetown : Each brigade contains one regiment each of artillery , armour , and combat engineers and three battalions of infantry (all scaled in

3920-402: The Provost Corps School was renamed the Canadian Forces School of Intelligence and Security (CFSIS). On 1 April 1999, the CFSIS was stood down. The Intelligence Training Company was re-formed as the Canadian Forces School of Military Intelligence (CFSMI), at CFB Kingston . CFMPA was established 1 April 1999 when the Intelligence Training Company was detached from the former CFSIS. At this time

4000-403: The RCMP or large municipal police agency. Military Police members of the 1 Can Air Div VIP Aircraft Security Detail, are responsible for providing security to Canadian Forces aircraft , crew and passengers—passengers who may include the Governor General , the Prime Minister and members of the Royal Family , amongst others. CFMP patrol vehicles are painted white with two red stripes and with

4080-406: The United States. The RCAF also contributes to international peace and security. The Regular Force component of the Royal Canadian Air Force consists of all wings with their sub-unit squadrons at bases across the country. The heritage of the Canadian Infantry and Armoured Regiments is deeply rooted in the heritage and history of the British Army. Many regiments are modeled after the regiments of

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4160-536: The branches listed above. Over the ensuing decades, many of the elements of unification were incrementally reversed. The Communication Command was established on 1 September 1970. Air Defence Command and Air Transport Command disbanded and their assets transferred to a new Air Command on 2 September 1975. This effectively restored a unified air force within the Armed Forces. The government of Brian Mulroney (1984–93) took steps which restored more traditional and distinct army, navy and air force uniforms to

4240-489: The dual responsibility of performing both police and security duties and were under the command of the base on which they served. Security in the RCN was the responsibility of the assistant director naval intelligence who reported to the director of naval headquarters. With the exception of a very small group of professionals policing Canada's military, since 1917 security officers, naval security officers were primarily intelligence officers or officers assigned security duties as

4320-464: The execution of instructions for the protection of Canadian Foreign Service Missions and their personnel in emergencies. The MPSS employs over a hundred military police personnel. The MPSS personnel are at the unit headquarters, in Ottawa, and at 47 Canadian embassies, high commissions, or consulates around the world. The first embassy to employ MP personnel as Military Security Guards was Beirut, Lebanon in 1976. The Military Security Guard Unit (MSGU)

4400-432: The forced retirements of other senior officers in the nation's military forces. The protests of service personnel and their superiors had no effect, however, and on 1 February 1968, Bill C-243, The Canadian Forces Reorganization Act, was granted royal assent , and the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force were combined into one service: the Canadian Armed Forces. The public explanation for

4480-415: The formation of a unified branch came a need to replace the previous corps and service badges and the use of the thunderbird as the symbol for the Security Branch arose out of the recommendations of the Insignia Steering Group appointed by DGI on 15 May 1967. In 1970, the branch unofficially deleted the military police sub-classification at the officer level since the basic officer specifications included all

4560-427: The former Royal Canadian Air Force were divided between Mobile Command, Maritime Command, Air Defence Command, Air Transport Command, and Training Command. In 1975 all aircraft of the Canadian Armed Forces were placed under a new command known as Air Command. Most of the pre-unification corps that had been created in the early 20th century were disbanded or were merged with counterparts in the navy and air force to form

4640-432: The mandate to provide policing services to the Air Force . The formation comprises a HQ at CFB Winnipeg , and two subordinate units: 1 Military Police Squadron (MP Sqn) with HQ in Cold Lake and 2 MP Sqn with HQ at CFB Trenton . The SOF MPU is a Military Police unit with the mandate to provide policing services to the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM). The Military Police Services Group (MP Svcs Gp)

4720-405: The mandate to provide policing services to the Army . The formation comprises an HQ in Ottawa and four subordinate units: 1 Military Police Regiment (1 MP Regt) with HQ at CFB Edmonton , 2 MP Regt with HQ in Toronto , Ontario, 3 MP Regt with HQ in Sackville, Nova Scotia , and 5 MP Regt with HQ at CFB Valcartier . The Air Force Military Police Group (AF MP Gp) is a Military Police formation with

4800-639: The new, all-encompassing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF); this, it was said, caused damage to the esprit de corps for sailors, soldiers, air crew and other personnel. As part of unification, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force were merged and lost their status as separate legal entities. Most of the commands of the former services were eliminated and new unified commands were created. Army personnel and equipment were placed under an entity known as Mobile Command (later renamed Land Force Command). Navy personnel and ships were placed under Maritime Command. Personnel and aircraft of

4880-414: The opportunity to enroll for one academic year at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario as an officer cadet. This program includes individual learning plans designed to provide students with smaller learning groups for both non-credit and first-year university-level courses. Upon completion of the one-year program, students can apply to complete a degree program at the Royal Military College or join

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4960-474: The paid education program are guaranteed a job with the CAF in their field. Military commitment with the paid education program requires two months of service for every month of paid education. Programs eligible for the paid education program include skilled trades, undergraduate degrees, and graduate specialty programs. The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) provides paid education for authorized courses of study. This program

5040-497: The re-establishment of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (CFPM). As of 2012, members of the Military Police Branch serve on every base and station of the Canadian Forces in Canada, as well as with the various regiments and battalions . CFMP also serve at Royal Military College of Canada , JTF 2 , Joint Task Force (North) and as air marshals for Code 1 (PM Canada, HEGG and Royal Family) when travelling outside Canada. CFMP continue to serve in support of deployed operations, with

5120-438: The reorganization was that unification would achieve cost savings and provide improved command, control, and integration of the military forces. Hellyer stated on 4 November 1966 that "the amalgamation... will provide the flexibility to enable Canada to meet in the most effective manner the military requirements of the future. It will also establish Canada as an unquestionable leader in the field of military organization." However,

5200-403: The request of the Minister of Public Safety , Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada or Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Although CFMP jurisdiction is only on DND property across Canada and throughout the world, any civilian accessing these areas falls under CFMP jurisdiction and is dealt with in the same manner as by any civilian policing agency. If in fact

5280-515: The security and police functions were conducted quite differently by the three services. The army divided the responsibility for security and security incidents between the Canadian Intelligence Corps (C Int C) and C Pro C, and field inquiries were conducted by the Security Sections of the C Int C. The police functions of the C Pro C involved the provision and supervision of guards, the operation of service detention barracks and investigation of service and criminal offences. The Air Force Police (AFP) had

5360-444: The services were amalgamated into a single organization called the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). To achieve a common approach throughout the forces, security and police functions were regrouped into three main categories: (1) personnel security, (2) police and custody, and (3) security of information and materiel. A single trade of Military Police was created which replaced five trades that previously existed and provided standards for

5440-475: The serving Liberal ministers of the Crown were accused of not caring for the traditions behind each individual service, especially as the long-standing navy, army, and air force identities were replaced with common army-style ranks and rifle green uniforms. Rather than loyalty to each service, which, as military historian Jack Granatstein put it, was "vital for sailors, soldiers, and airmen and women" who "risk their lives to serve," Hellyer wanted loyalty to

5520-401: The tasks of the sub-classification. In effect, the branch had adopted a four subclassification structure. Therefore, between 1971 and 1974, the new Security Services Basic Officer course was the branch qualifying course and consisted of 84 days devoted to police/security instruction and three days to Intelligence subjects. In June 1975, the director military occupational structures (DMOS) issued

5600-443: The training required of all non-commissioned members employed in the police and security field. In June 1966, Major General Gilles Turcot was directed to examine the role, organization and responsibility for security in the CF and to make recommendations for any revisions. At the time of the Turcot report, there existed two philosophies in the police, intelligence and security organizations. The director general intelligence (DGI) saw

5680-562: The two Canadian Military Colleges or at another Canadian university. If applicants choose to attend one of the military colleges, they will also receive second language training. While enrolled in school, students are enlisted as an officer or naval cadets. Graduate programs, such as medical or dental training, are also available as part of the paid education program. There are also recruitment programs for Indigenous peoples, both paid education and designated recruitment. The Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) offers Indigenous students

5760-523: The unified Security Branch and reorganize them independently into a structured Security Branch and a new Intelligence Branch. Following further studies, discussions and recommendations, DGIS concurred with the Craven Report and on 3 December 1981 the CDS directed that separate Security and Intelligence Branches each containing the applicable officer classification and trade be established, with an implementation target date of 1 October 1982. On 29 October 1982,

5840-588: The unit was transformed into a distinct Military Police/Security training establishment. The Military Police component was reorganized to form the CFMPA and is located at CFB Borden . CFMPA provides career and specialist training to Regular and Reserve Force members of the Military Police Branch. In addition, CFMPA provides security-related training to non-Branch personnel of the Regular and Reserve Forces. CFMPA also provides training to personnel from other government and law enforcement agencies and to foreign nationals under

5920-856: The units are "total force" meaning they employ both regular force and primary reserve members of the CF. All units are under the control of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group (CF MP Gp), headquartered in Ottawa , Ontario. The Naval Military Police Group (N MP Gp) has the mandate to provide policing services to the Navy . The formation comprises an HQ in Ottawa and two subordinate units: Naval MP Unit Esquimalt, and Naval MP Unit Halifax. MPU Ottawa and MPU Borden also fall under N MP Gp with mandates to provide policing services to Canadian Forces Support Unit Ottawa (CFSU(O)) and Canadian Forces Base Borden/Canadian Forces Training Support Group (CFB Borden CFTSG) respectively. The Canadian Army Military Police Group (CA MP Gp) has

6000-456: Was also changed during this period of name restorations, to match the distinctive insignia worn by the three branches of the pre-unification era. The navy added the executive curl to their gold bars and reintroduced naval sleeve insignia for flag officers. The army abandoned the CF-style bars for pre-unification pips and crowns insignia, substituting the Canadian "Vimy Star" for the previous Star of

6080-550: Was declared an official unit of the CF in 1990, and was officially renamed the MPSS in 2009. Originally established as one of several military detention centres, the CFSPDB, at CFB Edmonton , is now the sole, permanently established military corrections facility remaining in the CF. The roles of the CFSPDB include: provide imprisonment and detention services for Canadian Forces service detainees, service prisoners and service convicts; to adjust detainees and prisoners to service discipline, and prepare them to resume an effective role in

6160-520: Was formed on June 15, 1940, under the authority of Privy Council Order 67/3030. It originally consisted of No.1 Company (RCMP) and No. 2 Provost Company which was formed in early 1940 as part of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. The Royal Air Force, Canada (RAFC) was formed in 1918 and an assistant provost marshal was appointed in Toronto on February 1 of that year. Initially, there were approximately 30 Royal Air Force NCOs and airmen on his staff. This number

6240-484: Was in consonance with the dual structure of the branch and proved superior to the pre-1975 approaches. The dual structure also formalized and clearly defined the uniqueness of the police and intelligence functions and institutionalized the security function in the police side of the structure as had been the RCAF practice. In 1978, the Craven Report, proposed that ADM(PER) separate the CF police and intelligence personnel comprising

6320-457: Was soon increased to 50, and two officers were appointed as deputy assistant provost marshals. The Royal Canadian Air Force Police had its beginnings in March 1940 when Group Captain M.M. Sisley was appointed as the first provost marshal of the RCAF. Originally called the Guards and Discipline Branch, the name was changed a year later to the Directorate of Provost and Security Services (DPSS). The DPSS

6400-586: Was subdivided into two branches: Police and Security. These branches supplied gate and perimeter security for airfields and installations, and conducted disciplinary patrols. During the Second World War, RCAF Police were known as RCAF Service Police (SP). After World War II, but before the unification of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF),

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