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Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) – Change notice – 12/25

Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD)

Change Notice 12/25, 2025-07-16

Approval Authorities: The following DAOD is issued under the authority of the Deputy Minister of National Defence and the Chief of the Defence Staff.

Enquiries: Director Strategic Corporate Services (DSCS), email DSCS

Number Go to Document Reason for Modification Reason
2050-0 Laser Security

Major
  • The addition of the Definitions section;
  • Updated of the Enquiries section to National Defence Laser Safety Office (NDLSO) only;
  • Amendments to the Policy Direction section and the Consequences section;
  • Updates to the Authority table and the References section.
2050-1 Laser Security Programme Major
  • The addition of the Definitions section and the Medical Lasers section;
  • Update of the Enquiries section to National Defence Laser Safety Office (NDLSO) only;
  • Other modifications have been made throughout the DAOD to ensure that laser safety protocols, training, and operational procedures within the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are effectively implemented, so that DND employees, CAF members, and the public are protected from harmful levels of laser radiation during approved operations;
  • Updates to the Authority table and the References section.

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