Section II : Analysis of Programs by Strategic Outcome - RPP 2014-15

SECTION II: ANALYSIS OF PROGRAMS BY STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

The Planning Highlights outlined in Section II provide the details of previously identified plans under the organizational priorities at Section I along with other key initiatives, where they support the respective Program’s core business as articulated in their description.

STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1: DEFENCE OPERATIONS and SERVICES IMPROVE STABILITY and SECURITY, and PROMOTE CANADIAN INTERESTS and VALUES

There are two Programs associated with this Strategic Outcome:

• Program 1.0: Defence Combat and Support Operations
• Program 2.0: Defence Services and Contributions to Government

These Programs were designed to encompass the full spectrum of operations and services delivered by Defence, some of which by their nature are very unpredictable. For those Programs, there will be no or little programmed spending until trend data is available. In addition, Programs focused on rare and exceptional occurrences will also have no forecast spending.

Program 1.0: Defence Combat and Support Operations

The Defence Combat and Support Operations Program delivers military power in combat, security, stability and surveillance operations in response to armed threats, or potential armed aggression, for the purpose of protecting Canadian sovereignty, upholding the values of Canadians, and defending the interests of the Government of Canada. Results are achieved through this Program by the application of Defence capabilities in domestic, continental and international domains, either independently or in combination with allies, where the primary focus is to inflict military effects against threats. The term Defence capability is a collective term that refers to the ability of a military force to achieve a desired an effect against a threat during the execution of a Defence operation (or the delivery of a Defence service) by executing tasks according to understood concepts, doctrine and standards. The military forces delivered by Defence are composed of force elements which are organizational entities that are in-turn composed of members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and in some cases personnel from the Department of National Defence (DND). Force elements integrate people, with specialized information, materiel (e.g., equipment, platforms, weapon systems) and in some cases real property, so that capabilities can be applied against threats. Force elements have different sizes and compositions according to the capabilities they must apply during an operation. This Program is underpinned by the National Defence Act, defence policy, international treaties and agreements, membership in international organizations, and direction received by the Government of Canada. Sub-programs beneath this Program target a range of threats across a variety of operational contexts via different delivery mechanisms in different geographic regions.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Canadian Armed Forces will:

• Maintain ready duty ships, immediate response units and ready posture aircraft at high readiness status. Should an armed threat against Canada arise, these high readiness units and follow-on forces will be generated to provide the required response as directed by the Government of Canada.

For information on cost estimates for CAF operations, please see the Cost Estimates for CAF Domestic Operations²¹ and Cost Estimates for CAF International Operations²² web pages.

Please see the Defence website for more information on Defence Operations²³.

Sub-Program 1.1: Domestic and Continental Defence Operations

Domestic and Continental Defence Operations aim to deliver military power within Canada and across North America in response to armed threats, or the potential for armed aggression, in order to protect Canadian sovereignty, uphold the values of Canadians, and defend the interests of the Government of Canada. Results are achieved through the employment of force elements, either independently or in concert with continental partners, that apply requisite military capabilities in the conduct of routine and contingency operations. Routine operations typically occur on an ongoing basis, where as contingency operations may be planned for but occur only in response to a particular event or upon specific request from the Government of Canada. Therefore not all of the sub-sub-programs under this Program may contain significant operations every fiscal year. However, regardless of when and if they occur, the operations within this Program typically aim to maintain and/or restore domestic and continental security through the detection and monitoring of threats and, when necessary, deliver military intervention. This Program is bound by several federal laws, regulations, policies, international conventions and bi-national agreements such as the North American Aerospace Defence agreement that facilitates co-ordination and shared responsibilities for the defence of the North American continent.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Canadian Armed Forces will:

• Continue to force generate capabilities to conduct daily domestic and continental operations, including through existing Canada-United States agreements, in order to deliver military power within Canada and across North America, thereby protecting and defending Canada.

For details on current domestic and continental operations²⁴, please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.1.1: Operations to Defend Canada Against Armed Threats

Operations to Defend Canada Against Armed Threats aim to defend Canada against armed threats and provide military power when necessary anywhere in Canada for the purpose of averting major crises where armed aggressors threaten Canadians, Canadian sovereignty, or the interests of the Canadian Government. Results are achieved through the deployment of immediate response force elements and, when required, the mobilization, employment and sustainment of larger follow-on force elements in accordance with the mandated role of National Defence. This Program directly supports Canada and Canadians.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Since operations in the Program are required to provide are rare and unexpected, no expenditures are forcasted.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Personnel are drawn from Ready Forces as required to provide Defence services under this Program.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Develop and maintain contingency plans to enable the conduct of operations as required; and
• Ensure plans are in place to force generate immediate response forces, at various states of readiness, to respond to crises anywhere in Canada. If required, Defence can augment these response forces by the general mobilization of the CAF to defend Canada.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.1.2: Ongoing Defence, Security and Sovereignty of Canada Operations

Ongoing Defence, Security and Sovereignty of Canada Operations aim to ensure constant monitoring and conspicuous presence of military forces in Canadian territory, including the Arctic, through the application of military power. When necessary, this Program also delivers localized responses against detected aggressors that threaten the security of Canadians, the sovereignty of Canada, or the interests of the Canadian Government. Typical results are achieved through the employment of force elements with the requisite Defence capabilities to conduct surveillance operations; maritime, land, and air patrols; and operations to assert Canada’s sovereignty. Results are typically achieved through this Program by focused execution of: national intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations; presence operations; and intercept operations.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Sustainable Operational Excellence both at Home and Abroad for the Defence of Canada and the Protection of Canadians through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Exercise arctic sovereignty

• The Defence Team will action all taskings as required in the Chief of the Defence Staff and Deputy Minister Directive on Canada’s North to support CAF operations and activities in the Arctic;
• To support the achievement of the Government’s objectives in the North, the Canadian Rangers will conduct activities such as patrols as well as the augmentation and support to municipal and territorial first responders in the Arctic;
• Defence will prioritize the enhancement of force readiness activity by re-aligning and re-balancing capability pillars to obtain full domestic reach capability in the Arctic; and
• Defence will improve and develop Arctic surveillance system technologies to ensure gaps in surveillance system technologies and command and control information management are addressed.

In further support of this Program, Defence will:

• Conduct numerous activities in the North to support arctic sovereignty. Key examples are: OP NANOOK, OP NUNALIVUT, OP NUNAKPUT and OP LIMPID. For details on current domestic and continental operations, please see the Defence website²⁵; and
• Ensure immediate response forces remain capable of deterrence available to deliver localized response, and able to enhance or reinforce monitoring and surveillance functions.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.1.3: Ongoing Defence Operations through NORAD

Ongoing Defence Operations through NORAD seek to provide for the defence of North America in combination with the United States through the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) in accordance with the North American Aerospace Defence agreement. This agreement provides co-ordinated bi-national delivery of both aerospace and maritime warning capabilities as well as related control capabilities to the Governments of Canada and the United States in order to protect against threats that may impact the North American continent. The aerospace warning and control capabilities applied through this Program typically detect, identify, monitor, track, deter, intercept, divert and neutralize manned or unmanned air breathing vehicles that threaten air sovereignty. They also detect and monitor airborne and maritime vessels that are suspected of illegal drug trafficking and human trafficking/illegal immigrants, and relay information to civilian law enforcement agencies. The maritime warning capabilities applied through this Program provide shared awareness and a mutual understanding of activity within maritime approaches, marine areas, and inland waterways that are in the jurisdictions of Canada and the United States. This Program is conducted within the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty and therefore is also a key aspect of trans-Atlantic security and defence.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Continue to force generate capabilities to support the NORAD mission of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning in the defence of North America and North American airspace and maritime approaches.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.1.4: Ongoing Continental Defence Operations in Cooperation with the United States

Ongoing Continental Defence Operations in Cooperation with the United States aim to protect Canada and North America in accordance with agreements with the United States, and Central and South American nations where applicable, that are outside the purview of North American Aerospace Command (NORAD). Results are achieved through the employment of forces with the requisite military capabilities to conduct daily continental operations where threats along air, land and sea approaches to Canadian territory are detected, identified, monitored, tracked, deterred, intercepted, diverted and neutralized, as required. This Program includes participation in the US-led Joint Interagency Task Force (South) as well as the employment of military capabilities in support to the United States in accordance with requirements and emergency/contingency plans established though bi-lateral agreements. Results may sometimes also be achieved through application of military capabilities in co-ordination with South American and Caribbean nations.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Continue to force generate capabilities to conduct continental operations, including through Canada-Unites States agreements to monitor, track and intercept along air, land and sea approaches to Canadian territory; and
• In support of the Government of Canada's Americas Strategy, continue to conduct OP CARIBBE in order to participate in the multinational campaign against illicit trafficking by transnational organized crime in the Caribbean basin and the Eastern Pacific Ocean. As part of OP CARIBBE, Canada will continue to contribute CAF ships and aircraft to OP MARTILLO, a joint, combined and interagency effort by the nations of the Western Hemisphere and Europe to prevent illicit trafficking in the Caribbean basin, the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and the littoral²⁶ waters of Central America.

Please see the Defence web site for more information on how Defence conducts operations to defend North America²⁷.

Sub-Program 1.2: International Combat Operations

International Combat Operations aim to achieve timely strategic effects in support of Canada’s national interests and in accordance with Canadian values, as directed by the Government of Canada through the delivery of military power outside of the domestic or continental setting, typically in response to armed aggression or the potential for armed aggression. Results are achieved through the application of Defence capabilities, in concert with national and international partners, within the context of military operations across the globe. Typically the military operations under this Program are conducted to enhance global peace and security, counter international terrorism, assist failing states, or defuse intra- and interstate conflicts that may threaten Canada’s national security interests. These operations are usually delivered in the context of: a United Nations (UN) resolution; Canada’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); or other international agreements. Some of the operations conducted under this Program are considered routine while other operations occur on a contingency basis. Routine operations occur on an ongoing basis where as contingency operations may be planned for but occur only in response to a particular event or upon specific request from the Government of Canada. Therefore not all of the sub-programs under this Program may contain significant operations every fiscal year. This Program is bound by several federal laws, regulations, policies, and international conventions, agreements and laws, like the Law of Armed Conflicts, that pertain to the conduct military forces in armed conflict.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Meet personnel requirements to support United Nations, NATO, and independent missions. Examples of such missions are indicated on the CAF international operations map²⁸ available on the Defence website.

For more information on how Defence contributes to international peace and security²⁹, please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.2.1: International Operations over Extended Periods

International Operations over Extended Periods aim to meet expectations agreed upon by the Canadian Government and foreign partners, which include allied nations, alliance organizations and the United Nations. Results are achieved through the application of Defence capabilities by force elements outside of the domestic or continental setting. The force elements that achieve this Program’s results are organized into portfolios according to the environments in which they operate – the most fundamental of which are the maritime, land and aerospace environments. There are also force elements that operate across these domains which include joint, common and special force elements. The operations conducted under this Program occur over extended periods during which time certain force elements from across the portfolio are tailored, delivered and sustained within a forum that typically also includes force elements provided by international partners. Examples of past operations conducted as part of this Program are those conducted in Afghanistan and Bosnia.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Continue to participate in the following ongoing missions, including (but not limited to):
  • OP ARTEMIS³⁰ - Canadian Armed Forces’ participation in maritime security and counter-terrorism operations in the Arabian Sea;
  • OP CALUMET³¹ - Canada’s participation in the Multinational Force and Observers, an independent peacekeeping operation in the Sinai Peninsula and headquartered in Rome;
  • OP CROCODILE³² - Canada’s military contribution to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
  • OP KOBOLD³³ - deployment of CAF members to serve with the NATO-led Kosovo Force. Launched in August 2008 with an initial mandate of one year, the operation was recently extended until 31 December 2014; and
  • OP SOPRANO³⁴ - Canada’s participation in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan.

For more information on how Defence contributes to international peace and security³⁵, please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.2.2: International Crisis and Surge Response Operations

International Crisis and Surge Response Operations aim to respond to immediate international crises with the potential for armed confllict through the delivery of Defence capabilities. As with the International Operations over Extended Periods Program, Defence capabilities are applied outside of the continent by this Program through the employment of force elements, as appropriate, from the maritime, land and aerospace environments and the joint, common and special force domains. However, the operations undertaken under this Program are expected to be of much shorter duration and often require what is called a surge response. These operations are typically undertaken at the request of the Canadian Government to meet particular expectations which are usually connected to the support of foreign partners which includes allied nations, alliance organizations and the United Nations. The recent operation in Libya is an example of an operation conducted as part of this Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Develop and maintain contingency plans to enable the conduct of operations as required; and
• Force generate capabilities in support of stabilization, security or capacity building tasks for a shorter duration.

For more information on how Defence contributes to international peace and security³⁶, please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.2.3: Ongoing Defence Operations through Standing NATO Commitments

Ongoing Defence Operations through Standing NATO Commitments aim to provide for the ongoing defence of Canada and protect the interests of the Government of Canada through routine participation as an active member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Results are achieved by representing Canadian interests in: defence policies and plans; military standards and doctrine, and best practices; fostering defence diplomacy and international defence relations; and providing Defence capabilities for ongoing operations. Specifically, Canadian interests in defence policy and planning matters are delivered through the Canadian Joint Delegation to NATO and through representation on the NATO Headquarters International Military Staff which facilitates the framing of NATO defence issues in ways commensurate with Canadian interests. Canada’s representation on various NATO organizations also provides an avenue for development of defence policy advice within Canada as well as the progression of defence relations and opportunities to leverage capability development initiatives. A key aspect of this Program is the delivery of Canadian force elements to ongoing NATO operations and to NATO’s response force (NRF) which provides rapid military response to emerging crisis as part of the NATO crisis response system. However this Program does not include participation in extended or crisis response operations that are instead captured under the International Operations Over Extended Periods Program or the International Crisis and Surge Response Operations Program. This Program operates within the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty and the National Defence Act.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Provide ongoing support to advance Canada’s defence interests at NATO, including informed advice and support to the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Minister of National Defence for their participation at NATO meetings, in particular for the upcoming NATO Summit in September 2014; and
• Provide NATO staff with a forecast of Canada’s NATO response force commitments on an annual basis.

Sub-Program 1.3: Ongoing Centralized Operations and Operational Enablement

The Ongoing Centralized Operations and Operational Enablement Program ensures that programs delivering Defence Combat and Support Operations and delivering Defence Services and Contributions to Government have: clearly aligned operational objectives; a well-defined national command and communications structure; a balanced portfolio of resources and information; and access to the operational support capabilities, so that operations can be accomplished with an acceptable degree of risk. Results are achieved through the application of Defence capabilities that enable the delivery of strategic control, national command, diplomatic support, and provide operational support which includes the delivery of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Continue to enhance capabilities within the key joint enablers of Joint Command and Control, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Operational Support through the following initiatives:
  • Ongoing development of the capability to form a deployable Joint Inter-Agency Task Force headquarters, built on the framework of 1 Canadian Division headquarters;
  • Ongoing modernization of the CAF Joint Signals Regiment;
  • Development of force generation/force employment models for a deployable Joint Task Force headquarters and a Joint Task Force Support Component; and
  • Ongoing enhancement of deployable high readiness capabilities for assigned force posture and readiness roles.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.1: Overarching Command and Control of Domestic and International Operations

Overarching Command and Control of Domestic and International Operations seek to ensure there is congruency between operational objectives and higher-level strategic goals associated with the defence of Canada, the protection of Canadian sovereignty, and the interests of the Canadian Government by providing overarching control functions to military operations. Results are achieved by providing the rules and constraints that control each operation; coordinating the provision and allocation of resources; engaging with operational-level partners and other stakeholders to ensure unity of action; and ensuring that structures and processes are in place to manage risk. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by enabling the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program and the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program to deliver military efforts.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures my not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Sustainable Operational Excellence both at Home and Abroad for the Defence of Canada and the Protection of Canadians through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Exercise arctic sovereignty

• Implement the April 2011 CDS/DM Directive for the DND/CAF in Canada’s North to clearly establish Arctic force generation requirements and better plan and conduct joint CAF operations and activities in the Arctic; and
• Collaborate with other government departments, such as Natural Resources Canada, to develop a robust sustainment system that will support a range of Canadian Arctic activities, from crisis response and annual readiness training to routine government activities.

In further support of this Program, Defence will:

• Complete refinements of the organizational establishment and the revision of authorities, responsibilities and accountabilities of the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC). Three of four CAF operational level commands were consolidated in 2012 to form CJOC;
• Contribute to the whole-of-government All Hazards Risk Assessment process through participation in the Interdepartmental Risk Assessment Working Group, identifying risks for which Emergency Management plans should be in place or developed. Subject matter experts from Defence will contribute to the analysis of such risks and the development of subsequent response plans to mitigate their effects;
• Seek to refine expeditionary command and control models through the continued improvement of contingency plan Jupiter; and
• Seek to refine domestic and continental command and control models through the continued exploration of defence of Canada scenarios within the continental context under Exercise DETERMINED DRAGON.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.2: Ongoing Defence Intelligence Operations

Ongoing Defence Intelligence Operations aim to increase security and situational awareness essential to Force protection. Results are achieved through surveys and analysis of the many dimensions of the current security environment. It identifies critical patterns, synthesizes trends, and from this information establishes potential impacts, risks and opportunities to inform the execution of ongoing and contingency operations conducted under the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program and the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program. It also informs the delivery, or potential delivery, of Defence capabilities in the future. Results are achieved through the collection, storage, protection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information. These activities are enabled, in part, by collaboration and liaison with national and international partners. Besides supporting each military operation directly, the products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Overarching Control of Domestic and International Operations Program, the Operational Readiness Production Coordination and Control Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program. This Program is primarily focused on National Defence but also supports Federal Departments/Agencies and international partners.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Maintain the appropriate capabilities to ensure situational awareness of activities, operations and events relevant to the Government of Canada national security and the CAF operational requirements.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.3: Operational Support Services

Operational Support Services aim to provide operational support services for the conduct of military operations. Results are achieved through the deployment and sustainment of forces to distant areas in response to domestic, continental and international operations. Operational support is provided to deployed force elements within a theatre of operations. This Program delivers Defence services such as Surveillance from Space and the provision of Cyber defense. Included in the Support Services is the establishment of Lines of Communications for facilitating coordination of procurement and delivery of a wide variety of materiel, personnel and information services that directly support the deployment and sustainment of military forces and the maintenance of Defence capabilities during military operations. Operational Support Services directly supports Defence.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Establish a Northern Operations hub in Iqaluit to enhance Defence’s capabilities for the strategic-level movement of personnel, materiel, equipment and supplies in the North. Further planning will continue for international operational hubs.

For more information on Support to Operations³⁷, please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.4: Military Diplomacy and Global Engagement

The Military Diplomacy and Global Engagement Program aims to achieve greater interoperability and enhanced delivery of Defence capabilities during on-going, contingency and potential operations in the future in order to support the defence of Canada and Canadian Interests. Results are achieved through the establishment of new bi-national and multinational relations and the strengthening of existing key defence partnerships. This is accomplished through assistance to foreign partners in the form of military training, participation in international fora, the establishment of formal arrangements, the sharing of expertise and operational cooperation. The Military Diplomacy and Global Engagement Program also delivers support to Federal Departments and Agencies, foreign governments, international organizations and alliances.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Develop departmental policy and provide oversight in line with the Global Engagement Strategy (GES) to ensure Defence activities and operations are reflective of governmental and strategic direction;
• Strengthen the GES as an effective Defence Team tool to optimize, prioritize and provide strategic coherence to international engagements;
• Continue to participate in the annual conference of the Northern Chiefs of Defence Staff;
• Strengthen military diplomacy, particularly within NATO organizations through continued partnerships with host nations and NATO allies across Europe; and
• Following the endorsement of the second Canada-United Kingdom Joint Declaration of Intent ³⁸ by the Prime Ministers of Canada and of the United Kingdom and Great Britain and Northern Ireland to develop a living joint strategic defence cooperation support plan through the establishment of framework for cooperation called the Partners in Defence Dialogue. The framework will bring greater coherence to existing programs and initiatives, and will permit the consideration of new levels of cooperation and interoperability.

Program 2.0: Defence Services and Contributions to Government

The Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program aims to support the delivery of Canadian Government safety and security initiatives and encourage recognition and pride in Canada and the Canadian military. This is accomplished through the provision of unique Defence services in support of other elements of Government or the Canadian public. To encourage and share pride and awareness of Canada’s military heritage, contributions, and leadership, Defence provides unique services and opportunities for outreach, awareness, preservation and development. Defence unique services also include operations conducted to ensure or enhance the security, safety, stability and/or well-being of Canadians, or international populations in peril, in accordance with Canadian values and the interests of the Canadian Government, in situations where there may be a need to defend against armed threats but where this is not the primary focus. The operations are delivered through the employment of force elements to achieve a desired effect within specific contexts through execution of tasks according to understood concepts, doctrine and standards. The force elements delivered by Defence are organizational entities which are composed of members of the Canadian Armed Forces and in some cases personnel from the Department of National Defence. Force elements have different sizes and compositions according to the capabilities they must apply during an operation. Defence remains consistently ready to employ force elements under this Program however significant operations do not always occur every fiscal year.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-programs and sub-sub-programs.

Sub-Program 2.1: Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Operations

Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Operations aim to assist populations in distress in order to establish, re-establish or enhance the human safety and well-being through the use of military operations. Results are achieved through this Program by the employment of force elements with the requisite capabilities to minimize suffering, assist in recovery operations, facilitate synergies with other responding bodies, and conduct related support functions during natural disaster events, non-combat evacuation events, humanitarian emergencies, and other perilous situations as directed by the Government of Canada. Operations in this Program are bound by a number of federal and provincial laws, regulations, orders-in-council, federal policies, and international agreements.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Operations Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-sub-programs.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.1.1: Domestic and Continental Assistance and Response Operations

Domestic and Continental Assistance and Response Operations aim to reduce suffering and to improve the well-being of members of the civil society living in North America. Results are achieved through the delivery of force elements with the capabilities to conduct domestic disaster relief operations. This Program delivers unique Defence capabilities through modular and scalable responses to mitigate a wide range of crises, associated with disasters. Operations in this Program will only occur if Defence is tasked by the Government of Canada. Response activities may include Defence services such as strategic air and sealift, aviation support, medical aid, logistic and engineering support, or provision of security assistance. Domestic and Continental Assistance and Response Operations are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies, other levels of government and continental partners.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Provide a rapid and scalable response to a wide range of threats including security crises and natural disasters in North America, in partnership with other Government departments;
• Force generate an initial response to a major air disaster, followed by a sustained rescue effort; and
• Develop and maintain contingency plans to enable the conduct of operations as required.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.1.2: International Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations

International Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations aim to reduce suffering and to improve the well-being of members of the international civil society. Results are achieved through the delivery of force elements internationally with the capabilities to conduct disaster and humanitarian response operations in support of Government of Canada goals. This Program delivers unique Defence capabilities through modular and scalable responses tailored to address identified gaps in civilian humanitarian capacity. Operations in this Program will only occur if Defence is tasked by the Government of Canada. Response activities may include Defence services such as strategic air and sealift, aviation support, medical aid, logistic and engineering support, or provision of security assistance. International Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies and international partners.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Develop plans to conduct disaster and humanitarian response operations anywhere in the world; and
• Force generate an immediate response force, the Disaster Assistance Response Team, to provide international humanitarian assistance and support, on short notice.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.1.3: Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations

Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations aim to contribute to the security of Canadian citizens abroad. Results are achieved through the delivery of force elements with the requisite capabilities to conduct operations where the primary focus is the evacuation of Canadian Entitled Personnel or other non-combatants from hostile or potentially hostile environments. Operations in this Program will only occur if Defence is tasked by the Government of Canada. Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies and Canadian citizens.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Personnel are drawn from Ready Forces as required to provide Defence services under this Program.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Develop and maintain contingency plans to enable the conduct of operations as required; and
• Force generate an immediate response force to support Non-Combatant Evacuation support to either Canadian Entitle Personnel abroad or other non-combatants as tasked by the Government of Canada.

Sub-Program 2.2: Defence Services for Canadian Safety and Security

Defence Services for Canadian Safety and Security seeks to support Canadian Safety and Security initiatives across Canada through the delivery of force elements with the requisite capabilities to conduct military operations. Results are achieved by responding to a wide variety of threats to the safety and security of Canadians as part of a larger government-wide effort or a focused intervention. Examples of responses include providing support to major Canadian events, anti-terrorism and terrorism event response, Search and Rescue operations, operations performed in direct support of other Government Departments and Agencies, as well as, related partnership programs such as the National Search and Rescue Program and the Canadian Safety and Security Program. Significant operations may not occur in all subordinate Program areas every fiscal year as Defence only performs support operations when tasked by the Government of Canada.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Defence Services for Canadian Safety and Security Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-sub-programs.

To learn more about CAF operations to defend Canada³⁹, please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.2.1: Counter Terrorism, Terrorism Event Response and Consequence Management Operations

Counter Terrorism, Terrorism Event Response and Consequence Management Operations aim to contribute to the protection of Canada, Canadians and Canadian interests from terrorist activity. Results are achieved through the conduct of counter terrorism operations both domestically and internationally. This Program delivers unique Defence capabilities to support the Government of Canada and is an integral part of Canada’s Counter-terrorism Strategy. This Program ensures that Canada, through Defence, has the capability to prevent, pre-empt, disrupt, and, if not successful, prepare for and execute any deployment of Defence capability in response to terrorist activity at home or abroad. The breadth of Defence activities includes international areas of operation through various international and global engagements and domestic support to law enforcement. Counter Terrorism, Terrorism Event Response and Consequence Management Operations services are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Since operations in this Program are rare and unexpected, no expenditures are forecasted.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Personnel are drawn from Ready Forces as required to provide Defence services under this Program.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Force generate a unique capability to support Government response to terrorist activity within Canada; and
• Force generate agile, high-readiness special operations capabilities capable of supporting expeditionary missions in support of an international crisis response, capacity building or counter-terrorism task.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.2.2: Assistance to Major Canadian Event Operations

Assistance to Major Canadian Event Operations aim to contribute to the Defence of Canada and the security of Canadian citizens through the provision of security and related support for major events. Results are achieved through the maintenance of situational awareness and provision of naval, air, and land Defence capabilities. Operations in this Program will only occur if Defence is tasked by the Government of Canada. Assistance to Major Canadian Event Operations services are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies and other levels of Government.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Personnel are drawn from Ready Forces as required to provide Defence services under this Progam.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Develop and maintain contingency plans to enable the conduct of operations as required; and
• Force generate task-tailored Joint Task Forces, drawing from standing domestic capabilities and normal readiness forces, to provide unique capabilities in support of major domestic events.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.2.3: National Search and Rescue Program

The National Search and Rescue Program aims at continuously improving the search and rescue services. Results are achieved by promoting collaboration and cooperation among federal, provincial and territorial organizations, and other stakeholders that provide search and rescue services, in order to achieve seamless search and rescue (SAR) services across Canada. This Program encompasses the services provided by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat. The role of the secretariat is to integrate the efforts of SAR partners. The National Search and Rescue Program services are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies, level of Governments, other partners from industry, academia, the volunteer community and not-for-profit organizations.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the National Search and Rescue Secretariat:

• Is committed to ensuring the organization continues to work with its partners, through regular meetings of the Interdepartmental Committee on Search and Rescue, the Ground Council of Canada, and Senior Officials Responsible for Emergency Management to ensure the Canadian Search and Rescue services continue to improve;
• Has prioritized its activities to focus on a National Prevention Strategy to ensure standardized prevention messaging across Canada, the commitment to the delivery of its core outreach initiative (SARScene), and to the completion of the Search and Rescue Knowledge Management System. These activities will emphasize the need for cooperation and collaboration among all SAR partners, at all levels of Government, so as to achieve improvements to the National SAR Program; and
• Will focus its activities on addressing the recommendations from the inaugural Quadrennial Search and Rescue Review⁴⁰ in order to strengthen Canada’s National Search and Rescue Program.

For more information, please see the National Search and Rescue Secretariat website⁴¹.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.2.4: Search and Rescue Operations

Search and Rescue Operations seek to provide assistance and safety to persons in distress. Results are achieved by delivering force elements with the requisite capabilities to provide aeronautical and maritime search and rescue (SAR) response operations within the Canadian Federal Area of Responsibility. This Program delivers the aeronautical and maritime SAR system which presently includes the several Joint Rescue Coordination Centres and other SAR facilities in conjunction with the Canadian Coast Guard. Search and Rescue Operations services are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies, other levels of Government and the General Public.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Continue to focus on the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) contribution to integrated, coordinated aeronautical and maritime search and rescue response across Canada. The CAF will force generate and maintain Search and Rescue response capabilities that are able to reach those in distress anywhere in Canada on a 24/7 basis.

For more information on Defence Search and Rescue operations⁴², please see the Defence website.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.2.5: Defence Services to other Government Departments and Agencies

Defence Services to other Government Departments and Agencies aims to support the missions of other Government Departments and Agencies with a law enforcement mandate. Results are achieved through the maintenance of situational awareness and provision of naval, air, and land Defence capabilities in support of other Departments and Agencies as well as provincial governments and other levels of government. Support operations include activities such as counteracting illegal immigration, weapon and explosive trafficking, counter drug operations, the control of drift netting and other forms of illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing. This Program also includes Aid of the Civil Power Operations which responds to any situation where there is a disturbance of the peace that is beyond the capacity of the civil authorities to mitigate. Defence Services to other Government Departments and Agencies are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies, provincial governments and other levels of government.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Force generate capabilities to assist civil authorities in responding to a wide range of threats related to illegal trafficking, illegal fishing and immigration;
• Force generate capabilities to provide Aid to the Civil Power and Authority; and
• Provide support and assistance to law enforcement agencies.

Please see the Defence website for more information on Recurring Operations⁴³.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.2.6: Canadian Safety and Security Program

The Canadian Safety and Security Program aims to enhance Canadian public safety and security. Results are achieved through the delivery of scientific research, technology, analysis and systems in the context of a partnership program instituted by the Federal Government. This Program provides for the identification of capability gaps and the development of potential solutions in order to enhance the collective capabilities of the Canadian Government and its partners to be resilient against global and domestic public safety and security threats. Gaps are identified through risk and vulnerability assessments in consultation with communities of practice, central agencies and entities that develop policy, deliver safety and security operations, and synthesize intelligence. The Canadian Safety and Security Program services are provided directly to Federal Departments and Agencies.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for this Program are captured within the Program’s description.

Sub-Program 2.3: Military Heritage and Outreach

The Military Heritage and Outreach Program aims to instil in the Canadian public a sense of pride by sharing Canada’s military history and traditions, showcasing Canadian military expertise and values, and developing leadership and good citizenship in Canada’s youth. Results are accomplished through the delivery of military awareness events, historical preservation and communication services, and youth training opportunities. This Program also contributes to a cohesive culture within the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence and helps to build and promote the Canadian identity. The Military Heritage and Outreach Program is directed to the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian public and the international community.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Military Heritage and Outreach Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-sub-programs.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.3.1: Military History, Heritage and Awareness

The Military History, Heritage and Awareness Program aims to increase awareness of the Canadian military history, heritage, roles, and contributions to Canada and Canadian identity. In addition, this Program serves to encourage interest in the Canadian military profession. Results are achieved through public information by preserving, interpreting, communicating, and showcasing Canada’s military history, traditions, roles, contributions, professionalism, expertise, and values in a wide variety of venues. The Military History, Heritage and Awareness Program services are provided directly to the Canadian public and military personnel.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Sustainable Operational Excellence both at Home and Abroad for the Defence of Canada and the Protection of Canadians through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Support Government efforts for commemoration of important anniversaries

• Develop and implement the Deputy Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff Commemorative events Directive which commemorates the 100th anniversaries of the 1st Canadian Division Headquarters and several Regular Force and Reserve Army units that were stood in response to the First World War. Through this Directive, Defence will recognize and honour Defence personnel that participated in these events and will help to provide greater knowledge and awareness of the role of Defence in the continued growth of Canada and Canadian identity; and
• OP DISTINCTION is the National Military Commemoration Program. The Government of Canada, as part of the lead up to Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations, has reinforced the Canadian commitment to remember and honour those who served in both World Wars, as well as those who have contributed to Canada’s long standing tradition of military excellence through to the present day. In FY 2014-15 Defence will support the following commemorative events:
  • War of 1812 Commemoration Battle of Lundy’s Lane (July 2014);
  • Commemoration of the start of the First World War (Ottawa - August 2014);
  • Commemoration of D-Day - Normandy;
  • Commemoration of D-Day - National Capital Region;
  • Establishment of National Sentry program to complement current sentry program at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; and
  • Recognition of the CAF men and women, as well as Government of Canada partners who served and sacrificed throughout the mission to Afghanistan with commemorative activities such as the Afghanistan Memorial Vigil across Canada.

Sub-Sub-Program 2.3.2: Youth Program

The Youth Program aims to enhance understanding of the Canadian Armed Forces and create an interest in the sea, land and air activities (both military and civilian) while preparing youth for their transition into adulthood through the development of attributes of leadership and community-minded citizenship, encouraging physical fitness, and promoting the traditional cultures and lifestyles reflective of the remote and isolated communities of Canada where some of the youth reside. The Youth Program is provided directly to Canadian youth and represents the largest federally-sponsored youth program in Canada. The Youth Program also has a direct impact on Canadian society as a whole, providing value in having well-rounded and experienced young citizens who are ready to assume their places as tomorrow's leaders and decision-makers. Cadet Instructors Cadre Officers, Military personnel and the Canadian Rangers are the main sources of instructors involved in providing training to the Youth Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Defence Affordability through the following plan and respective initiative:

Implement Defence renewal

• As part of the Defence Renewal plan, execute the plan for renewal of Cadets⁴⁴ and Junior Canadian Rangers⁴⁵ programs to deliver relevant, effective and efficient cadet and ranger programs.

STRATEGIC OUTCOME 2: DEFENCE REMAINS CONTINUALLY PREPARED TO DELIVER NATIONAL DEFENCE and DEFENCE SERVICES IN ALIGNMENT WITH CANADIAN INTERESTS and VALUES

There are three Programs associated with this Strategic Outcome:

• Program 3.0: Defence Ready Force Element Production
• Program 4.0: Defence Capability Element Production
• Program 5.0: Defence Capability Development and Research

Program 3.0: Defence Ready Force Element Production

The Defence Ready Force Element Production Program produces and renews force elements on a continual basis for use in Defence Combat and Support Operations, as well as for the delivery of Defence Services and Contributions to Government, in order to increase the likelihood of success and decrease risk of failure in the defence of Canada and promotion of Canadian interests. Results are delivered by assembling force elements from the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property), and integrating them through various training and certification programs so that they have the requisite amount of readiness in order to fulfill predefined roles within the operations for which they are destined. The term readiness refers to the volume, endurance, responsiveness and capability attributes of force elements that are not employed. These attributes are used to determine the degree of risk that would be associated with assigning them to fulfill perspective role(s) within on-going or contingency operations. The force elements produced by the Defence Ready Force Elements Production Program are organized into portfolios according to the land, aerospace, and maritime environments in which they operate. There are also portfolios for force elements that operate jointly across these domains and force elements that provide common support functions. Across these portfolios, force elements are produced to meet readiness targets. These readiness targets ensure that production can be sustained over short- and medium-term time horizons and that the number of force elements available for employment in on-going and contingency operations is in accordance with acceptable levels of operational risk.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Maintaining Required CAF Posture and Defence Readiness through the following plan and respective initiative:

Implement CDS direction for CAF force posture and Defence readiness horizon 1

• Implement the tasks identified in the annual Chief of Defence Staff Directive for Canadian Armed Forces Force Posture and Readiness 2013 in order to ensure resources are aligned and available to support determined readiness levels.

Sub-Program 3.1: Force Elements Readiness Sustainment

The Force Elements Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the readiness state of force elements that have been assigned to roles that require them to be ready for operations. The force elements produced by the Canadian Armed Forces are organized into portfolios according to the land, aerospace, and maritime environments in which they operate. There are also portfolios for force elements that operate jointly across these domains and force elements that provide common support functions. In each portfolio there are subsets of force elements that are in one of three states: assigned to roles that required them to be ready to respond to contingency operations; delivering Defence operations and services; or in a reduced state of readiness. This Program focuses on force elements in the first of these states. In some cases the existence of ready force elements can act as a deterrent against threats. Results are achieved through the provision of periodic training, exercises, validation activities, and related production services which ensure that force elements capabilities that have been assigned to roles in contingency operations do not degrade and that these force elements remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. When contingency operations occur, and the force elements that reside within this Program are activated, their military capabilities are delivered via the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program or the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program. Force elements participating in this Program may be returned to Force Elements Integration Training Program for short periods. They may also be moved to the Force Elements Production Program once they have exceeded the amount of time for which they have been assigned to a contingency role.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Force Elements Readiness Sustainment Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-sub-programs.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.1: Maritime Roles – Readiness Sustainment

The Maritime Roles Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the readiness state of ships, submarines, and other force elements that operate in the maritime environment and have been assigned to roles requiring them to be ready for operations. The level of readiness attained by any force element in the maritime environment portfolio will decline over time. Those maritime units assigned roles such as “Ready Duty Ship” or “Composite Task Group” requiring a specific readiness state must take the appropriate action to maintain the necessary level of readiness. Results are provided through the conduct of periodic training, exercises, validation activities, and related production and maintenance activities which ensure that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the delivery of maritime capabilities to the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program or the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Maintaining Required CAF Posture and Defence Readiness through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Implement CDS direction for CAF force posture and Defence readiness horizon 1

• The Royal Canadian Navy⁴⁶ (RCN) will continue to generate and sustain highly effective maritime force elements in accordance with the 10-Year Fleet Plan that are capable of synchronizing effects across the full spectrum of operations at various locations to respond to domestic and international contingencies in accordance with force posture and readiness assigned tasks:
  • Generate with notice, a first-rate, modern, combat-capable, multipurpose, maritime task group, called the Contingency Task Group, available for domestic and international deployment;
  • Generate with notice, a second, first-rate, modern, multipurpose, maritime task group, called the National Task Group, available for domestic and international deployment; and
  • Generate first-rate, modern, combat-capable, single maritime units ready to conduct selected international operations for both North Atlantic Treaty Organization operations and United States-led coalition forces.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.2: Land Roles – Readiness Sustainment

The Land Roles Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the achieved readiness level of land environment force elements that have been assigned to roles requiring them to be ready for operations. The level of readiness attained by any force elements in the land environment portfolio will decline over time. Those land units assigned roles such as “Joint Task Force Western Domestic Support” or “Non-combatant Evacuation Operations Land Component” requiring a specific readiness state must take the appropriate action to maintain the necessary level of readiness. Results are achieved through the provision of continuation training and maintenance of vehicles and materiel to posture these forces on specific notice to move timing which ensures that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive when called upon. When these force elements are activated, additional training may be required prior to being employed. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the delivery of land capabilities to the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program or the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Maintaining Required CAF Posture and Defence Readiness through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Implement CDS direction for CAF force posture and Defence readiness horizon 1

• The Canadian Army ⁴⁷ (CA) will generate and sustain responsive, adaptable and scalable land elements that are capable of synchronizing effects across the full spectrum of conflict. It will support the following unique readiness tasks:
  • Immediate Response Units stationed across the country and prepared to meet any CFDS mandated domestic response;
  • A scalable task force ready to lead and/or conduct a major international operation for an extended period;
  • A battalion group ready to respond to crises elsewhere in the world for shorter periods; and
  • Provide enablers to joint and national elements, once tactical requirements are defined.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.3: Aerospace Roles – Readiness Sustainment

The Aerospace Roles Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the readiness state of fighters, helicopters and other force elements that operate in the aerospace environment and have been assigned to roles requiring them to be ready for operations. The level of readiness attained by any force elements in the aerospace environment portfolio will decline over time. Those aerospace units assigned roles such as “Air space control” or “Strategic Airlift” requiring a specific readiness state must take the appropriate action to maintain the necessary level of readiness. Results are provided by this Program through the conduct of periodic training, exercises, validation activities, and related production and maintenance activities which ensure that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the delivery of aerospace capabilities to the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program or the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Maintaining Required CAF Posture and Defence Readiness through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Implement CDS direction for CAF force posture and Defence readiness horizon 1

• The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will prepare sufficient forces that are ready to conduct domestic and international operations, up to and including combat. It will support the following force generation tasks in support of force posture and readiness:
  • Implement the Air Expeditionary Task Force at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, Quebec;
  • Modernize the air intelligence function;
  • Transition to the CH-148 Maritime Helicopter Project⁴⁸ and develop associated force generation plans in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Navy;
  • Enter the Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter⁴⁹ into service and develop associated force generation plans with the Canadian Army;
  • Work to finalize the force employment contingency plan and force generation plan for the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force; and
  • Facilitate efforts to develop a force employment contingency plan and a supporting force generation plan for the Joint Task Force Support Component.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4: Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment

The Special Operations Roles Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the assigned readiness state of force elements that conduct special operations and have been assigned to roles that require them to be ready for operations on specific notice to move. Those special operations forces assigned roles such as “Immediate Response Task Force” or “Task Force Arrowhead” requiring a specific readiness state must take the appropriate action to maintain the necessary level of readiness. Results are achieved by this Program through a cyclical process that includes the provision of periodic training, exercises, provisioning, equipment maintenance and inspections which ensure that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program or the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: For security reasons, all expenditures under this Program are incorported within Sub-sub-program 3.3.4 Special Operations - Force Element Productions.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: For security reasons, all human resources under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.4 Special Operations -Force Element Production.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the Defence Program Alignment Architecture. Details regarding how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks are classified.

Readiness and force generation results are achieved through Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment and 3.3.4 Special Operations – Force Element Production. Generally this is accomplished through a cyclical process that includes the provision of periodic training, exercises, provisioning, equipment maintenance and inspections which ensure that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. Sub-sub-programs 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment and 3.3.4 Special Operations – Force Element Production are the areas whereby Special Operations sustainment activities are captured.

For additional information, please see the Defence Special Operations Forces⁵⁰ webpage.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.5: Joint and Common Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment

The Joint and Common Roles Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the readiness state of joint and common force elements that have been assigned to roles requiring them to be ready for operations. Those joint and common forces elements assigned roles such as “Air Field Medical Station” or “Operational Recce and Liaison Team” requiring a specific readiness state must take the appropriate action to maintain the necessary level of readiness. Results are provided through the conduct of periodic training, exercises, and maintenance activities which ensure that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Defence Combat and Support Operations Program or the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures many not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Canadian Armed Forces will:

• Establish and maintain deployable joint command and control as well as operational support force elements at a readiness state commensurate with force posture and readiness roles.

Sub-Program 3.2: Force Elements Integration Training

The Force Elements Integration Training Program produces force elements with enhanced levels of interoperability with other force elements so that they can operate together, to achieve the collective objectives of a larger formation. The force elements received by this Program are organized into portfolios according to the land, aerospace and maritime environments in which they operate. There are also portfolios for force elements that operate jointly across these domains and force elements that provide common support functions. Results are achieved through the execution of training events in which force elements within the same portfolio exercise together for the explicit purpose of enhancing interoperability. Results are also achieved through training events where the explicit focus is interoperability between force elements in different portfolios. These are considered joint training events. International (combined) training events focus on the interoperability of force elements produced in Canada with those of allied nations. After partaking in this Program, force elements typically attain new or improved abilities to deliver a broader range of military effects during a defence operation and therefore this Program enables them to enhance their state of readiness. If the level of readiness attained through this Program is sufficient, then individual force elements may be assigned to fulfill a contingency role or they may be employed to deliver Defence operations or Defence services already in progress. They may also be delivered back to the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Conduct key joint training activities including Command and Control of Expeditionary Forces (Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) and Exercise JOINTEX), Command and Control of Domestic Forces within a Continental Framework (Exercise DETERMINED DRAGON), and sovereignty in the north (OP NANOOK).

For more information, see the Canadian Armed Forces National Exercises⁵¹ webpage.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.1: Maritime Environment – Integration Training

The Maritime Environment Integration Training Program aims to increase the level of interoperability between force elements in the maritime portfolio so that they can operate together to achieve the collective objectives of a larger formation at reduced risk and with better chances for success. Results are achieved through the execution of training events like “TGEX”. Naval task groups are common outputs of this Program; however, not every training event will produce a larger force element like a task group. This Program facilitates increases in readiness to deal with the complexities of modern warfare. After partaking in this Program, force elements in the maritime portfolio attain new or improved abilities to deliver a broader range of military effects during defence operations. This Program sustains Defence by enabling the Maritime Roles Readiness Sustainment Program but also by enabling the employment of maritime force elements within ongoing Defence operations or to deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Royal Canadian Navy will:

• Conduct two task group exercises aimed at maintaining integration training.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.2: Land Environment – Integration Training

The Land Environment Integration Training Program aims to increase the level of integration between land force elements appointed in the Army Managed Readiness Plan to achieve their assigned readiness level. Results are achieved through the execution of training events such as Exercise “MAPLE RESOLVE” and validation activities. This Program facilitates increases in readiness to deal with the complexities of modern warfare. After partaking in this Program, force elements in the land portfolio are capable of delivering a broader range of military effects during operations. This Program sustains Defence by enabling the Land Roles Readiness Sustainment Program but also by enabling the employment of land force elements within ongoing Defence operations or to deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Canadian Army will:

• In addition to the key training activities, such as Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE, continue to support training opportunities, including those in specific environments. These exercises will promote agility, improve joint integration, encourage retention, and institutionalize campaign-winning enabling capabilities which have proven effective in past operations. The Canadian Army will do this while exercising discipline and operating within assigned resource envelopes, in line with Defence priorities.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.3: Aerospace Environment – Integration Training

The Aerospace Environment Integration Training Program aims to increase the level of interoperability between force elements in the aerospace portfolio so they can operate together to achieve the collective objectives of a larger formation with reduced risks and better chances for success. Results are achieved through the execution of named training events such as Exercise “MAPLE FLAG”. Air Expeditionary Task Forces are common outputs of this program however not every named training event will produce a larger force element like a task force. This Program facilitates increases in readiness to deal with the complexities of modern warfare. After partaking in this Program, force elements in the aerospace portfolio attain new or improved abilities to deliver a broader range of military effects during defence operations. This Program sustains Defence by enabling the Aerospace Roles Readiness Sustainment Program but also by enabling the employment of aerospace force elements within ongoing Defence operations or to deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Royal Canadian Air Force will:

• In addition to key training activities, such as Exercise MAPLE FLAG, endeavor to support specific training opportunities. The Royal Canadian Air Force will do so while exercising tight discipline and operating within assigned resource envelopes, in line with Defence priorities.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.4: Special Operations – Integration Training

The Special Operations Integration Training Program aims to increase the level of integration between special operations force elements to achieve their assigned roles and readiness levels. Results are achieved through the execution of collective training events like “DEVIL’S ARROW” and activities focussed on interoperability and capacity building. These activities for Special Operations force elements establish relationships that further synchronize efforts across the military spectrum and multiple agencies, reducing risks and increasing chances of success. This Program sustains Defence by enabling the Special Operations Roles Readiness Sustainment Program but also by enabling the employment of special operations force elements within ongoing Defence operations or to deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: For security reasons, all expenditures under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.4 Special Operations - Force Element Production.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) and Chief Military Personnel Group
Note: For security reasons, all human resources under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.4 Special Operations - Force Element Production.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across Defence’s Program Alignment Architecture. The details regarding how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks are classified.

For additional information, please see the Defence Special Operations Forces⁵² webpage.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.5: Joint – Integration Training

The Joint Integration Training Program aims to increase the level of integration between joint force elements across different environment portfolios so that collective objectives of a larger joint formation can be achieved. Results are achieved through the execution of training events like “JOINTEX” that increase joint readiness to deal with the complexities of modern warfare. After partaking in this Program, force elements attain abilities to deliver a broader range of military effects. This Program sustains Defence by enabling the Joint and Common Readiness Sustainment Program but also by enabling the employment of joint force elements within ongoing Defence operations or to deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total as shown.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for this Program are captured within the Program’s description.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.6: International and Domestic– Integration Training

The International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program aims to increase the level of interoperability between force elements from multiple nations or domestic organizations so that the collective objectives of these cooperative ventures can be achieved. Results are achieved through the execution of international or domestic training events. Recent examples include exercises “RIMPAC, JOINT WARRIOR and TRIDENT FURY”. After partaking in this Program force elements attain abilities to deliver a broader range of military effects during defence operations. This Program sustains Defence by enabling the Force Element Readiness Sustainment Program but also by enabling the employment of force elements within ongoing Defence operations or to deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Deploy designated maritime forces elements to increase the level of interoperability between NATO, Partnership for Peace and other designated nations; and
• Enhance its ability to operate as part of a multi-national force during operations to mitigate threats or deliver defence services, through the participation in scheduled exercises and training activities.

Sub-Program 3.3: Force Elements Production

The Force Elements Production Program aims to produce individual force elements with the ability to operate effectively as a cohesive unit, as per their design specification. The force elements produced by the Canadian Armed Forces are organized into portfolios according to the land, aerospace and maritime environments in which they operate. There are also portfolios for force elements that operate jointly across these environments and force elements that provide common support functions. This Program delivers results by assembling force elements from the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property) and integrating them through various training and certification programs. Within this Program individual force elements attain a certain degree of readiness. If a sufficient level of readiness is attained, then individual force elements may be assigned to fulfill a contingency role or they may be directly employed to deliver Defence operations or Defence services that are already in progress. However, this Program does not necessarily provide individual force elements with the ability to operate effectively as part of a larger integrated formation. If the force elements produced by this Program require advanced levels of interoperability, then they may be assigned to take part in the Force Element Integration Training Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals as shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Force Elements Production Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-sub-programs.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.1: Maritime Environment – Force Element Production

The Maritime Environment Force Element Production Program seeks to produce individual force elements within the maritime portfolio with the ability to operate as a cohesive unit but not necessarily as part of a larger integrated force. Results are delivered through a tiered readiness process where force elements are assembled from the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property) and then readied through various training, certification and close-support maintenance/production programs. Within this Program individual maritime force elements acquire a range of abilities to deliver military effects in operational contexts according to understood concepts and standards. The products provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Maritime Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, the Maritime Environment Integration Training Program and the International and Domestic – Interoperability Training Program. Based on the readiness targets set for assignment to contingency roles or employment in Defence operations, force elements may be transferred directly from this Program. However when higher levels of interoperability are required, force elements are first transferred to the Maritime Environment Integration Training Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for this Program are captured within the Program’s description.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.2: Land Environment – Force Element Production

The Land Environment Force Element Production Program seeks to produce individual force elements within the land portfolio with the ability to operate as a cohesive unit capable of delivering unique capabilities that can be built upon and integrated into a larger task tailored force. Results are delivered through structured processes using the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property). Within this Program force elements in the land portfolio acquire abilities to deliver baseline military effects within operational contexts according to baseline training standards. The products provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Land Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, the Land Environment Integration Training Program and the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. In some cases these forces achieve sufficient training objectives to be assigned directly to Defence operations. But, in most cases these force elements proceed to the Land Environment - Integration Training Program and when necessary to the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for this Program are captured within the Program’s description.

Sub-sub-program 3.3.3: Aerospace Environment – Force Element Production

The Aerospace Environment Force Element Production Program seeks to produce individual force elements within the aerospace portfolio with the ability to operate as a cohesive unit but not necessarily as part of a larger integrated force. Results are delivered through structured managed readiness processes where force elements are assembled from the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property) and then readied through various foundation training, certification and close-support maintenance/production programs. Within this Program aerospace force elements acquire abilities to deliver a range of military effects according to understood concepts and standards. The products provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Aerospace Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, the Aerospace Environment Integration Training Program and the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. In many cases, the readiness targets set for assignment to contingency roles or employment within Defence operations are consistent with the degree of readiness obtained by aerospace force elements through this Program. In other cases force elements must transition to the Aerospace Environment Integration Training Program before attaining the requisite level of readiness.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program the Royal Canadian Air Force⁵³ (RCAF) will prioritize the enhancement of force readiness activity by re-aligning and re=balancing capability pillars, specifically to obtain full domestic reach capability in the Arctic and optimum expeditionary capacity.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.4: Special Operations – Force Element Production

The Special Operations Force Element Production Program seeks to produce individual force elements within the special operations portfolio with the ability to operate as a cohesive organization that is task tailored Special Operations Task Forces or Teams not necessarily part of a larger integrated force. Results are delivered through structured processes where Special Operations force elements are assembled from the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., Special Operations personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property). The products provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Special Operations Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, the Special Operations Integration Training Program and the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. Assigned readiness supports the roles for employment within Defence operations and is consistent with the degree of readiness obtained by force elements through this Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures many not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the Defence Program Alignment Architecture. Minute detail of how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks is classified.

Readiness and force generation results are achieved through Sub-sub-program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment and 3.3.4 Special Operations – Force Element Production. Generally this is accomplished through a cyclical process that includes the provision of periodic training, exercises, provisioning, equipment maintenance and inspections which ensure that the capabilities attained by these force elements do not degrade and that they remain responsive to fulfill assigned roles when called upon. Sub-sub-program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment and 3.3.4 Special Operations – Force Element Production are the areas whereby Special Operations sustainment activities are captured.

For additional information, please see the Defence Special Operations Forces⁵⁴ webpage.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.5: Joint and Common – Force Element Production

The Joint and Common Force Element Production Program seeks to produce portfolios of individual force elements that operate across the environmental domains and have attained the ability to operate as a cohesive unit capable of delivering unique capabilities that can be built upon and integrated into a larger task tailored force. Results are delivered through structured readiness production processes where force elements are assembled from the fundamental elements of Defence capability (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and, in some cases, real property). Within this Program, force elements acquire abilities to deliver a range of military effects according to understood concepts and standards. The products provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Joint and Common Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, the Joint Integration Training Program and the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. In some cases the readiness targets set for assignment to employment within Defence operations are consistent with the degree of readiness obtained by force elements through this Program. In other cases force elements must transition to the Joint Integration Training Program before attaining the requisite level of readiness.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for this Program are captured within the Program’s description.

Sub-Program 3.4: Operational Readiness Production, Coordination and Command and Control

The Operational Readiness Production Coordination and Command and Control Program aims to deliver the command and control structures that support the readiness and balance of Maritime, Land, Aerospace, Special Operations, and Joint and Common force elements. This is accomplished through the development of plans, distribution of resources, coordination of activities, and exercise of overarching control. This supports the programs that provide individual force elements and integrated Forces that are ready to be employed in Defence operations or deliver Defence services.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals as shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Continue to align and develop Joint Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (JC4ISR) capabilities in order to ensure that Defence is ready to be deployed in defence operations or to deliver defence services.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.4.1: Maritime Environment – Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control

The Maritime Environment Force Element Production Coordination and Command and Control Program aims to ensure that maritime force elements are ready to be employed in Defence operations or deliver Defence services. Results are accomplished by developing and maintaining Maritime command and control structures that deliver governance, directives, policies and procedures, coordination, resource planning and management, exercise overarching control, and advice and direction for and in the maritime environment. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Maritime Environment Force Element Production Program, Integration Training Program, and the Maritime Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, as well as the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. Advice and information are also provided to Land Environment, Aerospace Environment, Special Operations Forces, and Joint and Common Force Element Production Coordination and Control Programs as required in order to ensure readiness coordination across all force elements.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, The Royal Canadian Navy will:

• Continue to provide support to operationalize major equipment upgrades aimed at maintaining first-rate, modern, combat-capable, multipurpose, maritime force elements available for domestic/international deployment; and
• Focus its command and control structure through the de-centralization of responsibilities for operational force generation activities to Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific and by the de-centralization of responsibilities for operational force employment activities to Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.4.2: Land Environment – Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control

The Land Environment Force Element Production Coordination and Command and Control Program aims to ensure that land force capabilities and elements are ready to be employed in Defence operations or deliver Defence services. Results are accomplished by developing and maintaining Land command and control structures that deliver governance through the delivery of: directives, policies and procedures, resource planning and management. It is also responsible to coordinate the force generation of Land Force capabilities and elements for operations performed within the land environment. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Land Environment Force Element Production Program, Land Integration Training Program, and the Land Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, as well as contributes to the Joint and Common programs and the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Canadian Army (CA) will:

• Continue to provide support to operationalize major equipment upgrades aimed to maintain first-rate, modern, combat-capable, multipurpose, land force elements available for domestic/international deployment; and
• Ensure that its forces are trained and equipped to respond to domestic, continental, international expeditionary and other government-directed tasks. The CA will balance these vital tasks with the ongoing need for transformation and renewal of its core business processes.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.4.3: Aerospace Environment – Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control

The Aerospace Environment Force Element Production Coordination and Command and Control Program aims to ensure that aerospace force elements are ready to be employed in Defence operations or deliver Defence services. Results are accomplished by developing and maintaining Aerospace command and control structures that deliver governance, directives, policies and procedures, coordination, resource planning and management, exercise overarching control, and advice and direction for and in the aerospace environment. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Aerospace Environment Force Element Production Program, Integration Training Program, and the Aerospace Roles - Readiness Sustainment Program, as well as the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. Advice and information are also provided to Maritime Environment, Land Environment, Special Operations Forces, and Joint and Common Force Element Production Coordination and Control Programs, as required, in order to ensure readiness coordination across all force elements.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, the Royal Canadian Air Force will:

• Continue to provide support to operationalize major equipment upgrades aimed to maintain first-rate, modern, combat-capable, multipurpose, aerospace force elements available for domestic/international deployment;
• Continue to deliver effects along the six lines of operation described in the RCAF Campaign Plan, with further amplification of priorities for FY 2014-15. These priorities are:
  • to assure the delivery of airpower effects for force employment requirements;
  • to enhance force readiness activity, focusing on obtaining full domestic reach capability in the Arctic and optimum expeditionary capability;
  • to enhance force development activities with a focus on delivering the RCAF C4ISR, cyber, and emerging weapon strategies as well as integrated simulation capabilities;
  • to ensure leadership focus on support to air personnel and their families; and
  • to implement the decisions of the Defence Renewal plan and other transformation initiatives.
• Advance initiatives associated with greater employment of simulation as a way to reduce training costs, reduce yearly flying rates and extend service life of major fleets.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.4.4: Special Operations Forces – Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control

The Special Operations Forces Force Element Production Coordination and Command and Control Program seeks to ensure that Special Operations force elements and capabilities are ready to be employed in Defence operations or deliver Defence services. Results are accomplished by developing and maintaining Special Operations Forces command and control structures that exercise overarching control, deliver governance, directives, policies and procedures, coordination, planning, resource planning and management, and advice and direction in all areas and activities for which Special Operations Forces are assigned roles and responsibility. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Special Operations Force Element Production Program, Integration Training Program, and the Special Operations Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, as well as the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. Advice and information are also provided to Maritime Environment, Land Environment, Aerospace Environment, and Joint and Common Force Element Production Coordination and Control Programs as required in order to ensure readiness through coordination and synchronization with national and international partners.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: For security reasons, all expenditures under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.4 Special Operations - Force Element Production.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: For security reasons, all human resources under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.3.4 Special Operations - Force Element Production.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the Defence Program Alignment Architecture. The details regarding how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks are classified. However, Sub-sub-program 3.3.4 Special Operations - Force Element Production and 3.4.4 Special Operations Forces - Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control are the areas whereby Special Operations readiness sustainment activities are captured.

For additional information, please see the Defence Special Operations Forces⁵⁵ webpage.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.4.5: Joint and Common – Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control

The Joint and Common Force Elements Production Coordination and Command and Control Program aims to ensure that Joint and Common force elements are ready to be employed in Defence operations or deliver Defence services. Results are achieved by developing and maintaining Joint and Common command and control structures that deliver governance, directives, policies and procedures, coordination, resource planning and management, exercise overarching control, and advice and direction for and in the Joint and Common military operations context. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Joint and Common Force Element Production Program, Joint Integration Training Program, and Joint and Common Roles Readiness Sustainment Program, as well as the International and Domestic Interoperability Training Program. Advice and information are also provided to Maritime Environment, Land Environment, Aerospace Environment, and Special Operations Forces Force Element Production Coordination and Control Programs as required in order to ensure readiness coordination across all force elements.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Enhance the capability to generate deployable CAF Joint Task Force Headquarters and Joint Task Force Support Components through the development of force generation and force employment models and contingency plans; and
• Continue to provide support to operationalize major equipment upgrades aimed to maintain first-rate, modern, combat-capable, multipurpose, joint and common force elements available for domestic/international deployment.

Program 4.0: Defence Capability Element Production

The Defence Capability Elements Production Program aims to sustain Defence by producing and maintaining portfolios of the fundamental Defence capability elements so that they are continuously available in the appropriate quantity, combination and condition to sustain the chain of programs delivered by Defence, from the Defence Capability Development and Research Program through to the Defence Ready Force Elements Production Program, which collectively give Defence the ability to conduct Defence Combat and Support Operations as well as deliver Defence Services and Contributions to Government. The primary elements of Defence capability are military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and real property. A fundamental focus of the Defence Capability Elements Production Program is to provide an adequate and sustained supply of individual military personnel and materiel in the near-term and over long-term time horizons so that they can be integrated to produce force elements within the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program. Results are achieved through subordinate Programs, each of which focuses on a separate portfolio: military personnel and organization; materiel; real property; or information systems. A lifecycle approach is used to manage each portfolio. The essential aspects of the lifecycle approach are sub-sub-programs that provide the principle lifecycle functions: introduction into service; maintenance, upgrade and supply; release from service; portfolio management; and overarching co-ordination and control. The character of activity that occurs within each of these primary functions depends on the portfolio of entities being produced and therefore the desegregation of the lifecycle functions into sub-sub-programs is unique to each portfolio. The authority for this Program is derived from the National Defence Act.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Maintaining Required CAF Posture and Defence Readiness through the following plan and respective initiative:

Implement CDS direction for CAF force posture and Defence readiness horizon 1

• Implement the tasks identified in the annual Chief of Defence Staff Directive for Canadian Armed Forces Force Posture and Readiness 2013 to ensure resources are aligned and available to support determined readiness levels.

Sub-Program 4.1: Military Personnel and Organization Lifecycle

The Military Personnel and Organization Lifecycle Program seeks to enable the production of ready force elements and fulfill obligations of Defence Combat and Support Operations, Defence Services and Contributions to Government, and Defence Capability Development and Research through the provision of the military establishment, personnel, and personnel services. The Program also honours and recognizes the service and unique sacrifices of our military personnel, provides for a safe and secure workplace, and ensures the appropriate conduct of Defence military personnel. It ensures that personnel are available in the quantity, mix of occupations and with the requisite occupational skills that provide for an optimized military establishment that enables the readiness and employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces and other Defence services. The Program oversees the availability of Regular and Reserve Force personnel to fulfill the military establishment, and the delivery of services provided to the personnel, including recruitment services; transition and release services; professional development services, occupation training services; morale and well being services; health care services; compensation and benefits services, honours and recognition services, security, protection, justice and safety services, and the planning and governance of the Program. The Program coordinates the execution of subordinate programs responsible for promoting a unified Defence culture and a safe and secure workplace and the planning and governance of the Program. The authority for this Program is derived from the National Defence Act.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

Planned activities within the Military Personnel and Organization Lifecycle Program are detailed under each of the applicable sub-sub-programs.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.1: Military Personnel – Regular Force Portfolio Management

The Military Personnel Regular Force Portfolio Management Program seeks to ensure that the Defence military establishment is optimized with sufficient number of Regular Force personnel, in the appropriate military occupations, possessing the necessary knowledge and skills at the appropriate time in order to continually supply Defence Readiness and satisfy the requirements for military personnel to ensure the delivery of all other programs. Results are achieved through the management of individual military personnel careers and terms of military service as well as the delivery of selection oversight, succession planning, prior learning assessment review, component transfer, posting and appointment, performance appraisal, and administrative review services. The Military Personnel Regular Force Portfolio Management Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Defence Affordability through the following plan and respective initiative:

Implement Defence renewal

• As part of the Defence Renewal plan, Defence will:
  • Streamline the CAF career management process so as to improve its efficiency; and
  • Transform management of military human resources through the development and implementation of an integrated military human resource and pay capability. The Military Personnel Management Capability Transformation project will seek Treasury Board approval to enter the initial implementation phase in FY 2014-15 and enable the start of the multi-phase roll-out of Guardian - a modern, flexible and integrated workforce management system.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.2: Military Personnel – Reserve Force Portfolio Management

The Military Personnel Reserve Force Portfolio Management Program seeks to ensure that the Defence military establishment is optimized with sufficient number of Reserve Force personnel in the appropriate military occupations, possessing the necessary knowledge and skills, at the appropriate time in order to continually supply Defence Ready Force Element Production and satisfy the requirements for military personnel to ensure the delivery of all other programs. Results are achieved through the management of individual military personnel careers and terms of military service as well as the delivery of selection oversight, succession planning, prior learning assessment review, component transfer, appointment, performance appraisal, and administrative review services. The Military Personnel Reserve Force Portfolio Management Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Defence Affordability through the following plans and respective initiatives:

Implement Defence renewal

• As part of the Defence Renewal plan, implement the following renewal initiatives for the reserve force:
  • Streamline the CAF career management process so as to improve its efficiency.; and
  • Transform management of military human resources through development and implementation of an integrated military human resource and pay capability.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.3: Military Personnel – Recruitment

The Military Personnel Recruitment Program aims to meet the needs of the military establishment and military occupations. Results are achieved by the delivery of attraction, processing, selection and applicant enrolment services. The Military Personnel Recruitment Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Military Personnel Regular Force Portfolio Management Program and the Military Personnel Reserve Force Portfolio Management Program by ensuring that the needs of the military establishment and military occupations are met.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Defence Affordability through the following plan and respective initiative:

Implement Defence renewal

• As part of the Defence Renewal plan, Defence will re-align the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recruiting process with a view to ensuring the CAF has the capacity to achieve and sustain its recruiting targets in accordance with the external Regular and Reserve Force strategic intake plan.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.4: Military Personnel – Transition and Release

The Military Personnel Transition and Release Program seeks to transition military personnel to civilian life. Results are accomplished through preparation for civilian employment or retirement and release administration services. This Program also includes termination of military service for deceased military personnel. The services provided by Military Personnel Transition and Release Program are directed to military personnel.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will:

• Standardize transition programs across the CAF to ensure that CAF members receive consistent information, regardless of location; and
• Ensure continuous monitoring of transition programs to ensure CAF members are receiving relevant transition information.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.5: Military Personnel – Professional Development Training

The Military Personnel Professional Development Training Program aims to ensure that military personnel are provided with the requisite professional development, knowledge and skills required by the Canadian Profession of Arms. Results are delivered through the delivery of basic military qualification, university and college education, professional military education and development, second official language training, foreign language training, and workplace values training services. The Military Personnel Professional Development Training Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Military Personnel Regular Force Portfolio Management Program and the Military Personnel Reserve Force Portfolio Management Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Defence Affordability through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Implement Defence renewal

• As part of the Defence Renewal plan:
  • Modernize the CAF individual training and education in order to provide a sustainable program within allocated resources; and
  • Enable the Royal Canadian Air Force to become an agile learning organization by more actively incorporating new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of individual and collective training (e.g. increased application of blended learning, simulation training) in the near to short term.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.6: Military Personnel – Occupation Training

The Military Personnel Occupation Training Program seeks to ensure that occupational technical and procedural knowledge and skills are provided to military personnel to make them employable in their respective occupations, exclusive of collective training. Results are achieved through the delivery of initial, intermediate, advanced and specialty occupation training services. The Military Personnel Occupation Training Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Military Personnel Regular Force Portfolio Management Program and the Military Personnel Reserve Force Portfolio Management Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for this Program are captured within the Program’s description.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.7: Military Personnel – Morale and Well Being

The Military Personnel Morale and Well-Being Program seeks to honour the service and unique sacrifices of our military personnel and sustain and help retain military personnel by meeting basic social and lifestyle needs for themselves and their families, similar to those of other Canadians. Results are accomplished through the recognition of military personnel, serving or retired, veterans, deceased military personnel as well as their families, external individuals, and organizations; and through the delivery of support services such as military family support, military chaplaincy services, and casualty support services to the ill and the injured, and their families. The Military Personnel Morale and Well-Being Program services are primarily focused on military personnel and their families.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Strengthening the Defence Team through the following plan and respective initiative:

Provide enhanced support to the ill and the injured and to the families of CAF members

• Implement the shift of the Military Family Services Program from a program-centric to a family-centric model and continue to provide programs that honour, acknowledge and support families’ contributions to the CAF.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.8: Military Personnel – Health Care

The Military Health Care Program aims to enable operational readiness of military personnel by ensuring that Canadian military personnel have access to health services wherever they serve. Given that Canadian military personnel are not covered under the Canada Health Act, the Department of National Defence is mandated to provide health services to members of the Canadian military. Results are achieved through the provision of medical, dental and health care sustainment services. The Military Health Care Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Military Personnel Regular Force Portfolio Management Program and the Military Personnel Reserve Force Portfolio Management Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Strengthening the Defence Team through the following plan and respective initiatives:

Provide enhanced support to the ill and the injured and to the families of CAF members

• Develop plans for a sustainable CAF Health Care system that will provide the best possible care for CAF members;
• Further the development a robust mental health capacity so as to provide increased and enhanced mental health clinical capabilities at bases across the country to a sustainment level as a means of improving health outcomes of CAF members and enhance family support services; and
• Develop a robust, interdisciplinary and harmonized mental health capacity focusing on training and education, prevention and intervention to enhance the psychologically resilient CAF personnel.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.9: Organization – Security, Protection, Justice and Safety

The Organization Security, Protection, Justice and Safety Program aims to ensure that Defence activities are conducted safely, that the Defence organization is protected and secure from internal and external threats, and that military personnel respect regulations and expectations of the Military Code of Service Discipline. Results are delivered through the coordination and delivery of Military Justice, including the administration of Courts Martial, the delivery of police services, investigation services and criminal intelligence, the provision of custody and detentions services, the development of emergency preparedness tools, the delivery of emergency response services, the delivery of security screening and clearance for personnel and industrial contributors and the delivery of occupational health and safety services and activities. The Organization Security, Protection, Justice and Safety Program services are directed to members of Defence and the public.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Ensuring Sustainable Operational Excellence both at Home and Abroad for the Defence of Canada and the Protection of Canadians through the following plan and respective initiative:

Develop and implement initiatives to integrate security management into departmental operations

• Develop and implement initiatives to improve security incident management and investigations, as a means of reinstating a security culture among DND/CAF personnel.

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Strengthening the Defence Team through the following plan and respective initiative:

Improve Defence Occupational Health and Safety Strategy

• Develop and implement the Defence Occupational Health and Safety Strategy to ensure a safer workplace to all Defence team members.

In further support of this Program, Defence will:

• Begin to see changes to the military justice system, the grievance process and the Canadian Provost Marchall organization come into force during FY 2014-15. These changes are a result from amendments in Bill C-15 Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act⁵⁶, which received Royal Assent on June 19, 2013. The amendments will ensure the military justice system remains effective, fair and transparent. For more information on Bill C-15, please see the Defence website^57;
• Administer the Canadian Forces Grievance System and reduce grievance processing time to meet the Chief of Defence Staff's goals over the next five years;
• Investigate the utilization of a centralized dispatch concept to provide more effective and efficient dispatch services to Military Police personnel;and
• The National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman⁵⁸ will contribute to substantial and long-lasting improvements to the welfare of employees and members of the Defence community by investigating identified issues and areas of concern and by bringing forth recommendations to the Department and the Minister of National Defence.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.1.10: Military Personnel and Organization – Strategic Coordination, Development and Control

The Military Personnel and Organization Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program seeks to ensure that military personnel and the Defence organization are managed, coordinated and overseen so that military personnel are continually available to supply Defence readiness and satisfy other Defence program delivery requirements. The Program also ensures that the organization meets requirements for safety, security and justice. Results are achieved through planning, design, development, implementation, coordination, control, governance, performance management, reporting, relationship and partnership management, remuneration and advisory services. The Military Personnel and Organization Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Military Personnel and Organization Lifecycle Program. Governance and advisory services also serve Defence by supporting the Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program of the materiel, real property and info systems capability elements as well as the Operational Readiness Production Coordination and Control Program, the Overarching Control of Domestic and International Operations, the Defence Capability Development and Research Program, and the Military Heritage and Outreach Program.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff roup / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights

In support of this Program, Defence will address the organizational priority Strengthening the Defence Team through the following plans and respective initiatives:

Advance a comprehensive plan to optimize the military and civilian workforce

• Rationalize and integrate the numerous conflict management processes into a single process that is more efficient and enables issues to be addressed more effectively;
• Implement the May 2013 Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Initiating Directive - Rationalization of the Primary Reserve - to conduct a comprehensive review to validate the force structure required to force generate for operational tasks so as to cost and build the funding baseline for the Primary Reserve; and
• Institute a Multi-Year Establishment Plan to validate and prioritize Regular and Reserve force personnel requirements based on current and future known manning pressures associated with joint and common defence requirements and the force development of new or emerging capabilities. This will enable investment in new establishment priorities and ensure the CAF is structured to meet current and future force requirements.

Maximize military and civilian potential by continuing to strengthen leadership capacity through succession planning, continuous learning and professional development

• Design and implement a new CAF personnel appraisal system to deliver integrated and advanced career management under the CAF's leadership development framework.

Please see the Reserve Force⁵⁹ webpage for additional information on FY 2014-15 plans and priorities.

Sub-Program 4.2: Materiel Lifecycle

The Materiel Lifecycle Program aims provide the defence materiel products and services required to ready Defence force elements and fulfill obligations of Defence Combat and Support Operations, Defence Services and Contributions to Government, and Defence Capability Development and Research activities. It ensures that defence materiel capability elements are available in the quantity, mix and condition that enables the production of ready force element, the employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces, and Defence services. The Program oversees and delivers defence materiel, and the lifecycle management services provided to ensure the availability of defence materiel, including acquisition services, equipment upgrade and insertion services; divestment and disposal services; engineering, testing, production and maintenance services; inventory management and distribution services; investigation, assurance and certification services; and the planning and governance of the Program. The authority for this Program is derived from the National Defence Act.

Sources: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Source: Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group / Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) Group
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add up to total shown.

Planning Highlights