Section II : Analysis of Programs by Strategic Outcome - RPP 2016-17

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 National 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 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 and expertise, 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.

Planning Highlights

National Defence will continue to fulfill Government of Canada directed domestic, continental and international operations. The Canadian Armed Forces will call upon relevant forces to provide the required response, as directed by the Government of Canada, to threats against Canada should they arise.

Priority will continue to be placed on domestic and international operations and improved interoperability with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) partners, key allies and other government departments. National Defence will conduct and sustain routine, non-discretionary operations, such as sovereignty and northern patrols, special operational forces domestic counter terrorism and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) commitments.

For information on forecasted costs for CAF operations, see the Forecasted Costs for Major Canadian Armed Forces Continental Operations ²⁰ and Forecasted Costs for Major Canadian Armed Forces International Operations ²¹ web pages.

Sub-Program 1.1: Domestic and Continental Defence Operations

Domestic and Continental Defence Operations aim to deliver military power within Canada and across the 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 to the Minister of National Defence (MND) in response to requests from provincial authorities, or from other federal departments or ministries. 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, the deliver military intervention. This Program is bound by several of 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.

Planning Highlights

In response to Government direction, National Defence will renew Canada’s focus on surveillance and control of Canadian territory and approaches, particularly in the Arctic regions.

The Canadian Armed Forces will continue 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.

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.

Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)

Since operations in this Program are rare and unexpected, no expenditures are forecasted.

Human Resources (FTEs)

Personnel are drawn from Ready Forces as required to provide Defence services under this Program.

Planning Highlights

The Canadian Armed Forces will call upon relevant forces to provide the required response, as directed by the Government of Canada, to armed threats against Canada should they arise.

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.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will continue to implement initiatives to improve surveillance and control in the Arctic as outlined in the Plan for the North.

Furthermore, National Defence will:

• Continue to focus on international engagement related to safety and security challenges in the Arctic, including through the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable;
• Conduct numerous activities in the North ²² to maintain and enhance national sovereignty. Key examples include: Operation NANOOK, Operation NEVUS, Operation NUNALIVUT, Operation NUNAKPUT and Operation QIMMIQ; and
• Leverage the yearly exercise plan with a view towards increasing participation of all environmental commands during summer and winter months.

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 NORAD in accordance with the North American Aerospace Defense 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.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will maintain Canada’s strong commitment to NORAD. In doing so, the Department will:

• Maintain a close relationship with the U.S. in modernizing NORAD to meet emerging threats;
• Maintain its NORAD mission critical infrastructure in Canada: Forward Operating Locations, Deployed Operating Bases and Main Operating Bases;
• Continue to participate in the Permanent Joint Board on Defence;
• Participate in the Binational Steering Committee on the North Warning System Renewal to develop and provide recommendations consistent with the NORAD Agreement on future surveillance systems for the northern approaches to North America;
• Participate in the Defence NORAD Steering Committee to provide a central focused Defence forum to gather, consolidate and consider NORAD issues holistically from a Departmental and Canadian Armed Forces perspective; and
• Continue to employ forces 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, Caribbean and Central and South American nations where applicable, that are outside the purview of 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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to employ forces to conduct continental operations, including through Canada-United States agreements to monitor, track and intercept along air, land and sea approaches to Canadian territory;
• Continue to conduct Operation CARIBBE, 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 Operation CARIBBE, Canada will continue to contribute CAF ships, submarines and aircraft to Operation MARTILLO, a US-led Joint Interagency Task Force-South effort by the nations of the Western Hemisphere and Europe to prevent illicit trafficking in the Caribbean Basin, the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and the littoral waters of Central America; and
• Continue to participate in North American Maritime Security Initiative – a trilateral mechanism for the US, Mexico and Canada to develop operating procedures at the tactical and operational level to improve maritime interoperability and response while developing domain awareness and information sharing between the respective countries.

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 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.

Planning Highlights

In response to Government of Canada direction, National Defence will work with Global Affairs Canada to end Canada’s combat mission in Iraq and Syria, refocussing Canada’s efforts in the region on the training of local forces.

The rapidly changing geopolitical environment in Europe and the Middle East has reinforced the importance of cooperation in maintaining international security and stability. To address these challenges, National Defence will continue to stand united with its partners and allies within international organizations and meet personnel requirements to support applicable UN, NATO, and independent missions. Examples of such missions are highlighted on the current operations page ²³ on the National 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 UN. 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, aerospace and special operations 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.

Planning Highlights

National Defence will continue to contribute to the Middle East Stabilization Force (Operation IMPACT), the multinational coalition established to halt and degrade the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Levant’s capabilities in the Republic of Iraq and in Syria. National Defence will also sustain relevant forces to contribute to a number of global operations including (but not limited to):

• Operation ARTEMIS: CAF’s participation in counter-terrorism and maritime security operations across the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean;
• Operation CALUMET: Canada’s participation in the Multinational Force and Observers, an independent peacekeeping operation in the Sinai Peninsula and headquartered in Rome;
• Operation CROCODILE: CAF contribution to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
• Operation FOUNDATION: CAF contribution to multinational counter-terrorism efforts in the Middle East, North Africa and Southwest Asia;
• Operation HAMLET: CAF participation in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti;
• Operation JADE: Canada's contribution to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East;
• Operation KOBOLD: CAF support to the development of a capable Kosovo Security Force;
• Operation PROTEUS: Canada’s contribution to the Office of the United States Security Coordinator in Jerusalem;
• Operation PROVISION: CAF support to the Government of Canada’s initiative to resettle 25,000 Syrian Refugees in Canada (dependent upon Government of Canada decision regarding mission extension);
• Operation REASSURANCE: CAF support to NATO assurance measures in Central and Eastern Europe by contributing to training and exercise activities in the region until June 2016;
• Operation SNOWGOOSE: Canada’s contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus; and
• Operation SOPRANO: CAF participation in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, the military component of a “whole-of-government” engagement in South Sudan.

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 conflict 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, aerospace and special operations 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 operation in Libya is an example of an operation conducted as part of this Program.

Planning Highlights

• Deploy relevant forces in support of international crisis and surge response operations as required and directed by the Government of Canada; and
• Continue to provide training assistance and capacity building as part of Canada’s contribution to support Ukrainian security forces in conjunction with the United States and other partners. As part of Operation UNIFER, Canada has deployed approximately 200 Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Ukraine until 31 March 2017. Deployed CAF members come from all parts of Canada, bringing with them a variety of skillsets that contribute to the training program. In large part, the first group of CAF personnel are from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at Garrison Petawawa.

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 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.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will maintain Canada’s strong commitment to NATO. In doing so, National Defence will:

• Provide accurate and timely strategic advice pertaining to the relevant defence and security policy and posture regarding NATO operations, organization and other activities;
• Participate in assigned NATO organizations including related memoranda of understanding, multilateral defence and security arrangements, treaties, and programs, and be responsive to other emerging crisis requirements dependant on the global security climate; and
• Continue to be a strong member of NATO by committing to specific billets and operations upon analysis. Every actual and future commitment will be carefully analyzed and align with Government of Canada guidance.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to institutionalize its use of the joint targeting cycle including an ability to deploy enhanced capabilities in Joint Command and Control, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Operational Support. For details, see Sub-Sub-Program: 4.4.2 Info Systems – Acquisition, Development and Deployment.

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.

Planning Highlights

• 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, National Defence can augment these response forces through the general mobilization of the CAF to defend Canada;
• Continue to implement the Northern Employment and Support Plan through the Operational Implementation Working Group, identify risks to successful implementation, make recommendations to mitigate those risks, and manage requirements for future capabilities’ development;
• Continue to implement the Plan for the North and update on an annual basis, in order to better synchronize the activities of the CAF and collaborate with other government department agencies and international community;
• Continue to review existing missions and operations with a view to improve the use of resources while sustaining operational effectiveness, force protection, morale and welfare;
• Continue to refine expeditionary command and control models based on contingency plan JUPITER with a focus on the development of the Joint Task Force Support Component (JTFSC) and Joint Task Force Headquarters;
• Continue to refine domestic and continental command and control models including the employment of the JTFSC. This will be achieved through the continued exploration of defence of Canada scenarios within the continental context under Exercise DETERMINED DRAGON;
• Ensure force protection levels appropriate to the threat environment are directed and implemented; and
• Continue to evolve the Canadian Joint Operations Command in accordance with Chief of the Defence Staff direction and guidance.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Provide responsive, reliable and fully integrated intelligence capabilities, services and products to support and inform decisions and actions relating to lawfully authorized military operations and activities assigned to National Defence, as well as any intelligence activities carried out by the Department in support of the Government of Canada’s broader responsibilities with respect to national defence, national security or global affairs;
• Continue to cooperate with domestic and international intelligence partners in support of mutual defence and security issues essential to the effectiveness of the defence intelligence mandate. National Defence intelligence partnerships are enabled by collaboration and liaison through agreements, treaties and memorandums of understanding with national and international partners. Partnership activities include joint projects and programs, analytical collaboration, regular and ad hoc exchanges of information, bilateral and multilateral visits and conferences, the exchange of personnel and the posting of liaison officers;
• Continue to foster engagement with the Five-Eyes intelligence community (Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States) and participating nations of NATO to enhance National Defence’s ability to execute its intelligence mandate in support of departmental, and broader Government of Canada priorities;
• Maintain its long history of participating in intelligence personnel exchanges within the Five-Eyes and NATO defence intelligence communities. These exchanges can range from short-term training opportunities to overseas deployments or posting within coalition intelligence organizations and/or military commands. Intelligence exchanges are an efficient and cost effective means to enhance the credibility and timeliness of intelligence support to DND/CAF and the Government of Canada in support of Canada’s national security objectives; and
• Through aforementioned partnerships and exchanges with key allies, enhance intelligence support to targeting which is invaluable to contributing both the intelligence preparation of the battlefield and in target selection/prioritization. Visibility of multinational target planning via a seamless, distributed enterprise operating with shared doctrine, information systems and intelligence is critical to ensuring that the Chief of the Defence Staff can deliver timely and comprehensive advice to the Government of Canada.

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 defence. 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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to build on the experience from recent CAF operations and in cooperation with other government departments and our close allies;
• Pursue the rapid institutionalization of the CAF targeting enterprise, based on the lessons learned from recent operations. This will include an enhancement of national due diligence to include the vetting and validation of nationally developed targets. Rigorous conformity with the established DND/CAF force development process will deliver a joint targeting enterprise which is structured, equipped, trained, and capable of prosecuting a range of target types at up to the strategic-level, through the full spectrum of operations, utilizing munitions-based, non munition-based, and whole of government approaches. It will employ entirely in-house CAF processes and employ dedicated CAF targeting staffs throughout all command levels and headquarters involved;
• Following a well-coordinated Cyber Force Development Plan, further elaborate and integrate into the military operational framework a CAF cyber policy, governance, and improved cyber systems and capabilities, including structured development of human resources capabilities;
• Enhance space support for CAF operations, including through greater cooperation and integration with allied military organizations; and
• Ensure the desired joint operational support effects are available globally in a timely fashion through the continued implementation of the Chief of the Defence Staff approved plan for Operational Support Hub development. Operational Support (OS) Hubs exist as a series of pre-negotiated arrangements with partner nations to facilitate the movement of people, materiel, equipment and supplies in strategic locations. Defence has the following OS Hubs: OS Hub Germany; OS Hub Kuwait; and OS Hub Jamaica (under development).

For further information, see the National Defence website ²⁴.

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.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will work in in partnership with Global Affairs Canada to renew Canada’s commitment to UN peace operations, including leading an international effort to improve and expand the training of military and civilian personnel deployed on peace support operations.

Furthermore National Defence will:

• Continue to improve CAF interoperability with like-minded allies through participation in NATO standardization agreements; and
• Continue through the CAF Global Engagement Strategy to engage with select allied forces, in line with the CAF/DND Global Engagement Strategy to support Canada’s foreign policy and general defence policy objectives.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Call upon relevant forces to provide the required response, capabilities and services to reduce the risk to the safety, security and prosperity of Canada and to the stability of foreign populations, as directed by the Government of Canada; and
• Conduct and sustain routine, non-discretionary operations, such as search and rescue obligations.

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.

Planning Highlights

In response to Government of Canada direction, National Defence will:

• Deploy forces in support of Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Operations as required;
• Work in partnership with Global Affairs Canada to refocus Canada’s efforts in Iraq and Syria on humanitarian support; and
• Work in partnership with Global Affairs Canada to renew Canada’s commitment to UN peace support operations, including:
  • Making Canada’s specialized capabilities from mobile to medical teams, to engineering support, to aircraft that can carry supplies and personnel available on a case-by-case basis; and
  • Helping the UN respond more quickly to emerging and escalating conflicts and providing well-trained personnel to international initiatives that can be quickly deployed, such as mission commanders, staff officers, and headquarters units.

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 forces 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.

Planning Highlights

• Deploy Canadian Armed Forces in support of domestic and continental assistance and response operations as required and tasked by the Government of Canada.

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 forces 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.

Planning Highlights

• Deploy Canadian Armed Forces in support of International humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations as required and tasked by the Government of Canada.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Deploy Canadian Armed Forces in support of non-combatant evacuation operations as required and 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 Coordination 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.

Planning Highlights

• Deploy Canadian Armed Forces in support of defence services for Canadian safety and security as required and directed by the Government of Canada.

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.

Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)

Details regarding financial resources assigned to this Program are classified.

Human Resources (FTEs)

Details regarding human resources assigned to this Program are classified.

Planning Highlights

National Defence continues to have the widest spectrum of possible options available to them to prevent, deter, prepare for, and if necessary, respond to any terrorist activity at home or abroad.

Program results are enabled through special operations readiness, sustainment and capability development.

Special operations and its effects are achieved across the National Defence Program Alignment Architecture. Details regarding how special operations achieve and perform its assigned tasks are classified.

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 maritime, land, and aerospace 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.

Planning Highlights

• Deploy Canadian Armed Forces in support of the assistance to major Canadian event operations as required and tasked by the Government of Canada.

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

The National Search and Rescue Program Coordination aims at continuously improving search and rescue services. Results are achieved by coordinating and integrating the efforts of federal, provincial and territorial organizations, and other stakeholders that provide search and rescue services, in order to achieve seamless search and rescue 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 Search and Rescue (SAR) partners. National Search and Rescue Program Coordination 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. The National Search and Rescue Secretariat is Canada’s permanent representative to the International COSPAS-SARSAT Council and also functions as the Head of the Canadian delegation at all COSPAS-SARSAT forums.

Effective 23 July 2015, the National Search and Rescue Secretariat was transferred to Public Safety Canada. The transfer was a result of the outcomes of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada and the first Quadrennial SAR Review held in 2013. This review provided a comprehensive perspective of Canada’s National Search and Rescue Program, with a view to enhancing integration and alignment within the National SAR Program, in order to provide a seamless system for Canadians.

The transfer builds on the delivery of SAR services in Canada and will contribute to improved SAR interoperability, coordination, and prevention efforts. The transfer takes advantage of Public Safety Canada’s extensive experience in coordinating among government institutions, as well as its cooperation with provincial, territorial, and non-government organizations on emergency management matters.

Under the responsibility of Public Safety Canada, the National Search and Rescue Secretariat will continue its role as a central coordinator for the National SAR Program.

The Department of National Defence retains its lead role for the delivery of airborne SAR operations, just as the Canadian Coast Guard remains responsible for maritime SAR, and lead responsibility for ground SAR rests with the provinces and territories.

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 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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to focus on the CAF’s primary SAR responsibility to provide aeronautical SAR and coordinate the aeronautical and maritime SAR system; and
• Deploy search and rescue response capabilities that are able to reach those in distress anywhere in Canada on a 24 hours a day/7days per week basis.

For more information on search and rescue ²⁵ operations, see the National 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 maritime, land, aerospace and special operations 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.

Planning Highlights

• Provide Aid to the Civil Power and Authority and support and assistance to law enforcement agencies as required and directed by the Government of Canada.
• Continue to participate in the following ongoing operations, including (but not limited to):
  • Operation DRIFTNET - Canada's participation in multinational efforts to control drift netting and other forms of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the North Pacific Ocean, conducted in support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada;
  • Operation SABOT - Support to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police marijuana-eradication program;
  • Operation PALACI - Participation in the Parks Canada program to prevent avalanches from blocking land routes in Rogers Pass, British Columbia; and
  • Operation DISTINCTION - Supporting Government efforts for the commemoration of important anniversaries.

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. It is led by the Defence Research and Development Canada, Centre for Security Science (CSS) on behalf of the Government of Canada. Gaps are identified through risk and vulnerability assessments in consultation with experts in the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) science and technology domains and entities that develop policy, deliver safety and security operations, and synthesize intelligence. The Canadian Safety and Security Program services are provided directly to public safety and security organizations at Canada-U.S., federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal levels.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to invest in four science and technology focus areas: critical infrastructure resilience; seamless borders; threats and hazard mitigation; and safer communities; and
• Continue to invest in cross-cutting enablers of big data analytics, cyber security, interoperability, psycho-social, and emerging science and technology.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Remain dedicated to remembering and honouring Canada’s proud military heritage and commemorate milestones on the road to Canada’s 150^th anniversary in 2017.

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.

Planning Highlights

National Defence will continue to support Government efforts for commemoration of important anniversaries and significant events in Canada’s history in time of conflict, including:

• Encouraging maximum participation by CAF members in the National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program to increase public awareness and underscore the importance of honouring our Veterans, past and present;
• Marking the centennials of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel, the 150^th Anniversary of the Fenian Raids (September-October 2016), and the 75^th anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong (October-December 2016); and
• Marking Canada’s 150^th year since Confederation with the official unveiling of a 2.8-kilometre Memorial Route in 2017. The Memorial Route will link existing and future commemorative landmarks in Ottawa that have particular significance to Canada’s military traditions and history. The National Memorial to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan and the National Victoria Cross Memorial will be included on the Memorial Route.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Under Defence Renewal, continue the renewal of the Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers programs so as to deliver relevant, effective and efficient world-class youth development programs in which youth gain the personal attributes to become responsible members of their communities as they transition into adulthood;
• Implement the planned organization and establishment changes across the National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group;
• Enhance the relationship between the Department and the three Cadet Leagues by updating their Memorandum of Understanding;
• Analyze the results from National Defence’s research study on the types of activities and factors that encourage youth to join and stay in the Program and incorporate findings into the development of a Program Sustainability Plan;
• Strengthen integrated resource planning and performance measurement for the Program;
• Complete a program administration and internal communications review; and
• Implement a National Youth Program Public Affairs Strategy.

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 maritime, land, aerospace and special operations 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.

Planning Highlights

Develop and maintain high readiness forces to respond when tasked to Defence missions, contingencies and ongoing operations.

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 maritime, land, aerospace and special operations forces 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.

Planning Highlights

• Through a robust training and exercise program and Defence Renewal efforts, the Canadian Armed Forces will develop and maintain high readiness maritime, land, air, special operations and joint forces, fully equipped, manned and trained to respond to Defence missions and will maintain all Canadian Armed Forces at readiness levels as defined in the Chief of the Defence Staff Force Posture and Readiness Directive.

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. If not sustained, the level of readiness attained by any force element in the maritime environment portfolio will decline over time. Those maritime force elements allocated for Force Posture and Readiness (FP&R) tasks 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 ready 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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to generate and sustain highly effective maritime force elements in accordance with the Managed Readiness Plan;
• Generate, with notice, a first-rate, modern, combat-capable, multipurpose, maritime task group, called the Naval Task Group, available for domestic and international deployment; and
• Generate first-rate, modern, combat-capable, single maritime units ready to conduct domestic operations and selected international operations.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Assess and monitor CAF Force Posture and Defence Readiness in regard to the domestic and international situation; and
• Continue to sustain immediate and high readiness forces to respond to standing domestic and international contingencies. This will involve periodic continuation training of essential skills and capabilities and any theatre or mission specific training once an operation is declared.

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

The Aerospace Roles - Readiness Sustainment Program aims to sustain the readiness state of fighters, fixed wing transport and utility aircraft, 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.

Planning Highlights

• Conduct readiness activities to achieve a sustainable level of readiness as well as to provide the Force Employer with a task-tailored air power force package to meet theatre-specific requirements based on anticipated threats and Government of Canada intent;
• Preserve a force generation base consisting of dedicated force generation yearly flying rates and an appropriate amount of joint force generation hours in order to maintain sufficient readiness to fulfill the CDS Directive for CAF FP&R; and
• Continue to establish readiness levels that meet the CDS Directive for CAF FP&R.

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.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the National 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-programs 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment, 3.2.4 Special Operations – Integration Training, 3.3.4 Special Operations – Force Element Production and 3.4.4 Special Operations Forces – Force Element Production, Coordination and Command and Control. Generally this is accomplished through a process that includes the provision of 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 is the area where Special Operations activities are captured.

For additional information, please see the National Defence Special Operations Forces ²⁶ web page.

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.

Planning Highlights

• 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 maritime, land, aerospace and special operations environments in which they operate. There are also portfolios for force elements that operate jointly across these domains like special operations 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.

Planning Highlights

• Conduct key joint training activities including Command and Control of Expeditionary Forces (Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC)); Command and Control of Domestic Forces within a continental framework (Exercise DETERMINED DRAGON), and Arctic Safety, Security and Defence of Canada (Operation NANOOK).

For more information, see the Canadian Armed Forces Exercises ²⁷ web page.

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 Task Group Exercise (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.

Planning Highlights

• Conduct task group exercises aimed at maintaining integration training; and
• Progress the Operational Training and Equipment Integration of the Cyclone helicopter onboard Halifax class ships.

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 collective training events such as Exercise “MAPLE RESOLVE” and confirmation 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.

Planning Highlights

• Designate and prepare selected elements, subunits, units or formation headquarters within the Managed Readiness Plan to assume high readiness tasks to meet CAF FP&R tasks; and
• Execute a series of annual training exercises designed to confirm the readiness of cohesive land units and formations for expeditionary and domestic operational tasks and contingencies. These events will seek to integrate Regular and Reserve Army components, CAF capabilities, and Government of Canada agencies, promote interoperability with important allied partners, and replicate the complexities of modern conflict. The annual cycle will culminate in a joint and multinational brigade training event where up to formation-level confirmation will be conducted at Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to use joint exercises both domestic and expeditionary to ensure the force is interoperable; and
• Capture the lessons learned and make the necessary changes to the Air Force doctrine, training and force generation practices.

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.

Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)

For security reasons, all expenditures under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment.

Human Resources (FTEs)

For security reasons, all human resources under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the National Defence Program Alignment Architecture. The details regarding how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks are classified. However, Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment is the area where Special Operations readiness activities are captured.

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.

Planning Highlights

The CAF will leverage joint training endeavours in order to achieve FP&R objectives. Joint exercises and training programs will be designed, directed and executed to ensure CAF joint operational readiness in support of Defence missions. In FY 2016-17, the following main related exercises are planned:

• Exercise DETERMINED DRAGON: Command and control of domestic forces within a continental framework; and
• Operation NANOOK: Arctic safety, security and defence of Canada.

Sub-Sub-Program 3.2.6: International and Domestic– Interoperability 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.

Planning Highlights

• Prioritize all interoperability training activities to ensure that all mandatory training is funded;
• Enhance the ability to operate as part of a multi-national force during operations through participation in scheduled exercises and training activities to mitigate threats and deliver defence services;
• Deploy designated maritime force elements to major exercises to increase the level of interoperability between NATO, Partnership for Peace and other designated nations;
• Continue to receive international partner participation in continental exercises such as MAPLE RESOLVE and RAFALE BLANCHE;
• Conduct Exercise CUTLASS FURY, a major east coast anti-submarine warfare exercise which will include NATO participation. Exercise TRIDENT FURY will be conducted on the west coast in FY 2017-18 in a balanced approach to interoperability training across the coasts;
• Conduct command and control component interoperability training during OP NANOOK 16, Exercise STAUNCH MAPLE 16 (related to domestic Regional Joint Task Force Headquarters) and RIMPAC 16 (for Coalition Combined Task Force Headquarters);
• Generate the ability to project forces using Operational Support Hubs in concert with host nations and within a coalition environment, through Exercise TRADEWINDS 16; and
• Through the CAF Joint Counter Explosive Threat Task Force, host the annual CAF joint, integrated, multi-agency and public counter explosive threat Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER to develop and reinforce interoperability with allies and other government departments; and remain engaged to exchange information and support capacity building and partnership initiatives.

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 maritime, land, aerospace and special forces 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.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for the Force Elements Production Program are captured within the Program’s description.

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 Program, the Maritime Environment - Integration Training Program the Maritime Roles - Readiness Sustainment 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.

Planning Highlights

All planned activities for the Maritime Environment - Force Element Production 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.

Planning Highlights

• Plan and manage activities and effects required for each equipment portfolio over a three-year timeframe;
• Begin receipt and integration of the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle and Leo 2 Armoured Engineering Vehicle;
• Prioritize the usage of its fleets, based on the Managed Readiness Plan (MRP) to minimize the impact on readiness activities. Will also work through the capital project prioritization process to mitigate an identified Light Armoured vehicles capacity gap;
• Maximize the use of civilian-pattern and rental vehicles, until replacement fleets are fielded starting in late 2017, to partially offset the mandated reduction of its Combat Support Vehicles;
• Prepare all elements of the Army field force for High Readiness with Foundation Training to maintain core competencies, particularly warfighting skills. This includes both professional military education and Individual Battle Task Standards training which provide the basis for participation in subsequent collective training events culminating at combined arms team level for the Regular Force and at platoon level for the Army Reserve;
• Maximize the integration of Regular and Reserve force training through unit affiliations and synchronization of events whenever possible;
• Align capability packages through training to progressively deliver larger combined arms teams and cohesive land formations for operations; and
• Support the creation and formal establishment of key joint capabilities, such as Psychological Operations, Civil-Military Cooperation, Counter Improvised Explosive Device, and Joint Targeting given the proven importance and success of these capabilities during recent operations.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Manage all available resources in order to ensure the force elements meet the FP&R requirements; and
• Ensure force generation yearly flying rate will be identified through the total air resource management process and tracked through monthly and yearly flying rate monitoring.

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.

Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)

For security reasons, all expenditures under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment.

Human Resources (FTEs)

For security reasons, all human resources under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the National Defence Program Alignment Architecture. The details regarding how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks are classified. However, Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment is the area where Special Operations readiness activities are captured.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to develop and maintain high readiness joint forces; and
• Continue initiatives to improve the CAF’s readiness posture for Joint Task Force Headquarters and Joint Task Force Support Component force elements, including the CAF capability to force generate and deploy a Multinational Joint Integrated Task Force Headquarters. Outlined in the Joint Managed Readiness Programme (JMRP), and detailed in the Joint Training Plan, National Defence will leverage an array of exercise events which represent the culmination of local individual and collective training plans. For more information on exercises, see Sub-Program 3.2 Force Elements Integration Training.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to align and develop Joint Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities to ensure that capabilities are ready to be deployed in 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, Maritime Environment - 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.

Planning Highlights

• Plan, schedule and monitor the execution of maritime readiness through a semi-annual governance cycle; and
• Contribute to and monitor the execution of the Joint Managed Readiness Plan.

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 Environment - 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. Advice and information are also provided to Maritime 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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to strengthen its governance framework through the revision and simplification of its Strategic Decision Making Handbook, the re-institution of the Commander’s Strategic Planning Session, and the adoption of the Army Campaign Plan. This combined effort is focused at improving collaboration and harmonization of work across all Army lines of governance.

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, Aerospace Environment - 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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to utilize and refine current governance structures to ensure force elements have the required resources by priority; and
• Leverage the centralization of air assets through the combined air operations centre control to ensure their effects are used to the maximum extent.

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, Special Operations - 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.

Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)

For security reasons, all expenditures under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment.

Human Resources (FTEs)

For security reasons, all human resources under this Program are incorporated within Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment.

Planning Highlights

Special Operations and its effects are achieved across the National Defence Program Alignment Architecture. The details regarding how Special Operations achieves and performs its assigned tasks are classified. However, Sub-Sub-Program 3.1.4 Special Operations Roles – Readiness Sustainment is the area where Special Operations readiness activities are captured.

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 and Common - 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.

Planning Highlights

• Design, direct, and execute a joint managed readiness programme which advances interoperability to ensure CAF joint operational readiness over a five year outlook in support of Defence missions. This is coordinated through a governance process, outlined in the JMRP, which includes bi-monthly conferences to exchange advice and information with the Maritime, Land, and Aerospace Environments and Special Operations Forces. There is also an annual coordination conference to synchronize joint and common force element generation; and
• Monitor and report CAF Force Posture and Defence Readiness in regard to the domestic and international requirements.

Program 4.0: Defence Capability Element Production

The Defence Capability Element 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.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will ensure the CAF have the equipment they need by:

• Working with Public Services and Procurement Canada to launch an open and transparent competition to replace the CF-18 fighter aircraft, focusing on options that match Canada’s defence needs; and
• Working with Public Services and Procurement Canada to invest in strengthening the Navy, while meeting the commitments that were made as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.

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 provides 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.

Planning Highlights

• Ensure programs are in place to enable the readiness and employment of a multi-purpose and combat capable force through the availability of personnel of the required quantity, skill level, and occupational diversity. These activities are detailed under each of the applicable Sub-Sub-Programs;
• Through Operation HONOUR, implement the Government of Canada’s priority initiative to establish and maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. This will include the development of comprehensive and long-term strategies for the CAF to ensure that attitudinal and behavioral change is permanent for:
  • A diverse environment where the Canadian population can see the institution as inclusive, welcoming, and a viable professional option;
  • An integrated environment for our ill and injured, enabling them to either return to duty proudly and effectively, or transition out of the CAF with dignity, respect and an acceptable level of stability; and
  • A working and living environment where members are not subjected to harmful or inappropriate sexual behaviour. Those that are harmed must be offered prompt, compassionate care and support.
• Develop and implement appropriate changes to the Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU) based on the CDS JPSU Report to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the care and support for the ill, injured and transitioning CAF members; and
• Action Government of Canada direction to work in collaboration with Veterans Affairs to develop a suicide prevention strategy for CAF personnel and veterans.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to implement the Defence Renewal initiative to “Modernize CAF Career Management Process” that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CAF personnel performance management by implementing a new performance appraisal system;
• Update the imposed restriction policy to meet needs of the CAF and its members; and
• Modernize cost move tracking practices and procedures which will improve the accuracy of cost move expenditure forecasting.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Seek to rebalance the permanent reserve element of the Reserve Force across services, and rationalize the numbers in accordance with the recommendations of the Primary Reserve Employment Capacity Study; and continue to develop the following lines of work:
  • Strategic policy development affecting the Reserve Force through active participation in various CAF Working Groups, committees, and projects to ensure policy remains relevant, fair and equitable for all Reservists while supporting the harmonization of Regular/Reserve policy requirements;
  • Integration of Reserve Force personnel policies into CAF personnel policy;
  • Selection of Reservists for attendance at senior professional development opportunities and for participation in some joint international training opportunities; and
  • Implement the CDS Initiating Directive Reserve Strategy 2015: Strengthening the Primary Reserve.

Please see the Canada’s Reserve Force webpage ²⁸ for additional information.

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 enrollment 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.

Planning Highlights

• Implement Defence Renewal initiative “Modernize CAF Recruiting Process”, with the aim to restore 100% geographic coverage of Canada for recruiting services through centralized control of recruiting operations and decentralized execution of most recruiting activities. This initiative will also leverage modern technology-based solutions, including a Client Relationship Management capability to maintain regular contact with applicants while providing significantly increased visibility to key internal stakeholders;
• “Sustain the CAF Strength” through improved recruiting and retention strategies. Enhancing recruiting strategies and exploring benchmarking initiatives will be explored as part of National Defence’s continual renewal efforts. “Sustain the CAF Strength” aims to increase recruiting capacity from 3600 to 4200, while being mindful of efforts to increase diversity and the representation of women, visible minorities and Indigenous peoples; and
• Develop and implement recruitment marketing and advertising initiatives to inform Canadians about career opportunities with the CAF.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to engage with government and non-government partners to increase post-military employment opportunities for all releasing CAF members;
• Continue to modernize the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) to better serve the CAF population;
• Continue administration of the National Registration Form and Standardized Feedback for the SCAN seminars to analyze the data and determine the efficacy of the forms and make improvements as necessary; and
• Improve CAF transition communication products.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to develop world-class personnel who are cognitive, intellectually, morally, physically and professionally capable of prosecuting domestic and expeditionary operations on behalf of the Government of Canada;
• Implementation of the Canadian Army Integrated Performance Strategy;
• Continue the education reimbursement program which allows the CAF members to take part-time studies towards an academic certificate, diploma, degree or professional designation; and
• Increase the efficiency of the Professional Development Training program by integrating the Prior Learning, Accreditation and Recognition into the CAF Accreditation Certification Equivalency database. This will streamline the training equivalency and accreditation process, which will result in an increased recognition of skills, knowledge and competencies.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Implement Defence Renewal initiative “Modernize CAF Individual Training and Education” and complete an individual training and education re-alignment by updating Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (IT&E) related courses to ensure CAF members are trained to fulfill their different roles. The re-alignment will increase the use of interactive instructional methods that engage students in the learning process and that can be used to develop and coach cognitive skills as demanded in today’s environment. This initiative will also increase the use of blended learning methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce residential times; and
• Rationalize training capacity in support of CAF training and force generation, with a view of optimizing courses by using innovative techniques, alternative service delivery, and distance learning. This will ensure that CAF members have a solid foundation of individual skills in their own field complemented with education opportunities at all levels.

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.

Planning Highlights

National Defence will continue to support CAF members (including those who are medically-released) and their families by:

• Enhancing awareness, access and use of physical and mental health services available for military families;
• Optimizing the Military Family Services Program to reflect the realities of modern military families;
• Communicating more effectively with families;
• Strengthening existing national and community partnerships, fostering new ones, and more fully leveraging these relationships; and
• Supporting medically-released members and their families by facilitating their access to the existing support services at Military Family Resource Centres, the Family Information Line and FamilyForce.ca.

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

The Military Personnel - 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 Personnel - 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.

Planning Highlights

• Improve efficiencies in the Military Health Care Program by analyzing specific cost drivers, in particular those associated with externally sourced services; and
• Improve the quality of care delivered to CAF personnel and reinforce system accountability by concurrently driving program activity towards four outcomes: improving the health of the CAF population; enhancement of the patient experience; resource stewardship; and operational readiness and excellence.

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.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, Defence will work with Global Affairs Canada to renew Canada’s commitment to UN peace support operations and will insist that any peacekeepers involved in misconduct be held accountable by their own country and the UN.

Furthermore, National Defence will:

• Seek to achieve a more resilient Defence Security Program that reduces security risks in an evolving threat environment to more effectively support National Defence both operationally and institutionally;
• Continue to integrate Departmental Security Plan initiatives through integrated investment and resource planning;
• Continue to implement the Defence Renewal initiative “Rationalize the Emergency Communications and Dispatch Services”;
• 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;
• Continue to support the development of policy and legislative options that would further victims’ rights within the military justice system and modify the current summary trial regime;
• Implement Bill C-15 (Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act). Bill C-15 enacted a number of changes to the National Defence Act, some of which are intended to strengthen the independence and overall effectiveness of key actors within the military justice system; and
• Focus on completing the Range and Field Safety governance model, conduct a technical analysis of existing issues, and issuing interim Orders and Directives to address any perceived immediate shortcomings or provide clarity in existing Orders and Directives.

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.

Planning Highlights

• Develop a sustainable personnel management system for a rationalized, single conflict management process that enables issues to be addressed more effectively and meets the needs of force employers, force generators, CAF personnel and their families;
• Develop a detailed concept of employment (tested with appropriate experiment), a governance framework, an accountability and responsibility framework, a personnel, financial and infrastructure estimate and recommended changes to the officers’ and non-commissioned members’ general specifications;
• 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. A more stable human resources planning environment will enable investment in new establishment priorities and ensure the CAF is structured to meet current and future force requirements;
• Develop and maintain a robust Performance Measurement Framework for the military personnel management system that will be the single authoritative source of metrics on personnel, and that will enable the strategic and operational measurement of performance against the National Defence Program Alignment and Architecture and CAF mandate in order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the personnel management system;
• Address the recommendations from the Fall 2015 Auditor General's Report on Canadian Armed Forces Housing. This will include a review of the operational requirements for military housing. This review will draw from the findings of previously published reports to recommend changes and revisions to the existing policy. The review will be completed by the fall of 2016, and will then result in the development of long-term plans to meet the defined operational requirements; and
• Advance ongoing work on the Defence Renewal initiative “Military Personnel Management Capability Transformation” project (Guardian), a modern, flexible and integrated workforce management system.

Sub-Program 4.2: Materiel Lifecycle

The Materiel Lifecycle Program aims to 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 elements, 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.

Planning Highlights

• Deliver on approved capital projects and support activities. This will be completed in concert with the Department’s ongoing search for business efficiencies. Change initiatives like Defence Renewal and the Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS) will continue to shape materiel acquisition and support in combination with the need to better manage public accounts throughout the materiel lifecycle program;
• Deliver materiel acquisition and support (MA&S) services in support of operations and to achieve CAF FP&R requirements;
• Advance key major capital equipment projects (as identified in RPP Section III: Status Report on Transformational and Major Crown Projects ²⁹) in accordance with approved DND Investment Plan to ensure the delivery of modern equipment in a timely manner;
• Continue to deliver on Defence Renewal and further implement the DPS in association with key partners;
• Improve the delivery of the MA&S Programme through the implementation of key strategic materiel acquisition and support change initiatives;
• Strengthen the stewardship of materiel resources and the enhancement of materiel accountability by implementing modern, effective inventory controls, supply chain management, and inventory evaluation frameworks to reduce the cost of ownership; and
• Increase the investment in the materiel acquisition and support teams by increasing recruiting and further developing a skilled and educated cadre of materiel acquisition and support practitioners.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.1: Materiel – Portfolio Management

The Materiel - Portfolio Management Program seeks to ensure that defence materiel, equipment, equipment fleets, and supporting elements, the materiel elements of Defence capabilities, are managed throughout their lifecycle and made available to the production of ready force elements, capability development and research, and Defence services. The Program is primarily focused on ensuring that sufficient types, quantities and mixes of equipment, fleets and associated materiels are available and can be delivered to enable the readiness training and the employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces as well as other Defence services. This is accomplished through the delivery of defence materiel portfolio management, coordination, and project planning services. This Program oversees and prompts the suite of services which, in turn, ensure that defence materiel portfolio elements are available and in a condition that allows for their use in military readiness training, operations and Defence services. The Materiel - 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.

Planning Highlights

• Contribute to the development and execution of long-term, holistic, affordable materiel and equipment acquisition plans; and
• Prioritize support and improvements to National Procurement Account management and execution.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.2: Materiel – Acquisition

The Materiel - Acquisition Program aims to augment the defence materiel portfolio by delivering acquisition services for defence materiel, equipment, equipment fleets, and supporting elements. This Program is primarily focused on meeting Defence materiel capability needs to enable readiness training and employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces as well as other Defence services. Results are accomplished through the delivery of Major Capital Project and Minor Capital Project services. The Materiel - Acquisition Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Materiel - Portfolio Management Program which in-turn provides the materiel elements of Defence capabilities for the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to support the implementation of the materiel acquisition component of the DPS with Public Service and Procurement Canada which will ensure defence procurement delivers the right equipment to the CAF, increases economic opportunities and jobs in Canada, and streamlines the defence procurement process. National Defence-specific activities include:
  • Increased implementation of delegated contracting authorities across the Department;
  • Further implementation of internal challenge functions and third party review of high-level mandatory requirements;
  • Annual updates to the Defence Acquisition Guide (DAG) to enhance Defence’s relationship with Industry, which will better position defence companies to compete for potential Canadian and international defence procurement opportunities; and
  • Further development and augmentation of National Defence materiel acquisition and procurement practitioners to enable better contract management and expedite equipment and materiel procurement;
• Further progress the Project Approval Process Renewal initiative;
• Further instil the Project Manager Competency Development framework in materiel acquisition to develop a professional project management workforce and align National Defence project management with Treasury Board Secretariat's project management criticality and risk rating requirements;
• Continue to implement Defence Renewal initiatives to further improve defence procurement; and
• Continue to apply best practices in the acquisition process and improve procurement strategies with a view to reducing the costs of goods and services.

See the Defence website, for more information on investing in equipment and on Canadian Government Defence Procurement.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.3: Materiel – Equipment Upgrade and Insertion

The Materiel - Equipment Upgrade and Insertion Program seeks to ensure that defence materiel, equipment, equipment fleets, and supporting elements are upgraded and/or undergo technology insertion. Results are achieved by the delivery of services for maintenance periods, mid-life upgrades and other equipment and platform work programs designed to rejuvenate and update equipment and materiel technologies. The Materiel - Equipment Upgrade and Insertion Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Materiel - Portfolio Management Program which in-turn makes the materiel element of Defence capabilities available for the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to meet Defence needs through refitting, upgrading, and/or transitioning Defence materiel, equipment and equipment fleets.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.4: Materiel – Divestment and Disposal

The Materiel - Divestment and Disposal Program seeks to reduce the defence materiel portfolio by delivering divestment and disposal services for materiel, equipment, equipment fleets and supporting elements. This Program is primarily focused on maintaining the mix and quantity of materiel to meet Defence materiel capability needs. Results are achieved through the delivery of services for asset sales, trade-ins, alternative applications (such as artefacts), donations and monuments, transfers, and scrapping/destruction. The Materiel - Divestment and Disposal Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Materiel - Portfolio Management Program which in-turn provides the appropriate mix of materiel elements of Defence capabilities for the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to focus efforts on the expedient and effective disposal of materiel, equipment, and fleets to:
  • Eliminate obsolescent or non-required National Defence capabilities;
  • Ensure efficient use of real property warehousing; and
  • Reduce the level of unnecessary, obsolescent, or redundant materiel stock inventory.
• Address e-waste concerns and mitigate environmental risks by continuing to foster and implement the Defence Environmental Strategy by: executing recycling programs to re-purpose electronics; using accredited waste processors to dispose of e-waste; communicating and incorporating national e-waste disposal policies into local level documents; and continuing to conduct mandatory on-site e-waste verifications in accordance with the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.5: Materiel – Engineering, Test, Production and Maintenance

The Materiel - Engineering, Test, Production and Maintenance Program aims to ensure that defence materiels, equipment and services satisfy operational and performance requirements and are in a condition that allows for their safe use at the inception and throughout their lifecycle. Results are accomplished through the delivery of technical review, analysis, examination, testing, certification, quality assurance, and production and maintenance services to the defence materiel portfolio. Also, engineering investigations and analysis services are conducted to address materiel failures as required by the appropriate authorities. The Materiel - Engineering, Test, Production and Maintenance Program sustains Defence by enabling the Materiel - Portfolio Management Program.

Planning Highlights

• Improve weapon system performance and value for money by optimizing equipment maintenance programs by leveraging National Defence and industry capabilities and the implementation of Defence Renewal initiatives;
• Further develop relational contracting best practices by liaising with stakeholders to progress larger in-service support activities and future major upgrade projects; and
• Further refine materiel assurance programs and frameworks to ensure equipment is safe, operational, and fit for service.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.6: Materiel – Inventory Management and Distribution

The Materiel Inventory Management and Distribution Program aims to ensure that defence materiel, equipment, equipment fleets and all supporting elements are made available in a timely manner and in the required location to produce ready force elements, conduct operations, and deliver Defence services. Results are achieved through the delivery of transportation, inventory and warehousing management, inventory control, identification and tracking, and Defence postal services for the materiel elements of Defence capabilities and other relevant military elements. The Materiel - Inventory Management and Distribution Program sustains Defence by enabling the Materiel Lifecycle Program, the Defence Ready Force Elements Production Program, the Defence Capability Development and Research Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and Defence Combat and Support Operations as required.

Planning Highlights

• Implement Defence Renewal initiatives to rationalize materiel holdings to both optimize the amount of inventory procured and held and to ensure materiel storage and national distribution systems are efficient;
• Conduct stocktaking, verification and pricing/valuation of inventory;
• Rationalize dormant and legacy stock inventories through the advancement of the Inventory Management Modernization and Rationalization Project;
• Comply with departmental, domestic and international controlled goods obligations while implementing enhanced controlled goods security measures throughout Defence;
• Further exploit and optimize the Defence Resource Management and Information System to better integrate materiel acquisition and support functionality and processes, and improve materiel inventory information accuracy and management;
• Contribute to the modernization of the National Defence Global Supply Chain; and
• Improve the management of intellectual property associated with materiel assets through the conduct of technology gap analysis and the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, training, and records management.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.2.7: Materiel – Strategic Coordination, Development and Control

The Materiel - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program aims to ensure that defence materiel, equipment, equipment fleets and all supporting elements are managed, coordinated and overseen so that they are available for the production of ready force elements and the employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces as well as other Defence services. Results are achieved through the delivery of planning, design, development, implementation, coordination, control, governance, performance management, reporting, relationship and partnership management, and advice services as they relate to defence materiel in order to meet Defence readiness needs. The Materiel - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program sustains Defence by enabling the Materiel Lifecycle Program. Governance and advisory services also support the Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program of the military personnel and organization, real property and info systems capability elements as well as the Operational Readiness Production Coordination and Command and Control Program, the Defence Capability Development and Research Program, and the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program. Further, this Program includes all international and industrial activities, as well as regulatory programs including coordination and control of the Airworthiness Program as required by the Aeronautics Act.

Planning Highlights

• Continue the initiation of the Policy Portfolio Management Project to advance the alignment of materiel acquisition and support policies with associated business functions and the Defence Procurement Strategy;
• Continue to develop, implement, and manage National Defence materiel cooperation arrangements with allies and defence/security partners; and
• Rejuvenate the materiel acquisition and support knowledge management system and lessons learned framework.

Sub-Program 4.3: Real Property Lifecycle

The Real Property Lifecycle Program provides the real property 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 real property capability elements are available in the quantity, mix and condition that enables the production of ready force elements, the employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces, and other Defence services. The Program oversees and delivers real property and the lifecycle management services to ensure the availability of real property, including acquisition and new capability construction services, recapitalization and betterment services, divestment and disposal services, operation, maintenance and repair services, navigation and traffic control services, environment and remediation services, and the planning and governance of the Program. The authority for this Program is derived from the National Defence Act.

Planning Highlights

• Leverage the implementation of centralized management of its extensive real property portfolio and associated personnel to undertake transformation of the delivery of the real property program; and
• Identify and seize opportunities to strategically allocate resources, implement innovative solutions, standardize services, and rationalize holdings in order to effectively and efficiently support National Defence priorities and operational requirements across Canada.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.3.1: Real Property – Portfolio Management

The Real Property - Portfolio Management Program seeks to ensure that defence real property is managed holistically throughout its lifecycle so that the condition of Defence real property capability elements is suitable to Defence needs and made available for the production of ready force elements, capability development and research, and Defence services. This is accomplished through real property assessment services, analysis services, requirement identification services, inventory data management, and service delivery coordination for defence real property acquisitions, operations, maintenance and repairs, divestments, disposals, environmental, and remediation services. The Real Property - Portfolio Management Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Integrate the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Army real property at full operational capability to assume custodianship of the entire Defence Real Property (RP) portfolio;
• Centralize RP management, including the associated support functions, to enable the seven RP Operation regions to deliver effective RP services to all National Defence locations across Canada; and
• Undertake the development of a holistically managed real property program that integrates all stakeholders and considers all elements of the real property life cycle from acquisition to maintenance and repair to disposal.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.3.2: Real Property – Acquisition

The Real Property - Acquisition Program seeks to expand or enhance the defence real property assets portfolio through the delivery of purchase, capital leases, new asset construction, or life extension construction services where and when needed in support of new Defence capabilities. Results are achieved through purchase, lease, exchange, gift, easement, transfer, expropriation services or other means as required. The Real Property - Acquisition Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Real Property - Portfolio Management Program which in-turn provides the real property elements of Defence capabilities for the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to strengthen its capacity to meet the needs of current and future requirements by streamlining acquisition processes and modernizing procurement tools and processes.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.3.3: Real Property – Divestment and Disposal

The Real Property - Divestment and Disposal Program aims to reduce the defence real property portfolio by addressing surplus defence real property capability elements. Results are achieved through timely divestments of real property where and when required to ensure that Defence maintains a relevant real property mix to meet Defence real property capability needs with a primary. This is accomplished through site identification services, property assessment services, estimate/appraisal services, solicitation process services, consultation services, negotiation services, and agreement development services. The Real Property - Divestment and Disposal Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Real Property - Portfolio Management Program.

Planning Highlights

• Explore opportunities to transfer infrastructure to municipalities through the Capital Assistance Program.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.3.4: Real Property – Operations, Maintenance and Repair

The Real Property - Operations, Maintenance and Repair Program aims to provide fundamental services for planned and unplanned maintenance, repair, and overall operation of defence real property capability elements (i.e. buildings, works, and base functions) to ensure its continued availability and suitability to meet the needs of Defence. Results are achieved through real property assets maintenance, repair, and operation services such as grounds keeping, HVAC, waste collection, navigation, air traffic and range control, and the provision of other real property related amenities. The Real Property - Operations, Maintenance and Repair Program sustains Defence by enabling the Real Property - Portfolio Management Program and enables the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Undertake a baseline real property condition assessment in order to obtain the objective data necessary to achieve effective and efficient investment in the real property portfolio.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.3.5: Real Property – Environment and Remediation

The Real Property - Environment and Remediation Program aims to enable the production of ready force elements through environmentally sustainable Defence activities, and to ensure that Defence reduces its liability related to real property. Results are accomplished through the delivery of awareness initiatives, and environmental assessment, environmental management, natural resources, communication and consultation services. Additionally, the remediation of defence real property capability elements also achieves results through the delivery of site identification, site assessment, site characterizations, and site classification services as well as sampling, testing, risk management and mitigation, and long-term monitoring services. The Real Property - Environment and Remediation Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Real Property Lifecycle Program as well as the Program, Organization - Security Defence Operational Readiness Production Command and Control and Coordination, Protection, Justice and Safety Program, and the Military Personnel and Organization, Materiel, Info Systems - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control programs.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to develop and improve its centralized approach to implementing, meeting, and monitoring its real property related environmental obligations.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.3.6: Real Property – Strategic Coordination, Development and Control

The Real Property - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program seeks to ensure that defence real property and the natural environment are managed, coordinated and overseen so that it is available for the production of ready force elements and the employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces as well as other Defence services. Results are achieved through planning, design, development, implementation, coordination, control, governance, performance management, reporting, relationship and partnership management, and advice services as they relate to defence real property in order to meet Defence readiness needs and to respond to the Federal Government agenda. The Real Property - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program sustains Defence by directly enabling Real Property Lifecycle Program. Governance and advisory services also support the Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program of the military personnel and organization, materiel and info systems capability elements as well as the Operational Readiness Production Coordination and Command and Control Program, the Defence Capability Development and Research Program, and the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program.

Planning Highlights

• Establish a human resources strategy that promotes a nationally integrated real property management capability.

Sub-Program 4.4: Information Systems Lifecycle

The Information Systems Lifecycle Program seeks to ensure that the information systems infrastructure and applications are made available to the production ready force elements, capability development and research, and Defence services and to fulfill obligations of Defence Combat and Support Operations, Defence Services and Contributions to Government, and Defence Capability Development and Research activities. It ensures that the defence information systems infrastructure and applications capability elements are available in the quantity, mix and condition that enables the readiness and employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces and other Defence services. The Program oversees and delivers defence information systems infrastructure and applications, and the lifecycle management services provided to ensure the availability information systems and applications, including acquisition services, development and deployment services, system management and user support services, and the planning and governance of the Program. The authority for this Program is derived from the National Defence Act.

Planning Highlights

• In accordance with Government of Canada, ministerial or departmental milestones, National Defence will deliver on a consolidated, operationally focused, responsive and efficient Information Management/ Information Technology (IM/IT) approach aligned to future operational requirements.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.4.1: Info Systems – Portfolio Management

The Info Systems - Portfolio Management Program seeks to ensure that defence information systems infrastructure and applications are managed throughout their lifecycle so that the condition of Defence information system capability elements is suitable to Defence needs and made available for the production of ready force elements, capability development and research, and Defence services. It aims to ensure that command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance application solutions are secure and available in diverse locations where information continuity must be maintained across communication interruptions. This is accomplished through assessment services and identification and coordination for defence information systems acquisition, development, deployment, system management, user support services. The Info Systems - 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.

Planning Highlights

• Provide an integrated and effective IM/IT environment in support of all National Defence operations; and
• As part of Defence Renewal, the Department will continue to establish more effective application portfolio management, in accordance with Treasury Board Secretariat guidelines. It will be focused on IT investments that best meet the Department’s business objectives and delivering on Defence Renewal targets.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.4.2: Info Systems – Acquisition, Development and Deployment

The Info Systems - Acquisition, Development and Deployment Program seeks to expand or enhance the defence secure information systems infrastructure and applications portfolio by delivering acquisition, development and deployment services to meet defence command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs. Results are achieved through acquisition project development and management services, development project development and management services, testing services, and deployment services. The Info Systems - Acquisition, Development and Deployment Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Info Systems - Portfolio Management Program which in-turn provides the materiel elements of Defence capabilities for the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Deliver a consolidated, operationally focused, responsive and efficient IM/IT approach aligned to future operational requirements.
• Deliver, establish, implement and support a robust Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Cyber and Information Security capabilities. In order to progress the resolution of IM/IT Security risks highlighted in the Defence Security Plan, the Department will:
  • Initiate an improved IT Security Enhancement Programme and implement the Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering High Level Strategy; and
  • Implement and deliver C4ISR Engineering and Architecture Programme which will address requirements necessary to sustain a robust C4ISR infrastructure.
• Plan the implementation of enterprise Business Intelligence capabilities in the Defence System of Record.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.4.3: Info Systems – System Management and User Support

The Info Systems - System Management and User Support Program aims to provide Defence information system management and user support in a timely manner and in the required location to produce ready force elements, conduct operations, and deliver Defence services. Results are accomplished through the delivery of divestment, problem resolution support, training, and system support services. The Info Systems - System Management and User Support Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Info Systems - Portfolio Management Program, Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and the Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• Provide an integrated and effective IM/IT environment in support of all National Defence operations; and
• Implement and deliver a Desktop Modernization Program to respond to technology advancements, support C4ISR, Cyber and Information Security capabilities as well as support new software tools selected by the Government of Canada.

Sub-Sub-Program 4.4.4: Info Systems – Strategic Coordination, Development and Control

The Info Systems - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program seeks to ensure that Defence information systems and applications are secure, managed, coordinated and overseen so that they are available for the production of ready force elements and the employment of multi-purpose combat capable forces as well as other Defence services. Results are delivered through planning, design, development, security assessment, implementation, coordination, control, governance, performance management, reporting, relationship and partnership management, and advice services as they relate to defence information systems and applications. The Info Systems - Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program sustains Defence by enabling the Information Systems Lifecycle Program. Governance and advisory services also support the Strategic Coordination, Development and Control Program of the military personnel and organization, materiel, and real property capability elements as well as the Operational Readiness Production, Coordination and Command and Control Program, and the Defence Services and Contributions to Government Program, and Defence Capability Development and Research Program.

Planning Highlights

• As part of Defence Renewal:
  • provide an efficient, effective and sustainable IM/IT program. Implement an improved Chief Information Officer (CIO) Model through key initiatives that will improve IM/IT governance, oversight and coordination in the Department;
  • in support of implementing the Department CIO model, National Defence will clarify and establish an improved definition of the IM/IT Programme; and
  • improve IM/IT Programme decisions by renewing the Governance framework.
• Introduce an Enterprise Systems Architecture that aligns IT infrastructure efforts within the Department.

Program 5.0: Defence Capability Development and Research

The Defence Capability Development and Research Program seeks to provide the analytical bases and knowledge to anticipate foreseeable changes in the threat and security environment and to determine the associated demand for Defence capabilities across near- and long-term time horizons in order to enable evidence-based strategic decisions that align the introduction, modification and divestment of Defence capabilities and guide the application of existing capabilities with an acceptable levels of risk. Results are achieved by: establishing and monitoring the fulfillment of near-term targets for readying force elements and conducting Defence operations; identifying lessons from past operations; assessing defence and security trends; developing and integrating new knowledge and systems/methods for conducting operations; developing approaches and conducting Defence capability analyses at strategic, operational and tactical levels; present to future capability assessments; designing and assessing defence alternatives; providing Defence capability oversight and expertise; and Defence capability use planning for sustainable Defence capabilities in future time horizons. As such, this Program sustains Defence by providing key products and services to the Defence Capability Elements Production Program, the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program and parts of the Defence Combat and Support Operations, and Defence Services and Contributions to Government programs. This Program also directly enables the management and oversight of Defence as a whole.

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will:

• Conduct an open and transparent review to create a new defence policy document for Canada;
• Deliver on emerging capabilities, in accordance with Government of Canada, ministerial or departmental milestones;
• Support Public Safety Canada in a review of existing measures to protect Canadians and our critical infrastructure from Cyber-threats; and
• Following a capability analysis, seek to increase the size of the Canadian Rangers.

Sub-Program 5.1: Capability Design, Development and Integration

The Capability Design, Development and Integration Program provides focused expertise to develop and introduce new capabilities, develop new knowledge, integrate knowledge from internal and external sources, develop new concepts, innovate ways to provide competitive advantage to military operations, and enhance the effectiveness of Defence programs. Results from this Program are accomplished by: developing, demonstrating, testing and evaluating advanced systems and technologies and integrating these and other scientific research into Defence programs; identifying lessons from on-going and historical operations; producing new concepts and doctrine; designing and assessing alternative capabilities; providing planning, oversight and expertise for the introduction and divestment of capabilities; and developing analyses to enable evidence-based decisions concerning the selection and effective use of capabilities at strategic, operational and tactical levels. The products and services from this program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Strategic Direction and Planning Support Program. They also enable aspects of the Defence Capability Elements Production Program, the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, and the programs that deliver Defence Combat and Support Operations as well as Defence Services and Contributions to Government.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to utilize Capability Based Planning to enable analysis of future capability requirements; and
• Advance tools and governance frameworks required to enable personnel and equipment investment / divestment planning in accordance with forecasted changes to capability priorities beyond the immediate term.

Sub-Sub-Program 5.1.1: Capability Design and Management

The Capability Design and Management Program oversee the execution of activities that conceive, design, develop and introduce new or modify existing Defence capabilities which provide the ability to achieve a desired effect during the execution of a defence operation or the delivery of a Defence service. Defence capabilities are formed of various combinations of force elements, the entities that execute the tasks to achieve desired effects during an operation. This Program applies system-of-systems approaches to describe, analyse, design, and manage each individual capability as a system of capability elements (i.e., military personnel, materiel and information systems, information, and real property) which must be suitably integrated in order to produce new or enhanced force elements. Results are achieved through the oversight of Defence capability requirements specification, conception, and design; and the oversight and coordination of individual capability elements delivery and process specification for force element integration. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Strategic Capability Planning Support Program and the lifecycle management programs responsible for the production, maintenance, and retirement of Defence capability elements. It also influences the Operational Readiness Production, Coordination and Command and Control Program.

Planning Highlights

• Develop an operational framework enabling the integration of cyber considerations into military planning and operations;
• Continue to strengthen its ability to defend National Defence networks;
• Support whole-of-government cyber security efforts in collaboration with other government departments and agencies;
• Contribute to joint cyber security efforts with allied military organizations;
• Deliver key space-based capabilities and programs in coordination with other government departments and agencies. This includes activities under the Mercury Global project where seven Anchor Stations will be delivered across three sites in Canada to provide mission planning, satellite access control, network monitoring and other support services to fulfill CAF SATCOM needs. The project will further deliver Strategic Deployable Terminals that extend CAF networks to the location of the operational HQ or element;
• Implement programs and measures to develop the capability to meet defence requirements and ensure National Defence has the capabilities necessary to meet Government expectations in the future;
• Advance a comprehensive plan or initiatives to align and optimize the military and civilian workforce; and
• Progress the CAF establishment study to determine the required size and composition of the Regular Force Trained Effective Establishment.

Sub-Sub-Program 5.1.2: Concept, Doctrine Development and Warfare Experimentation

The Concept, Doctrine Development and Warfare Experimentation Program seeks to achieve predictability and reliability of performance and thereby realize enhanced opportunities for success and reduce the risk of failure when delivering Defence operations and services. Results are achieved by this program through conception, development, and testing of the principles, methods and approaches that in-turn become the concepts, doctrine and standards that guide how tasks should be performed at the strategic, operational and tactical levels during the delivery of Defence Combat and Support Operations and Defence Services and Contributions to Government. Innovations in the development and assessment of new concepts and doctrine are enabled through military experimentation services and related modelling and simulation services. Fundamental to this Program is the delivery of services that provide for and the collection, analysis, synthesis and distribution and integration of lessons learned from past operations. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Capability Design and Management Program and the Overarching Command and Control of Domestic and International Operations Program. This Program is also a key enabler to the Operational Readiness Production, Coordination and Command and Control Program.

Planning Highlights

• Continue to advance capabilities, doctrine, and lessons learned with a focus on Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Targeting, Force Protection and Sustainment. In particular, National Defence will continue developing and maintaining joint targeting expertise; and associated joint targeting tactics, techniques, procedures and doctrine will continue to be advanced through the innovative use and application of joint modeling and simulation;
• Produce tactical to operational-level doctrine that is relevant to current and future operating environments; and
• Focus on the production of revised Combat Service Support and Formations operations doctrine, ratified NATO keystone doctrine (ATP 3.2.1 Allied Land Tactics) and the publishing of new doctrine for Security Force Capacity Building.

Sub-Sub-Program 5.1.3: Science and Systems Development and Integration

The Science and Systems Development and Integration Program aims to develop and synthesize new knowledge and integrate advancements in science, systems and technology to provide a competitive advantage in military operations and enhance the effectiveness of other defence programs. It also seeks to synthesize information and develop methods and analyses to enable evidence-based decisions concerning the effective use of Defence capabilities and improvements to the delivery of defence programs at strategic, operational and tactical levels across current and future time horizons. Results are achieved by this Program through: the conduct of basic research using scientific methods, the delivery of advanced systems and systems concepts; the testing and evaluation of existing systems and technologies; human systems integration; the development of advanced analyses; and the integration of science into other defence programs. The innovations and advancements in science, systems and technology that are delivered by this program sustain Defence by enabling the Capability Design and Management Program, the Concept Doctrine Development and Warfare Experimentation Program, and in some cases, the Overarching Command and Control of Domestic and International Operations Program. The products and services provided by this Program for the purpose of evidence-based decision making sustain Defence by enabling each of the sub-programs within Defence Capability Development and Integration Program as well as the Coordination and Command and Control programs that govern delivery of: Defence Combat and Support Operations; Defence Services and Assistance to Government; Defence Ready Force Element Production; and Defence Capability Element Production. This Program also directly supports the management and oversight of Defence as a whole.

Planning Highlights

• Advance the implementation of the Defence Research and Development Partner Engagement Plan;
• Advance Science and Technology activities that enhance Force Posture and Readiness, the Strategic Orientation Look Ahead, All Domain Situational Awareness, joint targeting, the contested urban environment, and cyber and space;
• Progress the implementation of plans for enhancing the delivery of Science and Technology advice to National Defence; and
• Continue implementation of the management action plan in response to the Department’s Evaluation of the Defence Science and Technology Program.

Sub-Program 5.2: Strategic Direction and Planning Support

The Strategic Direction and Planning Support Program aims to identify the strategic demand for Defence capabilities and to enable strategic decisions and the development of strategic direction concerning the corresponding use of available resources to: apply and maintain existing capabilities; introduce new or modified capabilities; and divest of surplus capabilities with acceptable levels of risk across near- and long-term time horizons. In the near-term, a quantifiable relationship is established between Government and strategic direction, ongoing and contingency operations requirements and performance, defence roles, and readiness targets in order to align force element production resources. In the long-term, challenge areas that may require changes to the Defence capability and program portfolios are established. Results are achieved through monitoring, threat and security environment analysis, change requirement identification, trend synthesis, portfolio challenge identification, and portfolio alteration approach formulation and assessment. This Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Defence Ready Force Element Production Program, the Defence Capability Element Production Program, the Defence Capability Development and Research Program, and the management and oversight of Defence as a whole.

Planning Highlights

• Refresh the Defence Acquisition Guide;
• Leverage and mature the Capital Investment Program Plan Review to provide a coherent, affordable portfolio of capital projects for future investment in support of the Investment Plan;
• Improve departmental alignment through support to the lean headquarters initiative, and centralization of strategic establishment planning for both the Regular and Reserve Forces; and
• Continue quarterly and high level meetings with senior leadership for the Strategic Orientation Look Ahead and Strategic Outlook functions in the interest of enabling the DND/CAF to meet the government’s broad and emerging national security interests. The Strategic Outlook function is further intended to:
  • Assist the CAF in the development of input for a new National Defence policy document; and
  • Support the Chief of the Defence Staff’s advice regarding new opportunities for CAF employment in accordance with the Government of Canada’s priorities, such as increased involvement in United Nations conflict resolution and peace support operations.

Sub-Sub-Program 5.2.1: Strategic Capability Planning Support

The Strategic Capability Planning Support Program provides the analyses that determine the overarching portfolio of all capabilities that will be required to successfully defend Canada and promote Canadian interests in future time horizons. This is accomplished through the assessments of Defence policy, direction from the Government of Canada, the external environment, internal performance, the strategic threat environment and the envelope of available resources. Modifying the capability portfolio typically requires decisions and precursor initiatives to take place in near-term time horizons and these are either initiated or facilitated by this Program. Results are achieved by this Program through activities that: identify required military effects; determine the capabilities needed to generate these effects; assess current and planned capabilities of defence against these needs; oversee the conception of possible approaches to mitigate capability shortfalls and reduce capability surpluses; facilitate decisions to determine which approaches are to be pursued; and develop high-level plans to enable and align programs that will deliver new capabilities and divest existing capabilities. The products and services provided by this Program sustain Defence by directly enabling the Capability Design and Management Program, as well as the Concept, Doctrine Development and Warfare Experimentation Program and the Science and Systems Development and Integration Program. Additionally, the broad evidence-based analyses provided by this Program directly enable the strategic management and oversight of Defence as a whole. This Program also has secondary influence on the co-ordination, development and control programs that govern the lifecycles of the capability elements.

Planning Highlights

• Advance Capability Based Planning (CBP) activities through the continued analysis of the current Force Development Scenario Sets (FDSS) and in the production of the CBP final report. CBP activities will contribute to ongoing Future Security Environment (FSE) activities and, through the analysis major trends in the FSE document, will support the commencement of the FDSS review;
• Support Investment Plan (IP) activities by assessing project information through the Capability Investment Program Plan Review (CIPPR) from Defence project sponsors with the objective of informing various aspects of defence procurement. CIPPR will assist in the development of affordable and sustainable defence procurement portfolio options to inform departmental decisions regarding the IP;
• Continue develop opportunities to optimize spans and layers of control within National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) through the lean headquarters initiative by improving institutional agility and finding efficiencies in the structure of NDHQ such that Full Time Equivalent positions can be reinvested into higher priorities; and
• Shape Strategic Human Resources Planning through three primary initiatives:
  • The Primary Reserve Review will continue to address manning shortfalls through a variety of initiatives that will better support recruiting and retention efforts in order to ensure that the Primary Reserve consists of predominantly part-time professional CAF members, located throughout Canada, ready with reasonable notice to conduct or contribute to domestic and international operations;
  • The Regular Force/Multi-Year Establishment Plan will progress strategic coherence by directing deliberate, incremental establishment change to sustain and grow those capability areas required to meet defence challenges of the future; and
  • The civilian workforce analysis will advance the integration of civilian establishment planning into a harmonized pan-CAF strategic human resources establishment plan, which will leverage the results the Civilian Workforce Modelling study.

Sub-Sub-Program 5.2.2: Strategic Force Posture Planning Support

The Strategic Force Posture Planning Support Program aims to maintain the sustainability of Defence’s Force Posture towards the achievement of Government of Canada expectations for Defence operations. Force Posture is a collective term used by Defence to characterize the balance in the operational state of force elements within Defence’s portfolio. Force elements may be in one of three operational states. They are either delivering Defence operations or services, ready to respond to operational contingencies, or in a state of reduced readiness. Readiness, which is an intrinsic part of Force Posture, refers to the capability, responsiveness, quantity and endurance requirements that force elements must meet in order to improve the potential for success and reduce undue risks when they are employed on operations. A balanced Force Posture, including the achievement of readiness targets, must be maintained to achieve effectiveness in the delivery of Defence operations and services across time. This Program establishes and manages the adjustment of near-term Force Posture and readiness targets and provides a bridge to longer-term capability planning. Results are achieved through monitoring, analysis and planning based on strategic direction as well as risk and opportunity assessments. The Strategic Force Posture Planning Support Program sustains Defence by directly enabling the Overarching Command and Control of Domestic and International Operations Program, the Operational Readiness Production, Coordination and Command and Control Program, and the management and oversight of Defence as a whole.

Planning Highlights

• Produce CAF FP&R direction and work with key stakeholders on the development of an integrated FP&R process which includes CDS directives on readiness, a FP&R governance structure, the continued production of CAF readiness bi-annual snapshots, FP&R costing direction and Program Alignment Architecture linkages, and the annual CAF Strategic Exercise Training Plan.

Program 6.0: Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. Internal services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization, and not those provided to a specific program. The groups of activities are Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; and Acquisition Services.

Planning Highlights

In 2016-17, National Defence will commence the multi-phased move of 8,500 personnel based in the National Capital Region to the new National Defence Campus. The move is to be completed by 2019.

Blueprint 2020 (BP2020) envisions a world-class public service that is open and networked, makes smart use of new technologies, embraces new ways of working, and takes a whole-of government approach to enhance service delivery. CAF members play an important role in achieving the vision, and the entire Defence Team will ultimately benefit from a renewed federal public service. In alignment with BP2020, the Department will continue to work closely with Public Services and Procurement Canada to take full advantage of Workplace 2.0 opportunities at the National Defence Headquarters Carling Campus in terms of workspace design, technology, business processes, and collaboration tools.

Furthermore, National Defence will ensure the objectives of BP2020 are considered in business planning.

Sub-Program 6.1: Management and Oversight

Planning Highlights

As directed by the Government of Canada, National Defence will:

• Work in cooperation with Veterans Affairs to reduce complexity, overhaul service delivery and strengthen partnerships; and
• Conduct an open and transparent review to create a new defence policy document for Canada and will further execute Government of Canada directed initiatives outlined in the minister’s mandate letter.

In 2016-17, National Defence will also:

• Continuously improve the DND/CAF business continuity plan to address the survivability of critical services in support of the Defence readiness, capacity and operational capability;
• Develop a DND/CAF HR Strategy, Defence Team 2025, to guide CAF Regular/Reserve Force and civilian planning and management to ensure alignment of the integrated civilian/military workforce against National Defence priorities in the coming years. The Strategy will ensure the Defence Team continues to support and execute operations, is postured to implement emerging capabilities, and is shaped to exploit future capabilities and pre-empt future threats;
• Enhance the use and rigour of the National Defence performance measurement system so as to empower people to develop, evaluate and vet performance metrics; and
• Advance Defence Renewal initiatives concerned with improving both efficiencies and strategic clarity while strengthening governance by achieving the following:
  • Revising the strategic document framework and hierarchy to align priorities;
  • Revising the governance framework including Organization and Accountability framework to enhance decision making and clarify authorities to issue strategic directions;
  • Developing a Defence Renewal Performance Management Frameworks to track the progression of initiatives and associated investments;
  • Enhancing internal communications to educate the Defence Team on changes to the department, new processes and framework;
  • Instituting an e-approval program within National Defence to utilize e-signature to the maximum extent within the limits of existing regulatory and operational requirements;
  • Improve the project approval process so as to minimize costs and improve business agility and efficiency; and
  • Under the lean headquarters initiative, begin evaluating organizations to determine opportunities for optimization of spans and layers of control to improve institutional agility and find efficiencies in the headquarters structure. Following a pilot study, a Defence Team will be trained in the analysis methodology and continue the evaluations to identify Full-Time Equivalents that can be reinvested in higher priority activities.

Sub-Program 6.2: Communications

Planning Highlights

Public affairs support will be provided to promote greater awareness of National Defence’s role in Canada’s history, aligned with a whole-of-government approach to commemorative events and activities. The Department will implement the Defence and Security Theme for the Canada.ca initiative and will continue the DND/CAF intranet renewal initiative, as the intranet is an important internal tool to support the effective delivery of business and operational commitments.

Sub-Program 6.3: Legal Services

Planning Highlights

National Defence Legal Services will deliver high quality legal advisory, litigation and legislative services to support Defence policy and programming priorities and to advance the overall objectives of the Department.

Sub-Program 6.4: Human Resources Management

Planning Highlights

In accordance with Government of Canada, ministerial or departmental milestones, National Defence will deliver on personnel levels and workforce alignment to future requirements.

National Defence will implement and operationalize the DND Civilian HR Strategy. The strategy will ensure the right person is in the right job at the right time through effective resource allocation, and the proactive identification of resource needs, emerging trends and issues. Key outcomes of the strategy are motivated and committed employees, well-managed and capable staff, effective professional leaders, positive workplace culture, and values and organizational structures which support and enable the organization’s priorities.

The Department will deliver the Staffing and Classification Surge Initiative and will strive to ensure its civilian workforce is prioritized, resourced and appropriately monitored through its E-Classification and E-Staffing initiatives, new service standards for all classification and staffing processes, a civilian HR Resourcing Management Tool, as well as monitoring and reporting mechanisms associated with each.

To increase Mental Health Awareness and Workplace Well being, National Defence will examine whether The Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace can be implemented within the Department to foster a modern and enabling workplace that supports the well-being and greater productivity of employees.

In response to Government of Canada direction, civilian HR management will work closely with their military counterparts to establish and maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. In response to the External Review into Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment in the Canadian Armed Forces, released in March 2015, National Defence will implement the Harassment Prevention and Resolution Policy. The policy will lead to new directives and messaging on the importance of a positive workplace, as well as HR performance metrics, which will help to identify and address gaps in the management of harassment.

National Defence will streamline business process to reduce administrative burdens. It will ensure it is in line with the Public Service Commission’s directive A New Direction in Staffing to take advantage of the efficiencies and effectiveness afforded by the initiative and improve performance in this functional area. The Department will realign service delivery functions to streamline activity to improve business agility and efficiencies, leverage resources, and facilitate better service delivery.

Support to Blueprint 2020 initiatives will continue by establishing common learning requirements in order to align with the Government of Canada’s common learning initiative.

National Defence will support diversity and promote a workplace that is reflective of Canada’s population through implementation of the Defence Employment Equity Action Plan 2016-2019, which includes many initiatives such as targeted staffing, outreach programs, and education and awareness activities.

National Defence will further streamline civilian training by reviewing the learning curriculum, ensuring alignment of learning and business requirements, optimizing the use of technology, and increasing the cost effectiveness of learning.

Sub-Program 6.5: Financial Management

Planning Highlights

To ensure the CAF have the equipment they need, National Defence will work with the Department of Finance to maintain current Defence spending levels including current planned increases.

To better meet the requirements of National Defence, the Department will improve management of the Investment Plan. The Investment Plan work plan and improved governance processes will be implemented to provide senior management with a more robust departmental management and control framework. This will include better resource and investment management information, and enhanced strategic analysis and management practices, to optimize investment planning while ensuring affordability and a more sustainable funding platform for its capital program.

National Defence will continue to strengthen the core Control Framework and will build on the progress achieved to date with regard to implementing the Treasury Board Policy on Internal Control. Program objectives will continue to be advanced to ensure an effective risk-based system of internal control over financial reporting is in place, properly maintained, monitored and reviewed.

In support of the Defence Procurement Strategy, National Defence will implement increased capacity to the Project Approval Process so as to reduce exposure to the corporate risk of Capability Delivery. Life cycle costing capacity will be expanded through new and improved tools and leading practices to ensure cost information is consistently of high quality and is based on the needs of decision makers.

The Department will coordinate with NATO Defence Support Policy to provide the joint delegation of Canada to NATO with policy coherence and enable effective representation of Canada’s financial/resource interest in NATO’s programs on various NATO intergovernmental resource committees and boards.

Sub-Program 6.6: Information Management

Planning Highlights

National Defence will continue to implement the Treasury Board Secretariat's Directive on Recordkeeping and participation in the Open Government initiative. The Department will implement GCDocs at its new Carling Campus headquarters and will continue to deliver and implement its IM Plan to ensure information is managed as a core business service as a multi-year initiative to address Government of Canada Recordkeeping direction. Furthermore, the Department will continue to upload additional data sets in support of National Defence's Open Government Implementation Plan.

Sub-Program 6.7: Information Technology

Planning Highlights

National Defence will continue to ensure effective and efficient use of information technology by complying with Government of Canada Enterprise Information Technology Modernization priorities including support of transformation initiatives. The Department will continue to enhance its partnership with Shared Services Canada to ensure operational success. Support will continue for the Government of Canada Human Resource System Initiative and other pay/pension system initiatives within National Defence. Moreover, the Department will continue to build its enterprise Business Intelligence/Analytics capability.

Sub-Program 6.8: Real Property

Planning Highlights

There are no specific activities to highlight this fiscal year.

Sub-Program 6.9: Materiel

Planning Highlights

National Defence will improve and leverage military procurement in support of the Government's broader economic agenda. Materiel accountability and attestation will be improved throughout the Department. Best practice approaches will be applied to Defence “spend” across the Department, using all Defence-controlled procurement levers to optimize value. Defence Renewal initiatives will continue to be advanced with a view to strengthening the effective stewardship and management of inventory and materiel resources.

Sub-Program 6.10: Acquisition

Planning Highlights

National Defence will institutionalize best practices for the use of appropriate memoranda of understanding associated with the acquisition of goods and services through the implementation of policies, procedures and practices. Procurement performance benchmarks consistent with those of Public Service and Procurement Canada will be established and implemented. National Defence will also support the implementation of the Defence Procurement Strategy in materiel acquisition activities by incorporating increased contracting authorities, supporting independent review of high-level mandatory requirements, and maturing an internal challenge function.