Other Canadian Armed Forces training establishments

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) prides itself in providing members with the best knowledge and skills necessary to get the job done and to develop professionally.

Continuing education, life-long learning, and development are part of modern CAF life. Constantly improving occupational knowledge and skills builds a professional military.

At the centre of advanced and specialized training is the system of Canadian Armed Forces training establishments. These institutions have a long history, some going back 100 years of training young soldiers, sailors, air men and women.

Here is a list of the most significant CAF training establishments:

Canadian Forces Fire and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Academy

Borden, ON. The Canadian Forces Fire Academy (CFFA) is the national centre of excellence and the primary source for joint advanced individual training in the areas of nuclear, biological and chemical defence; nuclear emergency response, radiation safety and chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear counter terrorism response; and training to the Fire Service for the Department of National Defence.

The CFFA is recognized around the world for its role of providing training in a very diverse

selection of career paths and specialized training in the areas of fire prevention, aircraft rescue fire fighting, structural fire fighting, fire investigation, rescue and respiratory protection program administration. The Academy also trains military members and civilians in hazardous material spill response, at various levels: awareness, operations, technician and incident commander.

The school’s reputation for being subject matter experts in the fields of fire fighting and hazardous materials incident training has allowed it to market its training to approximately 20 agencies throughout the world.

Royal Canadian Armoured Corps School (RCACS)

The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps School (RCACS) conducts basic and advanced qualifications courses, basic armour officer requirements, as well as advanced leadership qualifications and specialized qualifications. The RCACS is located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, NB.

Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School (RCAS)

The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School (RCAS) conducts basic artillery officer requirements, advanced artillery qualifications as well as advanced artillery leadership qualifications and specialized qualifications. The RCAS is located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, NB.

The Infantry School

The Infantry School conducts the Infantry Corps advanced infantry qualifications, basic infantry officer training, advanced Senior Non-Commissioned members leadership qualifications, and pertinent specialized all-arms qualifications. The Infantry School is located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, NB.

The Tactics School

The Tactics School develops, teaches, and monitors combined arms operations, focussing on tactics, techniques, and procedures at the combat team level within a battle group. The school's mission is to educate and train junior Army officers in the integration of combat functions at the combat team level on the tactical battlefield. Tactics School is located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, NB.

Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE)

The Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE) provides basic, intermediate, and advanced training to military personnel in communications and electronics. The CFSCE is located at Canadian Forces Base Kingston in Kingston, ON.

Canadian Forces Military Police Academy (CFMPA)

The Canadian Forces Military Police Academy, Borden, ON, provides career and specialist training to Regular and Reserve Force members of the Military Police Branch and security-related training to non-Branch personnel. The CFMPA also provides training to personnel from other government and law enforcement agencies and to foreign nationals under the Military Training Assistance Program.

Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME)

The Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) conducts multiple courses that span all ranks and occupations within the field, construction, and airfield engineer organizations. The CFSME is located at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, NB.

Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC)

The Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC) offers training for winter, desert, and jungle warfare, as well as amphibious warfare. It remains the Canadian Armed Forces' centre of excellence for parachuting and the Army's centre of excellence for aerial delivery, helicopter, and mountain operations. The CAAWC is located at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Trenton, ON.

Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School (RCEME School)

The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School (RCEME School) conducts individual and specialized training for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering officers, as well as vehicle, weapons, fire control systems and material technicians. The RCEME School is located in Canadian Forces Base Borden in Borden, ON. 

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