Structure
The structure of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is organized into one Naval Staff Headquarters (HQ), and three subordinated formations – Maritime Forces Pacific, Maritime Forces Atlantic, and the Naval Reserve. Learn more about each below.
Formations
Naval Staff Headquarters
The RCN is directed through Naval Staff HQ by the Commander of the RCN, whose mission is to lead the strategic development and generation of combat capable multi-purpose maritime forces and to provide advice in support of maritime operations.
Maritime Forces Atlantic
Maritime Forces Atlantic, home to the 18 ships and submarines of the Canadian Atlantic Fleet, is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia and employs more than 5,000 military and 2,000 civilian personnel.
Maritime Forces Pacific
Maritime Forces Pacific, is home to the 15 ships and submarines of the Canadian Pacific Fleet, is headquartered in Esquimalt, British Columbia on Vancouver Island and employs roughly 4,000 military and 2,000 civilian personnel.
Naval Reserve
The Naval Reserve, HQ in Québec City, is made up of 24 Naval Reserve Divisions (of up to 150-200 personnel each) located across Canada. Its goal is also to help generate trained individuals and teams for Canadian Armed Forces operations including domestic safety operations as well as security and defence missions, while at the same time supporting the Navy's efforts in connecting with Canadians through the maintenance of a broad national presence.
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