The ABCs of military postings
Moving can be challenging. Follow the ABCs of military postings to help you make sound financial, housing, and military life decisions.
COVID-19 and the Defence Team
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If you are a CAF member being posted, you and your family should consult the following pages for information related to postings and to COVID-19:
- CANFORGEN 022/24 CMP 008/24 201816Z FEB 24 - ACTIVE POSTING SEASON 2024 DIRECTION
- CANFORGEN 073/23 CMP 034/23 191325Z APR 23 - RELOCATION PLANNING APS 2023
CANFORGENS are available on the Defence Team Intranet or by downloading the CAF mobile application.
For more information
- Your first point of contact for all questions is your chain of command.
- You can also contact the Chief Military Personnel Administrative Response Centre (ARC).
- If you cannot access these existing channels or if you have compelling circumstances, contact our office for assistance.
A—Before you receive your posting instruction
This includes information on updating your budget, separation expense benefits, spousal and partner employment, the real estate market, children’s education services, links to Military Family Resource Centres, and accessing medical care for your family.
B—You have received your posting instruction
This includes information on geographical boundaries, imposed restriction and delay of move, moving benefits and services, tools on buying or selling your principal residence, and the Canadian Forces Housing Agency.
C—After you have completed your move
This includes information on emergency contacts and important documents, your relocation claims and related tax implications, your unsold former residence, and getting to know your new community.
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