Air Operations Branch
Encyclopedia
The Air Operations Branch is a personnel branch
of the Canadian Forces
(CF).
offers a range of basic and specialty courses and conversion training to Aerospace Control Officers and Aeospace Control Operators (NCMs). The CFSACO carries out military air traffic control
, air weapons control and aeorspace control operator training.
trains over 150 pilots every year through the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program for Canada's Air Force.
Personnel branch
Personnel branch, in the Canadian Forces , refers to a grouping of related military occupations.Personnel branches were officially established at unification in 1968 to amalgamate the old Canadian Army Corps and similar occupational groupings in the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air...
of the Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
(CF).
Air Command Academy
The Air Command Academy (ACA) in Borden, Ontario provides leadership and management training and imparts leadership and management techniques. The role of the ACA is to broaden awareness of Air Force heritage and to develop general service knowledge and professional attributes. The School offers the Junior Leader Air Environmental Course and the Primary Leadership Qualification course, the Sergeant Seminar and Senior Air Supervisor Course.Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations
The Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (CFSACO) in Cornwall, OntarioCornwall, Ontario
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the St...
offers a range of basic and specialty courses and conversion training to Aerospace Control Officers and Aeospace Control Operators (NCMs). The CFSACO carries out military air traffic control
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
, air weapons control and aeorspace control operator training.
Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies
The Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies (CFSAS) in Winnipeg, Manitoba was established in 1987. The CFSAS offers advanced education and training to some 800 officers and non-commissioned members annually. CFSAS developed, delivers, and maintains the Aerospace Systems Course; the Basic, Advanced, and Senior Officiers Electronic Warfare Courses; the Space Applications and Operations Courses, as well as the Air Force Officers Development program (AFOD).1 Canadian Forces Flight Training School
Formerly called Canadian Forces Air Navigation School, the 1 Canadian Forces Flight Training School (1 CFFTS) in Winnipeg, Manitoba selects, develops and trains commissioned Air Combat Systems Officer and non-commissioned Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators, who use modern aircraft positioning systems, such as GPSs to direct complex tactical missions.2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School
The 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (3 CFFTS), in Moose Jaw, SaskatchewanMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw is a city in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada on the Moose Jaw River. It is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Regina. Residents of Moose Jaw are known as Moose Javians. It is best known as a retirement and tourist city that serves as a hub to the hundreds of small towns...
trains over 150 pilots every year through the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program for Canada's Air Force.