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Logistics Branch (Canadian Forces)
Encyclopedia
The Logistics Branch is a personnel branch
of the Canadian Forces
(CF).
In April 2007, the CF Armed Forces Council decided to incorporate the Personnel Selection Branch
into the Logistics branch.
, and Royal Canadian Air Force
were merged in 1968 to form the Canadian Forces
, the administrative Corps of the Army were deactivated and merged with their Naval and Air Force counterparts to form the Canadian Forces' personnel branch
es.
, Financial Management
, Human Resources Management, Fleet Management and Food Services. In addition, the following seven occupations for non-commissioned members are also trained: Resource Management Support Clerk, Cook
, Steward
, Supply Technician, Ammunition Technician—IYAAYAS, Traffic Technician, Mobile Support Equipment Operator and Musician
. CFSAL is also responsible for conducting driver training for most support trades in the CF.
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).
In April 2007, the CF Armed Forces Council decided to incorporate the Personnel Selection Branch
Personnel Selection Branch
The Personnel Selection Branch is a personnel branch of the Canadian Forces .The Personnel Selection branch was created in the Canadian Army on 18 September 1941. Later on the Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy followed suit...
into the Logistics branch.
Unification
When the Army, Royal Canadian NavyRoyal Canadian Navy
The history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
, and Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
were merged in 1968 to form 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."...
, the administrative Corps of the Army were deactivated and merged with their Naval and Air Force counterparts to form the Canadian Forces' personnel branch
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...
es.
- The Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsRoyal Canadian Army Service CorpsFor successor see Logistics BranchThe Royal Canadian Army Service Corps was an administrative and transport corps of the Canadian Army....
transport and supply elements were combined with the Royal Canadian Ordnance CorpsRoyal Canadian Ordnance CorpsThe Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army. The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps RCOC can trace its roots back to the Canadian Stores Department. Formed in 1871, the Canadian Stores Department was a civil department of the Canadian Government...
to form the Logistics Branch
- The Royal Canadian Postal CorpsRoyal Canadian Postal CorpsFor successor see Logistics BranchThe Royal Canadian Postal Corps was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army. The Canadian Postal Corps was redesignated the Royal Canadian Postal Corps on 20 Jun 1961. The crest of the Royal Canadian Postal Corps consists of a horn, with a Queen's Crown on...
, Royal Canadian Army Service CorpsRoyal Canadian Army Service CorpsFor successor see Logistics BranchThe Royal Canadian Army Service Corps was an administrative and transport corps of the Canadian Army....
clerical trades, and Royal Canadian Army Pay CorpsRoyal Canadian Army Pay CorpsThe Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army with its own cap badge, and other insignia and traditions. It was established in 1906 as the Canadian Army Pay Corps. It was responsible for administering all financial matters.The Canadian Army Pay Corps began...
were merged to form the Administration Branch (later merged with the Logistics Branch)
Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics
The Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics (CFSAL) in Borden, Ontario, trains approximately 3,000 Regular Force and Reserve members and civilians annually. The training is provided primarily Supply Chain ManagementSupply chain management
Supply chain management is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers...
, Financial Management
Managerial finance
Managerial finance is the branch of finance that concerns itself with the managerial significance of finance techniques. It is focused on assessment rather than technique....
, Human Resources Management, Fleet Management and Food Services. In addition, the following seven occupations for non-commissioned members are also trained: Resource Management Support Clerk, Cook
Cook (profession)
A cook is a person who prepares food for consumption. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada this profession requires government approval ....
, Steward
Steward's Assistant
A steward's assistant is an unlicensed, entry-level crewmember in the Steward's department of a merchant ship. This position can also be referred to as steward , galley utilityman, messman, supply or waiter.The role of the SA consists mainly of stocking, cleaning and assisting with the...
, Supply Technician, Ammunition Technician—IYAAYAS, Traffic Technician, Mobile Support Equipment Operator and Musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. CFSAL is also responsible for conducting driver training for most support trades in the CF.