Types of military operations
Types of operations the Canadian Armed Forces conduct such as Canadian sovereignty, emergency response, search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, and assistance to law enforcement.
Services and information
Canadian sovereignty
Surveillance and control of Canadian territory, focusing on the north.
Emergency response and prevention
Military response to forest fires, floods, and natural disasters in Canada and around the world.
Search and rescue operations
How the Canadian Armed Forces supports search and rescue operations across regions of Canada.
Assistance to law enforcement
Support to law enforcement such as surveillance, transport and logistics.
Peace-support
Canada’s contribution to UN and peace support operations around the world.
Counterinsurgency
Canadian military contribution to counter-insurgency operations, such as the global coalition against Daesh.
Training and assistance with partner forces
Medical, reconnaissance, military police and other training for partner forces.
International security and stability
Canada’s participation in NATO operations in Central and Eastern Europe, and Iceland.
Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)
How the Canadian Armed Forces responds to international emergencies.
Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
Evacuating Canadians and eligible persons from threatening circumstances in a foreign nation and moving them to a safe haven.