Canadian Expeditionary Force Command
Background
Under the transformed CF structure, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM) is responsible for the planning, and conduct of all Canadian Forces (CF) international operations, with the exception of operations conducted solely by the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM).
CEFCOM brings together under one operational command, maritime, land, air and special operations forces assets to conduct humanitarian, peace support or combat operations wherever they are required internationally.
The creation of CEFCOM is based on the new international security environment. Understanding that security in Canada ultimately begins with stability abroad, CEFCOM will allow the CF to specifically meet and manage threats to Canadian security as far away from our borders as possible.
CEFCOM will help ensure the Canadian Forces is more:
- relevant in the new international security environment, by providing a force better suited to adapt its capabilities and force structure to deal with threats that arise from the kind of instability found in failed and failing states around the world.
- responsive, by enhancing its ability to act quickly in the event of international crises.
- effective, by providing the ability to deploy more rapidly the right mix of forces to the right place at the right time, in order to produce the desired result.
