Support Functions
The Canadian Operational Support Command provides operational support to domestic and international missions by integrating the capabilities of several support functions into task-tailored support organizations. These support functions include:
Logistics
Logistic staff coordinate a broad range of support functions including movement control, transport, postal services and the supply and delivery of equipment, ammunition, food and shelter.
Military Engineering
Engineers organize the provision of general engineer support services, including the coordination of organizations required to plan, design and construct infrastructure to sustain and protect forces, and to allow for their freedom of movement.
Land Equipment Maintenance Services
Maintenance staff coordinate the preparation for delivery, repair and maintenance of weapon systems, fighting vehicles, transport vehicles and general land equipment.
Communications and Information Systems
CIS staff provides support to operations by managing and servicing communications and information technology (IT) for voice, text and data systems. This includes digital radios, ground telecommunication systems, radar systems, portable satellite terminals, fibre optics, cryptographic equipment and computers.
Health Services
Health Services staff provide all basic medical and dental services to CF personnel in operational environments. Services include everything from basic doctor or dentist office functions to a hospital that has surgical and intensive care capabilities.
Military Police
Military Police provide support to deployed forces by conducting police, security, and specialist operational tasks. This includes law enforcement, criminal intelligence gathering, civilian police force training, personnel and materiel security, and detention operations.
