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LIEUTENANT-GENERAL W.J. NATYNCZYK, CMM, MSC, CD,
Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

VCDS Biography
VCDS GCWO Biography

Mission

On behalf of the DM and CDS, the mission of the VCDS is to coordinate and, when appropriate, direct the activity necessary to ensure departmental Defence policy and strategic objectives are achieved.

Vision

In accomplishing this mission, the VCDS will provide pro-active leadership and direction to the evolution of NDHQ to a strategic level headquarters and ensure the realization of Defence and Program Objectives.