Transformation
Army Transformation will affect an increasing number of soldiers and units over the next few years, as the medium-weight, knowledge-based, force takes shape.
Combat Capability
The development of the Medium Direct Fire System of systems will continue with the concentration of medium direct fire platforms in the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), including:
 The creation of a single Long Range Anti-Armour Weapon (LRAAW) company (LAV Tow Under Armour) within the LdSH (RC) structure manned by personnel from PPCLI battalions. In FY 06-07, they will be joined by Air Defence soldiers as ADATS (later MMEV) becomes part of the Army's medium-range Direct Fire System. Armour soldiers from LdSH (RC) will man the planned Mobile Gun System, the third platform in the Direct Fire System in 2007, when that vehicle is integrated into the field force.
The elimination of anti-armour platoons in the infantry battalions with personnel not required to establish the LRAAW company being reinvested back into the rifle companies.
The reassignment of select positions in the LdSH (RC) RHQ from Armour to Infantry and Artillery in order to establish the appropriate combination of direct fire expertise in the command and control structure.
The planning for the integration of an ADATS (later MMEV) battery into the LdSH (RC) structure with implementation expected to begin in FY 06-07.
Reconnaissance-Surveillance
As components of the ISTAR system, reconnaissance and surveillance structures will evolve, including:
The elimination of the assault troops in the three Regular Force armoured regiments.
The conversion of the LdSH (RC) reconnaissance squadron to the same Transitional Surveillance Squadron structure as the Coyote squadrons in RCD and 12e RBC.
The development of new structures for Coyote squadrons in accordance with the evolution of the ISTAR capability.
The completion of the conversion of Regular Force infantry reconnaissance platoons from Coyote to LUVW (C&R).
The completion of the conversion of Reserve Armoured Corps units to LUVW (C&R) to include the removal of the Cougar from service.
The potential establishment of a tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle (Spewer) sub-unit.
Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD)
The transformation of GBAD will progress pending Ministerial approval and DND direction, including:
The removal of 35mm gun/Skyguard from service.
The removal of Javelin MANPADS from service and the assignment of Reserve air defence elements to new roles based on Land Force Reserve Restructure planning and consultation.
The continuation of ADATS involvement in Direct Fire System of systems trials, slated for this fall, with the expectation of implementation of ADATS integration into the Direct Fire unit commencing in FY 06-07.
Indirect Fire
The transformation of the indirect fire capability will continue in FY 05-06, including:
The elimination of the last mortar platoon structure in the Infantry with complete responsibility for mortar force generation transferred to the Artillery.
The completion of the Artillery Branch restructure plan, including the development of structures for target acquisition, observation, fire support coordination and close support, with select implementation starting in FY 05-06.
Engineer Capabilities
The transformation of Engineer capabilities in 05-06 will include:
The establishment of a single Armoured Engineer Squadron in 1 CER with the concentration of all AEVs and AVLBs.
The completion of plans for intimate and close support capability force generation, with an expectation of restructure implementation starting in FY 06-07.
The completion of plans for general support capability force generation.
Command Support
The development of Command Support in 05-06 will include:
The completion of plans for Command Support capability force generation with select implementation in 06-07 and full implementation in the following years.
Combat Service Support
Combat Service Support transformation in 05-06 will include:
The completion of restructure planning resulting from the Army Support Review with select implementation in 05-06 and the expectation of full implementation in 06-07.
Institutional Capability
The Army will continue to develop and improve institutional capability including:
Further development of the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC), the Army's state-of-the art training facility at Wainwright, Alta.
The evolution of LFC Command and Control.
The Army Support Restructure will lead to select implementation of improvements to Garrison Support with the expectation of full implementation in 06-07.
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