How we conduct Operations

Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) is responsible for conducting full-spectrum Canadian Armed Forces operations at home, on the continent of North America, and around the world. With its integrated command-and-control structure, CJOC directs these operations from their earliest planning stages through to mission closeout, and ensures that national strategic goals are achieved.

CJOC anticipates operations by understanding the operating environment and preparing for potential operations.

To enable rapid response and effectiveness in operations, CJOC:

• plans for contingencies; and
• establishes structures and processes for command-and-control, intelligence and support that can be activated or expanded at short notice.

CJOC also works closely with its partners in operations, such as:

• other Canadian government institutions;
• the armed forces of traditional allies and like-minded nations; and
• multinational organizations.

The only Canadian Armed Forces operations in which CJOC does not engage are those conducted solely by:

• Canadian Armed Forces Special Operations Command (CANSOFCOM); or
• North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD).

CJOC also develops, generates and integrates joint-force capabilities to ensure harmony of activity in the following operational domains:

• command and control;
• intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance;
• information operations;
• influence activities;
• space operations;
• cyber support; and
• operational support.