Canadian Forces Land Force Command facts for kids

The Canadian Army is Canada's land military force. It is also known as the Land Force Command. It is a big part of the Canadian Forces, which also includes the navy and the air force. The Canadian Army has about 19,500 full-time soldiers and 16,000 part-time soldiers. These soldiers protect Canada and help in missions around the world.

Soldiers from the army

The Canadian Army uses different types of forces. These include infantry (soldiers who fight on foot), artillery (soldiers who use large guns), and tanks (armored vehicles with powerful guns).

Images for kids

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  Various uniforms used by the Canadian militia, c. 1898

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  Canadian soldiers en route to South Africa in 1899

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  The National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa houses the headquarters for the Canadian Armed Forces, including the Commander of the Canadian Army.

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  Officer cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada during the 2009 Sandhurst Competition. The school is a degree-granting institution that trains officers for the Canadian Armed Forces.

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  A sign for 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at the entrance to CFB Petawawa. The Mechanized Brigade Group is one of three maintained by the Regular Force.

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  The administration building at CFB Montreal, a Canadian Forces base used by the Canadian Army

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  Canadian Grenadier Guardsmen armed with C7 rifles in "arid region" CADPAT field uniforms. Behind them is an LAV III, an infantry fighting vehicle used by the Canadian Army.

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  An unpacked cabbage roll IMP. IMPs are issued to personnel when operating away from bases.

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  Members of the Royal 22e Regiment. The one undertaking public duties is wearing the regiment's full dress, while the other is wearing the Army's short-sleeved service dress.

See also

In Spanish: Ejército Canadiense para niños