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'''Land Force Doctrine and Training System''' (LFDTS) is a formation of the [[Canadian Army]] headquartered at McNaughton Barracks, [[CFB Kingston]], Ontario. LFDTS is the organization that is responsible for delivering Army training and developing Army doctrine. Approximately 3,200 officers and soldiers are assigned to LFDTS.
The '''Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre''' (CADTC), formerly the Land Force Doctrine and Training System (LFDTS), is a formation of the [[Canadian Army]] headquartered at McNaughton Barracks, [[CFB Kingston]], Ontario. CADTC is the organization that is responsible for delivering Army training and developing Army doctrine. Approximately 3,200 officers and soldiers are assigned to CADTC. The organization was renamed on 18 July 2013 as part of the reorganization of the Canadian Army.<ref> 1000-1 Organization Message - Canadian Army 181202Z JUL 13</ref>


==Mission==
==Mission==
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==Structure==
==Structure==
Land Force Doctrine and Training System is composed of its Headquarters in Kingston and a number of training establishments across Canada.
The Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre is composed of its Headquarters in Kingston and a number of training establishments across Canada.


'''Land Force Doctrine and Training System Headquarters''' provides the staff functions that are normally found in a headquarters including operations, personnel, finance, logistics and public affairs to support the LFDTS Commander, formations, units and directorates. In addition, the headquarters provides support to the Commander of the Canadian Army through several different directorates.
'''Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre Headquarters''' provides the staff functions that are normally found in a headquarters including operations, personnel, finance, logistics and public affairs to support the CADTC Commander, formations, units and directorates. In addition, the headquarters provides support to the Commander of the Canadian Army through several different directorates including:
*Directorate of Army Doctrine
*Chief of Staff Army Training Authority
*Directorate of Army Training
*The Army Lessons Learned Centre
*The Army Lessons Learned Centre
*The Directorate of Land Synthetic Environments
*The Influence Activities Task Force
*The Influence Activities Task Force


'''The [[Canadian Army Command and Staff College]]''' located in historic [[Fort Frontenac]] at CFB Kingston, Ont., is the intellectual home of the Canadian Army and is tasked with training Army officers to perform command and staff functions. The Staff College is also the Army’s Formation Operations Centre of Excellence, responsible for preparing formation headquarters to deploy on operations at home or overseas. Courses delivered by the Staff College include:
The '''[[Canadian Army Command and Staff College]]''' (CACSC) located in historic [[Fort Frontenac]] at CFB Kingston, Ont., is the intellectual home of the Canadian Army and is tasked with training Army officers to perform command and staff functions. The Staff College is also the Army’s Formation Operations Centre of Excellence, responsible for preparing formation headquarters to deploy on operations at home or overseas. The CACSC absorbed the former Directorate of Land Synthetic Environments, responsible for operational-level simulation and delivering formation-level computer aided exercises (CAX). Courses delivered by the Staff College include:
*The Junior Officer Staff Qualification
*The Junior Officer Staff Qualification
*The Army Operations Course
*The Army Operations Course
*The Command team Course
*The Command Team Course


'''The [[Peace Support Training Centre]]''', located at CFB Kingston, is tasked to provide training to Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, as well as personnel from Other Government Departments and foreign militaries for missions that range from traditional peacekeeping and military observer deployments to counter-insurgency operations. As well, PSTC is responsible for Information Operations training. Courses delivered by the Peace Support Training Centre include:
The '''[[Peace Support Training Centre]]''', located at CFB Kingston, is tasked to provide training to Canadian Army, [[Royal Canadian Navy]] and [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] personnel, as well as personnel from Other Government Departments and foreign militaries for missions that range from traditional "blue hat" peacekeeping and military observer deployments to counter-insurgency operations. As well, PSTC is responsible for Information Operations training. Courses delivered by the Peace Support Training Centre include:
*Pre-Deployment Training
*Pre-Deployment Training
*Military Observer Course
*Military Observer Course
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*Information Operations
*Information Operations


'''The [[Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre]]''', located at [[CFB Wainwright]], Alberta, is the Canadian Army’s national training centre which designs and delivers formation-level training in a contemporary operating environment. CMTC includes purpose-built urban environments, actors who simulate civilians in the battlespace, an opposing force and an advanced Weapons Effects Simulation system. In addition, there is a cadre of experienced Observer Controller/Trainers who work to maximize the training benefits for the training audience. Army formations preparing for domestic or international operations are trained at CMTC.
The '''[[Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre]]''', located at [[CFB Wainwright]], Alberta, is the Canadian Army’s national training centre which designs and delivers formation-level training in a contemporary operating environment. CMTC includes purpose-built urban environments, actors who simulate civilians in the battlespace, an opposing force and an advanced Weapons Effects Simulation system. In addition, there is a cadre of experienced Observer Controller/Trainers who work to maximize the training benefits for the training audience. Army formations preparing for domestic or international operations are trained at CMTC.


'''The [[Combat Training Centre]]''' headquartered at [[CFB Gagetown]], New Brunswick, and with schools at Gagetown, and at CFB Kingston, 8 Wing Trenton and CFB Borden in Ontario, is responsible for the majority of individual training for Army soldiers and officers.
The '''[[Combat Training Centre]]''' headquartered at [[CFB Gagetown|5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown]], New Brunswick, and with schools at Gagetown, and at CFB Kingston, 8 Wing Trenton and CFB Borden in Ontario, is responsible for individual training of Army soldiers and officers.
*The Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre
*The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps School
*The Armour School
*The Royal Canadian School of Artillery
*Royal Canadian School of Artillery
*The Royal Canadian School of Infantry
*The Infantry School
*The Tactics School
*The Tactics School
*The Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering
*The Royal Canadian Engineers School
*The Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
*The Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
*The Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
*The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School
*The Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre
*The Land Force Trials and Evaluations Unit
*The Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations Unit


==Publications==
==Publications==
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*[http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/stories-reportages-eng.asp Canadian Army News]
*[http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/stories-reportages-eng.asp Canadian Army News]


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Revision as of 13:41, 23 September 2013

Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre
File:Land Force Doctrine and Training System Crest.jpg
Badge of the former Land Force Doctrine and Training System
Active2000 — Present
Country Canada
AllegianceElizabeth II, Queen of Canada
TypeArmy
Size3,200 regular and reserve personnel
Part ofDepartment of National Defence
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HeadquartersNational Defence Headquarters
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Commander Land Force Doctrine and Training SystemMajor-General S.J. Bowes, MSC, MSM, CD
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The Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC), formerly the Land Force Doctrine and Training System (LFDTS), is a formation of the Canadian Army headquartered at McNaughton Barracks, CFB Kingston, Ontario. CADTC is the organization that is responsible for delivering Army training and developing Army doctrine. Approximately 3,200 officers and soldiers are assigned to CADTC. The organization was renamed on 18 July 2013 as part of the reorganization of the Canadian Army.[1]

Mission

To lead Land Warfare intellectual development and Land Operations training for the Canadian Forces.[2]

Structure

The Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre is composed of its Headquarters in Kingston and a number of training establishments across Canada.

Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre Headquarters provides the staff functions that are normally found in a headquarters including operations, personnel, finance, logistics and public affairs to support the CADTC Commander, formations, units and directorates. In addition, the headquarters provides support to the Commander of the Canadian Army through several different directorates including:

  • Chief of Staff Army Training Authority
  • The Army Lessons Learned Centre
  • The Influence Activities Task Force

The Canadian Army Command and Staff College (CACSC) located in historic Fort Frontenac at CFB Kingston, Ont., is the intellectual home of the Canadian Army and is tasked with training Army officers to perform command and staff functions. The Staff College is also the Army’s Formation Operations Centre of Excellence, responsible for preparing formation headquarters to deploy on operations at home or overseas. The CACSC absorbed the former Directorate of Land Synthetic Environments, responsible for operational-level simulation and delivering formation-level computer aided exercises (CAX). Courses delivered by the Staff College include:

  • The Junior Officer Staff Qualification
  • The Army Operations Course
  • The Command Team Course

The Peace Support Training Centre, located at CFB Kingston, is tasked to provide training to Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel, as well as personnel from Other Government Departments and foreign militaries for missions that range from traditional "blue hat" peacekeeping and military observer deployments to counter-insurgency operations. As well, PSTC is responsible for Information Operations training. Courses delivered by the Peace Support Training Centre include:

  • Pre-Deployment Training
  • Military Observer Course
  • Hazardous Environment Training
  • Civil-Military Cooperation Operator
  • Civil-Military Cooperation Staff Officer
  • Psychological Operations Operator
  • Psychological Operations Target Audience Analyst
  • Psychological Operations Staff officer
  • Information Operations

The Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, located at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, is the Canadian Army’s national training centre which designs and delivers formation-level training in a contemporary operating environment. CMTC includes purpose-built urban environments, actors who simulate civilians in the battlespace, an opposing force and an advanced Weapons Effects Simulation system. In addition, there is a cadre of experienced Observer Controller/Trainers who work to maximize the training benefits for the training audience. Army formations preparing for domestic or international operations are trained at CMTC.

The Combat Training Centre headquartered at 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, and with schools at Gagetown, and at CFB Kingston, 8 Wing Trenton and CFB Borden in Ontario, is responsible for individual training of Army soldiers and officers.

  • The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps School
  • The Royal Canadian School of Artillery
  • The Royal Canadian School of Infantry
  • The Tactics School
  • The Royal Canadian Engineers School
  • The Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
  • The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School
  • The Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre
  • The Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations Unit

Publications

See also

References

  1. ^ 1000-1 Organization Message - Canadian Army 181202Z JUL 13
  2. ^ http://armyapp.forces.gc.ca/lfdts-sdift/mission-eng.asp accessed 17 October 2011

Department of National Defence, 2011. Leader in Land Operations: LFDTS Land Force Doctrine and Training System

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