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{{Short description|Unified logistics branch of the Canadian Armed Forces}}
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|dates=1968–present
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|role=[[Supply chain management]], transportation, [[human resource management]], finance, food services, postal and ammunition
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The '''Logistics (Log) Branch''' is a [[personnel branch]] of the [[Canadian Forces]] (CF).
The '''Royal Canadian Logistics Service''' (RCLS, {{langx|fr|links=no|Service royal de la logistique du Canada}}) is a [[personnel branch]] of the [[Canadian Armed Forces]] (CAF).


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In April 1997, the CF [[Armed Forces Council]] decided to incorporate the Personnel Administration Branch into the Logistics Branch.
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From 1968 to 2018 the organization was named the '''Logistics Branch'''. On October 16, 2018, on the occasion on its 50th anniversary, the Logistics Branch received its "Royal" designation from Queen Elizabeth II becoming the Royal Canadian Logistics Service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gg.ca/en/media/news/2018/governor-general-attend-royal-canadian-logistics-service-50th-anniversary-parade|title=Governor General to Attend the Royal Canadian Logistics Service 50th Anniversary Parade|date=October 15, 2018|website=Governor General of Canada|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref>
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In April 2007, the CF [[Armed Forces Council]] decided to incorporate the [[Personnel Selection Branch]] into the Logistics branch.

==Unification==
When the [[Canadian Army]], [[Royal Canadian Navy]], and [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] were [[unification of the Canadian Forces|merged in 1968]] to form the [[Canadian Armed Forces]], the administrative corps of the Canadian Army were deactivated and merged with their naval and air force counterparts to ultimately form the Canadian Forces Logistics Branch.
* The [[Royal Canadian Army Service Corps]] transport and supply elements were combined with the [[Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps]] to form the Logistics Branch
* The [[Royal Canadian Postal Corps]] and [[Royal Canadian Army Service Corps]] clerical trades were merged to form the Administration Branch (later merged with the Logistics Branch)

==Uniform==
The officers that belong to the corps wear a metallic embroidered or composite cap badge, while the non-commissioned members (NCM) wear a cloth-like version on berets and Air Force wedge caps; however, Navy NCMs wear a solid-metal version on their service caps and bowlers.


==Training==
==Training==

===Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics===
===Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre===
The Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics (CFSAL) in [[Borden, Ontario]], trains approximately 3,000 Regular Force and Reserve members and civilians annually. The training is provided primarily [[Supply Chain Management]], [[Managerial finance|Financial Management]], [[Human Resources Management]], Fleet Management and Food Services. In addition, the following seven occupations for non-commissioned members are also trained: Resource Management Support Clerk, [[cook (profession)|Cook]], [[Steward]], [[Supply Technician]], [[Traffic Technician]], Mobile Support Equipment Operator and [[Musician]]. CFSAL is also responsible for conducting driver training for most support trades in the CF.
Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre (CFLTC) (formerly known as Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics or CFSAL), located at Canadian Forces Base Borden, has an establishment of 181 military and 5 civilian personnel and is organized into a headquarters and six divisions:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.borden.forces.gc.ca/998/9/60/997-64-eng.asp |title=Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre (CFLTC) |publisher=Borden.forces.gc.ca |date=2012-02-08 |accessdate=2013-01-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121140303/http://www.borden.forces.gc.ca/998/9/60/997-64-eng.asp |archivedate=2013-01-21 }}</ref>

*Supply and Food Service Training Division;
*Financial and Human Resources Training Division;
*Transportation and Traffic Training Division;
*Postal Training Cadre (CFB Trenton);
*Music Training Division;
*Explosives Training Division; and
*Logistics Leadership Division, which oversees Officer and Advanced Training.

Each year, CFLTC trains approximately 4,500 military members (both Regular and Reserve Force) and civilians. CFLTC provides entry-level training to logistics officers from all three environments. In addition, CFLTC trains the following sub-occupations for logistics officers: supply chain management, financial management, human resources management, fleet management and food services.

CFLTC trains the following occupations for non-commissioned members: human resources administrator, financial service administrator, cook, material management technician, ammunition technician, traffic technician, mobile support equipment operator, and musician.


==Order of precedence==
==Order of precedence==
{{Start box}}
{{S-start}}
{{order of precedence |
{{order of precedence |
before= [[Air Operations Branch]] |
before= [[Air Operations Branch]] |
title= Logistics Branch|
title= Royal Canadian Logistics Service|
after= [[Canadian Forces Medical Service]]
after= [[Royal Canadian Medical Service]]
}}
}}
{{End box}}
{{S-end}}

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==External links==
*[http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca Canadian Forces Recruiting]
*[http://www.forces.gc.ca Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
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{{Canadian Forces Personnel Branches}}
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{{Portal|Canada}}
{{Canadian Forces Air Command}}

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{{Canadian monarchy}}
{{Canadian Forces Maritime Command}}
{{Canadian Forces Land Force Command}}
{{Canadian Forces Land Force Command}}
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[[Category:Canadian Forces personnel branches]]
[[Category:Canadian Armed Forces personnel branches]]
[[Category:Military academies of Canada]]
[[Category:Canadian Forces]]
[[Category:Military history of Canada]]
[[Category:Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage]]
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[[Category:Military logistics of Canada]]
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Latest revision as of 16:38, 24 October 2024

Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Service royal de la logistique du Canada (French)
Active1968–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Armed Forces
TypeMilitary logistics
RoleSupply chain management, transportation, human resource management, finance, food services, postal and ammunition
Home StationCFB Borden
Motto(s)Servitium nulli secundus (Latin for 'service second to none')
March"March of the Logistics Branch"
Anniversaries1 February 1968

The Royal Canadian Logistics Service (RCLS, French: Service royal de la logistique du Canada) is a personnel branch of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

In April 1997, the CF Armed Forces Council decided to incorporate the Personnel Administration Branch into the Logistics Branch.

From 1968 to 2018 the organization was named the Logistics Branch. On October 16, 2018, on the occasion on its 50th anniversary, the Logistics Branch received its "Royal" designation from Queen Elizabeth II becoming the Royal Canadian Logistics Service.[1]

Unification

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When the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged in 1968 to form the Canadian Armed Forces, the administrative corps of the Canadian Army were deactivated and merged with their naval and air force counterparts to ultimately form the Canadian Forces Logistics Branch.

Uniform

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The officers that belong to the corps wear a metallic embroidered or composite cap badge, while the non-commissioned members (NCM) wear a cloth-like version on berets and Air Force wedge caps; however, Navy NCMs wear a solid-metal version on their service caps and bowlers.

Training

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Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre

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Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre (CFLTC) (formerly known as Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics or CFSAL), located at Canadian Forces Base Borden, has an establishment of 181 military and 5 civilian personnel and is organized into a headquarters and six divisions:[2]

  • Supply and Food Service Training Division;
  • Financial and Human Resources Training Division;
  • Transportation and Traffic Training Division;
  • Postal Training Cadre (CFB Trenton);
  • Music Training Division;
  • Explosives Training Division; and
  • Logistics Leadership Division, which oversees Officer and Advanced Training.

Each year, CFLTC trains approximately 4,500 military members (both Regular and Reserve Force) and civilians. CFLTC provides entry-level training to logistics officers from all three environments. In addition, CFLTC trains the following sub-occupations for logistics officers: supply chain management, financial management, human resources management, fleet management and food services.

CFLTC trains the following occupations for non-commissioned members: human resources administrator, financial service administrator, cook, material management technician, ammunition technician, traffic technician, mobile support equipment operator, and musician.

Order of precedence

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Preceded by Royal Canadian Logistics Service Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Governor General to Attend the Royal Canadian Logistics Service 50th Anniversary Parade". Governor General of Canada. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre (CFLTC)". Borden.forces.gc.ca. 2012-02-08. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
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