In the Canadian Armed Forces, a Regular Force unit or person is part of the full-time military, as opposed to being part of the Primary Reserve which has more flexibility. There are many bases and wings across Canada, and factors like trade, career progression, and environment will affect where the person ends up.[1] They receive more pay and benefits than members of the Primary Reserve and can be ordered into overseas deployments.
Regular Force personnel are employed full-time,[2] and have usually signed long-term contracts ranging anywhere from three to nine years, not including subsidized training or education.[3]
There are approximately 68,000 Regular Force personnel in the Canadian Forces.[4] Close to the current authorized strength of 71,500 Regular Force members. On the other hand, the Reserve Forces have an authorized force size of 30,000 members.[1]
- ^ a b Defence, National (2021-03-11). "Canadian Armed Forces 101". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Service Options - Introduction"
- ^ "Service Options - Full-Time - Length of Service"
- ^ Defence, Government of Canada, National (21 June 2013). "Frequently Asked Questions | National Defence | Canadian Armed Forces". www.forces.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
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