Training Information: Units within a Canadian Division
There's more than just lots of men and rifles in a modern army, Recruit!
You need to know the main units and their roles before you go Overseas.
Signals - responsible for all communications and communications systems
Engineers - responsible for all construction projects - roads, bridges, rail-lines, planning defensive works
Rifles - main infantry fighting forces
Armour - units using mechanized armoured vehicles, primarily tanks
Reconnaissance - long- range scouting forces, often using lightly armed scout vehicles
Mechanized - units using vehicles for transportation and attack
Artillery - main batteries, anti-aircraft, anti-tank batteries
Ordinance - responsible for all supplies and equipment needs, including maps, ammunition
Command/Headquarters - including Headquarters Defense
Provost - military police responsible for enforcing the military Code of Conduct and General Orders
Service - responsible for all ground transportation requirements
