Military adds new command to oversee readiness for future conflicts

Canadian soldiers gather in Inuvik, N.W.T., for the annual Arctic training operation in March. The new military command will help train forces to be ready for future conflicts.

The Canadian military is adding a new department – known as a command – that one expert says will put the organization on a better war footing and make it more prepared to deploy and fight in case of conflict.

The Canadian Armed Forces unveiled the Canadian Joint Forces Command on Thursday. It is to be led by former fighter pilot Lieutenant-General Darcy Molstad and Chief Warrant Officer Donovan Crawford.

It will oversee responsibilities such as logistics, health services, sustainment of operations and joint force development, which involves training forces to be ready for future conflicts.

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