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Canadian Forces Base Kingston (also CFB Kingston) is a
Canadian Forces Base operated by the
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also respo ...
located in
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north-eastern end of Lake Ontario, at the beginning of the St. Lawrence River and at the mouth of the Cataraqui River (south end of the Rideau Canal). The city is midway between Toro ...
.
History
The Barriefield Military Camp, commonly called Camp Barriefield, was established as a military base at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 on the east bank of the
Cataraqui River opposite the city of
Kingston in the village of
Barriefield. Located north of
King's Highway 2, the name of the military base and village was in honour of the
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against F ...
's Rear-Admiral
Sir Robert Barrie who served during the
War of 1812
The War of 1812 (18 June 1812 – 17 February 1815) was fought by the United States of America and its indigenous allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in British North America, with limited participation by Spain in Florida. It bega ...
.
In 1937 the base expanded to the south side of King's Highway 2 with the opening of the Vimy Barracks, named in honour of the
Battle of Vimy Ridge. The Vimy Barracks became home to the
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS or RC Sigs; french: links=no, Corps des transmissions royal du Canada, CTRC) is a component within the Canadian Armed Forces' Communications and Electronics Branch, consisting of all members of that perso ...
which relocated to the Barriefield Military Camp from the
Borden Military Camp. The
Signal Training Centre, later renamed the
Royal Canadian School of Signals was also established at the base.
The Barriefield Military Camp continued to expand as one of Canada's largest training bases when the
Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC; french: Corps royal canadien des munitions, ''CRCM'') was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army. The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps RCOC can trace its roots back to the Canadian Stores Department. ...
established a training centre during the Second World War. Following the war, the original part of Barriefield Military Camp on the north side of the King's Highway 2 was renamed the McNaughton Barracks in honour of the
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also respo ...
's General
A.G.L. McNaughton who served during the First and Second World Wars. From 1945 to 1969 the McNaughton Barracks were host to the
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School
Royal may refer to:
People
* Royal (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name
* A member of a royal family
Places United States
* Royal, Arkansas, an unincorporated community
* Royal, Illinois, a village
* Royal, Iowa, a ci ...
.
The base was renamed to Canadian Forces Base Kingston (CFB Kingston) in 1966 in the lead-up to the
February 1968 unification of the
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also respo ...
,
Royal Canadian Navy
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN; french: Marine royale canadienne, ''MRC'') is the naval force of Canada. The RCN is one of three environmental commands within the Canadian Armed Forces. As of 2021, the RCN operates 12 frigates, four attack submar ...
and
Royal Canadian Air Force
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF; french: Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air and space force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower". The RCAF is one of three environm ...
to form the
Canadian Armed Forces. CFB Kingston was placed under
Training Command and was responsible for providing a training facilities and support services to its integral units and lodger units.
In September 1975, Training Command was disbanded and the base was transferred to
Canadian Forces Training System
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. The
Royal Military College of Canada
'')
, established = 1876
, type = Military academy
, chancellor = Anita Anand ('' la, ex officio, label=none'' as Defence Minister)
, principal = Harry Kowal
, head_label ...
, the
National Defence College, the
Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College
The Canadian Army Command and Staff College (CACSC), formerly the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College, is a school for officers of the Canadian Forces, specializing in staff and army operations courses. It is located at Fort Frontenac, ...
and the
Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
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were some of the units supported by the base and under the authority of the commander of CFB Kingston. On September 1, 1988, the
1st Canadian Division Headquarters was established to serve as a staging base for the deployment of troops and materiel on active operations; in this role it supported
Operation Friction
Operation Friction was a Canadian military operation that saw the contribution of 4,500 Canadian Forces personnel to the 1991 Gulf War. The larger US components were Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
Operation Friction initially ...
which was Canada's support to the
United Nations
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for the
Persian Gulf War
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in 1991.
On March 30, 1995, responsibility for CFB Kingston was transferred to
Land Force Command
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also respo ...
, now known as the
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also respo ...
(since August 2011).
On June 26, 1997,
Air Command reorganized by disbanding the
10 Tactical Air Group and replacing this unit with the newly formed 1 Wing. The headquarters for 1 Wing was relocated to CFB Kingston, however, the unit's 6 tactical helicopter squadrons flying the
CH-146 Griffon
The Bell CH-146 Griffon is a multi-role utility helicopter designed by Bell Helicopter Textron as a variant of the Bell 412EP for the Canadian Armed Forces. The CH-146 is used in a wide variety of roles, including aerial firepower, reconnaissa ...
were spread out at Canadian Forces bases across the country.
Lodger units
Primarily a training base, CFB Kingston is home to the following lodger units:
*
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also respo ...
**
Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre
The Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC) (French: , 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 organi ...
(CADTC)
**
1st Canadian Division, Headquarters
**
Peace Support Training Centre
The Peace Support Training Centre (PSTC; french: links=no, Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix), is located at McNaughton Barracks, CFB Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and is a subordinate unit of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Ce ...
(PSTC)
**
Princess of Wales' Own Regiment
The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment (PWOR) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army.
Lineage
File:PWOR Regt Colour.jpg, Regimental colour
File:PWOR Camp Flag.jpg, Camp flag .
* Originated on 16 January, 1863, as the ''14th ...
(PWOR)
**
Communications and Electronics Branch
The Communications and Electronics Branch (french: Branche des communications et de l'électronique, link=no) is a personnel branch of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The army component of the branch is designated the Royal Canadian Corps of Sign ...
***
Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
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(CFSCE)
***
Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment
***
21 Electronic Warfare Regiment
***
772 Electronic Warfare Squadron
***
2 Electronic Warfare Squadron
*** Canadian Forces Crypto Maintenance Unit
*
Royal Canadian Air Force
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF; french: Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air and space force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower". The RCAF is one of three environm ...
** 1 Wing (commonly referred to as 1 Wing Kingston)
*
Royal Canadian Navy
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN; french: Marine royale canadienne, ''MRC'') is the naval force of Canada. The RCN is one of three environmental commands within the Canadian Armed Forces. As of 2021, the RCN operates 12 frigates, four attack submar ...
**
**
CSTC HMCS Ontario - Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre
*
Canadian Forces Joint Operations Group
*
Canadian Forces Joint Support Group
*
Canadian Defence Academy
The Canadian Defence Academy ("CDA") is an organization located within the Canadian Forces, created in 2000. The academy is situated within the Military Personnel Command and headquartered at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, in Ontario.
The CDA ...
* Canadian Forces National Counter-Intelligence Unit Detachment Kingston
* 1 Dental Unit — Detachment Kingston
* 33 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre
* Military Post Office 305 Vimy Post Office
* Civilian Human Resources Office
* Kingston Garrison Learning and Career Centre
* Dispute Resolution Centre
* Canadian Forces Housing Agency
* 2 Military Police Regiment Detachment Kingston
*
Military Communications and Electronics Museum
*
Royal Military College of Canada
'')
, established = 1876
, type = Military academy
, chancellor = Anita Anand ('' la, ex officio, label=none'' as Defence Minister)
, principal = Harry Kowal
, head_label ...
; CFB Kingston is the base designated to support RMC, located nearby at Point Frederick
*
Garrison Golf and Curling Club
Garrison Golf & Curling Club is a golf and curling club, located within CFB Kingston in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Garrison is a private club, primarily for the use of Canadian Forces personnel and Canadian Department of National Defence employe ...
*
Kingston Military Community Sports Center (PSP)
Kingston may refer to:
Places
* List of places called Kingston, including the five most populated:
** Kingston, Jamaica
** Kingston upon Hull, England
** City of Kingston, Victoria, Australia
** Kingston, Ontario, Canada
** Kingston upon Thames, ...
Architecture
CFB Kingston includes several recognized and classified federal heritage buildings on the Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.
[http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/beefp-fhbro/FHB_Rech_Search_e.asp Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.]
* McNaughton Barracks
**Canadian Forces Health Services Clinic, Building MB-62 Recognized - 2002
** Lewis Hall, Building MB39 Recognized - 1996
** Sherman Hall, Building MB37 Recognized - 1996
*Vimy Barracks
**Barracks Block, Building VB-7 Recognized - 2002
**Beament Hall, Building VB-2 Recognized - 1996
**Carruthers Hall, Building VB-1 Recognized - 1996
**Forde Building VB-16 Recognized - 1997
**McKee Hall, Building VB-6 Recognized - 1996
**Officer's Mess Building VC1 Recognized - 1996
Awards
CFB Kingston received an award from the Ontario Power Authority's for their leadership in pursuing energy efficiency. CFB Kingston and Direct Energy partnered in 2005 to create the largest Federal Building Initiative project ever conducted in Canada, resulting in a $21-million energy performance contract (EPC) expected to save the base more than $2 million annually in utility costs. At CFB Kingston, energy efficiency measures cover a number of base-wide initiatives, such as lighting upgrades, improved building controls and water conservation.
References
External links
Department of National Defence Canada - CFB KingstonOfficial site for 1 Wing KingstonMilitary Communications and Electronics MuseumPeace Support Training Centre
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Kingston
Buildings and structures in Kingston, Ontario