Canadian Forces Intelligence Command Explained

Unit Name:Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
Dates:2013–present
Country:Canada
Branch:Canadian Armed Forces
Type:Military intelligence Command
Role:Intelligence collection and assessment
Command Structure:Canadian Armed Forces
Garrison:Ottawa
Motto:la|Scientia est vis|From knowledge, strength[1]
Commander1:, of Canada, represented by the governor general
Commander1 Label:Commander-in-Chief
Commander2:Major-General M.C. Wright
Commander2 Label:Current commander

The Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM;[2] French: links=no|Commandement du renseignement des Forces canadiennes, COMRENSFC) is the organization that centralizes all intelligence collection and assessment capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

History

CFINTCOM was formed in 2013 by bringing the head of defence intelligence's office and all the CF's intelligence units into one military formation, replacing the Chief of Defence Intelligence Organisation.[3]

In April 2020, Canadian media reported that CFINTCOM's Medical Intelligence Cell ((MEDINT) collected information related to the COVID-19 pandemic when the outbreak started at Wuhan.[4]

In June 2021, Major General Michael Wright assumed command of CFINTCOM.[5] He replaced Vice Admiral Scott Bishop.[6]

Formation

The main formation within the command is the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group (CF Int Gp), which consists of the following units:[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canadian Forces Intelligence Command . 2023-01-10 . 2023-01-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230110080759/https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/2486 . live .
  2. Web site: CSIS, CSE & CFINTCOM: The Pearls of Canada's Security and Intelligence Establishment . 6 May 2019 . 6 December 2022 . 6 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206081007/https://iaffairscanada.com/2019/csis-cse-cfintcom-the-pearls-of-canadas-security-and-intelligence-establishment/ . live .
  3. Web site: Establishment of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. Department of National Defence. 4 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131120135624/http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/news/article.page?doc=establishment-of-the-canadian-forces-intelligence-command/hlrp4gs7. 2013-11-20.
  4. Web site: Canadian military intelligence unit issued warning about Wuhan outbreak back in January . 2020-04-10 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528031258/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coronavirus-pandemic-covid-canadian-military-intelligence-wuhan-1.5528381 . 2023-05-28 . live .
  5. Web site: MGen Michael Wright takes over as Commander, Canadian Forces Intelligence Command – Vanguard . 2022-12-06 . 2022-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206080437/https://vanguardcanada.com/mgen-michael-wright-takes-over-as-commander-canadian-forces-intelligence-command/ . live .
  6. Web site: New command at Canadian Forces Intelligence Command . 23 July 2021 . 6 December 2022 . 6 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206081010/https://www.cmfmag.ca/new-command-at-canadian-forces-intelligence-command/ . live .
  7. Web site: Canadian Forces Intelligence Command . canada.ca . Government of Canada . 19 November 2019 . 23 June 2014 . 18 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191118015018/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/canadian-forces-intelligence-command.html . live .
  8. Web site: Joint Task Force X [Military Institution] ]. The Governor General of Canada . 5 May 2020 . 15 March 2013 . 15 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191115233011/https://reg.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project-pic.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=2396&ProjectElementID=8450 . live .

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