Canadian Expeditionary Force Command
Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM, French: Commandement de la Force expéditionnaire du Canada or COMFEC) was an operational element of the Canadian Forces for operations outside of Canada, created in 2006 and merged into the Canadian Joint Operations Command in 2012.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Command | |
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Badge of CEFCOM | |
Active | 2006–2012 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Armed Forces |
Type | Command headquarters |
Motto(s) | Unanimi cum ratione (United in purpose) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant-General Stuart Beare |
Under the CF structure, Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command (CEFCOM) was the unified command that was responsible for all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) international operations, with the exception of operations conducted solely by Canadian Special Operations Forces Command elements. CEFCOM missions included combat operations, humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping.
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