Canadian Joint Operations Command
The Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC; French: Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada) is one of the two unified commands of the Canadian Armed Forces, the other one being the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. CJOC was announced in May 2012 as the result of the cost-cutting measures in the 2012 federal budget through the merger of Canada Command, the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command and the Canadian Operational Support Command under an integrated command-and-control structure. The command was stood up on 5 October 2012 to officially replace the three former organizations.
| Canadian Joint Operations Command | |
|---|---|
| Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada (French) | |
Badge of CJOC | |
| Active | 2012–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Type | Command headquarters |
| Size | 6 regional joint task forces |
| Part of | Canadian Armed Forces |
| Motto(s) | Unanimi cum ratione (Latin for 'united in purpose') |
| Engagements | Military intervention against ISIL |
| Website | canada |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | Charles III, King of Canada, represented by the governor general |
| Commander CJOC | VAdm Bob Auchterlonie |
CJOC's role is to "anticipate and conduct Canadian Forces operations, and develop, generate and integrate joint force capabilities for operations."