Former Ranks of The Canadian Forces

Former Ranks Of The Canadian Forces

Before Unification as the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, the Canadian military had three distinct services: the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Canadian Army. All three services had a Regular (full-time) component and a reserve (part-time) component. The rank structure for these services were based on the services of the British military, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, and the British Army. The change to a "Canadian" rank structure meant that many of the traditional (British) rank titles and insignia were removed or changed.

Read more about Former Ranks Of The Canadian Forces:  Changes: Navy, Changes: Army, Changes: Air Force, Relative Ranks and Responsibilities

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