Canadian Forces Maritime Command (MARCOM) is the naval branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. As the naval branch, it is also the senior branch or service of the Canadian Armed Forces, following the tradition that comes from the Royal Navy. MARCOM is the descendant of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) which was Canada's naval service from the navy's foundation in 1910 until 1 February 1968. Prior to 1910, the Royal Navy provided naval protection for Canada. After 1968, the RCN was merged with the army and air force to form the Canadian Armed Forces. MAR ...

Including:

• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Re-structure
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Submarines
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Action post-1968
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Vessels and aircraft of Maritime Command
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Future
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Maritime-helicopter replacement
• Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Current and future programs

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For history before 1968, see Royal Canadian Navy. MARCOM was formed on 1 February 1968 following the amalgamation of the three branches of the Canadian military--the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. This was the first time a nation with a modernised military had combined sea, land, and air branches into a unified-command structure. The move also saw the fleet air arm of the Royal Canadian Navy transfer to the Canadian Forces Air Command (AIRCOM). See also:

Canadian Forces Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Re-structure, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Submarines, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Action post-1968, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Vessels and aircraft of Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Future, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Maritime-helicopter replacement, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Current and future programs

Read more here: » Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia II - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History

For history before 1968, see Royal Canadian Navy. MARCOM was formed on 1 February 1968 following the amalgamation of the three branches of the Canadian military--the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. This was the first time a nation with a modernised military had combined sea, land, and air branches into a unified-command structure. The move also saw the fleet air arm of the Royal Canadian Navy transfer to the Canadian Forces Air Command (AIRCOM). See also:

Canadian Forces Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Re-structure, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Submarines, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Action post-1968, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Vessels and aircraft of Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Future, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Maritime-helicopter replacement, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Current and future programs

Read more here: » Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia II - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History

The current fleet involves thirty-five ships and submarines plus many more supply and support vessels, making MARCOM one of the largest naval forces in the world. The fleet is evenly split between the Atlantic and Pacific commands. MARCOM participates in NATO exercises, and ships are deployed all over the world in support of the Canadian military and in conjunction with multinational deployments. Air cover is provided by Sea King helicopters--providing anti-submarine patrols, search and rescue, and reconnaissance. CP-140 Aurora surveillance ...

See also:

Canadian Forces Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Re-structure, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Submarines, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Action post-1968, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Vessels and aircraft of Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Future, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Maritime-helicopter replacement, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Current and future programs

Read more here: » Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia II - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet

The current fleet involves thirty-five ships and submarines plus many more supply and support vessels, making MARCOM one of the largest naval forces in the world. The fleet is evenly split between the Atlantic and Pacific commands. MARCOM participates in NATO exercises, and ships are deployed all over the world in support of the Canadian military and in conjunction with multinational deployments. Air cover is provided by Sea King helicopters--providing anti-submarine patrols, search and rescue, and reconnaissance. CP-140 Aurora surveillance aircraft also suppor ...

See also:

Canadian Forces Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Re-structure, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Submarines, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Action post-1968, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Vessels and aircraft of Maritime Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Future, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Maritime-helicopter replacement, Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Current and future programs

Read more here: » Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia II - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's fleet