CFB Shilo
The Canadian Forces Base Shilo (CFB Shilo) or Base des Forces canadiennes Shilo (BFC Shilo) is a military base and training ground for the Canadian armed forces and their allies. The base is located approximately 35 km east of Brandon , Manitoba , Canada . It is operated by the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) and has a helipad . The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (RCA) is also located here .
In addition to the regular soldiers who train regularly at the base, there are also reserve units and soldiers from other NATO countries such as B. France , Germany , Denmark , the United States and the United Kingdom .
history
The area of the CFB Shilo was used as a training area for the military as early as 1910. After the outbreak of the First World War , it was expanded. Initially, ammunition and shooting exercises were held there, but these were discontinued a short time later because they met with discontent among the neighboring population. From 1942, the area was used by parachutists as a training area. In the following years, various units, including those from NATO allies, trained at the base. The Bundeswehr used the facility between 1974 and 2000.
units
The military personnel comprises around 1,400 employees, and 450 civilian employees are also employed.
- 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
- 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
- Home Station of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
- Western Area Training Center Detachment Shilo
Further support units are:
- 26th Field Artillery Regiment,
- Royal Canadian Artillery,
- RCA Brandon's Reserve Unit
- 38 Canadian Brigade Group, headquartered in Winnipeg
- 742 Signal Squadron, Land Force Western Area
gallery
Aerial view, the buildings of the German armed forces in the foreground (1987).
Landing in Winnipeg (1987).
"Fight Weekend" (1987).
Canadian truck "German Army" (1987).
