Canadian Forces Base Shilo (or CFB Shilo) is an Operations and Training base of the Canadian Forces, located 35 km east of Brandon, Manitoba. The Canadian Forces (CF ( French: Forces canadiennes) are the unified Armed forces of Canada, governed by the National Defence Brandon is a City in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The surrounding area is often referred to as " Westman " During the 1990s, Canadian Forces Base Shilo was also designated as an Area Support Unit, which acts as a local base of operations for south-west Manitoba in times of Military and Civil Emergency. A Canadian Forces Base or CFB ( French Base des forces canadiennes or BFC) refers to a military installation of the Canadian Forces
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History and demographics
CFB Shilo has been a training facility for the Canadian Forces since 1910, and saw an increase in its use as a training facility following the outbreak of World War I. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The principal purpose of this base is for training in Artillery and Munitions, activities audibly recognized, though not begrudged, by generations of nearby residents. Artillery (from French artillerie) is a military Combat Arm which employs any apparātus machine Ammunition, often referred to as ammo, is a generic term derived from the French language la munition which In 1942, training of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was transferred here from the U. S. base Fort Benning. The existence of the base has enhanced the economic stability of the surrounding area through contracted employment with the Department of National Defence, and provision of off-base services to staff and trainees. CFB Shilo provides employment for approximately 1,400 military personnel, as well as an additional estimated 450 civilian personnel. The base is located within the federal electoral district of Brandon—Souris. Brandon—Souris is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953
Geographic/geological significance
The landscape in this area is particularly well suited to these operations. The rolling hills are well suited to hidden target firing drills. Soil compositions of loose sand/gravel aggregates are also ideal for Artillery and Munitions training. Construction aggregate, or simply " aggregate " is a broad category of coarse particulate Material used in Construction, including The lack of surface bedrock outcropping greatly reduces the chances of hazardous ricochets during live-fire exercises and also assists in the safe retrieval and secure disposal of both detonated and un-detonated ordnance. A ricochet (ˈrɪkəʃeɪ RICK-uh-shay) is a rebound bounce or skip off a surface particularly in the case of a Projectile.
Associated units
CFB Shilo is the home of the:
- 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
- 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2PPCLI)
- Home Station of the Royal Canadian Artillery. The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery is the name given to the regular field artillery units of the Canadian Army. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI is an infantry regiment in the Canadian Forces (CF belonging to 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery ( Fr: le Régiment royal de l'Artillerie canadienne is the Artillery Personnel branch of the Canadian
In addition, CFB Shilo lodges training units such as:
- Western Area Training Centre Detachment Shilo
- Communications Reserve School.
It also serves as a base for some support units of Land Force Western Area, including 731 Signal Squadron. Land Force Western Area is responsible for all Canadian army operations and administration in western Canada from the northern Lakehead region of Ontario
External connections/partnerships
In addition to providing training for the Canadian military, CFB Shilo also hosts military personnel from other North Atlantic Treaty Organization member nations who undergo rigorous training at this facility. The North Atlantic Treaty The past has also seen CFB Shilo used to train Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers and employees of the Manitoba Department of Corrections.
Fiduciary concerns
Since the late 1970s, CFB Shilo has been the subject of much political debate regarding the possibility of ceasing operations due primarily to the costs associated with operating and maintaining the base. These political arguments arise regardless of which political party forms the respective Federal and Provincial governments. At this point, the issue has been debated for approximately 25 years and there are still no definitive decisions as to the continuation or cessation of operations.
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