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词条 Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Yellowknife
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  1. History

  2. Associated units

  3. Future headquarters expansion

  4. References

  5. External links

{{Infobox military installation
| name = Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters (CFNA HQ) Yellowknife
| native_name = Secteur du nord des Forces Canadiennes
| location = Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
| country = Canada
| image =
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| caption2 = Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters (CFNA HQ) Yellowknife (Evans Building)
| coordinates = {{coord|62|27|21|N|114|22|31|W|region:CA-NT_type:landmark|display=inline,title|name=Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters (CFNA HQ) Yellowknife}}
| pushpin_map = Canada Northwest Territories#Canada
| pushpin_map_caption = CFNA HQ
| pushpin_label = CFNA HQ
| ownership = Canadian Armed Forces
| built = {{Start date|1970}}
| current_commander = Brigadier-General Patrick Carpentier
| occupants = 440 Transport Squadron
| website = {{official site|http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-regional-jtf-north/jtf-north.page}}
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Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters (CFNA HQ) Yellowknife is a Canadian Forces unit located in the city of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Situated in Evans Building of the city of Yellowkn,ife,[1] it is the headquarters for Joint Task Force North,[2] part of Canadian Joint Operations Command responsible for Canadian Forces operations and administration in Northern Canada and the Arctic.

There are 52 military and civilian personnel from 1 Canadian Rangers Patrol Group headquarters and 314 military and civilian personnel from Joint Task Force North currently stationed in Yellowknife responsible for coordinating military operations across {{convert|4,000,000|km2|abbr=on}} of land in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.[1][3][4]

Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Whitehorse has a similar responsibility in Yukon.

As of 2018 the current base Commander is Brigadier-General Patrick Carpentier[5]

History

The Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Yellowknife was established on 15 May 1970 to assist and maintain Canadian sovereignty north of the 60th parallel and support Canadian Armed Forces operations in the north.[6][2]

Associated units

CFNA Yellowknife is home to:[2][7]

  • 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
  • 440 Transport Squadron
  • The Yellowknife Regiment
  • Area Support Unit (North)

Future headquarters expansion

In 2018, Department of National Defence spokesman Andrew McKelvey announced a new building project. Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Yellowknife will see the construction of a {{convert|7,600|m2|abbr=on}} building for some of the technical services elements of the Joint Task Force North Area Support Unit, and the 1st Canadian Rangers Patrol Group.

The overall project is estimated to cost between $50 and $99 million and will include:

  • offices
  • an assembly space, which will double as a drill hall
  • warehouse
  • garage space

Construction is expected to start in the 2020-2021 time frame, with opening anticipated by 2024.[4][3]

References

1. ^Archived - Canadian Forces Northern Area
2. ^Joint Task Force North
3. ^[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/new-building-jtfn-yellowknife-canadian-rangers-1.4836270 $50M military defence building expected in Yellowknife by 2024]
4. ^[https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-forces-expands-presence-in-yellowknife Canadian Forces to expand its presence in Yellowknife]
5. ^[https://cabinradio.ca/6276/news/brig-gen-patrick-carpentier-takes-over-at-jtfn/ Brig-Gen Patrick Carpentier takes over at JTFN]
6. ^Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Yellowknife
7. ^Detachments and Units

External links

{{commons cat|Joint Task Force North (Canada)|Canadian Forces Northern Area Headquarters Yellowknife}}
  • Canadian Forces Northern Area
  • 440 Transport Squadron
  • Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC)
  • The Yellowknife Company / Loyal Edmonton Regiment and 1 Field Ambulance Detachment Yellowknife
{{Canadian Forces Bases}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Yellowknife}}

2 : Canadian Forces bases in the Northwest Territories|Buildings and structures in Yellowknife

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