Title: Canada. Defence Planning Guidance 2001 - Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3: SPECIFIC DIRECTION

301. General

This Chapter assigns Level One Managers specific tasks and goals in support of the Department's Defence and Change Objectives. Level One Managers are to establish the most effective and efficient use of resources to achieve these tasks and goals. This document reflects the second edition of Organization and Accountability. All Level One Managers will provide the DM and CDS advice in their area of responsibility.


302. Chief of Maritime Staff - CMS

1. General. Canada's maritime forces are to be based on a triad of capabilities: to be able to conduct operations on, below and above the surface. The surface component of the maritime capability triad will consist of 12 general-purpose frigates, four command and control destroyers, two fleet replenishment ships and 12 Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. The sub-surface component will consist of four Victoria-class submarines and the above-surface component will consist of land-based and ship-borne air forces provided by the CAS.

2. The effectiveness of the above-surface component of the triad will need to be addressed for the CF to maintain a versatile maritime defence capability. The CAS projects - Maritime Helicopter Replacement and Aurora Life Extension - are considered essential to fulfilling the mandate given to CMS. Additionally, replacement of the fleet replenishment ships and retention of the capabilities of the Iroquois-Class destroyers will be pursued through the Afloat Logistics and Sealift Capability (ALSC) and the Command and Control and Area Air Defence Replacement (CADRE) projects, respectively.

3. Mission. The mission of CMS is to generate and maintain combat-capable, multi-purpose maritime forces to meet Canada's defence objectives.

4. CMS Responsibilities. The CMS is responsible for:
a. exercising command of Maritime Command in accordance with the Canadian Forces Organization Orders and as directed by the CDS;
b. generating and maintaining operationally-ready maritime forces;
c. providing advice on maritime force matters affecting security, national defence and the Canadian Forces;
d. providing inputs to the development of force structure options and providing input from Maritime Command in the development of plans and taskings for CF operations;
e. exercising command of assigned forces conducting force generation and routine operations; and
f. exercising command of other forces that may be assigned.

5. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. CMS Tasks . CMS is assigned the following tasks to support Defence Objectives. The CMS Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (CMD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on maritime defence and security issues.
b. Defence Objective 2 (CMD02): To conduct surveillance and control of Canada's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction.
Task. Maintain the capability to respond to maritime incidents and maritime resource challenges. An appropriate response by maritime forces and assigned air forces is to be available on each coast within 8 hours.
c. Defence Objective 3 (CMD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task. Maintain the capability to provide sea transport support to other CF operational forces. An appropriate response by maritime forces and assigned air forces is to be available within 8 hours.
d. Defence Objective 4 (CMD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Tasks:

1. Maintain two maritime Task Groups, one on each coast. One Task Group is to be available for deployment in 10 days and shall be sustainable in combat operations for a period of 60 days, or in low-level operations for 180 days. The second Task Group is to be available for deployment in 60 days. A single Vanguard unit from the 60-day Task Group is to be available for deployment within 21 days and sustainable indefinitely in a low-threat environment;
2. Maintain the capability to operate as part of a multinational coalition force in low-level maritime embargo operations, in mid-level conflict and/or joint operations. Provide maritime and assigned air forces able to operate anywhere in the world;
3. Maintain the capability to conduct mid-level NATO joint and combined operations throughout the NATO area of interest;
4. Provide one ship to serve with the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT), and occasionally another ship to operate with the Standing Naval Force Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED). The STANAVFORLANT ship is to be maintained at the readiness state required by the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (2 days), sustained indefinitely and deployable throughout the NATO area of operations; Provide one ship to serve with the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT), and occasionally another ship to operate with the Standing Naval Force Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED). The STANAVFORLANT ship is to be maintained at the readiness state required by the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (2 days), sustained indefinitely and deployable throughout the NATO area of operations;
5. Provide, when possible, one or more ships to participate in United States Navy (USN) Carrier Battle Group (CVBG) operations on missions of common interest to Canada and the United States; and
6. Support, in conjunction with ADM(Pol) and DFAIT, Canadian efforts to enhance international peace and stability through the promotion of Canadian interests and values abroad. This is to be demonstrated through diplomatic and trade-initiated foreign port visits, contributions to Partnership for Peace exercises and confidence-building measures, membership in and attendance at international fora and support to arms verification and control agreements.
e. Defence Objective 5 (CMD05): To assist other Government Departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.

1. Maintain the capability to comply with co-operative agreements and response to requests for assistance in support of OGDs and other levels of Government in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. Forces will be capable of responding within 8 hours and operate under the DCDS designated Joint Task Force Command;
2. Maintain the capability to assist in an evacuation of Canadians from areas threatened by imminent conflict. This assistance could be provided in conjunction with other elements of the CF and the military forces of other nations. CMS's role is to provide the means to evacuate these Canadians by sea. Appropriate forces will be capable of responding within 21 days; and
3. Provide forces and facilities in response to requests for assistance from OGDs and other levels of governments within the limits of the appropriate policy and regulations.
f. Defence Objective 6 (CMD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.

1. Comply with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices. This includes activities to ensure that Defence fulfils its roles as a national institution; and
2. Facilitate Government-wide initiatives.
g. Defence Objective 7 (CMD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.

1. Maintain the capability to operate as part of an international joint and combined force to provide humanitarian assistance in concert with non-governmental organizations. Maritime and assigned air forces are to provide assistance in a low threat environment anywhere in the world;
2. Maintain the capability to respond to domestic natural and man-made disasters. This response is to include assisting civil authorities in providing relief of human suffering and re-establishing local infrastructure. An appropriate response by maritime forces and assigned air forces is to be available within 24 hours; and
3. Maintain the capability to respond to maritime and air Search and Rescue incidents. Continuously maintain the ability to coordinate incidents in the Halifax and Victoria SAR regions. This is to be accomplished through coordination with the Coast Guard and other civil authorities. An appropriate response by maritime and assigned air forces is to be available within 8 hours.
h. Defence Objective 8 (CMD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.

1. Ensure that maritime planning and resource management are carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organisational and individual performance and learning.

8. CMS Goals. CMS is assigned the following goals to support change objectives. The CMS Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals:
a. Change Objective 3 (CMC03): Modernized.
Goal: Task Group Command and Control and Area Air Defence. CMS shall submit the CADRE project Synopsis Sheet Preliminary Project Approval to PMB for approval by 31 March 2002. COE and SOR require prior approval by SMOC; and
b. Change Objective 4 (CMC04): Globally Deployable.
Goal: Enhance our strategic sealift capability. CMS shall submit the Synopsis Sheet Effective Project Approval to PMB for approval by 30 June 2003. This target may be amended based on consideration of a proposal to "fast-track" the project. SOR requires prior approval by SMOC.


303. Chief of The Land Staff - CLS

1. General. Canada's land forces are to be based on a geographically dispersed mix of three Regular Force brigade groups and a number (to be determined by the Land Force Reserve Restructure process) of Reserve Force brigade groups. Canada's land forces will continue to build on the concept of a multi-purpose combat capability featuring quick and accurate firepower, mobility, adaptability, agility and flexibility. The Land Forces will evolve over time to a primarily wheeled fleet of Armoured Personnel Carriers, based to the extent possible on a common chassis. The current medium indirect fire capability will be modernized to meet ongoing and future requirements, while renewed emphasis will be given to intelligence, surveillance target acquisition and reconnaissance capabilities.

2. A balanced, affordable and sustainable program must be developed in order to maintain operational activity rates, attract and retain high quality personnel, operate new equipment, implement force modernization and maintain suitable infrastructure. The challenge will be to develop an army that is more globally deployable, modern and affordable.

3. Mission. The mission of CLS is to generate and maintain combat capable, multi-purpose land forces to meet Canada's defence objectives.

4. Responsibilities. The CLS is responsible for:
a. exercising command of Land Force Command in accordance with the Canadian Forces Organizational Orders and as directed by the CDS;
b. generating and maintaining operationally-ready land forces;
c. providing advice on land force matters affecting security, national defence and the Canadian Forces;
d. providing inputs to the development of force structure options and providing input from CLS to the development of plans and taskings for CF operations;
e. exercising command of assigned forces conducting force generation and routine operations; and
f. exercising command of other forces that may be assigned.

5. Force Structure. See Annex A to this Chapter

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. CLS Tasks. CLS is assigned the following Tasks to support Defence Objectives. The CLS Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these Tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (CLD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on land force defence and security issues.
b. Defence Objective 2 (CLD02): Conduct surveillance and control of Canada's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction.
Task. Maintain the capability to conduct land based operations including reconnaissance patrols, surveillance and vital military point protection against violations of Canada's sovereignty. An appropriate response by land forces and assigned aviation forces is to be ready to deploy within 15 days. Other forces are to be available as directed consistent with the strategic situation up to and including a response to wide spread conflict within 180 days. When directed CLS is to command assigned forces.
c. Defence Objective 3 (CLD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task. Maintain the capability to assist civil authorities, if necessary, in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF, in any situation which is beyond the powers of the civil authorities to control. Lead elements of land forces and assigned aviation forces are to be ready to deploy within 8 hours. When directed CLS is to command assigned forces.
d. Defence Objective 4 (CLD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task.

1. Maintain the capability to operate as part of a multinational coalition force, organized under UN, NATO, CANUS, or other coalition auspices, in low and mid-level operations and peacekeeping/peace support operations. CLS is to provide land and assigned aviation forces to operate anywhere in the world;
2. Maintain the capability to provide land forces of up to three separate battle groups or a brigade group (comprised of three infantry battalions, an armoured regiment, an engineer regiment, and an artillery regiment, with appropriate combat support and combat service support). Single elements or the vanguard components of this force are to be ready to deploy within 21 days and be sustained indefinitely in low-threat environment. The remaining elements of the force are to be available within 90 days. The Main Contingency Force is to be sustainable for a 60-day period of combat operations based on planning guidance to be developed by the DCDS under the Joint Operational Planning Process;
3. Earmark an infantry battalion group as either a stand-by force for the UN, or to serve with NATO's Immediate Reaction Force (NATO IRF(L)). The infantry battalion group in the NATO IRF role is to be ready to deploy in 10 days and to be sustained indefinitely in low-level operations;
4. CANUS. Generate a second Brigade Group and assigned air forces for the defence of the North America in conjunction with US forces within 180 days (in accordance with relevant plans);
5. Peace support operations (Chapter 6 of the UN Charter). Generate observers, with augmentation from across the CF, able to operate as part of a UN or multinational coalition force, in addition to the requirement to provide forces;
6. Peacetime commitments to NATO. Provide the opportunity to Allied land forces to conduct training in Canada on a cost-recovery basis; and
7. Peace and stability enhancement. In conjunction with ADM(Pol) and DFAIT, support Canadian efforts to enhance international peace and stability through promotion of Canadian interests and values abroad. This is to be demonstrated through diplomatic and trade-initiated foreign visits, contributions to multinational exercises and confidence-building measures, membership in and attendance at international forums, and support to arms verification and control agreements.
e. Defence Objective 5 (CLD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task.

1. Maintain the capability to meet co-operative agreements in support of OGDs, especially the Solicitor General/RCMP, in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. Lead elements of an appropriate response by land forces and assigned aviation forces are to be ready to deploy within 8 hours and will operate under a DCDS designated JTF Command;
2. Maintain the capability to assist in an evacuation of Canadians from areas threatened by imminent conflict. This assistance could be provided in conjunction with other elements of the CF and the military forces of other nations. An appropriate response is to be ready to deploy at 3 days notice; and
3. Provide forces and facilities in response to requests for assistance from OGDs and other levels of governments as authorized by the relevant policies and regulations.
f. Defence Objective 6 (CLD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task. Comply with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices. It includes activities to ensure that the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces fulfil their roles as a national institution. Facilitate Government wide initiatives.
g. Defence Objective 7 (CLD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.
Task.

1. Generate forces able to operate as part of an international force providing humanitarian assistance in concert with NGOs. The land forces and assigned air forces are to provide assistance in a low threat environment anywhere in the world;
2. Maintain the capability to respond to domestic natural and man-made disasters such as earthquakes, floods and fires, in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. This response is to include assisting civil authorities in providing relief of human suffering and re-establishing local infrastructure. Lead elements of an appropriate response by land forces and assigned air forces are to be ready to deploy within 24 hours and will operate under a DCDS designated JTF Command;
3. Be capable of generating the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), with augmentation from throughout the CF, for employment for up to 40 days in a permissive environment. The DART is to be ready to deploy in 48 hours; and
4. Maintain the capability to respond to Search and Rescue incident. An appropriate response by land forces and assigned air forces is to be available in accordance with applicable plans.
h. Defence Objective 8 (CLD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Tasks:

1. Ensure that land force planning and resource management are carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that support organizational and individual performance and learning.

8. CLS Goals. The CLS is assigned the following Goals to support Change Objectives. The CLS Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for the following goals:
a. Change Objective 3 (CLC03):
Goals.

1. Transitioning the Army. Depending on DMC direction, implement an Army transition plan. Transition dates to be determined and articulated in DPG 2002.
2. Land Force Reserve Restructure (LFRR). Commence re-alignment of Army Reserve structure (LFRR) in accordance with approved strategic goals and objectives identified for 2005, with a view to achieving complete alignment with departmental force structure goals by 2010. An initial cycle of implementation is to be completed by September 2003.
b. Change Objective 4 (CLC04): Globally Deployable
Goal. Land Force Deployability. Design land forces such that the vanguard and main contingency forces are fully deployable to an offshore theatre of operations within 21 days and 90 days respectively, utilizing enhanced strategic air and sealift capability. CLS is to produce a plan by 1 June 2001 for a future land force structure that will be more readily deployable;


304. Air Forces - CAS

1. General. The role of Canada's Air Forces is to generate and maintain combat capable, multi-purpose air forces to meet Canada's defence policy objectives. The inaugural flight of the Cormorant helicopter will mark the continuing evolution of the Air Force. The future combat capability of the air force will be enhanced with the approval of the Maritime Helicopter Project and the continued modernization of the Aurora and CF-18 fleets. The force structure of the Air Force will evolve with the ongoing implementation of the NATO Flying Training in Canada program and the retirement of the Tutor training aircraft.

2. Mission. The mission of Canada's Air Forces is to generate and maintain combat-capable, multi-purpose air forces to meet Canada's defence tasks.

3. CAS Responsibilities. The CAS is responsible for:
a. exercising command of Air Command in accordance with the Canadian Forces Organizational orders and as directed by the CDS;
b. generating and maintaining operationally-ready air forces;
c. providing advice on air force matters affecting security, national defence and the Canadian Forces;
d. providing inputs to the development of force structure options and providing input from Air Command to the development of plans and tasking for CF operations;
e. exercising command of assigned forces conducting force generation and routine operations; and
f. exercising command of other forces that may be assigned.

4. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

5. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

6. CAS Tasks. CAS is assigned the following tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The CAS business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (CAD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task: CAS will provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on air force defence and security issues.
b. Defence Objective 2 (CAD02): To conduct surveillance and control of Canada's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction.
Tasks:

1. Maintain the capability to monitor and control activity in Canadian airspace in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. Aerospace Surveillance and Control forces will be capable of immediate response;
2 .Maintain the capability of supporting a response to terrorist incidents in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. This response is to include forces (including aviation specialist capabilities for hostage rescue response), infrastructure and a command and control capability. An appropriate response is to be available immediately;
3. In support of the CMS Defence Objective 02 Task, to respond to maritime incidents and maritime resource challenges, CAS is to provide appropriate air support to maritime operations to generate around-the-clock support within 8 hours and sustain operations for up to 14 days, simultaneously, on two coasts;
4. In support of the CLS Defence Objective 2 Task, to conduct land based operations for surveillance and control of Canada's territory, CAS is to provide appropriate air forces to provide support within 15 days; and
5. In support of the Command CFNA Defence Objective 2 (Task 2), to conduct surface surveillance in the CFNA, including security patrols of remote NWS sites in a low threat environment, CAS is to maintain the capability to conduct surface surveillance within 24 hours.
c. Defence Objective 3 (CAD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task. CAS is to generate air mobility support to other CF operational forces. Lead elements of assigned air forces are to be capable of responding within 8 hours.
d. Defence Objective 4 (CAD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Tasks:

1. Maintain the capability to operate as part of a multinational coalition force, potentially organized under UN, NATO, CANUS, or other coalition auspices, in low- and mid-level and combined operations and peacekeeping/peace support operations. CAS is to provide air forces to operate against modern enemy forces anywhere in the world;
2. Maintain the capability to provide air forces for contingency operations that include tactical fighter aircraft with appropriate support, tactical transport aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft. Vanguard elements of these forces are to be ready to deploy within 21 days with the remainder of main contingency forces ready to deploy within 90 days. Vanguard elements are to be sustainable indefinitely in low-threat environment. Forces are to be deployable for 180 days, including a maximum of 60 days sustainment in combat operations;
3. Through NORAD, be able to detect, track, and characterise all aerospace threats to North America, and to support operations that intercept and negate air threats as necessary. CAS is to be capable of responding with all available air assets for the Defence of North American airspace within the timeframe dictated by the strategic situation;
4. Peace Support Operations (Chapter 6 of the UN Charter). CAS is to maintain the capability to operate in low-threat environment as part of a multi-national coalition force enforcing no-fly zones and providing air mobility operations anywhere in the world;
5. Peace Support Operations (Chapter 7 of the UN Charter). CAS is to maintain the capability to operate as part of a multi-national coalition force in Mid-level joint and combined operations. CAS air forces are to be able to operate anywhere in the world;
6. Peacetime CANUS and NATO Commitments. Provide personnel to various NATO headquarters and continuously provide aircrews and other personnel to serve in the NATO Airborne Early Warning system. Participate in NATO training and exercises. Provide the opportunity for allied air forces to conduct training in Canada on a cost-recovery basis. As part of Canada's CANUS commitment, operational air forces are to participate in exercises with the air forces of the US;
7. In support of CMS:
a) In support of CMS Defence Objective 4 - Task 4, support the CMS IRF commitment with a maritime helicopter detachment at 2 days notice;
b)In support of CMS Defence Objective 4 - Task 1, support the CMS High Readiness Task Group, with up to 4 maritime helicopter detachments with 10 days notice;
c)In support of CMS Defence Objective 4 - Task 1, provide maritime helicopter support to the CMS Normal Readiness Task Group with available air forces on 60 days notice; and
d)In support of CMS Defence Objective 4 - Task 2, support the CMS contribution to a multi-national coalition force in a low-level maritime embargo operation, in a mid-intensity conflict, and/or joint operation; and
8. In support of CLS:
a) In support of CLS Defence Objective 4 - Task 2, deploy up to a brigade group main contingency force, CAS is to provide appropriate tactical aviation support at 90 days notice;
b) In support of CLS Defence Objective 4 - Task 3, to earmark an infantry battalion group for UN or NATO IRF(L) ready to deploy in 10 days and sustained indefinitely in low level operations, CAS is to provide appropriate strategic airlift for deployment and sustainment.
c) In support of CLS Defence Objective 7 - Task 3, to deploy the DART in 48 hours, CAS is to provide appropriate strategic airlift for deployment and sustainment.
e. Defence Objective 5 (CAD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Tasks

1. Maintain the capability to meet co-operative agreements in support of OGDs, especially the Solicitor-General/RCMP, in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. Lead elements of air forces will be capable of responding within 8 hours and will operate under a DCDS designated JTF Command; and
2. Maintain the capability to assist in an evacuation of Canadians from areas threatened by imminent conflict. This assistance could be provided in conjunction with other elements of the CF and the military forces of other nations. CAS's role is to provide air evacuation. An appropriate response is to be ready to deploy on 3 days notice
f. Defence Objective 6 (CAD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Tasks:

1. Comply with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices. It includes activities to ensure that the DND/CF fulfil their roles as a national institution; and
2. Facilitate Government wide initiatives.
g. Defence Objective 7 (CAD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.
Tasks:

1. Maintain the capability to operate as part of an international joint and combined force in providing humanitarian assistance in concert with NGOs. These air forces are to provide assistance in a low threat environment anywhere in the world;
2. Maintain the capability to respond to domestic natural and man-made disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and fires, in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF. This response is to include assisting civil authorities in providing relief of human suffering and re-establishing local infrastructure. Lead elements of air forces will be capable of responding within 24 hours; and
3. Maintain the capability to respond to national Search and Rescue incidents such as an airline crash or the sinking of a luxury liner/cargo ship. The response is to be undertaken in conjunction with other operational elements of the CF as well as the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) and the Coast Guard. Continuously maintain the ability to co-ordinate incidents through the RCCs. An appropriate response is to be available immediately.
h. Defence Objective 8 (CAD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Tasks:

1. Ensure that aerospace planning and resource management is carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.

7. CAS Goals. CAS is assigned the following goals to support change objectives. The CAS Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals:
a. Change Objective 3 (CAC03): Modernize.
Goals.

1. Develop and implement plans to reduce Air Force infrastructure. CAS is to submit a business case to PMB by end April 2001 on the reduction of infrastructure within the air force. The proposal will seek to reduce 10% of the real property infrastructure currently under the responsibility of the CAS.
2. Develop and implement plans for the continued provision of air demonstration capability. CAS is to develop options to provide support for the Snowbirds after the Tutor fleet is retired as a training aircraft. These options will be reviewed by PMB for a decision in April 2002.
b. Change Objective 4 (CAC04): Globally Deployable.
Goals:

1. Enhance our strategic airlift capability. Submit a Strategic Airlift Statement of Operational Requirement to SMOC for approval by July 2001. As a precursor to achieving this goal, a Concept of Operations, complete with a business case that considers alternate financing as well as innovative bilateral and multilateral relationships, is to be prepared and departmentally approved.; and
2. Develop a strategic air-to-air refuelling capability. Submit the Strategic Air to Air Refueller Statement of Operational Requirement to SMOC for approval by July 2001. As a precursor to achieving this goal, a Concept of Operations is to be prepared and departmentally approved.


305. Deputy Chief of Defence Staff - DCDS

1. General. The DCDS is the Chief Operations Officer for the CF and, as such, exercises command and control of CF formations and units deployed on national operations on behalf on the CDS. The DCDS organization consists of a joint planning and operations staff at NDHQ, CF staffs and representatives posted abroad and their supporting units and several specialist units that together provide a wide range of support to CF operations and personnel serving outside of Canada.

2. The DCDS provides the national level operations coordination capability for the CF. The group integrates intelligence analysis, strategic planning, operational research, geomatics and the coordination and control of CF operations.

3. At the strategic level, the DCDS will continue to develop and deploy the Canadian Forces Command System (CFCS) and seek approval for the Joint Space Program.

4. Mission. The mission of the DCDS is to plan, direct and support the conduct of Departmental and CF operations and to generate specified globally deployable national command and control and specialist forces.

5. DCDS Responsibilities. The DCDS is the focus for integrated military planning and operations at NDHQ. The DCDS is responsible for developing plans, directing CF non-routine and contingency operations and recommending the allocation of military resources required to effect such operations. The DCDS is responsible in particular for:
a. exercising command and control of non-routine and contingency operations on behalf of the CDS;
b. ensuring the effective production and dissemination of all natures of defence intelligence including imagery, geomatics, and meteorological and oceanographic services;
c. overseeing joint responsibilities such as out-of-Canada activities, joint capabilities development, joint programs and common doctrine;
d. providing joint force elements to joint and combined operations; and,
e. providing operational research and analysis.

6. Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

7. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

8. DCDS Tasks. DCDS is assigned the following Tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The DCDS business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (DCD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task.

1. Provide the DM and CDS with strategic advice on operational matters and contingency options for the global application of military force; and
2. Provide strategic intelligence products and services to Government.
b. Defence Objective 2 (DCD02): To conduct surveillance and control of Canada's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction.
Tasks:

1. Plan, direct and control the CF military response to incursions on Canadian territory or its approaches;
2. Provide a Joint Task Force Headquarters able to command a joint and/or combined force;
3. Provide specialist counter terrorist forces. An appropriate response is to be available immediately, and it is to be sustained indefinitely;
4. Provide operational coordination and guidance to the NBC Response Team; and
5. Provide the CF personnel to NORAD headquarters and staffs.
c. Defence Objective 3 (DCD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task. Plan, direct and control the CF military response to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
d. Defence Objective 4 (DCD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task.

1. Plan, direct and control CF participation in bilateral and multilateral operations. An appropriate response is to be available immediately and sustained indefinitely;
2. Provide strategic level intelligence, counter-intelligence, geomatics, and meteorological and oceanographic support to operations. An appropriate response is to be available immediately and to be sustained indefinitely;
3. Provide a deployable Joint Task Force Headquarters capable of national command at the operational level of war. Single elements or the vanguard components of this JHQ are to be ready to deploy within 21 days and be sustained indefinitely in low-threat environment. The remaining elements of the JHQ are to be available within 90 days.
4. Maintain military interoperability with allies, in particular the US, from a joint operations perspective;
5. Provide operational research and analysis services for the Department and CF;
6. Develop joint operational capabilities including NBC defence, military engineering, space and command and control;
7. Develop doctrine in support of joint and combined operations, including civil-military cooperation;
8. Plan, coordinate and conduct strategic level national joint and combined training;
9. In conjunction with ADM(Pol) and DFAIT, plan, coordinate and conduct arms control verification operations;
10. Provide joint specialist forces;
11. Provide IM services to CF formations and units deployed on national operations. Elements providing IM services are to be available within 21 days to support vanguard elements of CMS, CLS, CAS and are to be deployable world-wide and sustainable indefinitely;
12. Provide CF personnel to NATO headquarters and staffs; and
13. Provide and support diplomacy, representation and liaison elements and functions.
e. Defence Objective 5 (DCD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Tasks:

1. Plan, direct and control the CF contribution to protection and evacuation of Canadians from threatened areas abroad;
2. Plan and direct the CF contribution to national projects; and
3. Plan, direct and control the CF national level response to requests for assistance from other levels of government, such as assistance to law enforcement agencies, fisheries protection, drug interdiction, environmental protection and illegal immigration.
f. Defence Objective 6 (DCD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Tasks:

1. Comply with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices. It includes activities to ensure that DND/CF fulfil their roles as a national institution; and
2. Facilitate Government wide initiatives.
g. Defence Objective 7 (DCD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.
Tasks:

1. Plan, direct and control the CF contribution to humanitarian and relief operations; and
2. Provide the Joint Task Force Headquarters and Disaster Assistance Response Team Headquarters as part of a CF contribution to humanitarian relief and civil emergency operations in concert with NGOs.
h. Defence Objective 8 (DCD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Tasks:

1. Ensure that DCDS planning and resource management are carried out in an efficient and effective manner;
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning; and
3. Provide administrative and personnel support to CF personnel abroad, including NORAD through CFSUs in Europe and in the USA.

9. DCDS Goals. The DCDS is assigned the following goals to support change objectives. The DCDS Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals.
a. Change Objective 3 (DCC03): Modernization:
Goals:

1. Develop new task tailored capabilities to deal with asymmetric threats and weapons of mass destruction. The DCDS is to develop a plan for implementation, by March 2002, of the capabilities and force structure required to meet future asymmetric threats and substantiate the resources required to provide the required capabilities. The plan is to consider reserve complementary roles;
2. Coordinate joint doctrine and joint requirements into joint experimentation in order to maximize the effectiveness of new doctrines and systems. The DCDS, in cooperation with VCDS and ADM(S&T), is to develop by March 2002 a suitable program of joint experimentation, concept development experimentation and substantiate the required resources for those aspects which apply to the DCDS; and
3. Develop an enhanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capability. Develop a coordinated Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) plan to support CF operations by March 2002.
b. Change Objective 4 (DCC04): Globally Deployable.
Goal. Develop a National Military Support Capability (NMSC) capable of supporting national operations. With the VCDS, DCDS is to develop a plan by 1 June 2001 for the generation of a formed NMSC by June 2003.
c. Change Objective 5 (DCC05): Inter-operable:
Goals:

1. Manage our interoperability relationship with the US and other allies to permit seamless operational integration at short notice. Achieve Departmental approval by July 2002 of a plan to improve interoperability of our doctrine and procedures with those of our allies;
2. Develop a comprehensive program to adopt new doctrine compatible with our principal allies. Develop a program for Departmental approval by July 2002; and
3. Expand the joint and combined exercise program to include all environments and exchanges with the US. Develop by July 2001 a training plan, identify the resources required and seek both US and Departmental approvals.
d. Change Objective 7 (DCC07): Strategic Partnerships.
Goal. Undertake joint planning with OGDs where appropriate. The DCDS supported by ADM Pol is to identify opportunities for enhanced operational coordination and interoperability between the Department and OGDs and develop a long term plan for Departmental approval by July 2001.


306. Canadian Forces Northern Area - CFNA

1. General. CFNA provides liaison for all elements of the CF with the different levels of government in the North. CFNA provides comprehensive representation for the CF throughout the North through the Ranger, Junior Ranger and Cadet programs. These programs help to satisfy our requirements for surveillance, security and a CF national presence across the North while demonstrating cooperation between DND and aboriginal peoples.

2. CFNA's primary challenge is to prioritize tasks and allocate limited resources to ensure that essential work is completed with sufficient flexibility to provide a response to unforecast requirements.

3. Mission. To provide a CF presence in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon Territory.

4. Command CFNA Responsibilities. The Commander CFNA is responsible for:
a. exercising command of CFNA in accordance with Canadian Forces Organization Orders and as directed by the CDS;
b. providing advice on northern Canada issues affecting security, national defence and the Canadian Forces;
c. coordinating CF activities in the North;
d. providing liaison between the Canadian Forces and governments in Canada's northern territories; and
e. exercising command of assigned forces.

5. Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. CFNA Tasks. CFNA is assigned the following Tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The CFNA business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (NAD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on Northern issues relating to the DND and the CF.
b. Defence Objective 2 (NAD02): To conduct surveillance and control of Canada's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction.
Tasks:

1. Coordinate and facilitate military activities in the North with NDHQ and other headquarters;
2. Coordinate surveillance activities in the North;
3. Provide surface surveillance in the CFNA area including security patrols of remote North Warning Sites in a low-threat environment. Routine surface surveillance is to be available throughout the Northern Area region. These capabilities are to be available within 24 hrs and be sustained indefinitely; and
4. Act as a joint force HQ for routine domestic contingencies in the North. The joint force HQ is to be sustainable, with personnel and communications augmentation, for 30 days.
c. Defence Objective 5 (NAD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task. Coordinate the provision of CF assistance to other levels of Government in the North when authorized by relevant policy and regulations.
d. Defence Objective 6 (NAD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Tasks:

1. Ensure compliance with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices. It includes activities to ensure that the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces fulfil their roles as a national institution; and
2. Facilitate Government wide initiatives.
e. Defence Objective 7 (NAD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.
Task. Provide support for Search and Rescue incidents by coordinating with other CF elements and territorial authorities.
f. Defence Objective 8 (NAD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources
Task.

1. Ensure that CFNA planning and resource management are carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.


307. Information Management Group - ADM (IM)

1. General. Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management) serves the information needs of both the operational commanders and the departmental business managers. The guiding principle is to deliver timely, accurate and useful information to aid decision makers. The integrity of our information holdings must be assured while striving to exploit the use of information from many sources to achieve information superiority. Rapid advancements in technology necessitate an almost constant state of building and improving the information management infrastructure (IMI) with the ultimate goal being an Integrated Information Environment (IIE). Work is ongoing to eliminate "stove-pipe" legacy systems through development of an IM Common User Core (CUC) composed of systems, standards and processes and through improvements to the IM governance structure. ADM(IM) is to increase the IM project delivery success rate through better project management practices and improved project oversight.

2. As in many other departments and industry, Defence faces challenges in recruiting and training qualified IM/IT professionals. ADM(IM) shall continue innovative human resource management initiatives to meet the requirement.

3. Mission. The mission of ADM(IM) is to provide leadership, products and services needed to manage information as a mission critical corporate resource.

4. ADM(IM) Responsibilities. ADM(IM) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and plans for effective information management within DND and the CF. ADM(IM) also provides delivery of common information management services and support, and a single departmental focal point for an integrated information management environment.

5. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. ADM(IM) Tasks. ADM(IM) is assigned the following tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The ADM(IM) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks:
a. Defence Objective 1 (IMD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice on Information Management, Information Technology and Information Operations.
b. Defence Objective 2 (IMD02): To conduct surveillance and control of Canada's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction
Tasks:

1. Maintain and improve the capability to conduct Information Operations (IO) from Canadian land based facilities and to co-ordinate IO on air, land and sea assets. Priority is to be given to defensive IO; and
2. Maintain and continuously operate the Information Management Infrastructure in support of Command, Control and Intelligence Systems (C2IS) and Departmental Command and Control.
c. Defence Objective 3 (IMD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task. Maintain the capability to provide IM services including the support to the IMI extension to support CF aid of the civil power.
d. Defence Objective 4 (IMD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Tasks:

1. Provide IO elements and support for IMI extensions to participate in international operations, and
2. Participate in international activities to ensure coherent national IM/IT participation in areas of IM Standards, IM Policy and interoperability issues. This includes bilateral contact with the US, multilateral contacts with NATO partners, and expanding contacts with Pacific Rim countries and Latin America.
e. Defence Objective 5 (IMD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Tasks:

1. Maintain the capability to comply with co-operative agreements and respond to requests for assistance in support of OGDs and other levels of government; and
2. Provide forces and facilities in response to requests for assistance from OGDs and other levels of governments within the limits of the appropriate policy and regulations.
f. Defence Objective 6 (IMD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Tasks:

1. Comply with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices and to assist in facilitating Government wide initiatives such as Government On Line (GOL);
2. Ensure coherence with Government of Canada IM architecture and standards; and
3. Participate in activities that ensure that the DND/CF fulfil their roles as a national institution.
g. Defence Objective 7 (IMD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.
Task. Provide IM services and support for the IMI extension as required to assist in domestic and foreign emergency relief operations.
h. Defence Objective 8 (IMD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task

1. Provide leadership to ensure that information resource management is carried out in an efficient and effective manner;
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning;
3. Maintain, enhance and continuously operate the IMI in support of departmental administration in a cost effective manner;
4. Develop and ensure adherence to IM policy to ensure common standards and architectures are used throughout the DND/CF; and
5. Provide project delivery support services in a cost effective manner to Level One Managers for the management and successful delivery of assigned IM/IT projects.

8. ADM (IM) Goals. ADM(IM) is assigned the following goals to support change objectives. The ADM(IM) Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals:
a. Change Objective 3 (IMC03): Modernize
Goal. Active Information Protection Capability. Develop an active information protection capability with initial operational capability (IOC) by 31 March 2003.
b. Change Objective 7 (IMC07): Strategic Partnership
Goal. IM Infrastructure. In conjunction with DCDS and ADM(Pol), establish formal interface/relationship with regard to critical information infrastructure with other key government organizations including CSE, RCMP, CSIS and PCO by 31 March 2001
c. Change Objective 8 (IMC08): Effective Resource Stewardship
Goals:

1. Integrate Departmental Enterprise MIS. Start the integration of departmental level enterprise management information systems by using DND/CF Enterprise Architecture Framework leading to an integrated resource management capability by 30 March 2002.
2. Implement DND/CF IM Governance Committee. Implement the improved DND/CF IM Governance Committee structure and committee memberships and report progress to DMC by 30 September 2001;
3. IM Portfolio. Develop and implement an IM Portfolio investment framework and management structure by 30 March 2002;
4. IM Oversight. Adopt an IM project oversight framework through the implementation of a "Centre of Excellence" for project management by 30 September 2001; and
5. IM Integration. Using the DND/CF Enterprise Architecture (DEA) as a blueprint, start the integration of the departmental level Enterprise Applications, Information and Technical Architectures.
a) Implementation of the DEA process by 1 October 2001; and
b) Implementation of the standards management process by 1 October 2001.


308. Human Resources Group - ADM (HR MIL & CIV)

1. General. The Human Resources (HR) group consists of ADM(HR - Mil) and ADM(HR - Civ) and provides military and civilian human resource policies and programs, including plans for mobilization, as well as strategic advice on HR matters in order to achieve Government objectives and the DND/CF mission. Human Resource services are provided for a wide range of activities including recruiting, classification, staffing, education, training and professional development, terms of service/career management and release of personnel.

2. The HR group is faced with challenges on a number of fronts. As Strategy 2020 is adopted, there is a pressing requirement to develop an integrated and aligned HR strategy to ensure that the right people are available to carry out the defence mission. The primary strategic HR challenge is to develop a human resource management framework that is proactive and aligned with mission success.

3. Mission. The mission of the Human Resource group is to provide strategic human resource advice; develop HR policies, support programs and services; generate and maintain a Role 3 medical capability; and maintain NBC operational capabilities to meet the defence objectives.

4. ADM (HR) Responsibilities. The HR Group is responsible for:
a. ADM (HR - Mil):

1. developing military human resource policies that support Government objectives and DND and CF missions;
2. providing human resource advice and strategic guidance on military personnel matters affecting DND and CF objectives;
3. developing military human resource plans and programs to support DND and CF objectives, including plans for mobilization;
4. providing military human resource services in support of recruiting, education, training and professional development, terms of services/career management and release of CF members;
5. providing personnel services that support the moral, spiritual and physical well-being and quality of life of CF members;
6. generating and maintaining health services to CF members in Canada and on deployed operations;
7. maintaining operational nuclear, biological and chemical response capabilities;
8. ensuring CF compliance with Government of Canada human resource legislation;
9. managing corporate human resource programs such as Official Languages, and History and Heritage; and
10. maintaining effective relations with other Government departments and central agencies.
b. ADM(HR - Civ):

1. identifying issues of critical importance to civilian human resource management and developing strategic plans to ensure an effective and sustainable workforce;
2. providing human resource monitoring, management advice and strategic guidance on civilian human resources matters affecting DND and CF objectives;
3. developing civilian human resource policies and programs that support Government strategic objectives and DND and CF goals;
4. providing human resource services in support of labour management relations, awards and recognition, recruiting, classification, staffing, education, training and professional development, career management and departure/retirement of DND personnel;
5. managing corporate civilian human resource programs such as Employment Equity and Employment Assistance Program; and
6. maintaining and promoting effective relations with other Government departments and central agencies as well as unions at the national level.


5. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. ADM(HR) Tasks. ADM(HR) is assigned the following specific tasks to support Defence Objectives. The ADM(HR) Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (HRD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on human resource issues.
b. Defence Objective 3 (HRD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task. Assist in the response to any incident within Canada involving NBC agents and NER situations. An appropriate response is to be available immediately and sustained indefinitely.
c. Defence Objective 4 (HRD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task

1. Provide the plans and resources to generate, maintain, command and control Role 3 medical units in support of DND/CF operations:
a) An ASC will be earmarked to support an infantry battalion group serving as a stand-by force for either the defence of Canada, UN operations, or with NATO's immediate reaction force. Advance elements are to be available within 7days;
b) Vanguard components or single elements of the CMG are to be available within 21 days and sustained indefinitely in low-threat environment; and
c) The remaining elements of the CMG are to be available for deployment with the MCF in 90 days and sustainable for a 60-day period of combat operations; and
2. Support Canadian efforts to enhance international peace and stability through membership and attendance at international forums that address health issues.
d. Defence Objective 5 (HRD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task. Maintain the capability to meet co-operative agreements and respond to requests for assistance in support of OGDs and other levels of government.
e. Defence Objectives 6 (HRD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task

1. Comply with Government human resource legislation, policies, programs and management practices, including activities to ensure that the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces fulfil their roles as a national institution;
2. Facilitate Government wide initiatives including Employment Equity, Official Languages, La Reléve and History and Heritage; and
3. Implement the Universal Classification System within the Department.
f. Defence Objective 8 (HRD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task

1. Provide corporate human resource activities through the development of HR policies, plans, the management of corporate HR programs, and providing strategic guidance on HR issues in an efficient and effective manner;
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning; and
3. Manage the personnel production system, which integrates recruiting through training to career management and release, in order to maintain the CF force structure at authorized levels.

8. ADM(HR) Goals. ADM(HR) is assigned the following goals to support change objectives. The ADM(HR) Business Plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals:
a. Change Objective 2 (HRC02): Decisive Leaders
Goals:

1. Leadership Development: Selection. (Mil & Civ) Define and present the standard for the selection, development and assessment of military and civilian leaders at all levels to DMC by 1 April 2001; and
2. Leadership Development: Decision-Making. (Mil & Civ) Develop a program to impart the skills and knowledge required by senior personnel to conduct strategic-level planning and decision-making as well as providing advice to the Government and present to DMC by 1 April 2001.
b. Change Objective 6 (HRC06): Career of Choice
Goals:

1. Improve Recruitment and Development.
a) (Mil) Develop a recruitment and retention program that better meets future Defence Team requirements for presentation to AFC/DMC by 1 April 2001; and
b) (Civ) Develop recruitment and retention policies that better meet future Defence Team requirements for presentation to DMC by 1 April 2001.
2. Implementation of Quality of Life Recommendations. Complete the implementation of the SCONDVA QOL recommendations by 1 April 2003 (Mil);
3. New Training. (Mil) Develop a new training strategy to provide all CF members with the common knowledge and skills required to operate in the battlespace of the 21st Century for presentation to AFC by 1 April 2003;
4. Learning. (Civ) Develop further the departmental civilian learning strategy by April 2001;
5. Flexible Careers. (Mil & Civ) Further develop flexible career policies to meet changing defence operational requirements and allow personnel to better balance professional and personal objectives by 1 April 2004;
6. Refocus Career Fields. (Mil) Reduce the number of military occupations and refocus on broader career fields by 1 April 2005; and
7. Universal Classification System (UCS). (Civ) With other Level One Managers, effect full implementation of the UCS by 1 Apr 2001 or as directed by government.
c. Change Objective 7 (HRC07): Strategic Partnerships
Goal. Union Relationships. Undertake a review of the strategic alliance with the unions representing many members of the defence team by 1 September 2001 in order to foster greater understanding and cooperation (Civ).


309. Materiel Group - ADM (Mat)

1. General. The Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) provides other Level One Managers with the materiel acquisition and support services, logistics planning and operational co-ordination, and support to international and industry programs that they require to carry out their assigned tasks effectively.

2. The main challenges facing the Materiel Group are:
a. providing effective oversight of the end-to-end Materiel Acquisition and Support Process; and
b. implementing an expanded capital acquisition program following the recent federal budget.

3. Mission . To provide the Canadian Forces and our other clients with cost-effective materiel acquisition and support services.

4. Responsibilities. The ADM(Mat) is responsible for ensuring effective materiel acquisition and logistics support to the CF and the DND. ADM(Mat) is the program authority for materiel, and is accountable to the Deputy Minister for the full life-cycle of materiel (i.e. the acquisition, maintenance and support, and disposal of materiel). This involves a major role in the planning and implementation of the Long Term Capital Equipment Plan, the National Procurement plan to sustain in-service equipment, and logistics planning and operations in general, including:
a. developing and managing the Materiel Acquisition and Support Process for the Forces and the Department;
b. developing and implementing logistic plans in support of the operational deployment, sustainment and redeployment of the Forces;
c. contributing to the development of both capital acquisition and National Procurement support plans and managing the budgets of these two corporate accounts;
d. controlling and administering approved equipment projects;
e. maintaining overall design authority of Forces' equipment and systems and providing certain aspects of engineering and maintenance, repair and overhaul;
f. disposing of equipment; and
g. overseeing defence materiel relations with other government departments and agencies, and with other governments and international organizations.

5. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. ADM(Mat) Tasks. ADM(Mat) is assigned the following tasks in support of the achievement of the Defence Objectives. The ADM(Mat) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (MAD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on materiel acquisition and support, logistics planning and operational co-ordination, and defence materiel international and industry programs.
b. Defence Objective 3 (MAD03): To respond to requests for Aid of the Civil Power.
Task Provide logistics preparation, planning and support co-ordination for single-environment or joint CF military operations from the start of a commitment. In the event of an extended deployment of a CF element of a significant size, a Canadian Support Group would provide operational-level logistics support.
c. Defence Objective 4 (MAD04). To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task Provide logistics preparation, planning and support co-ordination for single-environment or joint CF military operations from the start of a commitment. A Canadian Support Group will provide operational-level logistics support to ensure the Main Contingency Force is ready to deploy within 90 days and the vanguard elements within 21 days.
d. Defence Objective 5 (MAD05): To assist other Government Departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task Provide logistics preparation, planning and support co-ordination for single-environment or joint CF military operations from the start of a commitment. In the event of an extended deployment of a CF element of a significant size, a Canadian Support Group would provide operational-level logistics support.
e. Defence Objective 6 (MAD06): To provide support to broad Government programs
Task. Comply with Government materiel acquisition and support legislation, policies, programs and management practices. This includes activities to ensure that the DND/CF fulfil their roles as national institutions.
f. Defence Objective 7 (MAD07): To provide emergency and humanitarian relief.
Task. Provide logistics preparation, planning and support co-ordination for single-environment or joint CF military operations from the start of a commitment. In the event of an extended deployment of a CF element of a significant size, a Canadian Support Group would provide operational-level logistics support.
g. Defence Objective 8 (MAD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Tasks.

1. Provide the CF and the Department with cost-effective materiel acquisition and support through maritime, land and air equipment program management; common equipment program services; logistics support; and international and industry programs; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.

8. ADM(Mat) Goals. ADM(Mat) is assigned the following goals in support of the achievement of the Change Objectives. The ADM(Mat) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals.
a. Change Objective 3 (MAC03): Modernize.
Goal. Public and Private Sector Alliances. Reformulate key domestic public and private sector alliances for the provision of end-to-end Material Acquisition and Support to lever defence capabilities by 1 April 2003.
b. Change Objective 8 (MAC08): Effective Resource Stewardship.
Goal Reduced Acquisition Cycle. Prepare a conceptual plan by 1 Apr 2001 on how the Department would shorten the acquisition cycle from Preliminary Project Approval to Initial Operational Capability for capital projects by 30%.


310. Science and Technology - ADM (S&T)

1. General. The Assistant Deputy Minister (Science and Technology) provides other Level One Managers with the scientific and technological advice, products and services they require to effectively carry out their assigned missions and tasks. ADM(S&T) is responsible for maintaining a network of defence S&T partners who work together to advance the level of S&T awareness and expertise within the Department. ADM(S&T) is also responsible for contracting in accordance with intergovernmental S&T policies, issues and procedures on behalf of the Department.

2. Mission. To serve as the national authority for providing S&T leadership in the advancement and maintenance of Canada's defence capabilities.

3. ADM (S&T) Responsibilities.
a. Facilitate and enhance the ability of decision-makers to make informed decisions on defence policy, force generation and procurement by providing expert S&T knowledge;
b. Contribute to the success of military operations by pursuing R&D activities that provide improved support, knowledge, protection and response to potential threats;
c. Enhance the preparedness of the Canadian Forces by assessing technology trends, threats and opportunities and by exploiting emerging technologies;
d. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a Canadian defence S&T industrial capability that is internationally competitive, by contracting-out to industry, by transferring technology to industry, and by entering into partnerships in which cost and risk are shared; and
e. Conduct S&T projects for clients external to DND, in order to assist the Agency in developing and maintaining its defence-related technological capabilities.

4. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

5. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

6. ADM(S&T) Tasks. ADM(S&T) is assigned the following tasks. The ADM(S&T) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these Tasks:
a. Defence Objective 1 (STD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on science and technology issues.
b. Defence Objective 4 (STD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task. To collaborate on many levels with our allies to enhance technology co-operation and facilitate interoperability.
c. Defence Objective 6 (STD06): To provide support to broad and other Government departments' Government programs. Task. Take an active role in the federal S&T network and support government objectives to stimulate economic growth, improve quality of life and advance knowledge through innovative S&T activities.
d. Defence Objective 8 (STD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task.

1. Provide the CF and the Department with cost-effective, innovative R&D products and services and work closely with international allies, universities and industry to develop a program that supports future requirements; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.

7. ADM(S&T) Goals. ADM(S&T) is assigned the following goals in support of the change objectives. The ADM(S&T) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals.
a. Change Objective 3 (STCO3): Modernize.
Goal. Refocus Defence R&D. Refocus defence R&D in the following leading-edge technologies by September 2001: Network Information Warfare, Autonomous Intelligent Systems, Emerging Materials and Bio-molecular Technologies, Psychological Performance, Signature Management, Simulation and Modelling for Acquisitions, Rehearsal and Training, and Space Systems; and
b. Change Objective 7 (STC07): Strategic Partnership.
Goals.

1. Technology Demonstration Projects. Complete the Technology Demonstration project - Canadian Integrated Biochemical Agent Detection System (CIBADS) - by September 2001; and
2. Technology Demonstration Program. Complete implementation of the Technology Demonstration Program by 1 April 2003 to include projects that are leveraged with Canadian industry and close allies and which also addresses asymmetric threats.


311. Infrastructure and Environment Group - ADM (IE)

1. General. The Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) provides other Level One Managers the appropriate realty and environmental advice and direction to carry out their missions. ADM(IE) also has a corporate responsibility for fire services, construction project delivery, assigned corporate realty asset management, the Nuclear Safety Program and nuclear oversight services, the Environmental Program and is the point of contact for Aboriginal Affairs.

2. The state of the Department's realty assets and its rationalization to operational requirements will have an increased profile over the next three years and beyond. ADM(IE)'s challenge will be the development and implementation of a long term departmental Realty Asset Strategic Plan (RASP). In conjunction, it will be necessary to establish a framework to link Realty Assets to operational requirements to aid in reducing departmental holdings of infrastructure by 10%. DGNS will implement its role as an independent regulator for nuclear activities within the DND/CF. ADM(IE) will produce the second DND/CF Sustainable Development Strategy, conduct a national reporting for the first SDS and continue to implement a national level Environment Management System. Finally, to ensure an effective and efficient level of services to other Level One Managers in the delivery of construction and property services, ADM(IE) will become ISO certified in this domain.

3. Mission. Provide oversight, advice, policy, project management, property services and corporate facility management in matters of realty, environmental protection, nuclear safety, fire services and Aboriginal affairs to the DND/CF.

4. Responsibilities. ADM(IE) is responsible for the standard of realty and environment support provided to the CF and DND. This involves advising as well as developing, setting and implementing policies for the delivery and maintenance of realty assets, the environmental program, nuclear safety and fire protection matters. Further, ADM(IE) is responsible for developing, implementing departmental performance measures, and reporting on how effectively and efficiently realty assets, environmental programs, nuclear safety and fire protection matters are being managed and whether the realty assets, environmental programs, nuclear safety and fire protection matters administered by the Department are appropriate for DND/CF requirements. ADM(IE) is also responsible for:
a. implementing assigned construction projects;
b. providing property services;
c. managing assigned corporate realty assets;
d. developing and fielding information systems for realty and environment community; and
e. oversight of CFHA.

5. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. ADM(IE) Tasks. ADM(IE) is assigned the following Tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The ADM(IE) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (IED01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on defence infrastructure, environmental, aboriginal and nuclear safety issues.
b. Defence Objective 5 (IED05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task. Maintain the capability to comply with co-operative agreements in support of OGDs.
c. Defence Objective 6 (IED06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task

1. Comply with realty asset and environmental Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices; and
2. Act as departmental advocate to ensure DND/CF interests are reflected in Government environmental programs and policies.
d. Defence Objective 8 (IED08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task.

1. Provide the CF and the Department with advice, oversight, policy and related professional services in matters of realty (including CFHA), environmental protection, nuclear safety, fires services and aboriginal affairs in an effective and efficient manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.

8. ADM(IE) Goals. ADM(IE) is assigned the following goals in support of the change objectives. The ADM(IE) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals:
a. Change Objective 8 (IEC08): Effective Resource Stewardship.
Goals:

1. Develop a Realty Asset Management System to facilitate investment and disposal decisions. This goal is subdivided into the following:
a) Realty Accountability Structure. Develop an accountability structure that will provide reports to senior management on how effectively and efficiently the Department is managing its realty assets. Infrastructure Performance Measures will be established by 1 April 2002;
b) Realty Asset Measurement. Develop, by 1 April 2001, a Realty Asset Measurement and Evaluation (RAME) system that is capable of providing information required to effectively manage our infrastructure; and
c) Realty Asset Strategic Plan. ADM(IE) is to seek by 1 April 2001 PMB approval for a Realty Asset Strategic Plan (RASP) to be used by all Level One realty asset managers that will link realty assets to operational requirements. This will permit ADM(IE) to coordinate with Level One Managers to reduce the operational realty asset inventory by 10% by 1 April 2005.
2. DND/CF Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS). Develop and monitor implementation by all Level One managers of the second DND/CF Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS). This SDS, to meet federal government requirements, will be based on consultations with all stakeholders and is to be produced by 1 December 2000.
3. Climate Change. Negotiate emission reduction targets for the Department consistent with the Government's commitment regarding climate change and develop an implementation plan in conjunction with stakeholders by 1 April 2002.
4. CFHA. Complete an assessment of the Canadian Forces housing needs and develop a long term housing plan, including incremental resource requirements, by 1 September 2000.


312. Finance and Corporate Services Group - ADM (FIN CS)

1. General. The ADM(Fin CS) is the senior financial officer of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces and as such is charged with ensuring the integrity of the financial management and control framework. ADM(Fin CS) provides: financial support to operations, military pay and pension services, corporate support within the National Capital region, and a number of corporate management functions including the administration of Access to Information and Privacy legislation.

2. The main challenge facing the ADM(Fin CS) Group is the implementation of the Financial Information Strategy (FIS). This initiative hinges upon the recording and capitalization of fixed assets. Another challenge is to advance comptrollership modernization, which is integrally related to the implementation of the FIS. Comptrollership modernization is designed to address known policy, procedural and systemic deficiencies in the financial management framework and to revitalize the functional comptrollership network.

3. Mission. The mission of ADM(Fin CS) is to provide comptrollership guidance and the financial management framework and advice necessary to support the resource management process; and to provide quality corporate management and support services in a manner that promotes full compliance with all legal requirements.

4. Responsibility. ADM(Fin CS) is responsible for corporate management policies and for providing independent, objective financial analysis and advice with respect to the operations and activities of both the Department and the Forces. Specific responsibilities include:
a. providing a framework for sound financial management and comptrollership services across DND and the CF;
b. assuring probity and compliance with financial legislation (e.g. the Financial Administration Act);
c. providing the necessary support to develop strategic financial and budgetary planning options;
d. ensuring effective systems support for resource allocation, and the effective control of public funds and departmental assets;
e. ensuring the implementation of and adherence to central agency policies, and ensuring that parliamentary and central agency financial information requirements are met;
f. providing centralized support services for all units within the National Capital Region and CF units assigned abroad, and corporate services to NDHQ; and
g. providing advice in respect to the Privacy and Access to Information acts.

5. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

6. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

7. ADM(Fin CS) Tasks. ADM(Fin CS) is assigned the following tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The Level One business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (FID01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government
Task. To provide the strategic financial information and advice necessary to support Government decision making.
b. Defence Objective 2 (FID04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task To provide the financial management framework necessary to support DND/CF dealings with the UN, NATO, other allies and foreign governments as well as other Government departments, non-defence agencies and individuals.
c. Defence Objective 6 (FID06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Tasks:

1. Acts as the program authority to ensure that the provisions of the Financial Administration Act are adhered to at all levels and provides financial support, corporate support services and management services required by DND/CF to function in a cost-effective manner; and
2. Acts on behalf of the Minister of National Defence in enforcing compliance with legislation, regulations, and government policy and creates departmental directions, including standards, in all matters relating to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and the release of information under those Acts.
d. Defence Objective 8 (FID08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task

1. Ensure that corporate financial and administrative planning and resource management are carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.

8. ADM(Fin CS) Goals. ADM(Fin CS) is assigned the following goals in support of the Change Objectives. The ADM(Fin CS) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals:
a. Change Objective 8 (FIC08): Effective Resource Stewardship.
Goals:

1. Modern Comptrollership Action Plan. Ensure progress against the stated deliverables contained in the Defence Modern Comptrollership Action Plan for effective reporting of pilot department results for DND to Treasury Board and Parliament by means of the 2000 Departmental Performance Report (DPR) to be tabled in the Fall of 2001; and
2. Financial Information System (FIS). Ensure departmental readiness to implement the Government's Financial Information Strategy effective 1 April 2001.


313. Policy Group - ADM (Pol)

1. General. The principal challenge for ADM(Pol) is to provide sound and timely analysis and policy advice on the formulation and execution of defence policy within an ever-changing global and institutional context.

2. Mission. To formulate and manage all aspects of defence policy.

3. Responsibilities. ADM(Pol) is the principal source of defence policy advice and is responsible for:
a. the analytical basis and policy options, as well as advice on and support in the formulation and execution of defence policy;
b. advice and support in dealing with Cabinet and Parliament;
c. advice and support on international defence relations;
d. advice on managing issues bearing on national unity and relations with provincial governments;
e. co-ordination of national policies and departmental relations with Foreign Affairs, the Privy Council Office, the Cabinet and Parliament;
f. assistance in fostering and nurturing a national pool of expertise and interest in defence and international security issues;
g. management of the Department's bilateral and multilateral defence and international security relations, including representation of Canada at UN, NATO and other meetings and on these institution committees; and
h. management of the Military Training Assistance Program (MTAP) offered to Partnership for Peace nations and a number of developing countries.

4. Resource Planning Levels. See Annex A of this chapter.

5. ADM(Pol) Tasks. ADM(Pol) is assigned the following tasks. The ADM(Pol) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (POD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide DM and CDS with timely, in-depth strategic monitoring and analysis and sound policy advice to help ensure that Canadian defence policy reflects the direction provided by the Government and remains relevant, effective, affordable and realistic.
b. Defence Objective 4 (POD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task

1. Manage DND's bilateral and multilateral defence and international security relations through representation and the provision of policy advice for our participation in the UN, NATO, NORAD and other multilateral and bilateral fora; and
2. With the US, develop options for Government consideration on possible Canadian participation in a ballistic missile defence program.
c. Defence Objective 5 (POD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task

1. Provide advice and information to Government, Parliament, and other departments and central agencies that is sound, clear, relevant, complete, accurate and timely; and
2. Provide effective management of DND's defence policy representation, consultation and outreach functions to help the Department and the Canadian Forces better understand defence policy options as well as establish and maintain critical links with the Canadian public to promote a better understanding of defence issues.
d. Defence Objective 6 (POD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task. Contribute to the joint development and implementation of broad Government initiatives serving the public interest in a cost-effective, timely and supportive manner.
d. Defence Objective 8 (POD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task

1. Ensure that sound and timely analysis and policy advice on the formulation and execution of defence policy planning is carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
2. Provide a work environment that support organizational and individual performance and learning.

6. ADM(Pol) Goals. ADM(Pol) is assigned the following goals in support of the Change Objectives. The ADM(Pol) business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these goals.
a. Change Objective 7 (POC07): Strategic Partnerships.
Goals:

1. Support a coordinated approach to a national security strategy. Provide advice to other agencies and Government departments on the Government's defence policy objectives relative to Canada's security requirements and allow for the timely development of new policy options for Government consideration; and
2. Renewal of Security and Defence Forum Program. The Policy Group will coordinate the review of proposals for SDF membership for the five-year period beginning April 2001 and submit recommendations for the Minister on the future of the program by April 2001.


314. Vice Chief Of Defence Staff Group - VCDS

1. General. The VCDS is the strategic resource manager for DND and the Chief of Staff for NDHQ. Consequently, the VCDS provides the leadership and momentum related to strategic resource management and change implementation. The VCDS actively promotes initiatives aimed at improving strategic planning, and affordability of the department.

2. Mission. On behalf of the DM and CDS, the mission of the VCDS is to coordinate and, and when appropriate, direct the activity necessary to ensure departmental defence and strategic objectives are achieved.

3. Responsibilities. The VCDS has three distinct roles within the NDHQ structure:
a. as stipulated in the National Defence Act, the VCDS acts as the CDS in the latter's absence;as Chief of Staff to both the DM and CDS, the VCDS coordinates cross-boundary issues, helps to resolve differences among Group Principals and Environmental Chiefs of Staff, and provides support to the DM and CDS; and
b. as the senior resource manager at NDHQ, the VCDS develops and oversees the Department's strategic management and planning process and generates planning options and guidance to meet overall defence objectives.

4. Force Structure. See Annex A of this chapter.

5. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

6. VCDS Tasks. VCDS is assigned the following tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The VCDS business plan is to indicate the intended for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (VDC01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government
Task. Provide the DM and CDS with advice and information on strategic resource management issues.
b. Defence Objective 6 (VCD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task

1. Comply with Government legislation, policies, programs and management practices. This includes activities to ensure that the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces fulfil their roles as a national institution;
2. Facilitate Government wide initiatives;
3. Provide corporate support to sustain and enhance the Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM) to ensure that it remains vibrant and progressive; and
4. Provide the mandated programs that fulfil the objectives established by the Government and the CF, and further enhance the Canadian Cadet Movement and the Junior Ranger Program through organizational initiatives such as Youth Initiative activities.
c. Defence Task 8 (VCD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources
Tasks.

1. Provide the strategic direction and corporate resource management services (Defence Services Program planning, DSP monitoring, coordination of specific activities as NDHQ Chief of Staff, Strategic Change Program (including ASD), general safety, and secretarial support) required by DND and the CF in a cost-effective manner; and
2. In accordance with the Accountability Framework, provide oversight and establish general policies for the provision of efficient, effective and impartial Military Police law enforcement and National Investigative Services to DND and the CF.

7. VCDS Goals. VCDS is assigned the following goals in support of the Change Objectives. The VCDS business plan is to indicate level of effort for these goals.
b. Change Objective 1 (VCC01). Innovative Path.
Goals:

1. Strategic Decisions. Enhance DMC's strategic decision-making capability by 1 June 2001;
2. Scenario Based Planning. Institutionalize scenario-based planning by 1 June 2001;
3. Long Term Strategy. Revalidate the assumptions underlying Strategy 2020 by 1 April 2001;
4. Value Added Reporting. Provide value added reporting to Government, Parliament and the public on our progress towards 2020 through the adoption of a results oriented performance measurement system. Develop a complete package of measures and indicators for the Defence and Change Objectives by 1 February 2001; and
5. Strategic Change Program. Improve DND/CF's ability to innovate and manage change through the Strategic Change Program, and measure progress through various mechanisms including follow on omnibus surveys, but in particular by reporting on the implementation of the Change and Renewal - VCDS Guidance, February 2000. A report is to be submitted to DMC annually detailing progress made.
c. Change Objective 3 (VCC03). Modernize.
Goals:

1. Modernization Program. Conduct a focused, paced and innovative modernization program with a minimum of 21% of the Defence Services Program in Capital by 1 April 2004, on the way to the Strategy 2020 23% target.; and
2. Joint Force Development. Implement an innovative joint force development process by 1 April 2001.
d. Change Objective 8 (VCC08). Effective Resource Stewardship
Goal. Integrated Defence Management Framework (IDMF). Design and implement an Integrated Defence Management Framework (IDMF) to support better internal planning, management, and decision-making with a view to reporting Defence's performance to Parliament and the People of Canada. Complete the Design and Testing Phases of this project by 1 April 2001.


315. Chief of Review Services - CRS

1. General. CRS provides an independent, corporate level audit and program evaluation function for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. CRS is also responsible for liaison with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and for the coordination of the Defence Ethics Program and Conflict of Interest/Post Employment Code responsibilities.

2. Mission. The mission of the Chief of Review Services (CRS) is to perform review services on behalf of the DM and CDS to promote improvements in DND and CF policies, programs, operations and activities and to enhance the abilities of members of the CF and employees of DND to perform their duties to the highest ethical standard.

3. Responsibilities. The CRS assists senior level Defence managers and leaders in meeting their mandates by providing expertise and advice on management practices, carrying out program evaluations and conducting independent audits, including investigations of suspected misuse of resources. The CRS also provides a corporate ethical and conflict of interest focus.

4. Resource Planning Levels. See Annex A of this chapter.

5. CRS Tasks. CRS is assigned the following tasks. The CRS business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks:
a. Defence Objective 5 (CRD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task. Provide liaison with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and DND/CF senior management with respect to OAG matters.
b. Defence Objective 6 (CRD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task

1. Provide review services (evaluation services; internal audit and review services; defence ethics program) required by DND/CF; and
2. Manage the Defence Ethics Program.

6. CRS Goals. CRS is assigned the following goal in support of the Change Objectives. The CRS business plan is to indicate level of effort for these goals.
a. Change Objective 8 (CRC08). Effective Resource Stewardship.
Goal. Annual Review. Enhance, by 1 April 2001, the reporting system used to present senior management with an annual overview assessment based on the results of their work.


316. Office of The Judge Advocate General - JAG

1. General. Persuant to the National Defence Act, JAG provides legal services with respect to military law and military justice. This includes providing qualified military legal officers to act as prosecutors and defence counsel, superintending courts martial and summary trials, providing legal officers for deployments, providing legal services in the areas of operational law, international law, training, military personnel law, and military justice.

2. Mission. The mission of the Office of the Judge Advocate General is to provide effective and efficient legal services to DND and the CF with respect to military law and to superintend the administration of military justice in the Canadian Forces.

3. JAG Responsibilities. The JAG is appointed by Governor-in-Council and acts as legal adviser to the Governor General, the Minister, the Department and the Canadian Forces in matters relating to military law. Specifically, the JAG is entrusted with the superintendence of the administration of military justice and responsible to the Minister for the performance of these duties and functions.

4. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

5. JAG Tasks. JAG is assigned the following tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The JAG business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (JAD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government
Tasks:

1. Provide the Minister and Level One Managers with advice and information on issues related to military law; and
2. Provide superintendence of the administration of military justice.
b. Defence Objective 4 (JAD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task. Generate legal support to operations anywhere in the world.
c. Defence Objective 5 (JAD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task. Provide advice to other Government departments in respect of military law and international law to achieve Canadian goals internationally and domestically.
d. Defence Objective 8 (JAD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the effective and efficient use of resources.
Task

1. The JAG is to provide the CF and the Department with cost-effective legal services with respect to military law and administration of the military justice system; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.


317. Office of The DND/CF Legal Advisor - DND/CF LA

1. General. The DND/CF LA is the primary legal services provider in areas such as legislative and regulatory services, pensions and finance, claims, materiel procurement, environment and real property, civilian labour relations, human rights, information and privacy and intellectual property issues. Key priorities include establishing business processes and exploring with DND/CF leadership the roles of the Department of Justice and how best to serve the legal needs of the Department and the Canadian Forces.

2. Mission/Responsibilities. The DND and CF Legal Advisor, a unit of the Department of Justice, provides legal advice to the Department and Forces on matters other than military law and the military justice system, in accordance with the Department of Justice Act. The DND/CF LA is the primary legal service provider in the areas of legislative and regulatory services, pensions and finance, claims, materiel procurement, environment and real property, civilian labour relations, public laws including human rights, information and privacy matters and intellectual property issues.

3. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

4. DND/CF LA Tasks. DND/CF LA is assigned the following tasks in support of the Defence Objectives. The DND/CF LA business plan is to indicate the intended output level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (LAD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task. Provide to the Minister and Level One Managers with advice and information on legal matters pertaining to DND other than those dealing with military law and discipline.
b. Defence Objective 5 (LAD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals.
Task. Participate in and coordinate DND's contributions to the staffing of legal matters of national interest that involve other Government departments and/or other levels of government.
c. Defence Objective 6 (LAD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task

1. Comply with Government legislation, policies and management practices; and
2. Support government-wide initiatives in areas such as civilian labour relations, human rights, information and privacy.
d. Defence Objective 8 (LAD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the effective and efficient use of resources.
Task

1. Provide the CF and the Department with cost-effective legal services with respect to materiel, environment and real property law, human rights, labour relations, administrative law, access to information and privacy, claims, regulations and orders, pensions and finance; and
2. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.


318. Director General Public Affairs - DGPA

1. General. DGPA directs and maintains the capability to support internal and external communications on corporate priorities, policies and change initiatives. It also provides public affairs advice, programs and services to support ongoing CF operations from a national perspective.

2. DGPA's responsibilities are to provide timely public affairs advice and support to senior leadership and MND on national issues, and to implement corporate outreach as well as internal programs to build public and employee understanding of the Defence program.

3. Mission. To inform Parliament, Canadians, National Defence employees and Canadian Forces personnel of the roles, mandate, activities, priorities and benefits of DND/CF through the provision of high quality public affairs services in a manner that is accurate, complete, objective, timely, relevant, understandable, and open within the law.

4. Responsibilities. DGPA is responsible for the management of all aspects of defence-related public affairs. This involves communicating and promoting understanding of defence policies, programs and activities to the public and internally to members of the Defence Team.

5. Resource Planning Levels. See Chapter 4.

6. DGPA Tasks. DGPA is assigned the following tasks. The DGPA business plan is to indicate the intended level of effort for these tasks.
a. Defence Objective 1 (PAD01): To provide strategic defence and security advice and information to the Government.
Task

1. Provide the DM and CDS with public affairs advice on defence and security issues; and
2. Support the provision of national defence and security information to the Government.
b. Defence Objective 4 (PAD04): To participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.
Task Generate public affairs support to operations anywhere in the world.
c. Defence Objective 5 (PAD05): To assist other Government departments and other levels of Government in achieving national goals
Task Participate in and coordinate Defence's contributions to horizontal communications with other Government departments and other levels of Government on national issues
d. Defence Objective 6 (PAD06): To provide support to broad Government programs.
Task

1. Comply with Government communications, legislations policies and management practices;
2. Support government-wide communications initiatives; and
3. Support efforts to facilitate public understanding of the Canadian Forces and its contributions to Canada as a national institution.
e. Defence Objective 8 (PAD08): To maximize defence capabilities through the efficient and effective use of resources.
Task

1. Support internal communications and senior leaderships' efforts to ensure Departmental employees and CF personnel are aware of and understand corporate priorities, programs and services;
2. Ensure that corporate public affairs activities are carried out in an efficient and effective manner; and
3. Provide a work environment that supports organizational and individual performance and learning.

7. DGPA Goals. DGPA is assigned the following goal in support of the Change Objectives. The DGPA business plan is to indicate level of effort for these goals.
a. Change Objective 7 (PACO7): Strategic Partnerships
Goal. Support stakeholders' awareness of our strategic progress through a focused information program. DGPA shall extend and enhance Defence's ongoing corporate communications and outreach programs to strengthen stakeholder understanding of and support for Defence's strategic progress (internally and externally); and for April 2001, bring forward a plan to DMC to implement a NGO/Stakeholder Relations Program to complement the Defence Parliamentary relations Program being implemented in 2000.


319. Other Organizations

1. There are a number of organizations which are funded from within the defence envelope but who do not report directly to the DM or CDS and are therefore not given direction in the DPG. Funding details for these organizations are provided at Annex B of Chapter Four. These organizations are as follows:
a. DND/CF Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is designated under the National Defence Act to act on the Minister's behalf, independent of the chain of command, as a neutral and objective sounding board, mediator and reporter on matters related to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, as described by Ministerial Directives;
b. NORAD OUTCAN coordinates those CF personnel outside of Canada who contribute to the NORAD agreement. Business planning issues are dealt with through the DCDS. DCINC NORAD provides:

1. on behalf of CINC NORAD, advice and security information on NORAD issues to the DM and CDS;
2. the Canadian perspective on North American aerospace defence issues to the CINC NORAD and the US Department of Defense; and
3. advice to the DM and CDS on issues relating to ballistic missile defence options.
4. Chief Military Judge (CMJ). The office of the Chief Military Judge is an independent unit that is not part of the chain of command for reasons of judicial independence. The role of the office of the CMJ is to provide judges and court reporters to courts martial, and to administer the court martial system. The Supreme Court of Canada has stated that the purpose of a separate system of military tribunals is to allow the Canadian Forces to deal with matters that pertain to the discipline, efficiency and morale of the military;
5. Communication Security Establishment (CSE). The CSE reports directly to the Minister of National Defence, who is responsible to Parliament for all CSE activities. As Canada's national cryptologic agency, CSE forms part of the intelligence and security infrastructure supporting the Government of Canada;
6. National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS). The NSS reports directly to the Minister of National Defence. The NSS provides focus to coordinate the development of search and rescue policies throughout Canada; and
7. Emergency Preparedness Canada. Currently reporting through the Deputy Minister to the Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness, EPC is the national organization designated by the federal government to deliver a program which seeks to achieve an appropriate level of civil emergency preparedness in Canada.