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Section V: Additional Information

Appendices

Appendix A: Legislation and Regulations Administered

The Minister of National Defence is responsible to Parliament for many statutes, and is assigned relevant responsibilities in the administration of many laws and regulations.  The comprehensive list is available at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5895>

Appendix B: National Defence Headquarters Organization Chart

The National Defence Headquarters Organization chart can be found at:

<http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5896>

Appendix C: List of Key Partners and Stakeholders

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces collaborate with many partners in Canada and abroad that help support the Defence mission.  The broad scope of the Defence mandate is reflected in the complexity and diversity of it is partners and stakeholders.  To view the comprehensive list of Defence partners and stakeholders, visit:

<http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5897>

Appendix D: Reserve Force

The role of the Primary Reserve is to augment, sustain and support deployed forces to international operations.  Domestically, the Primary Reserve will continue to conduct coastal and air operations, as well as to continue to explore options to enhance the Reserve Force’s domestic response capability, including the provision of personnel to response units across the country.

Additional information related to the Reserve Force for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5898>

Appendix E: National Search and Rescue Secretariat

The National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) is an independent agency of government, reporting to the Lead Minister for Search and Rescue (the Minister of National Defence). The NSS was established in 1986 to support and promote the activities of the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Program (NSP) as a means to achieve highly effective and economically responsible search and rescue programs throughout Canada.

Additional information related to the National Search and Rescue Secretariat for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5899>

Appendix F: Communications Security Establishment Canada

The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) is Canada's national cryptologic agency. CSEC provide the Government of Canada with two key services: foreign signals intelligence in support of defence and foreign policy, and the protection of electronic information and communication.

Additional information related to the Communications Security Establishment Canada for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5900>

Appendix G: Defence Research and Development Canada

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), a Special Operating Agency of DND, provides other groups and principles with the scientific and technological advice, products and services, and operational research and analysis required to effectively carry out Canadian Forces assigned missions and tasks.

Additional information related to the Defence Research and Development Canada for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5901>

Appendix H: The Office of the Judge Advocate General

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

Additional information related to the Office of the Judge Advocate General for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5902>

Appendix I: The Office of the Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces

The Ombudsman investigates complaints and serves as a neutral third party on matters related to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. Acting independently of the chain of command and managers, he reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.

The office is a direct source of information, referral, and education for the men and women of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. Its role is to help individuals access existing channels of assistance or redress when they have a complaint or concern.

Additional information related to the Office of the Ombudsman for DND and the CF for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5903>

Appendix J: Public Affairs

Public Affairs provide communications services to support departmental activities and CF operations.

Additional information related to Public Affairs for the DPR 07-08 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5904>

Appendix K: Recognizing Individuals and Team Achievements

A comprehensive list recognizing individuals and team achievements for fiscal year 2007-2008 can be found at: <http://www.vcds-vcemd.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5905>

Contact Information

Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Information

Financial Information

General Inquiries

Internet sites on the World Wide Web

List of Acronyms

A

ADR

Alternate Dispute Resolution

ASEAN

Association of South East Asian Nations

AFG

Afghanistan

ANA

Afghan National Army

ANP

Afghan National Police

ATIP

Access to Information and Privacy

AU

African Union

C

Canada COM

Canada Command

CDS

Chief of the Defence Staff

CF

Canadian Forces

CFDS

Canada First Defence Strategy

CIDA

Canadian International Development Agency

CMP

Chief of Military Personnel

CSEC

Communications Security Establishment Canada

D

DFAIT

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

DHRIM

Director Human Resources Information Management

DM

Deputy Minister

DPR

Departmental Performance Report

DRDC

Defence Research and Development Canada

E

EE

Employment Equity

H

HMCS

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship

I

IED

Improvised Explosive Device

ISAF

International Security Assistance Force

L

LFC

Land Force Command

M

MAF

Management Accountability Framework

MND

Minister of National Defence

MTAP

Military Assistance Training Program

N

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NDDN

Standing Committee on National Defence

NORAD

North American Aerospace Defence Command

P

PAA

Program Activity Architecture

PACP

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

PRT

Provincial Reconstruction Team

PS

Public Service

R

RCMP

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

S

SAR

Search and Rescue

SARSAT

Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking

SIGINT

Signal Intelligence

U

UAV

Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle

UN

United Nations

US

United States

V

VAC

Veterans Affairs

VCDS

Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff

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