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1 Area Support Group

Support formation of the Canadian Army

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unit_name	1 Area Support Group
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dates	1998–2013
country	Canada
branch

1 Area Support Group was a formation within the Canadian Army, established in 1998 to provide logistical and administrative support to military units across Western Canada. Headquartered at Canadian Forces Base - CFB Edmonton,{{cite web |access-date=2025-04-17}} 1 ASG played a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness and support for various units until its restructuring in 2013.

Mission and responsibilities

1 ASG's primary mission was to deliver comprehensive support services, including:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Ensuring the timely provision of equipment, supplies, and services to operational units.
Maintenance and Technical Support: Providing repair and maintenance services for military equipment and infrastructure.
Administrative Services: Handling personnel administration, financial services, and other essential administrative functions.
Training Support: Facilitating training exercises and providing necessary resources and infrastructure.

Former Constituent bases and units

1 Area Support Group consists of 12 bases and units:

Canadian Forces Base Shilo, near Brandon, Man.
Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, located 200 km east of Edmonton, Alberta.
Canadian Forces Base Suffield, located near Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Canadian Forces Base Edmonton
Area Support Unit Calgary
Area Support Unit Chilliwack
1 Area Support Group Headquarters, based at CFB Edmonton
1 Service Battalion, based at CFB Edmonton
1 Military Police Unit, headquartered at CFB Edmonton
731 Signals Squadron, based at CFB Shilo
742 Signals Squadron, based at CFB Edmonton
The Royal Canadian Artillery Band, based at CFB Edmonton

Restructuring and transition

In 2013, as part of a broader reorganisation of the Canadian Army, 1 ASG was merged with Area Support Unit Edmonton to form the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group. This restructuring aimed to streamline support services and enhance operational efficiency across the division.

References

(24 June 2013). "3rd Canadian Division Support Group".

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