What We Do

The West NSR is an Infantry unit: As a member of an infantry platoon you will become a member of a cohesive group. You will learn how to professionally operate and maintain various types of weapons and equipment. In addition, other training may include Field Communication, Machine Gunner, Driver and Leadership courses. Also, you will learn unarmed combat, fieldcraft and battle procedures including, camouflage and concealment, internal security, patrolling, escape and evasion tactics, and also how to safely use explosives and pyrotechnics, communication and navigation systems.

An Infanteer must be dependable, able to react quickly and adapt readily to changing situations. Courage, self-discipline, physical and mental stamina and a positive attitude are essential attributes. The ability and willingness to learn new skills and techniques is also necessary as the diverse nature of [nfantry operations requires the development of many specialized skills. Leadership and man management abilities are very important to the Infanteer. Most of all, an Infanteer must be able to work as a member of a team. Duties are performed outdoors, day or night, exposed to all weather conditions.

Army Reserve Mission

The mission of the Canadian Army is to generate and maintain combat capable, multi-purpose land forces to meet Canada's defence objectives. This may include defending Canadian territory and helping to maintain Canada's sovereignty by providing land surveillance and combat-ready forces.  Contributing to the collective defence of North America by providing armed and unarmed assistance to civil authorities when needed to maintain public order and security or to assist in emergency relief, and supporting Canadian interests abroad, including forces for UN, NATO, and other multilateral operations, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.

Army Reserve Vision

The vision of the Canadian Army is to generate, employ and sustain strategically relevant and tactically decisive medium-weight forces. Using progressive doctrine, realistic training and leading-edge technologies, the Army will be a knowledge-based and command-centric institution capable of continuous adaptation and task tailoring across the spectrum of conflict. The cohesion and morale of our soldiers will be preserved through sharing a collective covenant of trust and common understanding of explicit and implicit intent. With selfless leadership and coherent management, the Army will achieve unity of effort and resource equilibrium. The Army will synchronise force development to achieve joint integration and combined interoperability with the ground forces of the United States, other ABCA countries and selected NATO allies. As a broadly-based representative national institution with a proud heritage, the Army will provide a disciplined force of last resort and contribute to national values and objectives at home and abroad.

 For details on the entire process call (902) 678-7930 ext 2121.

Be part of our Team.  Join Canada's Army Reserve.