1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
Formally established on April 2, 1998 in Yellowknife, NT, the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (1 CRPG) encompasses the three territories (Nunavut, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories) and the community of Atlin, BC. 1 CRPG is a unique Army unit due to its large area of responsibility, diversity, culture, size (largest military unit in Canada), mandate, and command relationships. It is under direct command of 3rd Canadian Division (located in Edmonton) Alberta and is often attached to Joint Task Force North for Force Employment. It also receives policy direction from the Directorate of Canadian Rangers and the National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group.
Canadian Ranger patrols operate along 75% of Canada’s coastal regions and 8,000 kilometers of coastline from east to west. 1 CRPG’s area of responsibility covers approximately 4 million square miles, representing 40% of Canada’s landmass. 1 CRPG is a very active unit that conducts approximately 200 patrols, exercises, operations and other activities annually. The headquarters is located in Yellowknife, NT is responsible for the administration, training and operations of 61 Canadian Ranger (CR) patrols in 65 communities (comprising 1800 Rangers) and 44 Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) patrols (comprising 1400 youth).
On average, Ranger Instructors (RI) deploy on a monthly basis for up to 10 days at a time. Other HQ staff also deploy but less frequently, but have very demanding workloads throughout the year supporting the activities associated with CRs, JCRs and RIs.
Nationally there are approximately 5,000 CRs who live in more than 200 communities across the country. CRs are divided into five Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups (CRPGs) each based in different locations across Canada. Each CRPG covers a distinct geographical area and has a headquarters and a staff who are responsible for overseeing the CRs and JCRs in their area.
The role played by the CRs and staff of 1 CRPG is vital to providing a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) presence in the North. Our motto “Vigilans” when translated means “The Watchers”
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Canadian Ranger patrols operate along 75% of Canada’s coastal regions and 8,000 kilometers of coastline from east to west. 1 CRPG’s area of responsibility covers approximately 4 million square miles, representing 40% of Canada’s landmass. 1 CRPG is a very active unit that conducts approximately 200 patrols, exercises, operations and other activities annually. The headquarters is located in Yellowknife, NT is responsible for the administration, training and operations of 61 Canadian Ranger (CR) patrols in 65 communities (comprising 1800 Rangers) and 44 Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) patrols (comprising 1400 youth).
On average, Ranger Instructors (RI) deploy on a monthly basis for up to 10 days at a time. Other HQ staff also deploy but less frequently, but have very demanding workloads throughout the year supporting the activities associated with CRs, JCRs and RIs.
Nationally there are approximately 5,000 CRs who live in more than 200 communities across the country. CRs are divided into five Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups (CRPGs) each based in different locations across Canada. Each CRPG covers a distinct geographical area and has a headquarters and a staff who are responsible for overseeing the CRs and JCRs in their area.
The role played by the CRs and staff of 1 CRPG is vital to providing a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) presence in the North. Our motto “Vigilans” when translated means “The Watchers”
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