6 Intelligence Company
| 6 Intelligence Company | |
|---|---|
| 6e Compagnie du renseignement (French) | |
| Active | 1993–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Role | Military intelligence |
| Size | 3 platoons |
| Part of | 3rd Canadian Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Jefferson Armoury, Edmonton |
| March | "Silver and Green" by Capt J.M. Gayfer |
6 Intelligence Company (6 Int Coy; French: 6e Compagnie du renseignement) is a military intelligence unit of the Canadian Army. It is a line unit that falls directly under 3rd Canadian Division command, which is headquartered in Edmonton. The company is divided into three platoons, which are in Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, with a detachment in Calgary. The members of the unit are recruited from other military trades as well as from various civilian organizations.[1] The intelligence operators and intelligence officers of the unit train regularly in order to support domestic and foreign missions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
Lineage
[edit | edit source]The unit history dates to August 30, 1950, when No. 4 Intelligence Training Company was formed in Vancouver (though the formation of the unit was announced by Army headquarters February 27, 1950[2]). On July 15, 1956, the minister of national defence approved the relocation of a detachment to Edmonton. Two years later Western Command proposed that the detachment in Edmonton should form a new company; however the chief of general staff rejected the proposal at the time. On February 7, 1962, the detachment was formally designated No. 6 Intelligence Training Company, and Captain John Singer was appointed the first commanding officer.[3]
See also
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- Military history of Canada
- History of the Canadian Army
- Canadian Forces
- Intelligence Branch (Canadian Forces)
- 2 Intelligence Company
- 3 Intelligence Company
- 4 Intelligence Company
References
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External links
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- Canadian Intelligence Corps (C Int C), History & Insignia Archived 2015-08-27 at the Wayback Machine