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Canadian Military

The Canadian Armed Forces also referred to as the Canadian Forces or CF. The combined branches of the military forces of Canada, these being Canada's army, navy, and air force.

The Canadian Forces are charged with providing a multipurpose, combat-capable military service that is ready and able to:

* protect Canada effectively from a direct military threat;
* respond to terrorist activities;
* help Canadians during times of domestic crises caused by environmental or other disasters;
* assist government agencies to
o handle civil emergencies,
o protect Canada's fisheries,
o interdict illegal drugs,
o provide search and rescue services.

Canadian Forces also have a long history of leadership in multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief efforts worldwide.

The Canadian Forces or its component regiments have fought in the War of 1812, the Fenian Raids (1841-1871), North-West Rebellion (1885), the Boer War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the First Gulf War, and have contributed to UN and other peacekeeping missions and undeclared wars, notably the Suez Crisis, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, and the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan). Canada is a charter member of NATO and a member of the North American Air Defence treaty (NORAD).
The Canadian Military is one of the most professional and well trained military forces in the world.
by Wikipedia April 19, 2005
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special military operation

An Invasion. Especially one conducted by an authoritarian regime.
This isn’t an Invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine. It is a Special Military Operation.
by Everyman you know February 26, 2022
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militant

A description of a person that is overly determined to prove their point. A militant person might resort to verbal or physical attacks.
PETA is a militant organization.
by scy1192 October 18, 2008
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military industrial complex

Refers to the friendly relationship between those in charge of defending the homeland and the industries that produce the equipment and weapons needed to fight a war. Could be summarized as a 'war-for-profit' scheme.
Person 1: ...but why on earth would a nation's leaders be willing to sacrifice human life as an excuse to start a war?

Person 2: Man, haven't you heard about the military industrial complex?
by Mr.Correct1985 May 25, 2009
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military

Those blessed people who put their lives on the line day after day to secure the protection and defence of their nation.

Sadly these heroic men and women are often made out to be war mongers and provocative by a corrupt media. The general public seem to have the idea our military enjoys the killings of innocent civilians, as they are vastly unaware that they do their duty to protect their homeland. Any unjust wars are the fault of our government NOT out military.
"we'd be f*cked without our military"
or
"without the Brittish military, we'd all be suffering under Nazi reign"
by LadyEmilyKate July 20, 2008
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Military Shit

The act of defecating in a style that doesn’t require wiping. Usually done in the squat position and holding to one cheek.
Chris had run out of toilet paper, so his only option was to drop a military shit.
by Carlos Rojas September 28, 2006
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military brat

child of a soldier. grew up in a community of service. academic studies show military brats lack any kind of racism. military brats grow up all over the world and move frequently. they are accustomed to sacrifice for the greater good.
jim morrison's military brat upbringing meant he didn't conform with a typical civilian lifestyle.
by mfcohen October 26, 2007
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