| 6 Intelligence Company | |
|---|---|
| File:Intelligencecapbadge.jpg | |
| Active | 1993 – present |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Branch | Intelligence |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Combat Intelligence |
| Part of | 3rd Canadian Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Jefferson Armouries, Edmonton |
| March | Eine kleine Nachtmusik |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major D. McAllister |
| Company Sergeant Major | Warrant Officer R. Robertson |
6 Intelligence Company (abbreviated 6 Int Coy) is a line unit that falls directly under 3rd Canadian Division Command which is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The Company is divided into three platoons which are located in Vancouver, Winnipeg, & Edmonton. The members of the unit are recruited from other military trades as well as from various civilian organizations.[1] The Intelligence Operators & Intelligence Officers of the unit train regularly to augment their Regular Force counterparts in order to support domestic & foreign missions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
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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[]
- 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[]
Sources[]
- ↑ "Canadian Army". Government of Canada. http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/6-intelligence-company/index.page. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ "2 Intelligence Units Set Up for Reserves". February 28, 1950. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19500228&id=6owjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=g5kFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5547,5313790&hl=en. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ Skaarup, Harold A. (2005). Out of Darkness – Light (Volume 1, Pre-Confederation to 1982 ed.). Lincoln, NE: iUniverse, Inc.. pp. 217–218. ISBN 0-595-34989-7.
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