Lieutenant General Frances Allen, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS), and Major General Michael Wright, Commander of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM), recently announced key leadership appointments for 2024. These announcements, disseminated through separate Canadian Forces General Orders (CANFORGENS), detailed the new commanding officers for various units under both VCDS Group (VCDS GP) and CFINTCOM.
VCDS Allen Announces Leadership for VCDS Group
In CANFORGEN 026/24, Vcds Allen extended congratulations to the newly appointed commanding officers. The following individuals were selected for critical roles within the VCDS GP for the 2024 active posting season (APS):
- LCol J. Kuehnle: Commanding Officer, TSS for CFSG (O-G)
- LCol S. Arsenault: Commanding Officer, OUTCAN Coord
- LCol R.J. Thebault: Commanding Officer, CDLS (W)
- LCol L.L.F. Harvey: Commanding Officer, RCSU (E)
- LCol R.R. MacDonald: Commanding Officer, CF MP GP HQ
- LCol S.M.M. Chateauneuf: Commanding Officer, Casteau South West/DNMR
CFINTCOM Appointments Under MGen Wright
Earlier in the year, CANFORGEN 004/24 outlined the command appointments for CFINTCOM, under the leadership of MGen Wright. The CANFORGEN emphasized the importance of these selections for the upcoming APS 2024. The following officers were appointed to command positions within CFINTCOM:
- LCol F.P. Chouinard: Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre (CFJIC)
- LCol T.J. Kelley: Commanding Officer, Mapping And Charting Establishment (MCE)
- Maj C.A. Hincke (on promotion to LCol): Director, Joint Targeting Intelligence Centre (JTIC)
- Maj K.J. Gehlert: Commandant, Canadian Forces School Of Meteorology (CFS MET) MGen Wright concluded the announcement by conveying his congratulations to the appointees.
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Conclusion
These command appointments within VCDS GP and CFINTCOM, overseen by VCDS Allen and MGen Wright respectively, highlight crucial leadership changes for the Canadian Armed Forces in 2024. The selected officers will play vital roles in various operational and intelligence capacities. These strategic appointments reflect the ongoing commitment to strong leadership and operational effectiveness within the Canadian military.
