National Defence Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-5)
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Act current to 2026-03-17 and last amended on 2025-11-28. Previous Versions
Marginal note:Regular force
15 (1) There shall be a component of the Canadian Forces, called the regular force, that consists of officers and non-commissioned members who are enrolled for continuing, full-time military service.
Marginal note:Composition of regular force
(2) The maximum numbers of officers and non-commissioned members in the regular force shall be as authorized by the Governor in Council, and the regular force shall include such units and other elements as are embodied therein.
Marginal note:Reserve force
(3) There shall be a component of the Canadian Forces, called the reserve force, that consists of officers and non-commissioned members who are enrolled for other than continuing, full-time military service when not on active service.
Marginal note:Composition of reserve force
(4) The maximum numbers of officers and non-commissioned members in the reserve force shall be as authorized by the Governor in Council, and the reserve force shall include such units and other elements as are embodied therein.
- R.S., 1985, c. N-5, s. 15
- R.S., 1985, c. 31 (1st Supp.), s. 60
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