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Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group

Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 231

Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group

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Blazon

Arms

Azure a maple leaf environed by five large links connected by five small links and surmounting lines of latitude and longitude Or, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Formations/Groups;

Motto

PRAESIDIO VIRIBUS;


Symbolism

Arms

These elements represent the separate functions of engineering, logistics, communication, military police, health care and vehicle and equipment maintenance joined together to support Canadian Armed Forces operations anywhere on the globe. The maple leaf indicates the unit’s Canadian identity.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Supporting the forces.”