Canadian Forces Base Shilo (CFB Shilo; ) is an operations and training base of the Canadian Armed Forces, located east of Brandon, Manitoba and adjacent to Sprucewoods. During the 1990s, Canadian Forces Base Shilo was also designated as an Area Support Unit, which acts as a local base of operations for south-west Manitoba in times of military and civil emergency.

It is located at the very south-west corner of the Municipality of North Cypress – Langford, and the very northwest corner of the Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress. Additionally, it lies adjacent to the eastern border of the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis. The base has an 18-hole golf course, which hosts numerous military and civilian golf events.

History and demographics

thumb|left|The [[Prime Minister of Canada William Lyon Mackenzie King talking to soldiers at CFB Shilo]]

CFB Shilo has been a training facility for the Canadian Army since 1910,

The principal purpose of this base is for training in artillery and munitions, activities audibly recognized, though not begrudged, by generations of nearby residents. In 1942, training of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was transferred here from Fort Benning, Georgia and RAF Ringway in the United Kingdom. The existence of the base has enhanced the economic stability of the surrounding area through contracted employment with the Department of National Defence, and provision of off-base services to staff and trainees. CFB Shilo provides employment for approximately 1,400 military personnel,

Units

CFB Shilo is the home to the following operational units:

  • 1 Military Police Regiment, detachment Shilo.
  • 11 CF Health Services Centre
  • 3rd Canadian Division Support Group Signal Squadron, detachment Shilo

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File:Emblem Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.svg| Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

File:TrpÜbPlKdtr Shilo..png|Shilo Training Area Command badge showing the connection with Germany

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External connections/partnerships

Throughout the years both Regular Forces and Primary Reserve troops have trained at CFB Shilo. Troops from other countries, such as Germany, France, Denmark and the United States, have used the area for training. In particular the German Army Training Establishment Shilo has, from 1974 to 2000, trained in excess of 140,000 troops.

CFB Shilo has also seen use by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers and employees of the Manitoba Department of Corrections.

Financial information

CFB Shilo expends $105 million yearly in salaries and purchases, has 1,350 military people and employs 350 civilians. Having a population of 1,700 people

References

  • Department of National Defence - CFB Shilo
  • The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum - CFB Shilo
  • CFB Shilo presentation — CAF Connection