Chief of military personnel | |
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Reports to | Chief of the Defence Staff |
Appointer | Chief of the Defence Staff |
Website | Official website |
The chief of military personnel (CMP) is the senior Canadian Armed Forces officer responsible for the military's human resource programs. As a "level one" organization, the CMP reports directly to the chief of the Defence Staff.
As the senior officer responsible for the military's human resources, the CMP is responsible for ensuring the military can deliver "the right person, in the right place, at the right time". [1] These include: [2]
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CMP may refer to:
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