1 Area Support Group

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1 Area Support Group was a Canadian Army formation that provided support to other Canadian Army formations and units in western Canada. [1]

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Former Constituent bases and units

1 Area Support Group consists of 12 bases and units:

Restructuring

With the re-organization and re-structuring of the Canadian Army the 1st Area Support Group was merged with Area Support Unit Edmonton to organize the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group. [2]

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References

  1. "3rd Canadian Division Support Group". Canadian Army, Bases and Units. Edmonton, AB. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  2. "3rd Canadian Division Support Group". Canadian Army, Bases and Units. Edmonton, AB. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2016.