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| Joint Meteorological Centre | |
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| Active | 2012 - Present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Intelligence Branch |
| Type | Meteorological Unit |
| Part of | Canadian Forces Intelligence Command |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Gagetown |
| Motto | PRÆDICIMUS TEMPESTATES (English: We Forecast the Weather) |
| Decorations | CAF Unit Commendation |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LCol Thomas Huet[1] |
The Joint Meteorological Centre (JMC) is a unit of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) within the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) that provides weather forecasting and briefing support at the operational level to the Canadian Armed Forces. As part of that mandate, the Joint Meteorological Centre also conducts applied development and research to support the delivery of meteorological services.[2][3]
History
[edit]While parts of the Joint Meteorological Centre began centralizing and forming as early as 2009/2010 as part of the Army Meteorological Unit, it was officially recognized as a new Canadian Forces unit in 2012.[4][5][6] Following the creation of the unit, it received formal recognition of its unit crest from the Canadian Heraldic Authority in 2014.[7]
The Joint Meteorological Centre was created as part of a major transformation of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) meteorological support to address long-standing structural, manpower, and capability gaps across the Canadian Forces Weather and Oceanographic Service (CFWOS). Beginning in the early 2000s during Canada's participation in the Afghanistan War, CAF leadership began to identify that the existing meteorological service built around four separate forecasting offices and individual briefing teams spread across squadrons and wings was no longer sustainable or efficient.[8]
In order to address the challenges, the Joint Meteorological Centre was created through consolidation of military positions and collaboration with Environment Canada with an aim to provide improved services in a sustainable manner.[8][4]
In 2024, the Joint Meteorological Centre was awarded a CAF Unit Commendation for assuming production of 40% of Canadian aviation forecasts for 17 days (16 May - 2 June 2020) during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for fulfilling the role of METOC Lead Nation for the NATO Reaction Force from 2018 to 2021.[9]
Role and Operations
[edit]The Joint Meteorological Centre was created to serve as a centre of excellence for Meteorology within the CAF.[8]
- 24/7 remote briefing services to CAF organizations operating across the majority of the Canadian landmass.
- 24/7 remote support to CAF units and operations worldwide.
- A centralized pool of qualified Meteorological Technicians to deploy on operations or support domestic units, mitigating the impact of staffing gaps for smaller RCAF wing and squadron meteorological sections.
- Research and development services to improve products and investigate use of new technologies.
- IT services for meteorological software support and development of new products.
References
[edit]- ^ "CANFORGEN 117/25 CFINTCOM 005/25 251401Z JUN 25". 2025 – via MyCAF App.
- ^ Defence, National (2014-06-23). "Canadian Forces Intelligence Command". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Defence, National (2017-06-28). "New Commander for the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b "Meteorological Centre Recognized as Official" (PDF). The Maple Leaf. 15 (3): 7. March 2012.
- ^ Ricketts, Steve (2025). "The Evolution in Aviation Forecasting in Canada 1995-2012". Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Archives. p. 31. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ Boucher, Marc (Winter 2024). "Canadian military meteorology and the evolution of the corresponding military occupational group" (PDF). Canadian Military Journal. 24 (1). Ottawa: National Defence: 48–56. doi:10.24908/cmj.v24i1.19167. ISSN 1492-0786. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Joint Meteorological Centre". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b c Barry, Joseph (2014). "Transforming Meteorological Support to the RCAF" (PDF). Flight Comment (2): 10–11.
- ^ Berrea, Patrick; Bizier, Mario; Côté, Louise; Gauthier, Carl; Lavigne, Chantal Renée; Mackinnon, Cindy; Villeneuve, Dever (31 March 2025). "Honours & Recognition for the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces 2024" (PDF). Honours and recognition publications. Directorate of Honours and Recognition. p. 95. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
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