Canadian Expeditionary Force Command
Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM, French: Commandement de la Force expéditionnaire du Canada or COMFEC) was an operational element of the Canadian Forces for operations outside of Canada, created in 2006 and merged into the Canadian Joint Operations Command in 2012.
Under the CF structure, Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command (CEFCOM) was the unified command that was responsible for all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) international operations, with the exception of operations conducted solely by Canadian Special Operations Forces Command elements. CEFCOM missions included combat operations, humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping.
Motto and Crest[edit]
The CEFCOM motto was Unanimi cum Ratione, Latin for "United in Purpose." This motto represented the civilians and military members from different elements working together, accomplishing the missions and contributing to the security of Canada, and was continued by the Canadian Joint Operations Command following the 2012 merger.
The CEFCOM crest contained a black background, with a falcon holding a globe in its talons. The black background represented military fortitude and the notions of action and combat, the globe symbolized CEFCOM's area of operations, and the falcon represented someone who did not rest until the objective is achieved.[1]