CANADIAN FORCES BASE BORDEN

BORDEN, ONTARIO

Canadian Forces Base Borden is located near Angus Ontario, approximately 80km northwest of Toronto, 17 kilometers west of Barrie, Ontario and 10 kilometers north of Alliston, Ontario.  Borden opened on July 9th, 1916, as Camp Borden, a training base for the Canadian Expeditionary Force.  CFB Borden now occupies 85 square kilometers, and is Canada's largest training ground for military classifications and trades, with over 15,000 graduates per year.

CFB Borden is home to 16 Wing, and is cited as the "Birthplace of the RCAF."  The largest training wing in the Canadian Forces, almost 2000 students are trained every year at 16 Wing. Training ranges from core aircraft courses such as engine and airframe maintenance and repairs, to the teaching of leadership and Air Force history.

16 Wing hosts three major schools: the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE), the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (CFSACO), and the Air Command Professional Development and Training Centre (ACPDTC).  One of our exchange Senior NCOs/8T000 is a branch chief and instructor at ACPDTC, one the CF's PME Schools for enlisted personnel.

To learn about life at CFB Borden, check out the Station Report, as well as these Local Interest links.
 

Last Update: 07 Jan 2004, TJM