Canada First Defence Strategy

DND/CF Economic Impact

14 Wing/CFB Greenwood

There were 1,160 regular military, 135 reserve Class A and B forces and 202 civilian workers at 3 Wing/CFB Bagotville at the end of December 2005.

Present Functions

The current functions of 3 Wing/CFB Bagotville are to:

  • provide surveillance, protection and defence of North American airspace,
  • maintain a fighter force,
  • provide search and rescue,
  • provide support to militia, reserves and cadets.
Operational & Support Units
  • 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron,
  • 439 Combat Support Squadron,
  • 3 Air Maintenance Squadron,
  • 12 Radar Squadron.
Population Impact
(Regular Force
members and dependants)
Local Spending Impact
Estimated Local
Spending Impacts
(Direct & Indirect)
Estimated Direct Employment
Estimated Indirect Employment
3,653
$82,460,000
$123,796,000
1,455
196

Note: All figures Fiscal Year 2004-2005