Canada First Defence Strategy

DND/CF Economic Impact

CFB/ASU Shilo

There were 1,243 regular military, 11 reserve B forces, and 278 civilian workers at CFB/ASU Shilo at the end of December 2005.

Present Functions

The current functions of CFB/ASU Shilo are to provide:

  • training of CF and foreign military,
  • support to military units,
  • support to reserve and cadet units.
Operational & Support Units
  • 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery,
  • 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry,
  • Western Area Training Centre Detachment,
  • Area Support Unit Shilo,
  • 731 Signal Squadron,
  • 1 Garrison Military Policy Company Shilo,
  • 1 Dental Unit DET Shilo,
  • 1 Field Ambulance DET Shilo,
  • CF Health Services Centre.
Population Impact
(Regular Force
members and dependants)
Local Spending Impact
Estimated Local
Spending Impacts
(Direct & Indirect)
Estimated Direct Employment
Estimated Indirect Employment
3,074
$77,552,000
$105,664,000
1,570
142

Note: All figures Fiscal Year 2004-2005