31 Canadian Brigade Group

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31 Canadian Brigade Group
Active	1 April 1997 – Present
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Army Primary Reserve
Type	Headquarters
Part of	Land Force Central Area
Garrison/HQ	London, Ontario
Motto	"Pro Aris Et Focis"
Abbreviation	31 CBG

31 Canadian Brigade Group (31CBG) is part of Land Force Central Area, under Land Force Command of the Canadian Forces. It encompasses the southwestern portion of Ontario, and is headquartered in London, Ontario. The 31 CBG area of responsibility stretches from St. Catharines to Windsor. The Brigade has approximately 1800 soldiers, including 140 who are currently serving in Afghanistan. Colonel John P. Celestino is Commander of 31 Canadian Brigade Group. ^[1] The Brigade Sergeant-Major is Chief Warrant Officer Paul Mason.

Units

31 Service Battalion Support Hamilton London Windsor

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