1 Area Support Group was a Canadian Army formation that provided support to other Canadian Army formations and units in Western Canada.[1]
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| 1 Area Support Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1998 – 2013 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Canadian Army |
Former Constituent bases and units
1 Area Support Group consists of 12 bases and units:
- Canadian Forces Base Shilo, near Brandon, Man.
- Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, located 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Edmonton, Alberta.
- Canadian Forces Base Suffield, located near Medicine Hat, Alberta.
- Canadian Forces Base Edmonton
- Area Support Unit Calgary
- Area Support Unit Chilliwack
- 1 Area Support Group Headquarters, based at CFB Edmonton
- 1 Service Battalion, based at CFB Edmonton
- 1 Military Police Unit, headquartered at CFB Edmonton
- 731 Signals Squadron, based at CFB Shilo
- 742 Signals Squadron, based at CFB Edmonton
- The Royal Canadian Artillery Band, based at CFB Edmonton
Restructuring
With the re-organization and re-structuring of the Canadian Army the 1st Area Support Group was merged with Area Support Unit Edmonton to organize the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group.[2]
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