1 Area Support Group

1 ASG's primary mission was to deliver comprehensive support services, including: • Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Ensuring the timely provision of equipment, supplies, and services to operational units. • Maintenance and Technical Support: Providing repair and maintenance services for military equipment and infrastructure. • Administrative Services: Handling personnel administration, financial services, and other essential administrative functions. • Training Support: Facilitating training exercises and providing necessary resources and infrastructure. ==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 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 and transition==

In 2013, as part of a broader reorganisation of the Canadian Army, 1 ASG was merged with Area Support Unit Edmonton to form the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group. This restructuring aimed to streamline support services and enhance operational efficiency across the division. ==References==