ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF AIR CAVALRY
BRIGADE/DIVISION/AREA OF ASSIGNMENT HISTORY

NOTE: This historical list only dates back to the creation of the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps on 1 May 1920.

REGULAR FORCE

10th Saskatchewan Cavalry Regiment of Canada (Air)
From the unit's formation in 1946 until 1955, the regiment was a part of Prairie Command. The regiment was made a unit of 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in 1955 on the group's return from Germany. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 6 Canadian Brigade Group (Light).

The Royal London Rifles (1st Canadian Regiment) (RCCAC)
From the unit's formation in 1946 until 1954, the regiment was a part of Central Command. The regiment was made a unit of 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in 1954 on the formation's creation. The formation was re-designated 2 Combat Group in 1966. That was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 2 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group.

Le 20e Fusiliers (du Québec-Nord) du Canada (CCRCA)
From the unit's formation in 1946 until 1959, the regiment was a part of Québec Command. The regiment was made a unit of 3 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in 1959 on the formation's creation. The formation was re-designated 3 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group in the mid-1960s. The regiment was transferred to the control of 5e Groupement de Combat in 1968. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 5e Groupe-Brigade Méchanisé du Canada.

4th Canadian Cavalry (Air)
At the unit's formation in 1954, the regiment was a part of 4 Canadian Infantry Brigade. The formation was re-designated 4 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in 1958 and re-designated 4 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group in 1968. This is the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 3 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group.

The Malden Dragoons (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of 4 Canadian Armoured Brigade Group.

The British Columbia Mounted Rifles (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of 1 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group.

1st Aviation Support Regiment (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of 1st Canadian Division.

6th Aviation Support Regiment (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Land Forces Western Area.

MILITIA

The Queen's Own Toronto Dragoon Guards (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 2. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Toronto Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Royal London Rifles (1st Canadian Regiment) (RCCAC) (Militia)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 1. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of London Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Malden Dragoons (RCCAC) (Militia)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 1. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Windsor Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Frontenac Regiment (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1936 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 3. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Ottawa Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 33 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Haldimand and Welland Cavalry Regiment (Air)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 2. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Hamilton Militia District. In 1989, the regiment was made a part of London Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group. On restoral to the Royal Canadian Corps of Air Cavalry in 2011, the regiment was made a part of 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

The 10th Saskatchewan Cavalry Regiment of Canada (Air) (Militia)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 12. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Prairie Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Saskatchewan Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 38 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Wellington and Halton Cavalry Regiment (Air)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 1. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Hamilton Militia District. In 1989, the regiment was made a part of London Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group. On restoral to the Royal Canadian Corps of Air Cavalry in 2011, the regiment was made a part of 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Carleton and York Scottish Light Infantry (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 7. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Atlantic Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Western New Brunswick Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 37 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Prescott and Russell Regiment (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1936, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 2. The regiment was made a part of Military District No. 3 after it was disbanded and re-formed in 1936, remaining with that district until 1946. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Ottawa Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 33 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Algoma Regiment (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1936 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 2. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Central Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Northern Ontario Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group.

Le 20e Fusiliers (du Québec-Nord) du Canada (CCRCA) (Milice)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1920 to 1946, the regiment was a part of Military District No. 5. In 1946, the regiment was made an overall part of Québec Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Québec Militia District No. 3. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 35e Groupe-Brigade du Canada.

The Manitoba Light Horse (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Prairie Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Manitoba Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 38 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Kenora Light Infantry (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Prairie Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Thunder Bay Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 38 Canadian Brigade Group.

Les Carabiniers de Montréal (CCRCA)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Québec Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Québec Militia District No. 1. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 34e Groupe-Brigade du Canada.

Les Rangers d'Argenteuil (CCRCA)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Québec Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Québec Militia District No. 1. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 34e Groupe-Brigade du Canada.

Les Carabiniers de Beauharnois (CCRCA)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Québec Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Québec Militia District No. 1. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 34e Groupe-Brigade du Canada.

La Cavalerie du Saint-Laurent (Aérien)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Québec Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Québec Militia District No. 2. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 35e Groupe-Brigade du Canada.

The Annapolis Regiment (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Atlantic Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Western Nova Scotia Militia District. In 1989, the regiment was made a part of Nova Scotia Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 36 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Newfoundland Cavalry Rangers (Air)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Atlantic Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Newfoundland Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 37 Canadian Brigade Group.

The West Alberta Rifles (Princess Royal's) (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Western Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Northern Alberta Militia District. In 1989, the regiment was made a part of Alberta Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 41 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Rocky Mountain Dragoons (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Western Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Vancouver Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 41 Canadian Brigade Group.

The British Columbia Mounted Rifles (RCCAC) (Militia)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Western Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Vancouver Militia District. This was the formation the regiment remained with until it was reduced to nil strength in 1970. On restoral to service in 2011, the regiment was made a unit of 39 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Queen's Own Vancouver Island Regiment (RCCAC)
From the unit's establishment as a regiment in the Canadian Air Cavalry Corps in 1946 to 1968, the regiment was a part of Western Command. In 1968, the regiment was made a unit of Victoria Militia District. In 1989, the regiment was made a part of British Columbia Militia District. On the abolishment of the militia districts in 1997, the regiment was made a unit of 39 Canadian Brigade Group.

2nd Aviation Support Regiment (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Land Forces Central Area.

3e Régiment d'Aviation d'Appui (CCRCA)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Secteur d'Est de la Force Terrestre.

4th Aviation Support Regiment (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Land Forces Western Area.

5e Régiment d'Aviation d'Appui (CCRCA)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Secteur d'Est de la Force Terrestre.

7th Aviation Support Regiment (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Land Forces Western Area.

8th Aviation Support Regiment (RCCAC)
At the unit's formation in 2011, the regiment was a part of Land Forces Central Area.

To be concluded…

WRITER'S NOTES

1) A quick recap of the real-life Regular Force brigade groups:

1 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group (1 CMBG) is the "Army of the West." Headquartered at Edmonton in Alberta and with sub-units at CFB Shilo just outside Brandon in Manitoba, it serves as the full-time Army formation from the Lakehead of Ontario west to the Pacific Ocean. Formed initially as an infantry brigade group in 1955, it was re-designated a "combat group" in 1972; this was done to de-emphasize the "Army-only" nature of the formation in the years immediately after Unification. The use of the term "combat group" was short-lived; the formation was re-designated "1 Canadian Brigade Group" in 1976 and was made a mechanised brigade group in 1992.

2 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group (2 CMBG) is the full-time Army formation in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. Headquartered at CFB Petawawa northwest of Ottawa, the brigade also has an infantry battalion at Gagetown in New Brunswick. Formed initially as an infantry brigade group in 1954, it was the first formation to get the "combat group" renaming in 1966. In 1977, the formation was radically changed into the Special Service Force (SSF), a light brigade group with a parachute infantry unit — the infamous Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR) — made a part of it. After the Airborne Regiment's disbandment in 1995, the SSF was transformed into a mirror brigade group of 1 CMBG in the West and was given control of 2nd Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR) at Gagetown.

5e Groupe-Brigade Méchanisé du Canada (5e GBMC) is the full-time French-language Army formation. Headquartered at BFC Valcartier outside Québec City, the brigade was created as a combat group in 1968. The formation was changed to a brigade group in 1977. In 1989, the brigade group was made a subordinate formation of 1st Canadian Division, thus it was renamed "5e Brigade Méchanisé du Canada." After Canada shut down its European bases in 1992, the formation gained its present name.

And now the extra formations I create for my stories:

3 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group (3 CMBG) would become Atlantic Canada's Army formation. Based at Gagetown, it would maintain infantry battalions at Halifax and Saint John's to provide full-time troops for use in both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. This formation is named after the real-life 3 CMBG, which was created as an infantry brigade group in 1958, transformed into a mechanised brigade group in the mid-1960s, then disbanded in 1970 to make way for the Combat Training Centre and allow the future 5e GBMC to rise.

4 Canadian Armoured Brigade Group (4 CABG) would be Canada's heavy armour force. Based at Borden in Ontario but with units scattered across Canada, the formation would provide a heavy hitting punch when it was required. This formation is named after the real-life 4 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group (4 CMBG), which was Canada's primary Army formation in Germany from 1954 to 1992.

6 Canadian Brigade Group (Light) (6 CBG[L]) is the reborn Special Service Force. Headquartered in Shilo, it would combine two battalions of light infantry, a reborn Canadian Airborne Regiment and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) — in effect, the Canadian version of the 75th Ranger Regiment in battalion size — and the necessary support forces to keep such fighting troops active in the field. Because of its special forces slant, 6 CBG(L) would be operationally under the control of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM).

2) Now, the reserve brigade groups:

31 Canadian Brigade Group (31 CBG) is the Militia formation for southwest Ontario. Headquartered in London, it covers everything from Sault Sainte Marie down to Windsor and over to Hamilton.

32 Canadian Brigade Group (32 CBG) is the Militia formation for the Greater Toronto Area and the Niagara Peninsula. Obviously, it is headquartered in Toronto.

33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) is the Militia formation for eastern and northern Ontario. Headquartered in Ottawa, it covers everything from Timmins in the far north to Sudbury and North Bay and then down to Kingston and Cornwall.

As an aside, it should be noted that some of the individual units of 31 CBG, 32 CBG and 33 CBG were shifted around in the last few years to give all three brigade groups units that exist in cities bordering the United States; this promotes chances to exercise and operate with units of the Army National Guard in the several states.

34e Groupe-Brigade du Canada (34e GBC) is the Militia formation for Montréal and western Québec, all the way up to Rouyn-Noranda across the border from Timmins. The formation is headquartered, naturally, in Montréal.

35e Groupe-Brigade du Canada (35e GBC) is the Militia formation for southern and eastern Québec. Naturally, this formation is headquartered in Québec City.

36 Canadian Brigade Group (36 CBG) is the Militia formation for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The formation is headquartered in Halifax.

37 Canadian Brigade Group (37 CBG) is the Militia formation for New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador. The formation is headquartered in Moncton in New Brunswick.

38 Canadian Brigade Group (38 CBG) is the Militia formation for Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. The formation is headquartered in Winnipeg.

39 Canadian Brigade Group (39 CBG) is the Militia formation for British Columbia. The formation is headquartered in Vancouver.

41 Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG) is the Militia formation for Alberta. The formation is headquartered in Calgary so as to keep it separate from 1 CMBG headquarters up in Edmonton.

The reserve brigades are grouped as follows in real life:

Land Forces Central Area — 31 CBG, 32 CBG, 33 CBG
Secteur du Québec de la Force Terrestre — 34e GBC, 35e GBC
Land Forces Atlantic Area — 36 CBG, 37 CBG
Land Forces Western Area — 38 CBG, 39 CBG, 41 CBG

As I stated in Part Thirty, in my stories, the Army in Québec and the Atlantic provinces are under one single formation, Secteur d'Est de la Force Terrestre.

3) The command formation for the Canadian Army in the period 1946-68 worked as follows:

Central Command — Ontario (save the northwest)
Québec Command — Québec
Atlantic Command — New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and (after 1949) Newfoundland and Labrador
Prairie Command — Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northwest Ontario
Western Command — British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories (Nunavut wasn't created until 1999)

A big nod of thanks, of course, to the people at the Canadian Soldiers website for all the information about the old formations and commands.