Prime Minister extends Chief of the Defence Staff appointment
April 07, 2004
Ottawa, Ontario
NEWS RELEASE
Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced that the appointment of General Raymond Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff, has been extended for one year. General Henault was first appointed to the position on June 28, 2001 and has since served with great distinction. His experience and expertise will be invaluable as the Government of Canada conducts the international policy review.
Biographical notes are attached.
GENERAL RAYMOND ROLAND HENAULT, CMM, CD
Date of Birth: April 1949
Education:
National Defence College Course No. XLVII in Kingston, Ontario French Air Force Staff College (École supérieure de Guerre Aérienne) Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba
Professional Experience:
2001- Chief of the Defence Staff
1998-2001 Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff
1997-1998 Acting Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff then Assistant Chief of the Air Staff
1995-1996 Chief of Staff Operations, (Air Command Headquarters) then Chief of Staff J3/Director-General, Military Plans and Operations, National Defence Headquarters.
1994-1995 Commander, 10 Tactical Air Group (10 TAG), (St-Hubert)
1992-1993 Deputy Commander, 10 Tactical Air Group, (St-Hubert)
1990-1992 Base Commander, (Portage la Prairie)
1987-1989 Commanding Officer, 444 (CA) Tactical Helicopter Squadron, (Lahr, Germany)
1985-1987 Responsibility for Doctrine and International Programmes, Directorate of Land Aviation then Project Director, Canadian Forces Light Helicopter Project, National Defence Headquarters
1981-1984 Twin Huey Flight Commander, 430e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères (Valcartier)
1970-1980 Various positions in the Air Force
1968-1970 Joined the Canadian Forces and underwent pilot training
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