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http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-no...ng.asp?id=4880

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A number of changes were announced that will have an effect on ranks, insignia and traditions Army-wide. Those items of most concern to The Calgary Highlanders are bolded in the text below, and some explanation on historical context and how this will affect the Regiment follow:

BG - 13.028 - July 8, 2013

When the Government of Canada announced that it was reinstating the historical name of the Canadian Army in August 2011, it restored an important part of the Canadian Army’s heritage. The restoration of traditions related to the historical identity of the Canadian Army appropriately reflects the re-designation of the institution.

The proposed changes include the re-introduction of divisional nomenclature and patches for the current Land Force Areas; traditional rank insignia for officers; corps shoulder titles following the restoration of traditional titles to a number of Canadian Army corps in April 2013; and the Canadian Army’s secondary badge. Further, the Minister of National Defence announced the intention to restore the historical Army rank names for non-commissioned members.
Divisional Nomenclature and Patches

Land Force Areas will be renamed as divisions and Canadian Army personnel will wear appropriate division patches. Formations will be renamed as follows:

Land Force Quebec Area will be referred to as “2nd Canadian Division”;
Land Force Western Area will be referred to as “3rd Canadian Division”;
Land Force Central Area will be referred to as “4th Canadian Division”;
Land Force Atlantic Area will be referred to as “5th Canadian Division”; and
Land Force Doctrine and Training System will be referred to as “Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre”.

There will be no change to 1st Canadian Division Headquarters.
Corps Shoulder Titles

Following the restoration of the Canadian Army’s corps in April 2013, corps metal and cloth shoulder titles will be produced.
Army Rank Names

The historical rank names for non-commissioned members, which have long been used informally, are being considered for formalization, at which point they would change as follows:

Privates of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps will be referred to as “Trooper”;
Privates and corporals of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery will be referred to as “Gunner” and “Bombardier” respectively;
Privates of the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers will be referred to as “Sapper”;
Privates of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals will be addressed as “Signaller”;
Some Privates of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps will be referred to as “Fusilier,” “Rifleman” or “Guardsman”, depending on their type of unit; and
Privates of the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers will be referred to as “Craftsman”.

In addition, the second lieutenants and warrant officers in Guards regiments will be addressed as “Ensign” and “Colour Sergeant”, respectively.
Traditional Insignia for Officers

In line with the formalization of historical rank names for non-commissioned members, the traditional army officer rank insignia – with the stars, or “pips,” and crowns – are being restored. This ranking system is more than a hundred years old and continues to be used by armies the world over. Historically, the variations of the stars and crown were used to delineate rank so that officers could recognize each other on the battlefield. Canadian Army colonels and general officers will also wear the traditional gorget patches.
Canadian Army Secondary Badge

The new Canadian Army secondary badge is based on the historical Canadian Army badge used during and after the Second World War. It features the crossed swords, overlaid by three maple leaves conjoined on one stem. A crown is placed atop the maple leaves. The secondary badge will be displayed on the Canadian Army ensign and pocket badge.
Conclusion

The restoration of these features is a significant step in the restoration of the Canadian Army’s traditions. Symbols and traditions establish links to soldiers’ heritage, and represent meaningful reminders of military history.

Historical Background - Divisions

Students of regimental history will know that The Calgary Highlanders, and the predecessor unit, the 10th Battalion, C.E.F., previously served in formations designated as divisions. While the 1st Canadian Division has been active in several periods of Canadian military history (1914-1919, 1939-1945, 1954-1958, 1988-1989, and 2010-present), higher-numbered divisions have previously only existed in wartime. The 10th Battalion served with the 1st Division in the First World War, and the 1st Battalion, The Calgary Highlanders served with the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division in the Second World War.
When Land Force Western Area becomes redesignated 3rd Canadian Division, it will mark the fourth incarnation of that formation. A 3rd Canadian Division was created in 1916 and served in the trenches as part of the Canadian Corps, serving in combat in France and Flanders until the end of the First World War. In May 1940, a 3rd and 4th Canadian Infantry Division were mobilized following the invasion of France and the Low Countries by Nazi Germany. Canada ended the war with 5 overseas divisions, and had also mobilized a 6th, 7th and 8th Division for home defence service. In 1945, a 3rd Division, Canadian Army Occupation Force was created in Europe for service in Germany following their surrender. Both of the 3rd Divisions served briefly concurrently, the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division quickly disbanding in the summer of 1945 and the 3rd Canadian Division, C.A.O.F. remaining in Europe into 1946 when it too disbanded, another incarnation never to reappear.
No details of new insignia have been made available, but very likely the historic divisional patches of the divisions will be used, as has been the case with the "Old Red Patch" of the 1st Division. During the First World War, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Canadian Divisions adopted tactical recognition patches in the form of cloth rectangles, 3 inches wide by 2 inches tall, coloured red, blue, French-grey, green and garnet (maroon) respectively. This style of identification, and colour scheme, was again adopted in 1941 following the mobilization of five Canadian divisions for overseas service in the Second World War.

Historical Background - Rank Insignia
The Canadian Army historically used the rank sequences of the British Army up until Unification of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force into a single Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, and the adoption of the current system of rank insignia.
The Calgary Highlanders have maintained the use of rank crowns and stars from the older system on the older "coatee" Full Dress uniform, and on Mess Dress, per Canadian Forces Dress Regulations.
The rank star previously in use was the Star of the Order of the Bath. It is not known which star will be used for rank insignia in the new system.
There has been nothing to suggest that the current structure of non-commissioned members has been changed.

Not sure I know the reason for this. Might be like garrision dress, a huge waste of money.