The Canadian Intelligence Corps (C Int C) was established on 29 October 1942 and played a crucial role in the Canadian military during the Second World War. It was responsible for signals interception and intelligence gathering, contributing significantly to the success of the British attack on the battleship “Bismarck” in May 1941. The Corps worked closely with British intelligence to determine German Army capabilities, defences, and operations. After the war, the C Int C merged with the Canadian Forces Security Branch in 1968. The Corps was later restored in December 2016 by the Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada) within the Intelligence
The Canadian Intelligence Corps has a rich history, with its origins tracing back to the formation of the Corps of Guides in 1903. It evolved to provide intelligence and security duties for various formations, including overseas and domestic units. The Corps adopted a colored field service cap during the Second World War and later a colored beret after the Korean War. The Corps played a significant role in the development of Canada’s defense intelligence effort between 1939 and 1946, contributing to the establishment of separate service intelligence organizations.
The Canadian Intelligence Corps continues to play a vital role in the Canadian military, focusing on tactical or combat intelligence to secure tactical advantage. Intelligence members are responsible for monitoring and assessing the capabilities and operations of adversaries, as well as developing detailed knowledge of the threats and conditions for specific missions.
