1 Area Support Group

1 Area Support Group was a formation within the Canadian Army, established in 1998 to provide logistical and administrative support to military units across Western Canada.^[1] Headquartered at Canadian Forces Base - CFB Edmonton,^[2] 1 ASG played a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness and support for various units until its restructuring in 2013.

1 Area Support Group
Active	1998 – 2013
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Army

Mission and responsibilities

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 200 kilometres (120 mi) 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 reorganization of the Canadian Army, 1 ASG was merged with Area Support Unit Edmonton to form the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group.^[1] This restructuring aimed to streamline support services and enhance operational efficiency across the division.