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Symbiosis
During mutualistic symbioses, the host cell lacks some of the nutrients, which are provided by the endosymbiont. As a result, the host favors endosymbiont's growth processes within itself by producing some specialised cells. These cells affect the genetic composition of the host in order to regulate the increasing population of the endosymbionts and ensuring that these genetic changes are passed onto the offspring via vertical transmission (heredity).
In what manner are the described genetic alternations given to future generations?
{ "text": [ "vertical transmission" ], "answer_start": [ 422 ] }
56de2af0cffd8e1900b4b5fc
Symbiosis
Adaptation of the endosymbiont to the host's lifestyle leads to many changes in the endosymbiont–the foremost being drastic reduction in its genome size. This is due to many genes being lost during the process of metabolism, and DNA repair and recombination. While of_import genes participating in the DNA to RNA transcription, protein translation and DNA/RNA replication are retained. That is, a decrease in genome size is due to loss of protein coding genes and not due to lessening of inter-genic regions or open reading frame (ORF) size. Thus, species that are naturally evolving and contain reduced sizes of genes can be accounted for an increased number of noticeable differences between them, thereby leading to changes in their evolutionary rates. As the endosymbiotic bacteria related with these insects are passed on to the offspring strictly via vertical genetic transmission, intracellular bacteria goes through many hurdles during the process, resulting in the decrease in effective population sizes when compared to the free living bacteria. This incapability of the endosymbiotic bacteria to reinstate its wild type phenotype via a recombination process is called as Muller's ratchet phenomenon. Muller's ratchet phenomenon together with less effective population sizes has led to an accretion of deleterious mutations in the non-essential genes of the intracellular bacteria. This could have been due to lack of selection mechanisms prevailing in the rich environment of the host.
What is the main alteration in an endosymbiont when it adapts to a host?
{ "text": [ "drastic reduction in its genome size" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
56de2af0cffd8e1900b4b5fd
Symbiosis
Adaptation of the endosymbiont to the host's lifestyle leads to many changes in the endosymbiont–the foremost being drastic reduction in its genome size. This is due to many genes being lost during the process of metabolism, and DNA repair and recombination. While of_import genes participating in the DNA to RNA transcription, protein translation and DNA/RNA replication are retained. That is, a decrease in genome size is due to loss of protein coding genes and not due to lessening of inter-genic regions or open reading frame (ORF) size. Thus, species that are naturally evolving and contain reduced sizes of genes can be accounted for an increased number of noticeable differences between them, thereby leading to changes in their evolutionary rates. As the endosymbiotic bacteria related with these insects are passed on to the offspring strictly via vertical genetic transmission, intracellular bacteria goes through many hurdles during the process, resulting in the decrease in effective population sizes when compared to the free living bacteria. This incapability of the endosymbiotic bacteria to reinstate its wild type phenotype via a recombination process is called as Muller's ratchet phenomenon. Muller's ratchet phenomenon together with less effective population sizes has led to an accretion of deleterious mutations in the non-essential genes of the intracellular bacteria. This could have been due to lack of selection mechanisms prevailing in the rich environment of the host.
What is the term that describes the way the endosymbiont can't go back to its original phenotype?
{ "text": [ "Muller's ratchet phenomenon" ], "answer_start": [ 1182 ] }
56de2af0cffd8e1900b4b5fe
Symbiosis
Adaptation of the endosymbiont to the host's lifestyle leads to many changes in the endosymbiont–the foremost being drastic reduction in its genome size. This is due to many genes being lost during the process of metabolism, and DNA repair and recombination. While of_import genes participating in the DNA to RNA transcription, protein translation and DNA/RNA replication are retained. That is, a decrease in genome size is due to loss of protein coding genes and not due to lessening of inter-genic regions or open reading frame (ORF) size. Thus, species that are naturally evolving and contain reduced sizes of genes can be accounted for an increased number of noticeable differences between them, thereby leading to changes in their evolutionary rates. As the endosymbiotic bacteria related with these insects are passed on to the offspring strictly via vertical genetic transmission, intracellular bacteria goes through many hurdles during the process, resulting in the decrease in effective population sizes when compared to the free living bacteria. This incapability of the endosymbiotic bacteria to reinstate its wild type phenotype via a recombination process is called as Muller's ratchet phenomenon. Muller's ratchet phenomenon together with less effective population sizes has led to an accretion of deleterious mutations in the non-essential genes of the intracellular bacteria. This could have been due to lack of selection mechanisms prevailing in the rich environment of the host.
What does the article say could be the reason for the buildup of harmful mutations?
{ "text": [ "lack of selection mechanisms" ], "answer_start": [ 1420 ] }
56de2bedcffd8e1900b4b60c
Symbiosis
Commensalism describes a relationship between two living organisms where one benefits and the other is not significantly harmed or helped. It is derived from the English word commensal used of human societal interaction. The word derives from the medieval Latin word, formed from com- and mensa, meaning "sharing a table".
What language do the roots of "commensal" come from?
{ "text": [ "Latin" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
56de2bedcffd8e1900b4b60d
Symbiosis
Commensalism describes a relationship between two living organisms where one benefits and the other is not significantly harmed or helped. It is derived from the English word commensal used of human societal interaction. The word derives from the medieval Latin word, formed from com- and mensa, meaning "sharing a table".
What type of symbiotic relationship helps one organism and doesn't have a major affect on the other?
{ "text": [ "Commensalism" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de2cf1cffd8e1900b4b61e
Symbiosis
Commensal relationships may affect one organism using another for transportation (phoresy) or for housing (inquilinism), or it may also affect one organism using something another created, after its death (metabiosis). Examples of metabiosis are hermit crabs using gastropod shells to protect their bodies and spiders building their webs on plants.
What is the term for a relationship where one organism provides a dwelling for the other?
{ "text": [ "inquilinism" ], "answer_start": [ 108 ] }
56de2cf1cffd8e1900b4b61f
Symbiosis
Commensal relationships may affect one organism using another for transportation (phoresy) or for housing (inquilinism), or it may also affect one organism using something another created, after its death (metabiosis). Examples of metabiosis are hermit crabs using gastropod shells to protect their bodies and spiders building their webs on plants.
What type of relationship is it when arachnids attach webs to dead plants?
{ "text": [ "metabiosis" ], "answer_start": [ 208 ] }
56de2cf1cffd8e1900b4b620
Symbiosis
Commensal relationships may affect one organism using another for transportation (phoresy) or for housing (inquilinism), or it may also affect one organism using something another created, after its death (metabiosis). Examples of metabiosis are hermit crabs using gastropod shells to protect their bodies and spiders building their webs on plants.
In what type of relationship does an organism travel by means of another?
{ "text": [ "phoresy" ], "answer_start": [ 83 ] }
56de2e63cffd8e1900b4b630
Symbiosis
A parasitical relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed. This is also known as antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis. Parasitic symbioses take many forms, from endoparasites that live within the host's body to ectoparasites that live on its surface. In addition, parasites may be necrotrophic, which is to say they kill their host, or biotrophic, meaning they rely on their host's surviving. Biotrophic parasitism is an extremely successful mode of life. Depending on the definition used, as many as half of all animals have at least one parasitical phase in their life cycles, and it is also frequent in plants and fungi. Moreover, almost all free-living animals are host to one or more parasite taxa. An example of a biotrophic relationship would be a tick feeding on the blood of its host.
Antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis are alternate names for what?
{ "text": [ "A parasitic relationship" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de2e63cffd8e1900b4b631
Symbiosis
A parasitical relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed. This is also known as antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis. Parasitic symbioses take many forms, from endoparasites that live within the host's body to ectoparasites that live on its surface. In addition, parasites may be necrotrophic, which is to say they kill their host, or biotrophic, meaning they rely on their host's surviving. Biotrophic parasitism is an extremely successful mode of life. Depending on the definition used, as many as half of all animals have at least one parasitical phase in their life cycles, and it is also frequent in plants and fungi. Moreover, almost all free-living animals are host to one or more parasite taxa. An example of a biotrophic relationship would be a tick feeding on the blood of its host.
What is it called when organisms are lethal to their host?
{ "text": [ "necrotrophic" ], "answer_start": [ 331 ] }
56de2e63cffd8e1900b4b632
Symbiosis
A parasitical relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed. This is also known as antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis. Parasitic symbioses take many forms, from endoparasites that live within the host's body to ectoparasites that live on its surface. In addition, parasites may be necrotrophic, which is to say they kill their host, or biotrophic, meaning they rely on their host's surviving. Biotrophic parasitism is an extremely successful mode of life. Depending on the definition used, as many as half of all animals have at least one parasitical phase in their life cycles, and it is also frequent in plants and fungi. Moreover, almost all free-living animals are host to one or more parasite taxa. An example of a biotrophic relationship would be a tick feeding on the blood of its host.
What is it called when parasites need their host to live?
{ "text": [ "biotrophic" ], "answer_start": [ 386 ] }
56de2e63cffd8e1900b4b633
Symbiosis
A parasitical relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed. This is also known as antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis. Parasitic symbioses take many forms, from endoparasites that live within the host's body to ectoparasites that live on its surface. In addition, parasites may be necrotrophic, which is to say they kill their host, or biotrophic, meaning they rely on their host's surviving. Biotrophic parasitism is an extremely successful mode of life. Depending on the definition used, as many as half of all animals have at least one parasitical phase in their life cycles, and it is also frequent in plants and fungi. Moreover, almost all free-living animals are host to one or more parasite taxa. An example of a biotrophic relationship would be a tick feeding on the blood of its host.
What proportion of animals go through a parasitic stage?
{ "text": [ "as many as half" ], "answer_start": [ 540 ] }
56de2e63cffd8e1900b4b634
Symbiosis
A parasitical relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed. This is also known as antagonistic or antipathetic symbiosis. Parasitic symbioses take many forms, from endoparasites that live within the host's body to ectoparasites that live on its surface. In addition, parasites may be necrotrophic, which is to say they kill their host, or biotrophic, meaning they rely on their host's surviving. Biotrophic parasitism is an extremely successful mode of life. Depending on the definition used, as many as half of all animals have at least one parasitical phase in their life cycles, and it is also frequent in plants and fungi. Moreover, almost all free-living animals are host to one or more parasite taxa. An example of a biotrophic relationship would be a tick feeding on the blood of its host.
Name a biotrophic organism.
{ "text": [ "a tick" ], "answer_start": [ 801 ] }
56de418fcffd8e1900b4b71e
Symbiosis
Amensalism is the type of relationship that exists where one species is inhibited or completely obliterated and one is unaffected. This type of symbiosis is relatively uncommon in rudimentary reference texts, but is omnipresent in the natural world.[citation needed] There are two types of amensalism, competition and antibiosis. Competition is where a larger or stronger organisms deprives a smaller or weaker one from a resource. Antibiosis occurs when one organism is damaged or killed by another through a chemical secretion. An example of competition is a sapling growing under the shadow of a mature tree. The mature tree can get_down to rob the sapling of necessary sunlight and, if the mature tree is very large, it can take up rainwater and deplete soil nutrients. Throughout the process the mature tree is unaffected. Indeed, if the sapling dies, the mature tree gains nutrients from the decaying sapling. Note that these nutrients become available because of the sapling's decomposition, rather than from the living sapling, which would be a case of parasitism.[citation needed] An example of antibiosis is Juglans nigra (black walnut), secreting juglone, a substance which destroys many herbaceous plants within its root zone.
What is the name for the kind of symbiosis in which one organism is seriously harmed and there is no affect on the other?
{ "text": [ "Amensalism" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de418fcffd8e1900b4b71f
Symbiosis
Amensalism is the type of relationship that exists where one species is inhibited or completely obliterated and one is unaffected. This type of symbiosis is relatively uncommon in rudimentary reference texts, but is omnipresent in the natural world.[citation needed] There are two types of amensalism, competition and antibiosis. Competition is where a larger or stronger organisms deprives a smaller or weaker one from a resource. Antibiosis occurs when one organism is damaged or killed by another through a chemical secretion. An example of competition is a sapling growing under the shadow of a mature tree. The mature tree can get_down to rob the sapling of necessary sunlight and, if the mature tree is very large, it can take up rainwater and deplete soil nutrients. Throughout the process the mature tree is unaffected. Indeed, if the sapling dies, the mature tree gains nutrients from the decaying sapling. Note that these nutrients become available because of the sapling's decomposition, rather than from the living sapling, which would be a case of parasitism.[citation needed] An example of antibiosis is Juglans nigra (black walnut), secreting juglone, a substance which destroys many herbaceous plants within its root zone.
What kinds of amensalism are there?
{ "text": [ "competition and antibiosis" ], "answer_start": [ 302 ] }
56de418fcffd8e1900b4b720
Symbiosis
Amensalism is the type of relationship that exists where one species is inhibited or completely obliterated and one is unaffected. This type of symbiosis is relatively uncommon in rudimentary reference texts, but is omnipresent in the natural world.[citation needed] There are two types of amensalism, competition and antibiosis. Competition is where a larger or stronger organisms deprives a smaller or weaker one from a resource. Antibiosis occurs when one organism is damaged or killed by another through a chemical secretion. An example of competition is a sapling growing under the shadow of a mature tree. The mature tree can get_down to rob the sapling of necessary sunlight and, if the mature tree is very large, it can take up rainwater and deplete soil nutrients. Throughout the process the mature tree is unaffected. Indeed, if the sapling dies, the mature tree gains nutrients from the decaying sapling. Note that these nutrients become available because of the sapling's decomposition, rather than from the living sapling, which would be a case of parasitism.[citation needed] An example of antibiosis is Juglans nigra (black walnut), secreting juglone, a substance which destroys many herbaceous plants within its root zone.
When a large tree takes the resources a young tree needs, what type of amensalism is it?
{ "text": [ "competition" ], "answer_start": [ 302 ] }
56de418fcffd8e1900b4b721
Symbiosis
Amensalism is the type of relationship that exists where one species is inhibited or completely obliterated and one is unaffected. This type of symbiosis is relatively uncommon in rudimentary reference texts, but is omnipresent in the natural world.[citation needed] There are two types of amensalism, competition and antibiosis. Competition is where a larger or stronger organisms deprives a smaller or weaker one from a resource. Antibiosis occurs when one organism is damaged or killed by another through a chemical secretion. An example of competition is a sapling growing under the shadow of a mature tree. The mature tree can get_down to rob the sapling of necessary sunlight and, if the mature tree is very large, it can take up rainwater and deplete soil nutrients. Throughout the process the mature tree is unaffected. Indeed, if the sapling dies, the mature tree gains nutrients from the decaying sapling. Note that these nutrients become available because of the sapling's decomposition, rather than from the living sapling, which would be a case of parasitism.[citation needed] An example of antibiosis is Juglans nigra (black walnut), secreting juglone, a substance which destroys many herbaceous plants within its root zone.
What does the black walnut give out that kills plants?
{ "text": [ "juglone" ], "answer_start": [ 1155 ] }
56de42a94396321400ee2730
Symbiosis
Amensalism is an interaction where an organism inflicts harm to another organism without any costs or benefits received by the other. A well-defined case of amensalism is where sheep or cattle trample grass. Whilst the presence of the grass causes negligible detrimental effects to the animal's hoof, the grass suffers from being crushed. Amensalism is often used to describe strongly asymmetrical competitive interactions, such as has been observed between the Spanish ibex and weevils of the genus Timarcha which feed upon the same type of shrub. Whilst the presence of the weevil has almost no influence on food availability, the presence of ibex has an enormous detrimental effect on weevil numbers, as they consume significant quantities of plant matter and incidentally ingest the weevils upon it.
What organisms is the ibex in an amensalistic relationship with?
{ "text": [ "weevils" ], "answer_start": [ 472 ] }
56de42a94396321400ee2731
Symbiosis
Amensalism is an interaction where an organism inflicts harm to another organism without any costs or benefits received by the other. A well-defined case of amensalism is where sheep or cattle trample grass. Whilst the presence of the grass causes negligible detrimental effects to the animal's hoof, the grass suffers from being crushed. Amensalism is often used to describe strongly asymmetrical competitive interactions, such as has been observed between the Spanish ibex and weevils of the genus Timarcha which feed upon the same type of shrub. Whilst the presence of the weevil has almost no influence on food availability, the presence of ibex has an enormous detrimental effect on weevil numbers, as they consume significant quantities of plant matter and incidentally ingest the weevils upon it.
What does the Spanish ibex eat?
{ "text": [ "shrub" ], "answer_start": [ 535 ] }
56de42a94396321400ee2732
Symbiosis
Amensalism is an interaction where an organism inflicts harm to another organism without any costs or benefits received by the other. A well-defined case of amensalism is where sheep or cattle trample grass. Whilst the presence of the grass causes negligible detrimental effects to the animal's hoof, the grass suffers from being crushed. Amensalism is often used to describe strongly asymmetrical competitive interactions, such as has been observed between the Spanish ibex and weevils of the genus Timarcha which feed upon the same type of shrub. Whilst the presence of the weevil has almost no influence on food availability, the presence of ibex has an enormous detrimental effect on weevil numbers, as they consume significant quantities of plant matter and incidentally ingest the weevils upon it.
What type of relationship is it when large animals crush small plants?
{ "text": [ "Amensalism" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de43f9cffd8e1900b4b74b
Symbiosis
Synnecrosis is a rare type of symbiosis in which the interaction between species is detrimental to both organisms involved. It is a short-lived condition, as the interaction eventually causes death. Because of this, evolution selects against synnecrosis and it is uncommon in nature. An example of this is the relationship between some species of bees and victims of the bee sting. Species of bees who die after stinging their prey inflict pain on themselves (albeit to protect the hive) as well as on the victim. This term is rarely used.
What type of relationship harms both organisms?
{ "text": [ "Synnecrosis" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de43f9cffd8e1900b4b74c
Symbiosis
Synnecrosis is a rare type of symbiosis in which the interaction between species is detrimental to both organisms involved. It is a short-lived condition, as the interaction eventually causes death. Because of this, evolution selects against synnecrosis and it is uncommon in nature. An example of this is the relationship between some species of bees and victims of the bee sting. Species of bees who die after stinging their prey inflict pain on themselves (albeit to protect the hive) as well as on the victim. This term is rarely used.
What is the ultimate result of synnecrosis?
{ "text": [ "death" ], "answer_start": [ 192 ] }
56de43f9cffd8e1900b4b74d
Symbiosis
Synnecrosis is a rare type of symbiosis in which the interaction between species is detrimental to both organisms involved. It is a short-lived condition, as the interaction eventually causes death. Because of this, evolution selects against synnecrosis and it is uncommon in nature. An example of this is the relationship between some species of bees and victims of the bee sting. Species of bees who die after stinging their prey inflict pain on themselves (albeit to protect the hive) as well as on the victim. This term is rarely used.
How common is synnecrosis in the natural world?
{ "text": [ "uncommon" ], "answer_start": [ 264 ] }
56de43f9cffd8e1900b4b74e
Symbiosis
Synnecrosis is a rare type of symbiosis in which the interaction between species is detrimental to both organisms involved. It is a short-lived condition, as the interaction eventually causes death. Because of this, evolution selects against synnecrosis and it is uncommon in nature. An example of this is the relationship between some species of bees and victims of the bee sting. Species of bees who die after stinging their prey inflict pain on themselves (albeit to protect the hive) as well as on the victim. This term is rarely used.
Why do bees sting even though it will kill them?
{ "text": [ "to protect the hive" ], "answer_start": [ 467 ] }
56de4520cffd8e1900b4b759
Symbiosis
While historically, symbiosis has received less attention than other interactions such as predation or competition, it is increasingly recognized as an of_import selective force behind evolution, with many species having a long history of interdependent co-evolution. In fact, the evolution of all eukaryotes (plants, animals, fungi, and protists) is believed under the endosymbiotic theory to have resulted from a symbiosis between various sorts of bacteria. This theory is supported by certain organelles dividing independently of the cell, and the observation that some organelles seem to have their own nucleic acid.
What far-reaching result do scientists think has come about from symbiosis with bacteria?
{ "text": [ "the evolution of all eukaryotes" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
56de4520cffd8e1900b4b75a
Symbiosis
While historically, symbiosis has received less attention than other interactions such as predation or competition, it is increasingly recognized as an of_import selective force behind evolution, with many species having a long history of interdependent co-evolution. In fact, the evolution of all eukaryotes (plants, animals, fungi, and protists) is believed under the endosymbiotic theory to have resulted from a symbiosis between various sorts of bacteria. This theory is supported by certain organelles dividing independently of the cell, and the observation that some organelles seem to have their own nucleic acid.
What are eukaryotes?
{ "text": [ "plants, animals, fungi, and protists" ], "answer_start": [ 310 ] }
56de4796cffd8e1900b4b777
Symbiosis
The biologist Lynn Margulis, famous for her work on endosymbiosis, contends that symbiosis is a major driving force behind evolution. She considers Darwin's notion of evolution, driven by competition, to exist incomplete and claims that evolution is strongly based on co-operation, interaction, and mutual dependence among organisms. According to Margulis and Dorion Sagan, "Life did not take over the globe by combat, but by networking."
What does Margulis think is the main driver of evolution?
{ "text": [ "symbiosis" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
56de4796cffd8e1900b4b779
Symbiosis
The biologist Lynn Margulis, famous for her work on endosymbiosis, contends that symbiosis is a major driving force behind evolution. She considers Darwin's notion of evolution, driven by competition, to exist incomplete and claims that evolution is strongly based on co-operation, interaction, and mutual dependence among organisms. According to Margulis and Dorion Sagan, "Life did not take over the globe by combat, but by networking."
Who agrees with Margulis' cooperative view of evolution?
{ "text": [ "Dorion Sagan" ], "answer_start": [ 357 ] }
56de49434396321400ee2774
Symbiosis
Symbiosis played a major role in the co-evolution of flowering plants and the animals that pollinate them. many plants that are pollinated by insects, bats, or birds have highly specialized flowers modified to promote pollination by a specific pollinator that is also correspondingly adapted. The first flowering plants in the fossil record had relatively simple flowers. Adaptive speciation quickly gave rise to many diverse groups of plants, and, at the same time, corresponding speciation occurred in certain insect groups. Some groups of plants developed nectar and large sticky pollen, while insects evolved more specialized morphologies to access and collect these rich food sources. In some taxa of plants and insects the relationship has become dependent, where the plant species can only be pollinated by one species of insect.
How big a part did symbiosis have in the development of flowering plants and their pollinators?
{ "text": [ "a major role" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
56de49434396321400ee2775
Symbiosis
Symbiosis played a major role in the co-evolution of flowering plants and the animals that pollinate them. many plants that are pollinated by insects, bats, or birds have highly specialized flowers modified to promote pollination by a specific pollinator that is also correspondingly adapted. The first flowering plants in the fossil record had relatively simple flowers. Adaptive speciation quickly gave rise to many diverse groups of plants, and, at the same time, corresponding speciation occurred in certain insect groups. Some groups of plants developed nectar and large sticky pollen, while insects evolved more specialized morphologies to access and collect these rich food sources. In some taxa of plants and insects the relationship has become dependent, where the plant species can only be pollinated by one species of insect.
What did some plants produce when flowers became less simple?
{ "text": [ "nectar and large sticky pollen" ], "answer_start": [ 559 ] }
56de49434396321400ee2776
Symbiosis
Symbiosis played a major role in the co-evolution of flowering plants and the animals that pollinate them. many plants that are pollinated by insects, bats, or birds have highly specialized flowers modified to promote pollination by a specific pollinator that is also correspondingly adapted. The first flowering plants in the fossil record had relatively simple flowers. Adaptive speciation quickly gave rise to many diverse groups of plants, and, at the same time, corresponding speciation occurred in certain insect groups. Some groups of plants developed nectar and large sticky pollen, while insects evolved more specialized morphologies to access and collect these rich food sources. In some taxa of plants and insects the relationship has become dependent, where the plant species can only be pollinated by one species of insect.
What is the word for the kind of relationship in which a plant depend on a single type of insect?
{ "text": [ "dependent" ], "answer_start": [ 753 ] }
56dde02666d3e219004dad6b
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF; French: Forces armées canadiennes, FAC), or Canadian Forces (CF) (French: les Forces canadiennes, FC), is the unified armed force of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."
What is the French name of the Canadian Armed Forces?
{ "text": [ "Forces armées canadiennes" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56dde02666d3e219004dad6c
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF; French: Forces armées canadiennes, FAC), or Canadian Forces (CF) (French: les Forces canadiennes, FC), is the unified armed force of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."
What law constitutes the CAF?
{ "text": [ "the National Defence Act" ], "answer_start": [ 191 ] }
56dde02666d3e219004dad6d
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF; French: Forces armées canadiennes, FAC), or Canadian Forces (CF) (French: les Forces canadiennes, FC), is the unified armed force of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."
Who are the CAF supposed to protect?
{ "text": [ "Her Majesty" ], "answer_start": [ 276 ] }
56dde02666d3e219004dad6e
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF; French: Forces armées canadiennes, FAC), or Canadian Forces (CF) (French: les Forces canadiennes, FC), is the unified armed force of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."
What does CF stand for in this context?
{ "text": [ "Forces canadiennes" ], "answer_start": [ 110 ] }
56dde0ea66d3e219004dad7e
Canadian_Armed_Forces
This unified institution consists of sea, land, and air elements referred to as the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Personnel may go to either the Regular Force or the Reserve Force, which has four sub-components: the Primary Reserve, Supplementary Reserve, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and the Canadian Rangers. Under the National Defence Act, the Canadian Armed Forces are an entity separate and distinct from the Department of National Defence (the federal government department responsible for administration and formation of defence policy), which also exists as the civilian support system for the Forces.
How many sub components are there?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
56dde0ea66d3e219004dad7f
Canadian_Armed_Forces
This unified institution consists of sea, land, and air elements referred to as the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Personnel may go to either the Regular Force or the Reserve Force, which has four sub-components: the Primary Reserve, Supplementary Reserve, Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and the Canadian Rangers. Under the National Defence Act, the Canadian Armed Forces are an entity separate and distinct from the Department of National Defence (the federal government department responsible for administration and formation of defence policy), which also exists as the civilian support system for the Forces.
What act defines the CAF?
{ "text": [ "the National Defence Act" ], "answer_start": [ 398 ] }
56dde17c9a695914005b9640
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the reigning Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by the Governor General of Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces is led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is advised and assisted by the Armed Forces Council.
Who currently is the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces?
{ "text": [ "Queen Elizabeth II" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56dde17c9a695914005b9641
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the reigning Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by the Governor General of Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces is led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is advised and assisted by the Armed Forces Council.
Who represents Queen Elizabeth II?
{ "text": [ "the Governor General of Canada" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
56dde17c9a695914005b9642
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the reigning Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by the Governor General of Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces is led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is advised and assisted by the Armed Forces Council.
Who leads the CAF?
{ "text": [ "the Chief of the Defence Staff" ], "answer_start": [ 196 ] }
56dde17c9a695914005b9643
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces is the reigning Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by the Governor General of Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces is led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is advised and assisted by the Armed Forces Council.
Who advises the Chief of the Defence?
{ "text": [ "the Armed Forces Council." ], "answer_start": [ 259 ] }
56dde22166d3e219004dad91
Canadian_Armed_Forces
During the Cold War, a principal focus of Canadian defence policy was contributing to the security of Europe in the face of the Soviet military threat. Toward that end, Canadian ground and air forces were based in Europe from the early 1950s until the early 1990s.
What war were the CAF involved in?
{ "text": [ "Cold War" ], "answer_start": [ 11 ] }
56dde22166d3e219004dad92
Canadian_Armed_Forces
During the Cold War, a principal focus of Canadian defence policy was contributing to the security of Europe in the face of the Soviet military threat. Toward that end, Canadian ground and air forces were based in Europe from the early 1950s until the early 1990s.
What was the goal of the CAF during the cold war?
{ "text": [ "the security of Europe" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56dde22166d3e219004dad93
Canadian_Armed_Forces
During the Cold War, a principal focus of Canadian defence policy was contributing to the security of Europe in the face of the Soviet military threat. Toward that end, Canadian ground and air forces were based in Europe from the early 1950s until the early 1990s.
What military thread did the CAF protect against in Europe?
{ "text": [ "the Soviet military threat" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
56dde22166d3e219004dad94
Canadian_Armed_Forces
During the Cold War, a principal focus of Canadian defence policy was contributing to the security of Europe in the face of the Soviet military threat. Toward that end, Canadian ground and air forces were based in Europe from the early 1950s until the early 1990s.
Apprimately since what year was the CAF stationed in Europe?
{ "text": [ "the early 1950s" ], "answer_start": [ 226 ] }
56dde22166d3e219004dad95
Canadian_Armed_Forces
During the Cold War, a principal focus of Canadian defence policy was contributing to the security of Europe in the face of the Soviet military threat. Toward that end, Canadian ground and air forces were based in Europe from the early 1950s until the early 1990s.
What year did the CAF leave Europe?
{ "text": [ "the early 1990s" ], "answer_start": [ 248 ] }
56dde2f49a695914005b9656
Canadian_Armed_Forces
However, since the end of the Cold War, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has moved much of its defence focus "out of area", the Canadian military has also become more deeply engaged in international security operations in various other parts of the world – most notably in Afghanistan since 2002.
What Treaty is the CAF part of?
{ "text": [ "the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)" ], "answer_start": [ 43 ] }
56dde2f49a695914005b9657
Canadian_Armed_Forces
However, since the end of the Cold War, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has moved much of its defence focus "out of area", the Canadian military has also become more deeply engaged in international security operations in various other parts of the world – most notably in Afghanistan since 2002.
What type of operation is the Canadian Military involved in?
{ "text": [ "international security operations" ], "answer_start": [ 201 ] }
56dde2f49a695914005b9658
Canadian_Armed_Forces
However, since the end of the Cold War, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has moved much of its defence focus "out of area", the Canadian military has also become more deeply engaged in international security operations in various other parts of the world – most notably in Afghanistan since 2002.
What country has the Canadian Military worked in the last years?
{ "text": [ "Afghanistan" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
56dde2f49a695914005b9659
Canadian_Armed_Forces
However, since the end of the Cold War, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has moved much of its defence focus "out of area", the Canadian military has also become more deeply engaged in international security operations in various other parts of the world – most notably in Afghanistan since 2002.
What year did the Canadian Military operation in Afghanistan start?
{ "text": [ "2002" ], "answer_start": [ 307 ] }
56dde2f49a695914005b965a
Canadian_Armed_Forces
However, since the end of the Cold War, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has moved much of its defence focus "out of area", the Canadian military has also become more deeply engaged in international security operations in various other parts of the world – most notably in Afghanistan since 2002.
Where is the current focus of the Canadian Military set?
{ "text": [ "out of area" ], "answer_start": [ 126 ] }
56dde39c66d3e219004dad9f
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canadian defence policy today is based on the Canada First Defence Strategy, introduced in 2008. Based on that strategy, the Canadian military is oriented and being equipped to transport out six core missions within Canada, in North America and globally. Specifically, the Canadian Armed Forces are tasked with having the capacity to:
What is Canada's defense policy based on?
{ "text": [ "Canada First Defence Strategy" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56dde39c66d3e219004dada0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canadian defence policy today is based on the Canada First Defence Strategy, introduced in 2008. Based on that strategy, the Canadian military is oriented and being equipped to transport out six core missions within Canada, in North America and globally. Specifically, the Canadian Armed Forces are tasked with having the capacity to:
When was the Canada First Defence Strategy introduced?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
56dde39c66d3e219004dada1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canadian defence policy today is based on the Canada First Defence Strategy, introduced in 2008. Based on that strategy, the Canadian military is oriented and being equipped to transport out six core missions within Canada, in North America and globally. Specifically, the Canadian Armed Forces are tasked with having the capacity to:
How many missions are carried out internally in Canada?
{ "text": [ "six core missions" ], "answer_start": [ 187 ] }
56dde39c66d3e219004dada2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Canadian defence policy today is based on the Canada First Defence Strategy, introduced in 2008. Based on that strategy, the Canadian military is oriented and being equipped to transport out six core missions within Canada, in North America and globally. Specifically, the Canadian Armed Forces are tasked with having the capacity to:
What other location does the Canada First Defence Strategy Cover?
{ "text": [ "North America" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
56dde48b9a695914005b966c
Canadian_Armed_Forces
consistent with the missions and priorities outlined above, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, participation in bilateral and multilateral military forums (e.g. the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces), ship and aircraft visits, military training and cooperation, and other such outreach and relationship-building efforts.
What other priority do the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute too?
{ "text": [ "conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
56dde48b9a695914005b966d
Canadian_Armed_Forces
consistent with the missions and priorities outlined above, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, participation in bilateral and multilateral military forums (e.g. the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces), ship and aircraft visits, military training and cooperation, and other such outreach and relationship-building efforts.
What is an example of another activity that the CAF performs?
{ "text": [ "deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés" ], "answer_start": [ 192 ] }
56dde48b9a695914005b966e
Canadian_Armed_Forces
consistent with the missions and priorities outlined above, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, participation in bilateral and multilateral military forums (e.g. the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces), ship and aircraft visits, military training and cooperation, and other such outreach and relationship-building efforts.
What other air force does the CAF cooperate with?
{ "text": [ "the American Air Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 331 ] }
56dde48b9a695914005b966f
Canadian_Armed_Forces
consistent with the missions and priorities outlined above, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, participation in bilateral and multilateral military forums (e.g. the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces), ship and aircraft visits, military training and cooperation, and other such outreach and relationship-building efforts.
What is one of the activities the CAF works on with other countries?
{ "text": [ "military training" ], "answer_start": [ 383 ] }
56dde48b9a695914005b9670
Canadian_Armed_Forces
consistent with the missions and priorities outlined above, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, participation in bilateral and multilateral military forums (e.g. the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces), ship and aircraft visits, military training and cooperation, and other such outreach and relationship-building efforts.
What diplomatic effort does the CAF perform as part of it's duties?
{ "text": [ "relationship-building efforts" ], "answer_start": [ 446 ] }
56dde56e9a695914005b967c
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Prior to Confederation in 1867, residents of the colonies in what is now Canada served as unconstipated members of French and British forces and in local militia groups. The latter aided in the defence of their respective territories against attacks by other European powers, Aboriginal peoples, and later American forces during the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812, as well as in the Fenian raids, Red River Rebellion, and North-West Rebellion. Consequently, the lineages of some Canadian army units stretch back to the early 19th century, when militia units were formed to assist in the defence of British North America against invasion by the United States.
What year was Canada united in a confederation?
{ "text": [ "1867" ], "answer_start": [ 26 ] }
56dde56e9a695914005b967d
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Prior to Confederation in 1867, residents of the colonies in what is now Canada served as unconstipated members of French and British forces and in local militia groups. The latter aided in the defence of their respective territories against attacks by other European powers, Aboriginal peoples, and later American forces during the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812, as well as in the Fenian raids, Red River Rebellion, and North-West Rebellion. Consequently, the lineages of some Canadian army units stretch back to the early 19th century, when militia units were formed to assist in the defence of British North America against invasion by the United States.
The forces of what countries did people serve before the unification?
{ "text": [ "French and British forces" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
56dde56e9a695914005b967e
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Prior to Confederation in 1867, residents of the colonies in what is now Canada served as unconstipated members of French and British forces and in local militia groups. The latter aided in the defence of their respective territories against attacks by other European powers, Aboriginal peoples, and later American forces during the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812, as well as in the Fenian raids, Red River Rebellion, and North-West Rebellion. Consequently, the lineages of some Canadian army units stretch back to the early 19th century, when militia units were formed to assist in the defence of British North America against invasion by the United States.
What is one of the threats that faced them?
{ "text": [ "European powers" ], "answer_start": [ 253 ] }
56dde56e9a695914005b967f
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Prior to Confederation in 1867, residents of the colonies in what is now Canada served as unconstipated members of French and British forces and in local militia groups. The latter aided in the defence of their respective territories against attacks by other European powers, Aboriginal peoples, and later American forces during the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812, as well as in the Fenian raids, Red River Rebellion, and North-West Rebellion. Consequently, the lineages of some Canadian army units stretch back to the early 19th century, when militia units were formed to assist in the defence of British North America against invasion by the United States.
What American war threatened Canada?
{ "text": [ "the American Revolutionary War" ], "answer_start": [ 323 ] }
56dde56e9a695914005b9680
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Prior to Confederation in 1867, residents of the colonies in what is now Canada served as unconstipated members of French and British forces and in local militia groups. The latter aided in the defence of their respective territories against attacks by other European powers, Aboriginal peoples, and later American forces during the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812, as well as in the Fenian raids, Red River Rebellion, and North-West Rebellion. Consequently, the lineages of some Canadian army units stretch back to the early 19th century, when militia units were formed to assist in the defence of British North America against invasion by the United States.
Early on, what did they defend against with the British?
{ "text": [ "invasion by the United States" ], "answer_start": [ 634 ] }
56dde6229a695914005b9686
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The responsibility for military command remained with the British Crown-in-Council, with a commander-in-chief for North America stationed at Halifax until the final withdrawal of British Army and Royal Navy units from that city in 1906. Thereafter, the Royal Canadian Navy was formed, and, with the advent of military aviation, the Royal Canadian Air Force. These forces were organised under the Department of Militia and Defence, and split into the Permanent and Non-Permanent Active Militias—frequently shortened to simply The Militia. By 1923, the department was merged into the Department of National Defence, but land forces in Canada were not referred to as the Canadian Army until November 1940.
Who initially had military command?
{ "text": [ "the British Crown-in-Council" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
56dde6229a695914005b9687
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The responsibility for military command remained with the British Crown-in-Council, with a commander-in-chief for North America stationed at Halifax until the final withdrawal of British Army and Royal Navy units from that city in 1906. Thereafter, the Royal Canadian Navy was formed, and, with the advent of military aviation, the Royal Canadian Air Force. These forces were organised under the Department of Militia and Defence, and split into the Permanent and Non-Permanent Active Militias—frequently shortened to simply The Militia. By 1923, the department was merged into the Department of National Defence, but land forces in Canada were not referred to as the Canadian Army until November 1940.
Where was the commander-in-chief stationed?
{ "text": [ "Halifax" ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
56dde6229a695914005b9688
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The responsibility for military command remained with the British Crown-in-Council, with a commander-in-chief for North America stationed at Halifax until the final withdrawal of British Army and Royal Navy units from that city in 1906. Thereafter, the Royal Canadian Navy was formed, and, with the advent of military aviation, the Royal Canadian Air Force. These forces were organised under the Department of Militia and Defence, and split into the Permanent and Non-Permanent Active Militias—frequently shortened to simply The Militia. By 1923, the department was merged into the Department of National Defence, but land forces in Canada were not referred to as the Canadian Army until November 1940.
When did the British Army and Royal Navy withdraw from Halifax?
{ "text": [ "1906" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
56dde6229a695914005b9689
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The responsibility for military command remained with the British Crown-in-Council, with a commander-in-chief for North America stationed at Halifax until the final withdrawal of British Army and Royal Navy units from that city in 1906. Thereafter, the Royal Canadian Navy was formed, and, with the advent of military aviation, the Royal Canadian Air Force. These forces were organised under the Department of Militia and Defence, and split into the Permanent and Non-Permanent Active Militias—frequently shortened to simply The Militia. By 1923, the department was merged into the Department of National Defence, but land forces in Canada were not referred to as the Canadian Army until November 1940.
The Canadian Armed Forces were initially organized under what department?
{ "text": [ "the Department of Militia and Defence" ], "answer_start": [ 392 ] }
56dde6229a695914005b968a
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The responsibility for military command remained with the British Crown-in-Council, with a commander-in-chief for North America stationed at Halifax until the final withdrawal of British Army and Royal Navy units from that city in 1906. Thereafter, the Royal Canadian Navy was formed, and, with the advent of military aviation, the Royal Canadian Air Force. These forces were organised under the Department of Militia and Defence, and split into the Permanent and Non-Permanent Active Militias—frequently shortened to simply The Militia. By 1923, the department was merged into the Department of National Defence, but land forces in Canada were not referred to as the Canadian Army until November 1940.
When did the unification complete of all the Canadian forces to be called the Canadian Army?
{ "text": [ "November 1940" ], "answer_start": [ 688 ] }
56dde7259a695914005b9696
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The first overseas deployment of Canadian military forces occurred during the Second Boer War, when several units were raised to function under British command. Similarly, when the United Kingdom entered into conflict with Germany in the First World War, Canadian troops were called to participate in European theatres. The Canadian Crown-in-Council then decided to send its forces into the Second World War, as well as the Korean War.
When was the first overseas deployment of the Canadian Military?
{ "text": [ "Second Boer War" ], "answer_start": [ 78 ] }
56dde7259a695914005b9697
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The first overseas deployment of Canadian military forces occurred during the Second Boer War, when several units were raised to function under British command. Similarly, when the United Kingdom entered into conflict with Germany in the First World War, Canadian troops were called to participate in European theatres. The Canadian Crown-in-Council then decided to send its forces into the Second World War, as well as the Korean War.
Under what command did they serve?
{ "text": [ "British command" ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
56dde7259a695914005b9698
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The first overseas deployment of Canadian military forces occurred during the Second Boer War, when several units were raised to function under British command. Similarly, when the United Kingdom entered into conflict with Germany in the First World War, Canadian troops were called to participate in European theatres. The Canadian Crown-in-Council then decided to send its forces into the Second World War, as well as the Korean War.
When were Canadian Troops called upon to assist in Europe?
{ "text": [ "the First World War" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
56dde7259a695914005b9699
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The first overseas deployment of Canadian military forces occurred during the Second Boer War, when several units were raised to function under British command. Similarly, when the United Kingdom entered into conflict with Germany in the First World War, Canadian troops were called to participate in European theatres. The Canadian Crown-in-Council then decided to send its forces into the Second World War, as well as the Korean War.
What other European war were the Canadian Forces involved in?
{ "text": [ "Second World War" ], "answer_start": [ 388 ] }
56dde7259a695914005b969a
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The first overseas deployment of Canadian military forces occurred during the Second Boer War, when several units were raised to function under British command. Similarly, when the United Kingdom entered into conflict with Germany in the First World War, Canadian troops were called to participate in European theatres. The Canadian Crown-in-Council then decided to send its forces into the Second World War, as well as the Korean War.
What Asian war were the Canadian Forces involved in?
{ "text": [ "Korean War" ], "answer_start": [ 421 ] }
56dde8249a695914005b96a0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Since 1947, Canadian military units have participated in more than 200 operations worldwide, and completed 72 international operations. Canadian soldiers, sailors, and aviators came to exist considered world-class professionals through conspicuous service during these conflicts and the country's integral participation in NATO during the Cold War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War, and in United Nations Peacekeeping operations, such as the Suez Crisis, Golan Heights, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Libya. Canada maintained an aircraft carrier from 1957 to 1970 during the Cold War, which never saw combat but participated in patrols during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
How many operations has the Canadian Military been part of since 1947?
{ "text": [ "more than 200 operations" ], "answer_start": [ 57 ] }
56dde8249a695914005b96a1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Since 1947, Canadian military units have participated in more than 200 operations worldwide, and completed 72 international operations. Canadian soldiers, sailors, and aviators came to exist considered world-class professionals through conspicuous service during these conflicts and the country's integral participation in NATO during the Cold War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War, and in United Nations Peacekeeping operations, such as the Suez Crisis, Golan Heights, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Libya. Canada maintained an aircraft carrier from 1957 to 1970 during the Cold War, which never saw combat but participated in patrols during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
How many operations have been completed by the Canadian Military Internationally?
{ "text": [ "72" ], "answer_start": [ 107 ] }
56dde8249a695914005b96a2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Since 1947, Canadian military units have participated in more than 200 operations worldwide, and completed 72 international operations. Canadian soldiers, sailors, and aviators came to exist considered world-class professionals through conspicuous service during these conflicts and the country's integral participation in NATO during the Cold War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War, and in United Nations Peacekeeping operations, such as the Suez Crisis, Golan Heights, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Libya. Canada maintained an aircraft carrier from 1957 to 1970 during the Cold War, which never saw combat but participated in patrols during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
What are some of the wars the Canadian Military was involved in?
{ "text": [ "Cold War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War" ], "answer_start": [ 336 ] }
56dde8249a695914005b96a3
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Since 1947, Canadian military units have participated in more than 200 operations worldwide, and completed 72 international operations. Canadian soldiers, sailors, and aviators came to exist considered world-class professionals through conspicuous service during these conflicts and the country's integral participation in NATO during the Cold War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War, and in United Nations Peacekeeping operations, such as the Suez Crisis, Golan Heights, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Libya. Canada maintained an aircraft carrier from 1957 to 1970 during the Cold War, which never saw combat but participated in patrols during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
What peace keeping effort is the Canadian Military part of?
{ "text": [ "United Nations Peacekeeping operations" ], "answer_start": [ 381 ] }
56dde8249a695914005b96a4
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Since 1947, Canadian military units have participated in more than 200 operations worldwide, and completed 72 international operations. Canadian soldiers, sailors, and aviators came to exist considered world-class professionals through conspicuous service during these conflicts and the country's integral participation in NATO during the Cold War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War, and in United Nations Peacekeeping operations, such as the Suez Crisis, Golan Heights, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Libya. Canada maintained an aircraft carrier from 1957 to 1970 during the Cold War, which never saw combat but participated in patrols during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
What type of military vehicle was maintained almost 15 years but never saw any action during the Cuban crisis?
{ "text": [ "an aircraft carrier" ], "answer_start": [ 528 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, the strategical bombing of German cities, and more recently the Battle of Medak Pocket, in Croatia.
What famous World War II battle was the Canadian Military part of?
{ "text": [ "the Normandy Landings" ], "answer_start": [ 166 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, the strategical bombing of German cities, and more recently the Battle of Medak Pocket, in Croatia.
What effort was the Canadian Military known for in Germany?
{ "text": [ "the strategic bombing of German cities" ], "answer_start": [ 288 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, the strategical bombing of German cities, and more recently the Battle of Medak Pocket, in Croatia.
What Battle in France was the Canadian Military known for?
{ "text": [ "the Battle of Vimy Ridge" ], "answer_start": [ 72 ] }
56dde8e466d3e219004dade3
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Battles which are particularly notable to the Canadian military include the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Dieppe Raid, the Battle of Ortona, the Battle of Passchendaele, the Normandy Landings, the Battle for Caen, the Battle of the Scheldt, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, the strategical bombing of German cities, and more recently the Battle of Medak Pocket, in Croatia.
What country was the latest Canadian Military effort?
{ "text": [ "Croatia" ], "answer_start": [ 377 ] }
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf2
Canadian_Armed_Forces
At the end of the Second World War, Canada possessed the fourth-largest air force and fifth-largest naval surface fleet in the world, as well as the largest volunteer army ever fielded. Conscription for overseas service was introduced only near the end of the war, and only 2,400 conscripts actually made it into battle. Originally, Canada was thought to have_got had the third-largest navy in the world, but with the fall of the Soviet Union, new data based on Japanese and Soviet sources found that to be incorrect.
Canada had which biggest army during the Second World War?
{ "text": [ "the largest volunteer army ever" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf4
Canadian_Armed_Forces
At the end of the Second World War, Canada possessed the fourth-largest air force and fifth-largest naval surface fleet in the world, as well as the largest volunteer army ever fielded. Conscription for overseas service was introduced only near the end of the war, and only 2,400 conscripts actually made it into battle. Originally, Canada was thought to have_got had the third-largest navy in the world, but with the fall of the Soviet Union, new data based on Japanese and Soviet sources found that to be incorrect.
What country fell providing with more information on Canada's army size?
{ "text": [ "the Soviet Union" ], "answer_start": [ 422 ] }
56dde9c366d3e219004dadf5
Canadian_Armed_Forces
At the end of the Second World War, Canada possessed the fourth-largest air force and fifth-largest naval surface fleet in the world, as well as the largest volunteer army ever fielded. Conscription for overseas service was introduced only near the end of the war, and only 2,400 conscripts actually made it into battle. Originally, Canada was thought to have_got had the third-largest navy in the world, but with the fall of the Soviet Union, new data based on Japanese and Soviet sources found that to be incorrect.
Which other country had a sizable naval army?
{ "text": [ "Japanese" ], "answer_start": [ 458 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfb
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served alongside garrisons of the Gallic and British armies and navies; a structure that remained in place until the early 20th century. Thereafter, a distinctly Canadian army and navy was established, followed by an air force, that, because of the constitutional arrangements at the time, remained effectively under the control of the British government until Canada gained legislative independence from the United Kingdom in 1931, in part due to the distinguished achievement and sacrifice of the Canadian Corps in the First World War.
When did the Canadian Armed Forced become to be?
{ "text": [ "1 February 1968" ], "answer_start": [ 62 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfc
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served alongside garrisons of the Gallic and British armies and navies; a structure that remained in place until the early 20th century. Thereafter, a distinctly Canadian army and navy was established, followed by an air force, that, because of the constitutional arrangements at the time, remained effectively under the control of the British government until Canada gained legislative independence from the United Kingdom in 1931, in part due to the distinguished achievement and sacrifice of the Canadian Corps in the First World War.
What does the Canadian Armed Forces mostly consist of?
{ "text": [ "the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force" ], "answer_start": [ 84 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfd
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served alongside garrisons of the Gallic and British armies and navies; a structure that remained in place until the early 20th century. Thereafter, a distinctly Canadian army and navy was established, followed by an air force, that, because of the constitutional arrangements at the time, remained effectively under the control of the British government until Canada gained legislative independence from the United Kingdom in 1931, in part due to the distinguished achievement and sacrifice of the Canadian Corps in the First World War.
What prevented Canada from fully having their own army at the start?
{ "text": [ "the British government" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadfe
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served alongside garrisons of the Gallic and British armies and navies; a structure that remained in place until the early 20th century. Thereafter, a distinctly Canadian army and navy was established, followed by an air force, that, because of the constitutional arrangements at the time, remained effectively under the control of the British government until Canada gained legislative independence from the United Kingdom in 1931, in part due to the distinguished achievement and sacrifice of the Canadian Corps in the First World War.
When did Canada gain independence from the United Kingdom?
{ "text": [ "1931" ], "answer_start": [ 711 ] }
56ddea5166d3e219004dadff
Canadian_Armed_Forces
The current iteration of the Canadian Armed Forces dates from 1 February 1968, when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged into a unified structure and superseded by elemental commands. Its roots, however, lie in colonial militia groups that served alongside garrisons of the Gallic and British armies and navies; a structure that remained in place until the early 20th century. Thereafter, a distinctly Canadian army and navy was established, followed by an air force, that, because of the constitutional arrangements at the time, remained effectively under the control of the British government until Canada gained legislative independence from the United Kingdom in 1931, in part due to the distinguished achievement and sacrifice of the Canadian Corps in the First World War.
What war aided Canadian legislative independence?
{ "text": [ "the First World War" ], "answer_start": [ 801 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96ae
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After the 1980s, the use of the "Canadian Armed Forces" name gave way to "Canadian Forces";[citation needed] The "Canadian Armed Forces" name returned in 2013.
What is the old name of the Canadian Forces?
{ "text": [ "Canadian Armed Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96af
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After the 1980s, the use of the "Canadian Armed Forces" name gave way to "Canadian Forces";[citation needed] The "Canadian Armed Forces" name returned in 2013.
When did the Canadian Armed Forces name cease to be?
{ "text": [ "After the 1980s" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96b0
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After the 1980s, the use of the "Canadian Armed Forces" name gave way to "Canadian Forces";[citation needed] The "Canadian Armed Forces" name returned in 2013.
When was the Canadian Armed Forces name reintroduced?
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
56ddead69a695914005b96b1
Canadian_Armed_Forces
After the 1980s, the use of the "Canadian Armed Forces" name gave way to "Canadian Forces";[citation needed] The "Canadian Armed Forces" name returned in 2013.
What was the new name of the Canadian Armed Forces?
{ "text": [ "Canadian Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b602
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), at the request of the Government of Afghanistan.
What forces were sent out in support of peacekeeping?
{ "text": [ "Land Forces" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b603
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), at the request of the Government of Afghanistan.
Until when were Canadian forces in Afghanistan?
{ "text": [ "2011" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
56de2b36cffd8e1900b4b604
Canadian_Armed_Forces
Land Forces during this period also deployed in support of peacekeeping operations within United Nations sanctioned conflicts. The nature of the Canadian Forces has continued to evolve. They have been deployed in Afghanistan until 2011, under the NATO-led United Nations International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), at the request of the Government of Afghanistan.
What force were the Canadians part of in Afghanistan?
{ "text": [ "ISAF" ], "answer_start": [ 312 ] }