| Land Force Western Area | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1 September 1991 – June 2014 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Headquarters |
| Part of | Canadian Army |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Edmonton |
| Motto(s) | Pace Paratus ad Arma "In peace prepared for war" |
| March | "Invercargil" |
| Website | www |
| Abbreviation | LFWA |
Land Force Western Area (LFWA) was a formation of the Canadian Army responsible for operations in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.[1] LFWA was headquartered at CFB Edmonton. The command was formed in 1991. In 2013 it was announced that LFWA would be renamed 3rd Canadian Division.[2] This change took place in the summer of 2014.
- ^ "What is Land Force Western Area". Department of National Defence/Canadian Army/LFWA-JTFW HQ. 29 July 2011. Archived from the original on 23 May 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Restoring the Canadian Army's historical identity". Department of National Defence. Archived from the original on 14 July 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.