The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)
Windsor's Armoured Regiment
THE REGIMENT
Primary Reserve Structure
The hierarchy enabling timely and appropriate decision making.
Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps (RCAC) was formed in 1940 to support the conduct of armoured operations.
The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) is one of 18 Primary Reserve Regiments serving in the RCAC.
Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
Provides the armour capability of the Canadian Army combining speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with amoured vehicles.
Honorary Appointments
Colonel Of The Regiment
Honorary Colonel Elizabeth Bainbridge was appointed into her role by the Minister of National Defence. Her family has a long history with the Armoured Corps. Both her Father and her son served with Primary Reserve Armoured Regiments, while she served with the Royal Canadian Dragoons (a Regular Force Armoured Regiment). She believes the reserves are great response to 'what did you do this weekend?' As a former soldier, she's jumped out of a helicopter and stood on the deck of a nuclear submarine at open water. Who knows what cool and exciting experiences you could have?
Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of The Regiment
Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Paul Bradford was appointed into his role by the Minister of National Defence during 2023. In his civilian role he is know as Dr. Bradford, Head of Trauma at Windsor General. As a past Commanding Offficer of a Field Ambulance Unit, Paul is an example of someone who has combined a challenging career with Primary Reserve Service.
COMMAND APPOINTMENTS
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Finkle began his Primary Reserve Career with the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada. As Commanding Officer (CO) he is responsible for the overall operational effectiveness of The Regiment. In his civilian career, he works for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. The CO wants you to know that there are many people in The Regiment to talk with about balancing your civilian and reserve employment.
Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)
Chief Warrent Officer Richard Sharpe assumed the appointment to RSM during spring 2026. He began his career at the age of 17 (seventeen) and in his civilian employment works for Acrolab. The RSM wants potential soldiers to know the stories and the friends you make, make your reserve career rewarding.
A SQUADRON
The operational squadron
TRG SQUADRON
Instructors and soldiers pending courses
JOIN THE REGIMENT
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Where It Began
The Regiment first stood up on 15 Dec 1936, while the Canadian Armoured Corps was established 13 Aug 1940. The reorganization of 1936 created a new tank school, and comprised 6 tank battalions. The Regiment was originally named The Essex Regiment (Tank) and had to be created from scratch. Some Officers and some Non Commissioned Officers were assigned from The Essex Scottish [(Infantry) now named The Essex & Kent Scottish) to create what is now called The Windsor Regiment (RCAC). A shared heritage and a share motto: Semper Paratus! (Always Prepared/Ready)
