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==Regimental structure== [[File:GGFG Recruiting poster.png|alt=GGFG, Governor General's Foot Guards|thumb|A 2023 Recruiting poster for the GGFG. The poster was inspired by recruiting posters from the First World War.|upright]] The regiment is composed of the following sub-units: * Regimental Headquarters{{snd}} Regimental Headquarters is responsible for the overall command, control, and administration of all members of the regiment. * No. 1 Company (Rifle Company){{snd}} The rifle company conducts collective field training exercises to train soldiers to work together as a team across a range of tactical scenarios. Most of the trained soldiers in the regiment are part of the rifle company. * No. 2 Company (Training Company){{snd}} The training company runs individual training courses so members can become qualified or complete specialized courses.Β It is composed of instructors and students taking part in individual training courses. New members of the regiment are members of the training company until they are fully trained. * No. 3 Company (Combat Service Support){{snd}} The Support Company provides logistical support to the training being conducted by No. 1 and 2 Companies. * [[Governor General's Foot Guards Band|GGFG Band]]{{snd}} The regimental band is a brass-and-reed band that represents the regiment at performances around the city and beyond. * [[Ceremonial Guard (Canada)|Public Duties Company]]{{snd}} Public Duties Company (PD Coy) plans and conducts the Ceremonial Guard during the summer months as well as supporting the governor general and Rideau Hall with ceremonial tasks throughout the year. The regiment also supports the [[2784 Governor General's Foot Guards Army Cadets|2784 GGFG Army Cadets]] of the [[Royal Canadian Army Cadets]]. The PD Coy, given the suspension of Ceremonial Guard activities owing to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020, is ad interim the official [[guard of honour]] of the Canadian Armed Forces. This status will continue until the Guard's reconstitution.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
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