764 Communications Squadron

764 Information Services Delivery Squadron was specialist military communications squadron of the Communications and Electronics Branch. The squadron was first formed during the Cold war but it's current role and structure are unknown.

History
The 704th Communications Squadron was formed in Rockliffe in Ottawa as a Royal Canadian Air Force communications squadron. After their formation, the squadron was designated as 704 Communications Squadron. Although the squadron was a RCAF unit, the squadron was actually under the control of the CCFC. During this time, the squadron maintained of the major relay centres. By 1972, the squadron amalgamated with 705 Communications Squadron, after this amalgamation, the squadron was composed of army units only. After this amalgamation, the squadron service the entire Ottawa area. In 1976, the squadron was renumbered as 764 Communications Squadron and joined the 76th Communications Group.

After their renaming, the squadron provided communications and maintenance support to the Canadian Forces bases in the area. By 1989, the squadron was composed of 35% french speaking members. After the 1994 reorganisations and cuts, the squadron was renamed as 764 Information Services Delivery Squadron. The squadron they moved to the National Defence Headquarters. By 2005, the squadron was the main communications squadron for national and international communications, providing 24/7 strategic communications. During their time supporting NDHQ, the squadron had the following organisation;


 * Squadron Headquarters
 * Headquarters Section
 * Operations Troop
 * Technical Maintenance Troop

It is unknown what the status of the squadron is today.