Général-Jean-Victor-Allard Building, Military recruit school building in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada

The Général-Jean-Victor-Allard Building is the home of the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School at the Saint-Jean Garrison in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. It is divided into three sectors: Orange, the main body of the building; Green, a residence for non-commissioned member recruits; and Blue, which houses officer cadets. Other areas inside include the O'Mega Mess and the Patriot Club.

The building was named after General Jean Victor Allard, who served as the first French-Canadian Chief of Defence Staff from 1966 to 1969. This naming honors his groundbreaking role at the helm of Canadian military leadership.

The building is named after General Jean Victor Allard, the first French Canadian to serve as Chief of the Defence Staff, from 1966 to 1969, and the first to hold the rank of general. Its name keeps that career attached to the site of the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, which trains recruits and officers in French and English in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

The site lies near the Richelieu River and contains specialized training facilities for military personnel. Keep in mind that this is an active military compound, so access to certain areas may be restricted for security reasons.

The building is named after General Jean Victor Allard, the first French Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, serving from 1966 to 1969, and the first to hold the rank of full general. He signed the Korean War truce at Panmunjom on Canada's behalf on 27 July 1953. His memoirs appeared in 1985, with an English translation in 1988.