The last major reorganization of the Militia in the 20th century was announced in 1969.  Based on the requirement for a Militia of only 19,500,¹²⁵ it was centred on the establishment of five Militia areas and 21 districts to coordinate the activities of assigned units.  The Militia units in the interior of British Columbia would be unique because they would report directly to "Militia Area Pacific Headquarters" in Vancouver and no district organization was created to replace the BC Interior Militia Advisor stationed in Vernon.  

Across Canada many units were placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle to achieve the new paid ceiling, though this target was also met through the elimination of sub-units in outlying towns.  By the spring of 1970 the Militia in the interior of British Columbia had been reduced as detailed below.  

* "C" Squadron of The British Columbia Dragoons and the Regiment's Pipes and Drums in Penticton were closed

 * The Rocky Mountain Rangers was reduced to a presence in Kamloops and Revelstoke only with the closure of "A" Company (and the Regimental Band¹²⁶) in Prince George and "C" Company in Salmon Arm.¹²⁷ 

MAP: 'BC Units circa 1970'

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