Issued also in French under title: L'esprit combatif : la profession des armes au Canada. "Published under the auspices of the Chief of the Defence Staff by the Canadian Defence Academy - Professional Concepts and Leader Development"--Verso of cover. "NDID number: A-PA-005-000/AP-139"--Verso of cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface -- Foreword -- Security in an uncertain world -- The purpose and composition of professions -- The Canadian profession of arms -- The Canadian Armed Forces ethos -- The organizing and functioning of the profession of arms in Canada -- Self-regulation : the engine of adaptation -- Closing remarks on Fighting spirit : the profession of arms in Canada -- Glossary.

"Fighting Spirit: The Profession of Arms in Canada is the second publication in a series of doctrine that first started with The Canadian Armed Forces Ethos: Trusted to Serve (2022), both of which now replace Duty with Honour: The Profession of Arms in Canada (2009). … Fighting Spirit is a doctrinal guide that articulates the Canadian Armed Force's (CAF's) renewed commitment to professionalism by describing what it means to be a military professional and how to apply these concepts to military service. In particular, the profession will emphasize concepts that bring military teams together in a positive, inclusive and productive way. The intent is to reset the conditions needed for a new personal and institutional fighting spirit that will help strengthen the CAF and its ability to defend Canada and Canadian interests. …"--Foreword, page 7.