[Verse 1] In the halls of our defense, where strategy takes shape Military minds and civilians working side by side Some wear uniforms with pride, others bring expertise Together building Canada's strength with flexibility [Chorus] Flex and flow, military-civilian Mix and match for mission completion Flex and flow, positions shifting Best of both worlds, capability lifting When we combine our different skills Canada's defense gets stronger still [Verse 2] Officers bring command structure, discipline and training Civilians add innovation, fresh perspective too Cross-pollination happens when we share the workload Efficiency grows stronger when we break the old mold [Chorus] Flex and flow, military-civilian Mix and match for mission completion Flex and flow, positions shifting Best of both worlds, capability lifting When we combine our different skills Canada's defense gets stronger still [Bridge] Look around the world and see How other nations organize Australia, UK, Germany Have flexible workforce designs Benchmarking shows the way forward Learning from success abroad [Verse 3] Some roles need military training, chain of command Others benefit from civilian thought and business plans Smart allocation of our people, right person right place Organizational efficiency sets a stronger pace [Chorus] Flex and flow, military-civilian Mix and match for mission completion Flex and flow, positions shifting Best of both worlds, capability lifting When we combine our different skills Canada's defense gets stronger still [Outro] Flexibility in workforce planning Makes our military strong Military and civilian voices Singing the same proud song
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