A United Services Institute (USI) is an association of Officers, ex-Officers and interested Civilians formed as “a group concerned with the military technique and the technical and economic stability of our nation. We want Canada to grow as a nation, to fulfill its responsibility with the world community, because only from a national stable economic base and sound political policies can it discharge its role at home and abroad”.

RAUSI originated in Calgary in 1920 and is one of 27 USIs that makes up Federation of Military and United Services Institute of Canada (FMUSIC). Membership is open to serving military Officers, ex-military personnel and friends of the military in southern Alberta.

The RAUSI provides financial and moral support to Alberta’s Regular Reserve and Cadet Forces and sponsor a bursary for advanced education for students with a military background. Through the RAUSI Foundation, RAUSI seeks to promote and encourage public awareness and support for Canada’s Military establishment and makes grants for the maintenance of armouries, military museums, military heritage sites and qualifying organizations in Alberta.

The Institute has sought to maintain and nurture close bonds between the civilian and military populace in Calgary, and provide a focal point for such diverse groups as the POW Association, the Air Crew Association and the Royal Military College Club of Canada.

The role RAUSI has to play in the City of Calgary has never been more important. The departure f all the regular force military, together with the initiative to reorganize and restructure the Reserves, levies a major challenge to RAUSI and to raise public awareness of the presence of Calgary’s Military Garrison and to stress their importance as a part of the fabric of the city.