 As World War I drew to a close in 1918, and the CEF expected to disband, plans to re-organize the Canadian Militia were initiated under the Otter Commission.The Commission proposed that PAM field a force of six infantry divisions, one cavalry division, supplemented by personnel from NPAM.Additionally, the Otter Commission saw links of perpetuation created, for battle honours earned from units of the CEF with units of the Canadian Militia.