Eme As Leaders Everywhere
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EME AS LEADERS EVERYWHERE Interviews with 6 EME Leaders MGen Poulter BGen (ret’d) Giguère CWO Mooney ... And more! Défense National nationale Defence EME Journal Regimental Command INTERVIEWS WITH EME LEADERS 4 Branch Advisor’s Message CWO (ret’d) Arthur Rest Great leaders are created through EME culture, 6 experience and training 7 MGen Ian Poulter Branch Chief Warrant Officer’s BGen (ret’d) Camil Giguère 5 Message 8 LGen (ret’d) Robert Fischer The last message from CWO Bergeron as Branch CWO and a small introduction from CWO Gilbert 9 CWO Wendy Mooney 10 The Royal Designation - Update Col (ret’d) Murray Johnston Learning and Action Recovery Challenges and New 11 Equipment PHOTO: Charles Frost Procure and field up towing and recovery devices over the next 2 years What’s up? Trade Section 17 Bluebell and EME Day 21 Weapons Technician A comeback on the celebrations for EME Day in An overview of changes coming in the trade and an Ottawa, Valcartier... and Kuwait update on the LG1 MKII 18 Doing what we do best 23 Vehicles Technician The story of the little white bike completely overhauled Official presentation of the new OA and AOA as well by EME members in Afghanistan as their functions within the trade 12 Ex RAFALE BLANCHE 2012 18 Colonel Commandants’ Lunch Electronics and Optronics 24 Technician Using an ECP and deploying a FRG during a large- Tough Mudder: Bring in the scale deployment 19 The sequence and results from trails with the new Battering Ram 440-Round Ammunition Box A Year in Review: QL4 (OJT) 13 7 members from 1 Svc Bn participated in Tough Training Company, 2 Svc Bn Mudder in Whistler, BC 25 Materials Technician An overview of a year of changes at 2 Svc Bn Adventure Training The last task in Kandahar: dismantle and repatriate 19 in Canada the monument dedicated to the 158 fallen th Visit from 6 Field Squadron soldiers 14 Cadets 26 Ammunition Technical Officers Learning innovation 14 Changes in the ATO training Training modernization at CFSEME Operational MPEV Undergoes Tradition & History 15 Modifications in Support to Field 26 Camp Barriefield Operations 27 Reliving RCEME History Modifications made to the MPEV in order to improve 28 Maj (ret’d) «Cam» Lane its performance 20 Craftman Dewit Buffalo Run 2012 The LRSS Upgrade Project 16 Craftman Dewit participated in a 224 km course for Awards & Recognitions 16 Direct Tow Testing of the TLAV the Soldier On Fund 29 Awards & Distinctions 20 Camp Maple Leaf National and Regional Awards 30 40 military members from Kingston participated in the 2012 maintenance work of the Maple Leaf Camp Columns 31 Last Call 32 EME organization across Canada On the cover: MGen Poulter, BGen (ret’d) Giguère, CWO Mooney EME Journal - Edition 2 - 2012 Regimental Command Branch Advisor’s Message EME Branch, Producer of Great Leaders Col N. Eldaoud, EME Branch Advisor You have no doubt noticed that the themes featured in the Journal cover the four main principles that I set during my term as Branch Advisor (see the principles in the box below). It was therefore with great enthusiasm that I awaited the release of the current edition of the EME Journal, which deals with the principle that EME members are leaders everywhere. his theme is all the more fascinating and succeed in an army environment (which With their EME background, these individuals Tbecause it allows us to step back and take is always more demanding) where technology provide the rest of the Canadian Forces and civil stock of how great leaders are created through is even more prevalent; and, finally, overcome society with experience and energy that makes EME culture, experience and training. We are the biggest challenge of all, namely, earning the them unique leaders. normally able to recognize the quality and operational impact of what we It is in this context that I asked the are doing, but we certainly do not Journal’s editor, Annie A.-Bélanger, spend enough time and energy The Four Key Principles to interview a small sample of thinking about how proud we should serving and retired EME leaders. The be of ourselves. The selection process, selection was not easy, because there the training, the work and the culture were a lot of people to choose from. in which they operate have instilled As we interviewed these leaders, we in EME members a sense of pride realized how rich their comments and a work ethic for which they are were and received even more than recognized. As a result, the best and expected. So, not only did we have to brightest among the Branch are able cut the interviews to fit in the Journal, to climb the ranks and use our EME but we also decided to present only background to benefit others inside half in this edition, and will maintain and outside the Branch. The EME the theme in the Spring 2013 to Branch produces leaders who are, in present the rest. my opinion, unique because they are shaped by a community that is just as In their stories, you will find tips about unique. leadership that will allow you to follow in their footsteps or, at least, learn from Should we be surprised? Not really. These great respect and recognition of EME technicians. It is their journey. Happy reading! leaders had to pass the selection standards for only when they come to the end of this journey a technical trade; grasp and understand the that the Branch allows them to go beyond the ARTE ET MARTE complexities of science and technology; operate regimental fence to become institutional leaders. Production Team The Journal of the EME Branch Editor-in-chief Col N. Eldaoud, CD, MSC Branch Formation May 15, 1944 Managing Editor Col JF. Prevost, CD Branch Motto Arte et Marte Editor A. A.-Bélanger Branch Patron Saint Saint Jean de Bréboeuf Branch Information O Capt J. Motl Branch Colonel BGen (ret’d) P.J. Holt, OMM, CD Graphic Design A. A.-Bélanger, M-P LaRose Commandant Editing Team M. Lépine, E. Lewkowitz, Branch Advisor Col N. Eldaoud, CD, MSC Lt T. Hallonquist Branch Chief Warrant CWO JGR Gilbert, CD Distribution MCpl J. Vaillancourt Officer 4 Regimental Command Branch Chief Warrant Officer’s Message EME Leadership at Every Level CWO JBA Bergeron, Outgoing EME Branch Chief Warrant Officer CWO JGR Gilbert, Incoming EME Branch Chief Warrant Officer Two years have already gone by: my how time flies! So just before I take the road to my new job, I can’t pass up the opportunity to thank you all for the support and leadership you have shown during my mandate as Branch CWO. A word from CWO Bergeron of challenges facing us and we can’t possibly and your leadership have been central to the f course, I came here with a vision of foresee everything. But I have every confidence success of our Branch. I am leaving my duties as Owhat we could do to favourably position that we have put ourselves in a good position, Branch CWO, but I will continue to be an EME ourselves, both individually and as a Branch, and we are all moving down the same path. technician…and that, my friends, is priceless. on the map of the Canadian Forces of the And why am I so confident? The leadership you future. My vision could not have been realized have shown, ladies and gentlemen. I know that without the sustained effort and this leadership exists everywhere and that, no A word from CWO leadership of all EME members Gilbert at every level. A vision without I would like to begin by thanking support or leadership can quickly ‘‘ Nothing is impossible when we pool our strengths, the Branch for selecting me as your morph into a pipe dream. I can and the great strength of EME is found in the new CWO, and I would especially assure you that at the time of leadership of its members. ‘‘ like to send a big thank you to CWO writing these lines I am extremely Alain Bergeron for his outstanding proud of the work we have work over the past two years. He accomplished as a team. has been an undisputed leader and matter the challenge, we will come together, face constantly moved the EME Branch forward by The EME leadership provided by officers and it and vanquish it. Nothing is impossible when completing several initiatives. NCMs in the Branch has had a nationwide we pool our strengths, and the great strength of ripple effect. We have created an innovative EME is found in the leadership of its members. In the next edition, I will share my vision with communications network and a career profile you, and I can assure you that I will do my for our NCMs that is both realistic and aligned I would like to take this opportunity to best to continue the good work done by my with the needs of the Branch and the Canadian congratulate CWO René Gilbert for his predecessors. Forces. We could never have achieved this appointment as CWO of the EME Branch. feat without the leadership displayed by our So, to conclude, wherever you are keep up the members across Canada. I am leaving my duties In conclusion, I cannot but mention the unlimited good work and, most importantly, stay proud to with a clear conscience. Do I have any fears for support I received from Colonels Myers and be a member of the larger EME family. the future? Of course, there are a multitude Eldaoud during my mandate.