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4 Wing marks Battle of Britain Day

Cliff Kenyon 4 Wing Band and members took part in the 79th anniversary ceremonies to mark Battle of Britain Day at the Cold Lake Cenotaph. 79th anniversary celebrated

CLIFF KENYON the first time for a Canadian local civic leaders. expeditionary force to be in a Dubreuil said CF-18 Hornets It was a solemn ceremony as coalition environment and it was flown at 4 Wing Cold Lake are hundreds gathered Sept. 15 to a clear victory at a time when the today’s version of the Hawker mark Battle of Britain Day at the invasion of the Hurricanes and Supermarine Cold Lake Cenotaph. But it was was feared. Spitfires used in combat during also a celebration. The pilots were “The Few” that the Second World War. Cold Lake September 15 marks the day Prime Minister Winston Churchill ceremonies included a flypast by a of the biggest fight and biggest referred being owed so much by so 4 Wing fighter aircraft. victory in 1940 by Allied fighter many. “If a similar battle was waged aircraft, including members of the About 160 Canadians took part today it would be the CF-18s,” she Royal Canadian Air Force, against in the battle that day. Twenty three said. attacking German enemies. were killed. The victory, she said, is an Acting Wing LCol Dubreuil said news media of example of the Canadian “can-do Kirsten Dubreuil said that because the day hailed members of RCAF attitude.” of that victory and others we now Squadron #1 as heroes during “We can all be sure the RCAF enjoy “a legacy of peace.” Britain’s “finest hour.” will stand ready to deliver air Cliff Kenyon She said the September 15, On Sunday in Cold Lake, power. Honour guards stood at Cold Lake Cenotaph 1940, battle was a milestone for wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph during ceremonies. the Royal Canadian Air Force, in remembrance by military and Continued on page 2...

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Cliff Kenyon Tovah Fenske (above) of PSP (Personnel Support Programs) gets the crowd ready for their run, walk or bike ride as hundreds take part in the annual Terry Fox Run at 4 Wing Cold Lake.

Cliff Kenyon Bicycles start off the Terry Fox event that happened last week Friday morning.

Centennial Building(#67), PO Box 6190 Stn Forces, Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5 Ceremonies held in Cold Lake Phone: (780) 594-5206 Email: [email protected] ...continued from front page 4 Wing Cold Lake’s Chaplain LCdr Zbigniew Jonczyk led his remarks by saying today’s CAF “Because of those who went before us, the RCAF members “carry the traditions of those who served THE COURIER STAFF has an international reputation.” before us.” MANAGER She said Sunday’s celebration is a time to “They didn’t fly for their own glory but for others,” Janae Wandler - [email protected] remember those who died to protect the values that he said to protect values we all share today. EDITOR/REPORTER are still important to us today. “We too now play a part in air defence.” Cliff Kenyon - [email protected] PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Alina Mallais - [email protected] ADMIN/SALES Jasmine Ouellette - [email protected]

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MAJOR WILLIAM MARCH of Britain. Twenty-three of the more than 100 Canadian pilots credited with taking part in the battle were killed, including three with No. 1 Squadron. Historians love to argue about the significance of past events and the Battle of On the third Sunday in September we commemorate the Battle of Britain. We Britain is no exception. acknowledge the sacrifices and remind new generations of Canadians when great But there is general agreement that preventing the Luftwaffe from gaining demands were made of a gallant few. control of the skies over England led to the cancellation of the planned invasion and For the RCAF, “the few” are symbols of the ethos of “service before self’ and that it was the first serious defeat of German forces in the Second World War. although they are gone they will never be forgotten. Was the loss of almost 2,700 experienced aircrew and more than 1,700 aircraft the first step in the ultimate destruction of the Luftwaffe? Did the cancellation of the invasion spur Hitler to turn his eyes eastward, to his eventual invasion of the Soviet Union? Was the British victory key to securing growing support from the ? Is the Battle of Britain the ultimate example of victory through air power? For the men and women who lived through the summer and fall of 1940, for the aircrew and groundcrew, and the soldiers who operated the anti-aircraft batteries and the sailors who protected the convoys, there was probably no doubt they had weathered a monumental threat – and yet the war went on. From a Canadian perspective, the Battle of Britain did have an effect on the nation and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Although had declared war on on September 10, 1939, our approach to the war had been cautious. Haunted by memories of the First World War the Mackenzie King government bowed to public pressure by dispatching an expeditionary force to England. However, he was more inclined to focus on air training and home defence. The totality of the German victory in and the potential conquest of England frightened King and his ministers. Even as discussions began about the evacuation of the Royal Family and the use of Canadian bases for the Royal Navy and British forces to fight on, the government hastily pledged fiscal and military resources far beyond what had been planned. The additional forces, including the RCAF’s No. 1 Squadron, were prepared and dispatched as quickly as possible. War, something that was always fought “over there,” appeared to DND Archives be looming just over the horizon. The famed No. 242 “Canadian” Squadron was a The Canadian government and public took a keen interest in the exploits of squadron that – at least initially – included a large number of Canadians in the RAF and RCAF. During the battle, the front pages of Canadian Canadians. From left to right: Pilot Officer Denis Crowley-Milling, newspapers trumpeted the tally of enemy aircraft destroyed as the Luftwaffe was Flying Officer Hugh Tamblyn (Canadian), Flight Percival thwarted at every turn. The skill and bravery of Canadian airmen became the tonic “Stan” Turner (Canadian), Sergeant Joseph Ernest Saville, Pilot Officer needed for a country afraid of a future without England. Norman Neil Campbell (Canadian), Pilot Officer William Lidstone For the first time, a Canadian air force squadron was taking its place as part of McKnight (Canadian), Squadron Leader Douglas Bader, the squadron’s the “thin blue line” standing between civilization and the enemy, the cost of which commanding officer, Flight Lieutenant George Eric Ball, Pilot Officer was brought home with the listing of Canadians who fell in combat. Michael Giles Homer and Flying Officer Marvin Kitchener “Ben” Brown Hundreds of Canadians served as aircrew and groundcrew during the Battle (Canadian). Last Canadian pilot dies at 102

HOLLY BRIDGES You become a part of it. Beautiful to look took part in an armed reconnaissance at. Beautiful to fly.” during which eleven locomotives were Squadron Leader (retired) John The airfield he was posted to would successfully attacked. Some days later Stewart Hart “slipped the surly bonds see the fiercest action during the Battle Squadron Leader Hart participated in of earth” on June 18, 2019, less than of Britain. Many pilots lost their lives in another sortie during which a number three months before his 103rd birthday. fiery crashes over the British countryside, of locomotives and trucks were most He was Canada’s last surviving Battle of including Hart’s fellow Canadian pilot effectively attacked. This officer has Britain pilot. and boyhood friend Alex Trueman, also invariably displayed the greatest Hart was born in Sackville, N.B., on from Sackville. Flying Officer Trueman, keenness and has set a fine example to September 11, 1916, and learned to fly who served with the Royal Air Force’s all.” at the Halifax Flying Club in Halifax, 253 Squadron, was shot down and killed Hart described his role in helping N.S. In January 1939, he joined the on Sept. 4, 1940, but even the loss of Allied air forces beat back the Luftwaffe Royal Air Force (RAF) on a short service his friend didn’t stop Hart. He never and win the Battle of Britain as nothing commission and, in 1940, arrived at No. allowed fear to get the better of him. remarkable. 7 Operational Training Unit in England, “You didn’t have time to be scared,” “I know I have it [the Battle of Britain where the 24-year-old quickly found he said. “You’re thinking about what’s medal] with a star on it, but I really himself flying Westland Lysanders. going on.” didn’t have that much to do with it,” he After a few postings in other parts Despite being shot at over the English said. “You were posted to a squadron of the country, Flying Officer Hart was Channel by a twin-engine Junkers Ju and you did your job.” transferred to No. 602 (City of Glasgow) 88 multirole aircraft on Sept. 30, 1940, How many kills was he responsible Squadron in Scotland. No. 602 was a Hart managed to land his Spitfire safely. for during the Battle? robust fighter squadron that soon moved “I was only about 20 miles [32 kilometres] “Not as many as I would have liked,” to Westhampnett, an emergency landing out at 20,000 feet [6,096 metres] when I he said. strip built on a satellite airfield at RAF got shot.” To mark his 100th birthday in 2016, Submitted John Hart at home in B.C. Tangmere in southeastern England to Hart commanded 67 Squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force conducted fend off the German Luftwaffe. The Burma from May to July 1943 and 112 a flyby in his honour over his home in died and to those who survived, that we airfield was being prepared for the Squadron in Italy from April to August Naramata, B.C., on Battle of Britain do not forget them.” Battle of Britain. 1945. He also served in No. 614 Squadron, Sunday, September 18, 2016. Lieutenant-General Mike Hood, Hart moved from flying the Lysander No. 613 Squadron and No. 54 Squadron. Two CF-188 Hornet fighters from then-commander of the Royal Canadian to the Supermarine Spitfire at No. 54 He was awarded the Distinguished 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 4 Wing Air Force, praised the former of Battle Squadron, a conversion course that took Flying Cross on June 22, 1945, while Cold Lake made the pass over Hart’s Britain pilot. only a week. By today’s standards, where serving with 112 Squadron. His citation home. “Canada’s Air Force has changed military aircrews are given months to reads: Hart was modest about both his age in many ways over the years since you learn a new airframe, the course was a “This officer has participated in a and his accomplishments during the answered the call to service during the mere flash in time. large number of varied sorties, including Battle of Britain. Second World War,” he wrote in a letter From the moment he finished his many attacks on heavily defended “I just happened to be born in to Hart on his 100th birthday. “But course, he was hooked on Spitfires. targets such as road and rail bridges, Sackville, [New Brunswick] 100 years ago, the qualities that never change are the “The Spitfire is a beautiful aircraft to gun positions, strong points and happened to be accepted to the RAF in devotion and courage of the people who fly,” he said. “It’s very responsive. You just mechanical transport. Throughout he 1939 and ended up flying Spitfires in the so proudly serve this country. You laid have to think what you want to do, and it has displayed skillful leadership, great Battle of Britain, and I survived,” he said. the solid foundation of duty, honour goes. You don’t have to fight it or pull it determination and devotion to duty. “I would like to take this recognition and dedication to Canada on which we or yank it around. It just moves with you. In April 1945, Squadron Leader Hart and dedicate it to those who fought and continue to build.” 4 WING COMMUNITY Tuesday, September 17, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 5

Unit Health Promotion Reps: Champions for healthy lifestyles!

LISA FISHER, promotion tasks that are of specific interest to them. of Health Promotion information in the form of HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST It can also help to have more than one rep to ensure presentations, workshops and seminars, based on there is coverage when members are on course or TD, interest; Do you have a passion for health and wellness? deployed, or posted out. • Contribute to the Health Promotion If so, you may be a great fit for the Unit Health We are looking for members of the Defence Team, department in a way that promotes and fosters Promotion Rep Program! Created and run by either military or civilian, who want to encourage partnerships and reduces barriers to Health the Health Promotion Department, the Program their comrades to live a healthy lifestyle. Interested Promotion program delivery; consists of dedicated individuals from the different individuals must be health conscious and receive • Communicate and work effectively with other sections, units and squadrons across 4 Wing. These approval from their supervisor/CoC. The duties of a UHPRs (if applicable) at their section/unit/squadron; individuals have an interest in health and wellness and UHPR include: • Act as a resource person for co-workers with advocate for change in their workplaces to promote • Identify local section/unit/squadron needs information and referrals on the Wing or in the local making the healthy choice the easy choice for all and issues and communicate these to the Health community; and personnel. Promotion Department; • Lead by example. In November 2018, there was one Unit Health • Coordinate Health Promotion programs for UHPRs are requested to complete a half day Promotion Rep (UHPR) at 4 Wing. We are excited to their respective section/unit/squadron and at as a training session. The next training session is announce that we now have 24 UHPRs! Although it resource for health promotion-related information; scheduled for October 1, 2019. To register for the may seem like we have enough Reps, and surely we • Act as a liaison to provide information and training, express interest in becoming a UHPR or don’t need anymore, it’s actually the opposite. Some gather feedback at the section/unit/squadron level; for more information, contact the Health Promotion of the sections, units and squadrons have more • Participate in training opportunities to Department at [email protected] than one Rep, as they divide and conquer health enhance skills as a UHPR and assist with the delivery or 780-840-8000 ext. 6958. Slo-pitch winners 4 WING CONNECTION #4WING Cold Lake

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Submitted Page 6 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Pain survivor relies daily on her pal Dodger

CAPTAIN LEAH PIERCE most recent dating back a year, to “give out”, causing her to fall. Unsure of Dodger.” remove nails and screws from knee to herself, she limited her time between A chronic pain survivor, Springstead, 22 Wing/ the ankle. She never fully recovered the home she shares with her military relies on Dodger each day. “I don’t North Bay, Ontario, is no stranger to from the surgeries, which resulted in spouse and four children, and work, not know what I would do without him,” she Americans. her need to use a cane for the past two socializing. admits. “He helps with my anxiety and It is the home of the Canadian Air years. “The surgeon informed me that After she spoke with the mental depression, he retrieves my medication Defence Sector, which conducts the there was nothing more he could do.” health nurse, he mentioned Citadel. “We and he is trained to be a balance dog, North American Aerospace Defence After being posted to 22 Wing spoke with the team lead in Vancouver, for which we are working towards his (NORAD) Command mission. For at the end of July 2018, Corporal who referred me to dog trainer Chip certification.” more than 65 years, our partners to the Springstead, an 18-year veteran, fell Kean in North Bay, Ontario. Chip What is a balance dog? If Dodger south have been part of the bi-national into a deep depression, especially conducted an interview and filled out notices that Springstead’s leg begins to mission at 22 Wing, and currently, because her ankle would randomly the application, and I was paired with shake, he applies pressure, providing about 30 Americans and 70 dependents that extra support that she needs. call North Bay home. But, he does not just provide physical Now, we can add one more stability. This lovable pooch also offers American to the list. He’s a two-year- emotional and mental stability. “I am old Texan weighing 23.5 kilograms – a back to work now and I feel confident to chocolate Labrador Retriever who goes leave the house.” by the name of Dodger. Because of Dodger’s support, Initially, Dodger was trained for Springstead has not had to rely on police work in Washington State by a cane for mobility and balance for Pacific Coast K9, an organization that almost a year. She admits that a lot provides training programs supporting of people may be embarrassed or shy emergency services. However, he was about having a service dog because it too friendly. And it was his warm- shows on the outside what is going on hearted personality that attracted inside. She said that once she got over Citadel Canine Society to Dodger. the feeling of people looking at her she Headquartered in Vancouver, noticed that they were more interested British Columbia, Citadel is a in meeting Dodger. national charitable organization that “Dodger was a game changer for provides and trains support dogs to my family and me,” she says. “We are a assist veterans, including military happier home. He forces us all outside, and emergency responders, who are to get up, to walk him.” diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Even at work, Dodger is a force Disorder and Operational Stress Injury. for positive change. He has made a How did Dodger come to call North difference in the Wing Comptroller Bay home? We have to go back nine Section where Springstead works, years, to a snowy January day at then completing claims for military members Canadian Forces Base , a day attending civilian university and those that would change the life of Corporal— at 22 Wing on Imposed Restriction. She then Private—Bobbi Springstead explains that if he senses that someone forever. is stressed in the section he taps her “It was January 2010,” she says. “We hands and she will go over to the co- were on a ruck march in the middle worker and ask if everything is all right. of a snowstorm, and I lost my footing. What’s next for Dodger and Next thing I knew, I was being treated Corporal Springstead? “He is learning for a spiral fracture and a broken tibia/ to apply pressure at night time when fibula.” I experience night terrors,” she says. A Financial Services Administrator “He is also learning how to open by trade, Corporal Springstead would Master Corporal Alana Morin handicapped doors, for cheese strings undergo five painful surgeries, the Cpl Bobbi Springstead and her service dog, Dodger, strike a pose. – he’s got to have fun too!”

Gloomy times can Padre Marcin Rosinski throw us a challenge CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

ometimes when we pray, we also embrace encourages anyone who feels some enormous loss, to illness and trusting that God knows her situation and those moments we wish would not exist. None get close to God (however you might understand God) the desire of her heart. I promised that we, the people Sof us wants to experience pain, but we cannot who is full of mercy and “shout our loud moaning pain who loved her, would pray instead. This promise always avoid it. Our body, mind and spirit affect the that consumes our souls.” gave her peace. way we pray. If we are struggling with miseries and Gloomy times throw at us challenges, in continuing There are days, even longer periods of time, when disasters of any type we can certainly expect that they to have faith that God will lead us through the our prayers become pathetic, terrible and undesirable will adversely affect our prayers. No one wants to feel misery of the current situation, that regardless of the experience. empty and lifeless when he/she prays, but sometimes circumstances, we should not give up on God. Thomas Merton made this wise observation, our relationship with God seems to be a barren desert. There are times and situations when we are too that when we have those moments, when we think There are days, even longer periods of time, when weak and full of pain, to cry out to God. Especially our prayers are the worst, they may actually be the our prayers could become a pathetic, terrible and when the physical pain absorbs us so much that we best, since when we feel deep hopelessness we undesirable experience. cannot find either mental or emotional strength to won’t pretend to be our own “god”. In such situations Ann Weems wrote the Psalms of Lament when concentrate on anything. When that happens, others we no longer have that illusion that we can control she was mourning the death of her son Todd, who may pray on our behalf. I remember visiting an elderly everything. When pain becomes overwhelming committed suicide. Also in the Hebrew Psalms she lady who was in the hospital. She was terminally ill; we can only throw ourselves into the arms of cried out in rage and anguish, lamenting over injustice she could barely speak or move. When I sat down God, trusting that we will get the mercy and strength and a sense of loss. In her grief she transferred the beside her, she whispered to me her biggest worry to endure our pain. Overwhelmed by emptiness emptiness of her heart into her prayers. She did not at that moment – she expressed her concern about and drought, instead of running away from what deny her anger, grief and pain of her heart, nor did not being able to pray, and this infirmity filled her hurts and causes the pain, we will do wisely if she disguise her pain with false feelings of piety. She with tormenting guilt. I assured her that it was normal we take that misery and go straight into the arms of did, however, what many had done before her – she that she wasn’t able to think about anything and that the Holy. voiced her pain trusting that God would accept her she didn’t have strength to pray. I suggested that her lamenting with His greatest tenderness. She also prayers could have been accepting the hardship of her [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, September 17, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 7 HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Family matters come to the forefront this week, Capricorn. You may find yourself in the middle of a siblings squabble. Fortunately, things will blow over quickly. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 A series of events at work may have you thinking about a change in position and/or career, Aquarius. Crossword Don’t make any rash moves just yet. ACROSS 59. Snag PISCES - February 19 - March 20 1. Adventure stories 60. Exclamation of surprise Try to take emotion out of all your decisions this 6. Amphetamines 61. Controversial retired wide week, Pisces. Lead with your head instead of your 12. Extend the limits receiver heart, especially where work is concerned. 16. Article 62. For example 17. Socially disoriented 63. Free to use ARIES - March 21 - April 19 18. Gold 66. Carson’s sidekick Aries, surround yourself with people who have more 19. Part of the mind 67. Pirate saying experience than you and can offer advice. Listen to 20. ‘Rubber Band Man’ rapper 70. Convulses the pearls of wisdom they may share with you. 21. Take by force 71. Semitic gods 22. Football position TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 23. American cola Taurus, a new coworker may come to you with 24. Risk management plans questions because you are an expert in a particular (abbr.) DOWN 26. Narrow channel on the 1. Split apart area. This presents a good opportunity to serve as moon 2. Equally a mentor. 28. Semitic alphabet letter 3. Mountain passes GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 30. Dorm employee 4. Another name for Thor Expensive items have been on your mind, Gemini. 31. Dessert dish 5. Chinese chess piece 32. A street where nightmares 6. Helpless However, this may not be the best time to make big happen 7. US army designation (abbr.) financial decisions. Give them a little more thought. 34. For each 8. Micturated CANCER - June 22 - July 22 35. Fat from a pig 9. One to respect Sometimes going about the same schedule day 37. Easily altered 10. Small Greek island 39. Salvador __, Spanish artist 11. In a thinly dispersed way after day can put you in a rut, Cancer. Change up 40. The last CEO of Sears 12. Put two together one aspect of your daily life, and you may notice a 41. One who lades 13. Of the supernatural big difference in your mood. 36. Complete 53. Abnormal rattling sound 43. Russian pop duo 14. Type of structure in organic LEO - July 23 - August 22 44. Fictional free city of Essos chemistry 38. Ballplayers’ tool 54. Air-breathing land snail 45. Cool! 15. Card game 39. Afternoon illumination genus Leo, if you have been mulling over going back to 47. Strong liquor 25. Feeling of discomfort 41. Points a finger at 55. Turfs school, then now is your opportunity to enroll in a 48. Rural delivery 26. Get free of 42. Moved quickly 58. Farewells vocational class or take college courses for more 50. Brews 27. Unit of measurement 43. ‘__ death do us part 60. __ mater: one’s school credit. 52. Compound found in hops 29. A person who enjoys good 46. Blue jeans 64. They __ 54. Where golfers begin holes food and drink 47. French Jesuit theologian 65. Baby’s eating accessory VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 56. Third note of a scale 31. Violin maker 49. Dissuades 68. Priestess of Hera Virgo, your creative side will be on display this 57. City of Angels 33. Noted psychotherapist 51. Eastern European peoples 69. Type of railroad week as you can showcase crafts or artwork that is inspired by the colors of autumn. Put your thoughts in motion. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 You are very good at compromising, Libra. This is one reason why people like you as a friend. However, do not compromise your own ideals to go along with every plan. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, enjoy socializing with your friends this week. You have been on the go so much that it is time to settle down and enjoy a break and some good conversation. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Try your best to turn a situation that could easily get out of control into one you can manage more easily, Sagittarius. It will probably require some quick thinking. SUDOKU

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Private Robert Kingerski Starting at the end of September 2019, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment will begin wearing coats and trousers, shell fragmentation protective body armor, bush Able Seaman Elizabeth Ross caps, helmet covers and rank patches in the Lieutenant- Corby speaks to 3 Royal Canadian Regiment about the Soldier Clothing and “Prototype J” mid-spectrum pattern. Equipment Modernization Trial at Garrison Petawawa on September 4, 2019.

ERIC DE LAFONTAINE, MANAGER – SOLDIER Starting at the end of September 2019, 3rd can be improved. OPERATIONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment will begin This study will also include seeking out soldiers MODERNIZATION, DIRECTORATE OF SOLDIER wearing coats and trousers, shell fragmentation of smaller stature, including but not exclusively SYSTEMS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT protective body armor, bush caps, helmet covers and women, to ensure that the next generation of clothing rank patches in the “Prototype J” mid-spectrum and equipment fit the widest variety of soldiers Ottawa, Ontario — Some 600 soldiers at 4th pattern. possible. Canadian Division Support Base (4 CDSB) Petawawa This new four-colour pattern falls in the middle The Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment will soon be standing out as they help the Canadian of the spectrum, not overly emphasizing Modernization (SOCEM) project, led by the Canadian Armed Forces test a new Canadian Disruptive Pattern brown or green tones. Army Director of Land Requirements, in cooperation (CADPAT) to help select a replacement camouflage While there have been over a dozen patterns with Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) and Defence for the current iconic woodland and arid CADPAT tested, this is the first pattern to be taken out of a lab Research and Development Canada, has been working patterns. and tested using real soldiers, who are undergoing for over two years on harnessing technological The original distinctive CADPAT, revolutionary rigorous training for overseas operations. There will advances to improve the functionality of Canadian for its time, was initially developed in 1997. It is most likely be adjustments made to the pattern resulting Armed Forces operational uniforms and equipment. closely associated with the but it is from this trial. The goal is operational clothing and equipment also worn by Navy and Air Force personnel when they The trial will last until July 2020. During this that protect and fit better while lightening the load work within Army lines. time, the Human Factors Support Cell from the carried by soldiers. Canadian Special Operations Forces personnel Soldier Systems Directorate within Director General Transitioning to a single pattern from the current wear another pattern, MultiCam, which is not being Land Equipment Program Management will seek temperate woodland (green), and arid (tan) will also replaced. user feedback about the “Prototype J” pattern by create efficiencies in terms of logistics. Since CADPAT was issued, there have been a conducting large-scale questionnaires. With the final decision expected no later than number of advances made in camouflage research, The team will also conduct data collection, focus 2022 and a full roll out 2027, the interim years will see specifically protection from detection by infra-red groups, and 3D body scanning to define how the mixed uniforms and equipment as items in the new and other night vision systems. current operational uniform and personal equipment pattern are gradually acquired and put into service.

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