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Photo by LS Sergej Krivenka, HMCS Vancouver LS Brandon Beckwith and LS Dany Nadeau from HMCS Vancouver disembark Blackfish 12 in Kaikoura, New Zealand, for Operation Renaissance following the Nov. 14 earthquake in the region. Vancouver’s crew is on the ground to offer assistance with other allied naval forces. Read the full story on page 3. 2 • LOOKOUT November 21, 2016 Navy experiments with UAVs
DND face, and sub-surface. in the 1990s in developing aging a contractual mecha- environments, delivering to safely experiment and In terms of the under- remotely controlled surface nism that was put in place precision weapons, and con- demonstrate the potential Historically, the Royal sea domain, the navy has targets and those invest- by the Canadian Armed ducting post-attack battle offered by maritime auton- Canadian Navy (RCN) has operated everything from ments are now reaping real Forces (CAF) to support damage assessment. omous systems within the been actively pursuing, on side scan sonars to remotely benefits for Canadian indus- our forces in Afghanistan. “Notwithstanding being Joint Warrior operational a very modest and experi- operated vehicles, and con- try. Between 2012 and 2014, a disruptive technol- environment in order to mental basis, a number of tinues to actively participate In recent years, the RCN the combined organic ogy, Unmanned Systems explore the feasibility and remote technology applica- in the development of these had great success operat- intelligence, surveillance have the potential to posi- maturity of autonomous tions in each of the three technologies. ing the Scan Eagle from and reconnaissance capa- tively impact future mari- systems in delivering mari- maritime domains: air, sur- The RCN was also active deployed frigates by lever- bility resident in Halifax- time operations. They can time capability. class frigates along with increase both the surviv- Joint Warrior is a UK tri- the embarked Unmanned ability and lethality of our Service multinational exer- Photo by Master Seaman Ronnie Kinnie Formation Imaging Services Halifax Aerial Systems (UAS) own forces by increasing cise that involves numerous allowed the RCN to play detection, communications, warships, aircraft, marines HMCS Summerside conducts Unmanned Aircraft System trials at sea, a prominent role in expedi- and engagement distances” and troops in which UK, on Oct. 25. tionary operations. Through says Commander Simon NATO and allied units can cueing, detection, surveil- Nadeau, the Director of go through training together lance, and reporting from Naval Requirements Section in tactics and skills for use in the shipborne Scan Eagle Head. a combined joint task force UAS, over nine metric Under the leadership More recently, on tons of illegal drugs were of the RCN, the Director Oct. 25, in partner- intercepted by HMC Ships of Naval Requirements is ship with MDA System Charlottetown, Toronto, and embarking into several Ltd. and AeroVironment Regina. project initiatives. They Inc, Director of Naval It proved to be an incred- will see the delivery of a Requirements conducted ibly versatile and important complementary warfight- a capability demonstration extension of the ship’s sen- ing capability to ships at aboard HMCS Summerside sors and embarked aircraft. sea by having a level of where the AeroVironment It also allowed the RCN to autonomy between mari- RQ-20 Puma was evaluated. learn valuable lessons on time unmanned systems, Despite less than favor- how to employ this capabil- persistence, and expendabil- able weather conditions, the ity, how to integrate into ity in order to enhance ships demo was a great success the maritime and littoral survivability along with gen- and the team was able to battle space, and how to erating a strategically rel- demonstrate the launch and operate in conjunction with evant tactical advantage for recovery from a Kingston- an embarked maritime heli- commanders at sea across class, the quick re-deploy- copter. It is a great force the full spectrum of opera- ment of the UAV, Electro- multiplier for a single ship tions. Optical and Infrared (EO/ or for a Naval Task Group. IR) imagery beyond the UAV Capability visual horizon, all while Disruptive Technology Demonstration maintaining covertness of As technologies mature On the international the aircraft. YEAR and evolve, the RCN is scene, the RCN observed “By conducting this dem- anticipating the gradual Exercise Unmanned onstration in a real mari- SALES introduction of remote- EVENT Warrior 2016 that was time environment, it bet- END ly piloted vehicles in all conducted on the Isle of ter informed the RCN of three maritime dimensions. Benbecuba, Scotland, under the benefits and potential Such vehicles, known as the leadership of the Royal application of this relatively unmanned vehicles, will new technology for future Financing as low as Navy. 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Guard of Honour at the Esquimalt Cenotaph during Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
ESQUIMALT /VICTORIA Veterans stand for “Oh Canada” at the Esquimalt Remembrance Day Cenotaph.
Photos by Photo by Cpl André Maillet, MARPAC Imaging Services MCpl Chris Ward, Wreathes laid at the Cenotaph in front of MARPAC Imaging the British Columbia Legislative Assembly. Services
Veterans in the Guard of Honour from CFB Esquimalt marche to the Esquimalt Cenotaph during Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
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OS Jane MacGregor the same place? Remembrance Day with my as leadership and march- HMCS Brunswicker I was that kid who sat in second family standing all ing. Basic training was filled the crowd and smiled with around me. with laughs, tears and a lot Remembrance Day 2016 pride as my Dad, my hero, I joined HMCS Brunswicker of push ups in the mud. was the first time I was on stood up when they called in September of 2015 at the One of my fondest parade in Harbour Station, for all those who have or age of 16. Over the past memories was training Saint John, New Brunswick. are serving to stand and be year I have participated in during a thunderstorm; As I stood waiting to march thanked. I never thought training at the unit designed our platoon name was in, I had an overwhelming I would be down on that to prepare me for sea. Thunder. We yelled with sense of pride and nervous- floor, in front of the crowd, I have trained with com- pride every time we saw a ness; how many times had in uniform. puterized at sea simulators, flash of light or heard the my father or uncle stood in This was the first completed first aid and boom of thunder. We were physical fitness training, and on a well-deserved break have attended Sea Dogs’ when thunder struck and games in uniform and vis- we started with our usual ited the veterans’ wing at yells. Someone called, “Let’s the nursing home. do push ups!” Our platoon The sense of belonging Petty Officer asked, “Is that I have found at HMCS what you want? Push ups?” Brunswicker has made me To this day I have never OS MacGregor places her poppy on the ship’s the only person in my high seen so many tired, wet wreath following the ceremonies on Nov. 11 at school class who actually humans excited to do push HMCS Brunswicker. enjoys going to work. ups in the mud. We were This past summer I one at that moment, a close Day means to me. The same realized why I am the hap- attended basic training, also group of friends from across feeling I had doing push piest person in my class to known as boot camp. As Canada brought together by ups in the mud is the same go to work, and why I want many of my friends sat on our training; I will never connection I felt as I stood a career with the military. Photos by SLt Anderson beaches, I began a summer forget it. in Harbour Station with I am proud to be part of OS MacGregor adjusts her Father’s beret at making new friends while That same feeling of one- HMCS Brunswicker. something much larger than HMCS Brunswicker. learning military skills such ness is what Remembrance As I stood with my ship I myself. NOW is the time for CLEAR VISION!
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Peter Mallett tionships like this one in our community,” ing gym class.” to community groups and individuals in Staff Writer said Principal Maryanne Trofimuk. Trofimuk said the relationship between 2015, and this year has so far surpassed The new sound system will be used to the school and the Legion began when $42,000 in donations. Other recipients The Royal Canadian Legion’s mission play music during concerts for its music they spoke at the No Stone Left Alone cer- included The Rainbow Kitchen and the statement of “acting in service to Canada’s program, for gym classes and dances, and emony at God’s Acre Cemetery last year. ALS Society of B.C.’s Victoria Chapter. communities” is now coming in loud as a public address system when the school “He [Doug Grant] said if there was ever The local branch also bought new comput- and clear on the new sound system at hosts assemblies, guest speakers, parent- anything the school needed they could ers for Macaulay Elementary School, a new Rockheights Middle School. student orientation, and sporting events. help us get the money,” said Trofimuk. She set of wrestling mats for Esquimalt High Over $6,300 in charitable funding from Trofimuk and Grade 7 teacher Sanjiv then told Grant about the audio problems School, and a Jaws of Life device for the the Royal Canadian Legion’s Esquimalt Galhon said the previous sound system was and he said, “Leave it to me.” Township of Esquimalt Fire Department. Dockyard Branch #172 was used to pur- antiquated and sounded terrible. It used a “Initially we thought he might buy us a Trofimuk and Galhon both said the new chase a new state-of-the-art sound system plug-in microphone that would constantly new set of speakers or an equalizer board, relationship with the Legion is a natural for the Esquimalt public school’s gymna- cut out and deliver ear-wrenching feedback but certainly not a state-of-the-art sound fit for the school because of the high per- sium and auditorium. noises. system. We were shocked and delighted centage of its student body, approximately During a Nov. 2 ceremony students Galhon who teaches physical education when we realized the capacity of the sys- 20 per cent, who have parents working at and staff thanked Branch #172 Manager classes at the school says the Legion’s gen- tem we would be getting,” said Trofimuk. CFB Esquimalt along with strong ties to Doug Grant and 1st Vice President Jim erosity has helped the school build a new Grant went to the branch membership Esquimalt’s community of military veter- MacMillan-Murphy for the donation, and alliance. and asked them for funds at one of their ans. gave a demonstration of the new system “Our students have just made an impor- regular meetings. “Myself and Mr. Grant both agreed when and its wireless microphone and hands-free tant friendship in the community,” he says, “It’s such a great feeling to know we can we spoke that we don’t want this relation- blue tooth capabilities. adding, “As a gym teacher the system offers do things like this and help groups in the ship to be a one-off,” said Galhon. “We also “It makes me proud to be a principal at us easy, simple, plug and play access and community in need of our support,” said wanted them to be aware that we are will- a school in Esquimalt where we know we sound at our fingertips and it really helps Grant. ing and able to assist the Legion when they can come together to build positive rela- get the students enthused and moving dur- Branch #172 made $56,164 in donations need our support.”
Commander Byron Derby Base Information Services Officer serves plates of food to the waiting cus- tomers, during the fund- raising NDWCC Pancake Breakfast.
Photos by MCpl Brent Kenny, MARPAC Imaging Services Brad Gable (center right), the Director of Contract Sales for Sysco, presents a cheque for $750 to the Commander of MARPAC/JTF (P), Rear Admiral Art McDonald (left), Base Administrative Officer Commander Jeanne Lessard (center left), and Base Commander Captain (Navy) Steven Waddell (right), during the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign fundraising Pancake Breakfast at the Chief’s & Petty Officers’ Mess, Nov. 16.
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LS Boyer is promoted to his current rank by PO1 Pte(T) Fillion is presented his Pte(T) chevron Pat King and Cdr Jeff Watkins, Commanding Officer by Cdr Jeff Watkins, Commanding Officer Base Logistics. Base Logistics. November 21, 2016 LOOKOUT • 13
HMCS Vancouver Awards and Promotions Rear-Admiral Art McDonald presented awards and promotions during WestPloy16 in Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 5. AB Desjardins is promoted to her AB Smith-Rojo receives his Special Photos by LS Sergej Krivenko, HMCS Vancouver current rank by RAdm McDonald and Service Medal Expedition - Operation SLt Lauzon. Reassurance.
LS Albin receives his Machinery Control LS Cale receives his Machinery Control LS Narraway receives his Machinery LS Pretty receives his Machinery Control Console Operator Certificate 2E. Console Operator Certificate 2E. Control Console Operator Certificate 2E. Console Operator Certificate 2E .
LS Richarson is promoted to his LS Shaw receives the Fleet Chief Coin LS Welch receives his Joint Task Force Lt(N) St. Louis receives a MARPAC current rank by RAdm McDonald and from CPO1 Gilles Gregoire. RIMPAC Commendation. Bravo Zulu. Lt(N) Scheerer.
MCpl Herradure receives a Commander MS Sherk receives his Engineering OS Littlepine receives a Fleet Chief PO1 Burno receives a Commander MARPAC Coin. Officer of the Watch Certificate 3E. Coin. RCN Commendation.
PO1 Burno receives his Chief Engineer PO2 Rownd receives a Commander PO2 Sherk is promoted to his current PO2 Spence receives his Canadian Qualification Certificate 4. MARPAC Coin. rank by by RAdm McDonald and Forces Decoration. Lt(N) Carter. 14 • LOOKOUT November 21, 2016 Local sailors earn prestigeous award Bart Armstrong Forces (CAF), Canada, and per cent of the total pop- use the Post Nominal initials McAlpine was also hon- achieve excellence in all you canadianmedalofhonor.com the world. There were 46 in ulation of the CAF gets of MMM, OMM or CMM, oured with induction into do. Never underestimate the all, men and women, both the honour to make that depending on ranking in the the Order at the Member power of your example no Last week the best of the commissioned and non- trip. However, these mem- Order. level, as was CPO2 Dave matter what your particular best arrived at Rideau Hall commissioned, and coming bers stood in front of their MARPAC members know Wilson from Sea Training role; you are all leaders, and in Ottawa to be recognized from Newfoundland across Commander in Chief, the the name Rear Admiral (Pacific.) people within your respec- and awarded for their servic- to British Columbia. Right Honourable David William Truelove. His com- “You are dedicated profes- tive organizations look up to es to the Canadian Armed Only one tenth of one Johnston, Governor General mand here on the West sionals who inspire others to you,” he said. of Canada on Nov. 10. Coast came to an end He presented each with a few years ago when a the Order of Military Merit, new posting took him to each being recognized for the Canadian Embassy at meritorious service and ded- Washington, D.C., where ication to duty. Most were he now commands the inducted into the Order Canadian Defence Liaison for the first time, but eight Staff. His promotion with- recipients were promoted in the Order now has from the Member level to him wearing the Order of that of Officer. Two received Military Merit insignia with an even higher promotion, the rank of Commander to that of Commander. Each around his neck. would thus be authorized to Fleet School’s CPO2 Dave
You are dedicated professionals who inspire others to achieve The Commander (O.M.M.) insignia of the Orderder ooff excellence in all they do. ThTThee OfficerO (O.M.M.) insignia of the Order of Military Merit is presented to Rear-Admiral WilliamWilliam MMiMilitarylitar Merit is presented to Commodore Marta Shawn Truelove, C.M.M., C.D. BBeBeattieata tie Mulkins, O.M.M., C.D. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Nov. 10. The Governor General bestowed the honour on 2 Commanders, 8 Officers and 36 Members.
The Member (O.M.M.) insignia of the Order of The Member (O.M.M.) insignia of the Order of Military Merit is presented to Chief Petty Officer Military Merit is presented to Chief Petty Officer Second Class David McAlpine, M.M.M., C.D. Photos by Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall, OSGG Second Class David Wilson, M.M.M., C.D.
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Katelyn Moores 16, which is an opportu- “Sailing in Vancouver is limited time for sleep. She “Travelling to other areas MARPAC PA nity for the Royal Canadian a huge opportunity for me says it’s the support of her of the world gives you an Navy (RCN) to foster and to sail and complete some crew mates that has helped opportunity to see life When a sailor from sustain cooperative relation- of my training package,” she her stay positive and meet through someone else’s HMCS Chippawa spoke at ships with partner navies in says. “It is also an incred- the demands of a busy sail- eyes, which is important a high school in Winnipeg the Asia-Pacific. ible opportunity to travel to ing schedule. otherwise you just end up three years ago about life As a naval communicator, some amazing places.” Work and play is also living in a bubble,” she said. in the naval reserves, one LS Huyghe is responsible Since joining the warship mixed with charitable activ- “I really felt like I was mak- student saw a way to make for establishing and main- in September, she has vis- ities. In Singapore she joined ing a difference for the peo- some money over the sum- taining communications ited Singapore, Vietnam, 20 other crew members at a ple we helped, and that’s a mer to help pay for univer- with national and allied net- Australia and New Zealand. school at the Movement for great feeling.” LS Sydney Huyghe sity. works, an essential element Before she returns home in the Intellectually Disabled LS Huyghe is one Fast forward three years, of mission coordination. December, she will also visit of Singapore, playing and of 10 Naval Reservists Termed the One Navy con- and that student, now LS It is also her department’s Fiji and Hawaii. Not bad for singing with students. In that joined Vancouver in cept, crewing RCN ships Sydney Huyghe, is thou- responsibility to advise the her first deployment. Vietnam, she helped paint Darwin, Australia. While with both Regular and sands of nautical miles away ship’s command on tactical Although she’s been buildings at a shelter for on WestPloy, these reserve Reserve Force members has from home on a great adven- signalling and ship maneu- adjusting well to life at sea, homeless children, ending sailors are gaining exposure proved highly successful on ture with HMCS Vancouver. vering, as well as encoding she admits it can be chal- the visit with a friendly soc- to hands-on training dur- a number of other interna- Vancouver is on WestPloy and decoding signals. lenging. Shift work leaves cer match with the kids. ing international operations. tional operations.
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Lt(N) Ellie Aminaie much the ship heels over dur- quarterdeck. As most of them HMCS Ottawa ing high speed manoeuvres. experienced, it can be very dif- Guests also experienced how ficult to handle a charged hose Three weeks ago, fam- quickly the ship stops when full in confined spaces onboard a ily members and friends of the speed astern is ordered on both ship while wearing full fire- crew of HMCS Ottawa were engines. fighting gear and Draeger invited to experience a day in Upon completion of the high breathing apparatus. the life of a sailor at sea. speed manoeuvring serial, the The tour also included a The day sail was well-attend- ship’s training dummy Oscar smoke maze inside the ship, ed by 200 friends and family was thrown in the ocean and a rappelling demonstration by members, including Honorary the ship’s rescue stations orga- the ship’s Naval Boarding Party, Captain Derek Turner who is nization closed up to rescue and a trip to the ship’s Sick Bay, a notable Second World War him. The ship’s zodiac was where the ship’s crew receive veteran. launched and Oscar was quick- medical care while at sea. During this rare opportunity, ly brought back onboard for Guests also had a glimpse guests experienced the ship medical care. inside the ship’s 57mm gun, manoeuvring at high speeds, The ship’s divers had an a close look at the ship’s tor- a man overboard recovery, a opportunity to display their pedo magazines, and an oppor- diver deployment and recovery training and skills through a tunity to handle the .50 calibre by a CH-124 Sea King helicop- helicopter deployment dem- machine guns fitted onboard ter, and an overall tour with onstration where they jumped the ship. The tour also included stations throughout the ship. off a CH-124 Sea King into a trip to the ship’s Machinery Upon exiting the harbour, the frigid waters of Constance Control Room from which the the Captain brought the ship Bank wearing their full diver ship’s propulsion plant is oper- to full speed ahead on both gear, and were recovered by the ated; the Operations Room, gas turbines and guests were helicopter moments later. where the Combat Department urged to hold on to something Another engaging aspect of fight the ship in a threat envi- as the ship accelerated quickly the day sail was the shipboard ronment; and the Bridge of the through the water. The ship’s tour stations throughout the ship where the Junior Officers rudder was then moved from ship. While touring the ship, navigate the ship and run the 30 degrees to port and over guests were given a chance to ship’s programme. to 30 degrees to starboard in don bunker gear worn by fire- Guests were also treated to order to demonstrate the turn- fighters, and handle a charged a navy dinner prepared by the ing radius of the ship, and how firefighting hose on the ship’s cooks onboard Ottawa.