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Monday, March 21, 2016 Volume 50, Issue 6

Operational endurance put to the test for the Outcasts at 103 SAR Sqn

By Capt Paul Hamlyn, time. 103 Sqn is an elite SAR weather and flew directly to the UPAR 103 SAR Sqn unit that maintains a high degree Oil Platform Hibernia to refuel of intellectual and physical before carrying out the success- aptitude. Our stamina through ful mission. Almost nine hours Always on call and ready to an- seven missions in seven days was after beginning the mission, the swer distress calls 24/7, the Out- surely put the test especially that crew landed back in Gander at casts (our official call sign) from most of those missions were in 1:58 p.m. 103 Squadron had their endur- very challenging weather condi- At 3:58 pm the Joint Rescue ance tested lately. The last part of tions. I am proud of the leader- Coordination Centre (JRCC) in February has been an extremely ship throughout our crews that Halifax had another tasking. This busy time for the Gander Royal kept our mission execution safe time, 103 Squadron was tasked to Canadian Air Force (RCAF) unit. and effective. I am also thrilled medevac a patient from Charlot- The Squadron has been tasked a about the support we received tetown, Labrador to St. Anthony, total seven times in seven days from our IMP technicians that NL. Once again, the aircrew was ranging from a marine medevac put the helicopters on the ramp faced with extreme weather con- 350 nautical miles off St. John’s serviceable missions after mis- ditions, low ceilings and visibilit- to a couple of medevacs on the sions at any time of the day and ies compounded with high winds lower North shore of Quebec and night,” said Maj Jean Leroux, and night time operations. The Southern Labrador. Commanding Officer. patient was successfully airlifted During this time, the RCAF On February 23, the Squadron to an awaiting ambulance at the Crewmembers from 103 Squadron prepare to assist in an emergency. CH-149 Cormorant helicopters was tasked to respond to an in- St. Anthony Airport before the SUBMITTED based in Gander were dispatched jured snowmobiler from Aquan- crew returned back to base at from one end of Newfoundland ish, QC. Once on scene it was 1:30 a.m. on February 26. patient was handed over to local 150 nautical miles off St. John’s, and Labrador to the other, accu- assessed that there were two At 6:11 a.m., 103 Squadron EMS. Twelve hours later, the the medevac was carried out mulating approximately 35 hours patients instead of one and both was called upon again, this time Cormorant crew arrived back in without incident and the crew of mission flying time. were airlifted to an awaiting back to the North Shore of Que- Gander at 6:12 p.m. returned to Gander at 1:26 a.m. Missions included life threat- ambulance at Sept-Iles, QC. bec to the small community of On February 29 at 11:28 p.m., “Needless to say, some solid ening injuries such as broken Since being tasked at 2:32 p.m., La Romaine for a medevac of an 103 Squadron was tasked to decision making in difficult limbs and health issues to search- the crew from Rescue 915 arrived injured person. Both the provin- search for a man reported over- situations combined with flaw- ing for an overdue person miss- back in Gander 10 hours later at cial air assets and a crew from due near Norris Arm, NL. At less executions in challenging ing on an ATV. On a number of 12:52 AM on February 24. 413 Squadron attempted the night, along with Ground SAR, weather conditions contributed to occasions the patients were de- At 4:52 a.m. on February 25, rescue but had to turn around due Rescue 905 searched multiple the success of these missions in livered to health care profession- 103 Squadron was tasked to air- to severe weather and high sites where quad tracks had been recent days,” said Maj Leroux. als at the Health Sciences Centre lift a crewmember from the F/V winds. The Outcast crew elected found. While Rescue 905 was “The excellent attitude displayed in St. John’s, and health care Monte Meixueiro located ap- for a different strategy and main- refuelling, the crew was sub- by all elements of the Squadron facilities in St. Anthony and proximately 350 nautical miles tained low altitude throughout sequently stood down. is always a key factor in time of Sept-Iles, QC. from St. John’s. The crew was the flight navigating on the At 8 pm, JRCC Halifax alerted mission surge.” The Command- “This was a very busy opera- faced with an extreme low pres- shoreline using the weather radar. 103 Squadron of a crewmember ing Officer added, “The New- tional tempo for this time of year, sure system mixed with freezing The crew used the local police on board the Canadian Coast foundland and Labrador people but it is through our rigorous rain and strong winds forecasted emergency vehicle lights to dir- Guard Vessel Cygnus, who deserve the best SAR services training program that we can over the Avalon Peninsula. The ect them to the landing site. A needed to be medevaced to the and 103 Sqn consistently strives successfully face multiple SAR crew elected to maintain a more doctor and nurse accompanied Health Sciences Centre in St. at contributing a high caliber air tasking in a very short period of northerly routeing to bypass this the patient to Sept-Iles where the John’s. Located approximately power to the equation.” Inclusion and respect a focus on International Women’s Day

By Ryan Melanson, Capt(N) Stephane Lafond, history of women in military Trident Staff Commanding Officer of FMF service in Canada, from early Cape Scott and Champion for the roles during the Northwest Re- While the CAF should be com- MARLANT Defense Women’s bellion in 1885 and in the First mended for the important role its Advisory Organization (DWAO), World War, to the recommenda- women members have come to gave introductory remarks for the tions of the Royal Commission play in all operations, that does- event. As with DWAO initiatives, on the Status of Women in 1970, n’t mean there isn’t work still to he said he was encouraged by the and through to today, where be done, a local leader in di- number of both men and women opportunities for both men and versity and inclusion told audi- who attended the event, high- women exist in all CAF occupa- ence members during an event to lighting the point that issues tions. celebrate International Women’s While progress was made affecting women in the CAF Day at CFB Halifax. incrementally over decades, and should be of importance to all International Women’s Day is included struggles with sexism celebrated each year on March 8, members. Ann Divine, founder and CEO of Ashanti Leadership and Professional and proper recognition for hard and the MARLANT Employment “Today is about women, but Development Services, speaks to a crowd of defence team representat- work, Divine said she feels proud Equity group and Defense Wo- it’s not about women solving the that Canada is now considered to ives as part of International Women’s Day on March 8. problems alone. Today is about men’s Advisory Organization LS PETER FREW/FIS HALIFAX be at the forefront among its hosted this year’s event in Juno understanding the issues so that allies in terms of gender integra- Tower’s Nova Scotia Room. Divine, the founder of Ashanti government and private sector as a collective, we can look at tion in its Armed Forces. The many RCN, RCAF and Leadership and Professional groups in areas like race relations those issues and find the way to “Canada is a world leader in Army members and officers Development Services, who has and gender parity in the work- move forward.” heard from keynote speaker Ann also worked as an advisor to place. Divine spoke briefly about the See WOMEN / Page 2

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LEMAGASINMILITAIREDUCANADA CANADA’S MILITARY STORE COFFEE Beverages and baked goods fresh to go. 2 TRIDENT NEWS MARCH 21, 2016 BASF called to action Breakfast in style By Mike Bonin, in support of security BPAO The tables were set perfectly; the cutlery was in order and napkins precisely folded. The food was augmentation well presented, plentiful and delicious. The service was top- By Hilary Wright, notch. Assistant Base Public Affairs “Welcome to the QL3 Steward Officer presentation, we hope you will enjoy your meal,” announced OS From left to right: OS Sophie On Friday, January 29 members Thomas Caccoitti, one of the Michelle Labbé, OS Brayden of the Defence Team would have seven students being tested. “I Baxter and OS Tara Kocil pre- seen the Base Auxiliary Security would now like to go over the pare breakfast as a part of their Force (BASF) stationed at Rain- menu.” QL3 Steward's training. An in- bow Gate D192, Admiral’s Gate The Stewards’ basic course tensive 44-day training schedule D-189, Centre Gate, and Niobe comprises 44 days of training. at CFNOS saw the students learn Gate D190 for an operation, in While on course, they learn the the fundamental skills of their support of routine security aug- fundamentals of cooking, knife occupation and hone some skills they already had. mentation. They completed a handling techniques, salad pre- MIKE BONIN, BPAO number of protocols such as BASF members, LS Matthew Raniowski (right) and MS Anthony Ban- paration, food safety control vehicle searches and checking field (left), check IDs of Defence Team Members at Rainbow Gate, on techniques, Smart Serving, ac- IDs to maintain an increased January 29, 2016. BASF is called out regularly to maintain sufficient counting, meal preparations, how force protection level on Base. security levels within CFB Halifax. HILARY WRIGHT, ABPAO to organize events such as Mess browns, sausages or toast were BASF consists of CAF mem- Dinners and Advanced Medical the base personnel, that the se- call out from intelligence of available. bers from the Base’s integral and First Responder Training. curity posture has potential to higher threat levels, BASF could According to Capt(N) Darren lodger units, with mentorship As a part of their training, the increase in necessary times. operate for varying lengths of Garnier, “I am an enthusiastic from Military Police (MP). The BASF Officer, Lt (N) time. This call to action could be students are required to plan and supporter of the Steward occupa- BASF’s organization functions Kendall Arthur, was impressed for an increase in force protec- execute several meals. tion. It’s good for us and the similar to a company, comprised with the results of Friday’s opera- tion level, which would come The only way that they can students to share this experi- of 109 personnel, divided into tion, saying “People were pre- from a higher direction from the truly be evaluated is to prepare ence.” three platoons of 32 members pared, in terms of offering there Base Commander or Commander them for people to assess and The students will graduate and a headquarters of 13 here in IDs. I think that in general, JTFA. critique. soon and be posted to various Halifax. The operation (Op) at people were more aware of secur- BASF’s mission is to make its Approximately 25 people were ships where they will continue dockyard was generally to make ity and the importance of check- presence greater, and to intercept given the choice of West Coast with on-the-job training. BASF’s presence known. The Op ing IDs. The results were, from and deter personnel attempting to Eggs Benedict or pancakes. Based upon today’s results, was set to maintain and show the that standpoint, very good.” do anything that would threaten As well, the usual additions they are well on their way to surrounding base area, as well as In the case of a spontaneous the base and surrounding area. such as beans, bacon, hash excelling in their occupation.

Women munity. The process of career Margo Hampden, a workplace 2016 Maritime Acoustic Symposium and professional development for education and training consult- continued from / Page 1 these groups is typically still very ant, on her recent studies around slow, she said. the glass ceiling and the diffi- By PO1 Randy Musseau, valuable information on cutting terms of the proportion of wo- “So I’m thankful we have culties faced by working women Trinity MOSIC ADAC edge technology and scientific men in its military service and in employment equity groups work- both in reaching leadership posi- advancement. This year's theme the areas that they serve,” she Trinity will host the biennial ing so hard to keep diversity and tions and in continuing to ad- is Restocking the ASW Toolbox said, putting the current number Maritime acoustic symposium at and many presentations, forums, inclusion alive on this base.” vance and thrive when those at about 18 per cent of the the CF Maritime Warfare Center and sidebar discussions will She added she was encouraged positions are reached. serving population. from June 7 to 10. This symposi- focus on sharing common goals by recent meetings with CFB Following the formal presenta- But while still celebrating the um will be a comprehensive and aiding the community in successes that have been made, Halifax Base Commander Capt tions, attendees and hosts kept forum for discussion and liaison advancing knowledge on plat- Divine took time to remind the (N) Chris Sutherland and Em- the event going with breakout between agencies and people forms, weapons and tactics used crowd of defence team members ployment Equity Manager Dan sessions to further discuss issues involved in Undersea Surveil- throughout the USW domain. that many women continue to Peppar, among others, where they affecting women in the CAF and lance and Warfare (USW). It will Personnel of any rank with a feel marginalized in society and touched on difficult subjects and beyond. Information was also set include domestic and internation- relevant interest in USW or their workplaces. She said these explored CAF initiatives around up around the room regarding al representatives from organiza- acoustics are encouraged to parti- include women in entry level or inclusion and respect. These each of the four MARLANT tions that conduct operations, cipate. Inquiries and expressions service-based jobs, and that is- included the ongoing Operation Employment Equity groups, with training, research, and scientific of interest may be forwarded to sues can be amplified for women HONOUR and the newly intro- representatives from each on support. Industry and academia the event OPI, PO1 Randy of colour, indigenous women or duced RCN Code of Conduct. hand to speak with those inter- have also been invited to parti- Musseau through email at members of the LGBT com- The attendees also heard from ested in getting involved. cipate and will bring with them [email protected]. 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HMC Ships Athabaskan, dress the at-sea support services Charlottetown and Halifax will capability gap. The interim solu- operate at sea with ESPS Patiño tions commenced with collabora- from February through March as tion agreements with allies such part of Task Group Exercise and the Spanish and Chilean (TGEX) 2-16. The exercise is navies. designed to provide naval and air The next phase includes a force personnel with realistic contract between the Government training at a medium to high of Canada and Chantier Davie level of intensity under challen- Canada Inc which will see the ging environmental conditions. conversion of a commercial con- TGEX 2-16 also provides a tainer ship into a replenishment unique opportunity for the At- ESPS Patiño and HMCS Charlottetown execute a replenishment at sea on February 20, 2016. vessel for the RCN by fall 2017. lantic fleet to work closely with LS DAN BARD, FIS HALIFAX This interim supply ship will ESPS Patiño as she provides provide services such as at-sea interim replenishment services to oiler replenishment, aviation the RCN. This arrangement is the “This agreement will un- Engineering and Logistics per- said Capt(N) Skjerpen, “These support, medical support and first step in addressing the RCN’s doubtedly bolster our ties with sonnel who will understudy pre- abilities are essential to deployed humanitarian assistance and at-sea support services capability the Spanish and Chilean navies parations, maintenance, and operations and to retaining the disaster relief. gap and part of the Mutual Lo- as we move forward.” procedures to support replenish- expertise necessary to operate the The initial period of service gistics Support Arrangement The Spanish ship will continue ments at sea. 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Jan 11 MFRC Jan 25 Naval Reserves – Augmenting during this free session with Dr. Multipurpose Centre, 1400 will include both Star Trek and Feb 8MFRC RCN Capacity Amanda Hennigar of Halifax’s Oxford St. Star Wars themes. The first per- Feb 22 March 7 MFRC Time: 7 p.m. Bespoke Clinic. Hear the latest IDEAS for Autism is a local formance will be a “sensory March 21 Posting Season Special Date: Tuesday, March 22 research on the drivers of depres- non-profit that aims to better friendly” concert, for those with April 4 MFRC Location: Maritime Museum of sion and anxiety, including diet connect families with local ser- autism or developmental disabil- April 18 Battle of the Atlantic Special the Atlantic and digestion, light exposure, vices and supports that deal with ities, while the 3 p.m. show is a May 2 MFRC Join LCdr Owen Brine, the genetics, and mindfulness. Ex- Autism Spectrum Disorders. This traditional performance. 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IDEAS for Aut- Date: Tuesday, April 5 August 8 training platforms to augment Dalhousie Lecture Series: ism is inviting parents, families, Location: Maritime Museum of August 22 Back to School Special Regular Force capacity in do- Canadian Foreign Aid educators, professionals, and Sept 5 MFRC the Atlantic mestic and expeditionary mis- Time: 7 p.m. other community members inter- Debbie Brekelmans from Sept 19 Home Improvement Special sions. Recent advances in tech- ested in learning about local Oct 3 MFRC Date: Thursday, March 31 Maritime Air Charters has been Oct 17 nology enable officers and sailors Location: Central Library Paul services and resources available flying to Sable Island since the Oct 31 MFRC / Remembrance Special from across all 24 Naval Reserve O’Regan Hall within the HRM. Please email summer of 2006. Last November, Nov 14 Holiday Shopping Special Divisions to receive high quality Join Dr. David Black of Dal- [email protected] if you she completed her 500th trip to Nov 28 instruction to prepare them for housie University’s department of have any questions about this the Island. During this free even- Dec 12 MFRC / Year End Review operational deployments. LCdr International Development Stud- event, or visit www.ideasforautis- ing lecture, Debbie will talk Brine will discuss these enablers ies for this look at the past, m.ca. about the special issues involved in addition to the challenges of present and future of Canadian Symphony Nova Scotia Family in travelling to Sable, including a training a modern fighting force. foreign aid, presented in partner- Concert Series lack of runway and the possibil- Prior to transferring to the Naval ship with the school’s Faculty of Time: 1:30 – 4 p.m. ity of travellers being stranded. Reserves in 2012, LCdr Brine Arts and Social Sciences. 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Trident is an authorized military publica- By Ryan Melanson, the near future, with the first of tion distributed across Canada and Trident Staff nine ship sections fully complete throughout the world every second with paint, pipes and wiring. The Monday, and is published with the per- While speaking to a group of mission of Rear Admiral John Newton, HMCS Harry DeWolf is expected Commander, Joint Task Force Atlantic. MARLANT Maritime Surface to be in service by 2018. The Editor reserves the right to edit, con- and Subsurface officers recently, “And it’s not just about this dense or reject copy, photographs or ad- VAdm Mark Norman said that he first ship, but about having the vertising to achieve the aims of a service and the other RCN Admirals can technology to build ships, and newspaper as defined by the Interim Ca- nadian Forces Newspapers Policy relate to their current situation that the way we’re going to build dated April 11, 2005. Deadline for copy better than they may think. the CSC is being tested on the and advertising is noon, ten business The RCN Commander recalled back of the Harry DeWolf,” days prior to the publication date. Mater- fond memories of his early sail- RAdm Newton said. ial should be typed, double-spaced and ing days, even sharing some old must be accompanied by the contribut- Left to right: Cmdre Craig Baines, RAdm John Newton, VAdm Mark And while the new fleet of or’s name, address and phone number. photos, to remind the room that it Norman, RAdm Ron Lloyd, and RAdm Gilles Couturier meet with ships will continue being built for Opinions and advertisements printed in wasn’t so long ago he was a years, with CSC construction not Trident are those of the individual con- MARS officers to answer questions and to seek comments and feed- young MARS officer himself. back. starting until next decade, VAdm tributor or advertiser and do not neces- He was joined by RAdm John FIS sarily reflect the opinions or endorse- Norman reminded the officers ments of the DND, the Editor or the Pub- Newton, Commander MAR- with operational issues around Shipbuilding was another area that the modernization of culture lisher. LANT and JTFA; RAdm Gilles shipbuilding, maritime heli- of big interest, and the flag of- and training is something entirely Couturier, Commander MARPAC copters, submarine and the north ficers were also able to relate to in the Navy’s control that is hap- Le Trident est une publication militaire and Naval Training Systems; and autorisée par le contre-amiral John being discussed, as well as mor- their subordinates through their pening now. This ranges from Newton, Commandant la force opéra- RAdm Ron Lloyd, Deputy Com- ale and personnel conduct topics own experience in transitioning philosophical questions down to tionnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui mander RCN. The four took time like staffing, fiscal restraints, to a modernized fleet through the the complexities of crewing lar- est distribuée partout au Canada et out- away from the Admirals Council port visits, alcohol consumption 90s. RAdm Couturier noted the ger ships with less men, and remer les leundis toutes les quinzaines. meetings being held in Halifax to experimenting with radical depar- Le rédacteur en chef se réserve le droit and the proper way to have fun in challenges that will be faced with de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter address the group of MARS the age of social media. On the the RCN operating two different tures from tradition. les articles, photographies ou annonces officers, answer questions and latter topics, the Admirals con- classes of warships for years, “Who we are, what we believe publicitaires jugées contraires aux ob- seek comments and feedback. ceded that today’s sailors live in a with an estimate of nearly 20 in, how we fight and all those jectifs d’un journal militaire selon la “We all see ourselves in you, different world than sailors of 20, years before the final Canadian different things. If we don’t do définition donnée à politique temporaire des journaux des forces canadiennes. because we’re still Sub-Lieuten- 30 or 40 years ago, and a long Surface Combatant (CSC) ship is that right, we’ll have a bunch of L’heure de tombée des annonces publi- ants and Lieutenants at heart, discussion took place on how to commissioned and the final Hali- new kit, but we won’t have fully citaires ou des articles est fixée à 12h le we’re just doing other jobs. You balance expectations and codes fax class frigate is retired. modernized the RCN. It’s up to vendredi précédant la semaine de pub- don’t necessarily think you’re of conduct while still having fun RAdm Newton spoke of recent all of you,” he said. lication. 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By Joint Task Force- Iraq all. “It didn’t need to happen and Public Affairs Officer, it bothered me because it was Operation IMPACT like a chess game in which Sad- dam Hussein was playing a game Renowned Canadian First Gulf of brinksmanship,” said RAdm War veteran RAdm (ret’d) Ken (ret’d) Summers. “All he had to Summers recently visited Joint do was get out of Kuwait as that Task Force – Iraq (JTF-I) person- was all the UNSC (United Na- nel stationed in Kuwait as part of tions Security Council) Resolu- Operation IMPACT in mid-Feb- tion required of him.” BGen ruary. The timing of his visit to James Irvine, Commander JTF-I, the Middle East coincided with thanked RAdm (ret’d) Summers ongoing commemorations to for taking the time and effort to mark the 25th anniversary of the visit the troops and for sharing Liberation of Kuwait which oc- his experiences with them. BGen curred during the First Gulf War Irvine then asked him what he in 1991. was most proud of, to which he RAdm (ret’d) Summers as- replied that it was putting the sumed command of the Canadian Canadian Flag back up on the Naval Task Group tasked with Embassy of Canada in Kuwait. enforcing United Nations Secur- RAdm (ret’d) Summers now ity Council Resolutions which reflects back on the mission with established an embargo against a sense of pride and lauds the Iraq in response to the unpro- efforts of the many exceptional voked invasion of Kuwait by men and women who served Iraqi forces in August of 1990. under his command during the He was subsequently appointed First Gulf War a quarter of a Commander of Canadian Forces century later. “I am proud and Middle East Headquarters (CAN- honoured by the work our sons FORME HQ) based out of RAdm (ret’d) Ken Summers (left) receives a Commander’s Coin from BGen James Irvine, Commander Joint and daughters do on behalf of Bahrain, the first deployed joint Task Force – Iraq on February 12, 2016 in appreciation for RAdm Summers’s visit to the men and women Canada,” said RAdm (ret’d) Sum- headquarters in Canadian Forces serving on Op IMPACT. Le brigadier-général James Irvine, commandant de la Force opérationnelle inter- mers. “Our soldiers, sailors, and experience. In good humour, he armées en Irak, présente au contre-amiral à la retraite Ken Summers un médaillon du commandant pour le airmen and women actively also explained to JTF-I personnel remercier de sa visite aux participants à l’opération IMPACT. OP IMPACT, DND/MDN sought roles and missions that in attendance that the First Gulf were within our capability to help the coalition and Canadians War was the ‘damnedest’ war line, while the fighter aircraft and No one announced an end to the back, he seemed sad that the First because the medical personnel ships were third and fourth line war, but it ceased…it was the Gulf War, which resulted in 728 punched above their weight. I were first line warriors, the respectively. “No one declared damnedest war,” explained oil well fires and the destruction wish all Canadians could see all headquarters staff was the second war, but we all started shooting. RAdm (ret’d) Summers. Looking of much of Kuwait, occurred at that we do when we are abroad.” Un vétéran canadien de la première guerre du Golfe rend visite à l’opération IMPACT

Par l’officier des affaires spectivement. déclare le Cam à la retraite Sum- ivement recherché les rôles et les surpassé. J’aimerais que toute la publiques de la Force « Personne n’a déclaré la mers. « Nos militaires, qu’ils missions qui correspondaient à population puisse voir ce que opérationnelle interarmées en guerre, mais nous avons tous appartiennent à l’Armée, à la nos capacités de venir en aide à nous faisons quand nous sommes Irak commencé à tirer. Personne n’a Marine ou à l’Aviation, ont act- la coalition, et le Canada s’est à l’étranger. » annoncé la fin de la guerre, mais elle a pris fin… C’était vraiment Le contre-amiral à la retraite Ken une guerre bizarre, » explique le Summers, célèbre vétéran ca- Cam à la retraite Summers. nadien de la première guerre du En y repensant, il semblait Golfe, a rendu visite aux triste que la première guerre du membres de la Force opération- Golfe, qui a été le théâtre de 728 nelle interarmées en Irak (FOII) incendies de puits de pétrole et au Koweït dans le cadre de de la destruction de la majorité l’opération IMPACT à la mi- du Koweït, ait eu lieu. février. Cette visite au Moyen- « Elle n’était pas nécessaire, et Orient coïncidait avec les céré- cela m’a fait de la peine, car monies de commémoration du c’était comme une partie d’échec e 25 anniversaire de la libération où Saddam Hussein appliquait la du Koweït, qui a eu lieu lors de la stratégie de la corde raide, » SHOW HOURS première guerre du Golfe, en explique le Cam à la retraite FRI 10-8 | SAT 10-6 | SUN 10-5 1991. Le Cam à la retraite Sum- Summers. « Il n’avait qu’à quitter mers a assumé le commandement le Koweït, c’est tout ce que la du groupe opérationnel naval du résolution du CSNU (Conseil de Canada chargé de faire appliquer sécurité des Nations Unies) lui les résolutions du Conseil de demandait. » sécurité des Nations Unies qui Le brigadier-général James ont imposé un embargo contre Irvine, commandant de la FOII, a l’Irak en réponse à l’invasion non remercié le Cam à la retraite provoquée du Koweït par les Summers pour avoir pris le temps Special Guests on the forces irakiennes en août 1990. Il et fait l’effort de visiter les Herald Homes Demo Stage a par la suite été nommé com- troupes et de leur faire part de mandant du quartier général des ses expériences. Le Bgén Irvine Forces canadiennes au Moyen- lui a ensuite demandé ce dont il Orient (QG FORCANMO), basé était le plus fier, ce à quoi il a à Bahreïn, le premier quartier répondu que c’était d’avoir hissé général interarmées déployé de le drapeau canadien de nouveau Including: l’histoire des Forces armées sur l’ambassade du Canada au canadiennes. Koweït. Neville Démontrant son sens de l’hu- Le Cam à la retraite Summers MacKay mour, il a également expliqué repense maintenant à la mission aux membres de la FOII présents avec un sentiment de fierté et fait que la première guerre du Golfe l’éloge des nombreuses per- • New Products & Trends était « bizarre », car les respons- sonnes qui ont servi sous son ables médicaux étaient les com- commandement pendant la • Family Activities and pricing battants de première ligne, les première guerre du Golfe, il y a membres du quartier général un quart de siècle. • Door Prizes worth thousands! constituaient la seconde et les « Je suis fier et heureux du chasseurs et les navires étaient la travail accompli par nos fils et troisième et la quatrième, re- nos filles au nom du Canada, » Posted to Victoria? PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL ME NOW!! • 29 TH YEAR RELOCATING DND FAMILIES. • EXPERIENCED TEAM TO ASSIST YOU. • EMAIL ME YOUR HOUSING REQUIREMENTS TO [email protected] FOR CURRENT EXAMPLES OF HOMES IN YOUR PRICE RANGE. • OR CALL DIRECT 1-250-888-0200 Peter Lindsay Toll Free 1-800-663-2121 Produced by: Media Partners: www.victoriarelocation.com

RE/MAX CAMOSUN • (250) 744-3301 • 24 hours Serving the Needs of Military Families Since 1987 TRIDENT SPORTS MARCH 21, 2016 11 MARLANT units compete in Team Relay Challenge By Ryan Melanson, organizer for the day along with Trident Staff Fitness and Sports instructor Briana Plante said the relay The STADPLEX gym was set up format allowed for participants to into a colourful relay course on engage in some high-intensity the afternoon of March 10, with exercise in a short time period, members of different MAR- while adding some friendly com- LANT units gathering to test petition into the mix as well. both their physical and mental He thanked the teams from prowess in a PSP Team Relay HMC Ships Ville de Quebec, St. Challenge. John’s, Preserver, MOG 5 and The gym was divided into CFNES for taking part. A sixth three sections for different relay team consisted of individual courses, with two teams going members who wished to particip- head to head at a time at each ate. In the end, the times from all course. The course and obstacles three relays were added up to were varied, involving purely determine a winner, with the physical challenges like hurdles team from MOG 5 coming away and burpees with teamwork fo- with the bragging rights. cused mental challenges like T-shirts were provided to all arranging various props into participants when the relay different shapes. Members of team HMCS St. John’s compete in one of the three relays. RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF wrapped up, and organizers from The relay event was one of six PSP also thanked SISIP Finan- official health and wellness MARLANT Health and Wellness Dockyard and RBC Sports Day and throughout the country. cial, Subway and The Personal sporting events that are planned strategy. Other recent events have in Canada, which saw activities PSP Fitness and Sports Co- Insurance for sponsoring the each year in support of the included fleet runs through HMC take place across CFB Halifax ordinator Kevin Miller, the lead event. Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Kevin Delong By Ryan Melanson, was active in sports as a CAF Delong said he’s learned to roll two daughters have left the re- Trident Staff member as well. Hockey was his with the many changes, and said gion for Alberta, he and his wife specialty, and he played on a he stays focused on the goal of spend as much time as they can Kevin Delong has been a mem- number of CAF National Cham- serving the men and women of at their summer house in Amh- ber of the PSP Fitness and Sports pionship winning teams. He’s the RCN and CAF in the best erst. You might find him out on team since its inception, and as also served as a coach and offi- way possible. his speedboat or waterskiing, or the current Fitness and Sports cial for years, for both men’s and “The big thing is we have to be just working on the house, where Manager at the Fleet Fitness, women’s teams on base and in flexible. It’s all a part of what he said “I swing a hammer pretty Sports and Recreation Centre, he the civilian world. we’re here for, which is to serve much every minute I’m able to.” plays a big role in ensuring sail- “And I still play. I’ve been the guys wearing the uniform.” Delong said he’s looking for- ors have the services they need. taking some time off but I still It’s a job he said he’s been ward to continuing to improve Delong began his CAF career get out there and I’m playing grateful to have over the years, PSP services in any way he can, when he joined the RCN in 1977, with the kids on my street every that’s allowed him to meet thou- and also gave a shout-out to quickly becoming a Physical chance I get,” he said. Education and Recreation In- In his current role at the Dock- sands of interesting people and current MARLANT and Base structor (PERI) until the branch yard, Delong looks after the opened him up to exciting oppor- leadership for being so support- was disbanded in 1997 and he finances and overall operations at tunities, from windsurfing in PSP Fitness and Sports Manager ive of Personnel Support Pro- transitioned to a civilian role the gym, along with other duties. Puerto Rico as a young PERI to Kevin Delong gives introductions grams. with PSP. He also recently took over duties getting to travel to different CAF at a recent event at the STAD- “We’ve got phenomenal lead- PLEX gym. He said the job was a natural as the overall Sports Manager for sporting events today in his role ership right now who have al- RYAN MELANSON/TRIDENT STAFF fit for someone passionate about the Atlantic Region, adding a as a manager today. lowed us to change the way we sports and physical activity. De- new set of responsibilities. And when he’s not found at the do business in some ways, which long was an accomplished gym- After nearly four decades in gym, Delong said he’s always got keep him busy. He’s a musician is leading to better programs for nast during his younger years and the CAF fitness and sports world, a number of things on the go to in his free time, and while his the troops.” World hockey trivia Greenwood curlers take regional title By Steven Stone and Tom 11. Who was named tourna- By Sara Keddy Thomson ment MVP of the 2004 World The Aurora Managing Editor Cup of Hockey? Questions 12. How much NHL experience 14 Wing Greenwood hosted the 2016 1. Which country achieved an did Eric Lindros have when he Atlantic Regional Curling Champion- international first with a double played in the 1991 Canada Cup? ship March 1 to 4 at the Greenwood gold in hockey by winning the 13. In what year did Canada Curling Club. Olympics and the World Champi- first host the World Hockey The elite competitors were Team onships in the same year? Championship? Todd Hill from CFB Gagetown, Team 2. What was Bobby Orr’s only 14. What is the record for the Moores from CFB Halifax, Team major outing in World Hockey most games appeared in by a Cook from 12 Wing Shearwater and competition? player in the World Champion- both Team Murray and Team Kelly 3. Who established Canada’s ship? (a) fewer than 90 (b) 90-110 from 14 Wing Greenwood. From day national hockey team program? (c) 110-130 (d) more than 130. one, it was clear just how skilled and 4. How many shots were fired 15. Which senior amateur team competitive these teams are. Compet- on net before the first goal was from Canada won the 1961 World ition was so tight, a missed shot by scored in the 1972 Summit Championship? either team could cost the game. The Halifax curling team: from left, Cpl Steven Holmes, PO1 Greg Butt, Series? 16. After their return to world After the round robin, standings PO1 Derek Moores, and PO2 Harmen Schurman compete at the CAF 5. Who were the four players play in 1977, when did Canada were as follows: 14 Wing Murray, Regional Curling Championship at 14 Wing Greenwood March 1 to 4. who quit Team Canada mid-series next win gold at the World Cham- first place; Gagetown Hill second CPL G. CORMIER, 14 WING IMAGING and returned to Moscow in 1972? pionship? (a) 1982 (b) 1986 (c) place; 12 Wing Cook, third place; on top. The finals were set; in the remained tight and there was not 6. What controversial action 1990 (d) 1994. Halifax Moores, fourth place; 14 did the Soviets take that enraged 17. Canada won the 2003 Wing Kelly, fifth place. round robin match, between these two much separating both teams’ per- Canadian officials prior to the World Championship after what The top four teams advanced to the teams, the score was 6-5 for 14 Wing formance. Determining the Atlantic series-deciding 8th game? happened during the gold medal semi-finals: Halifax against 14 Wing and another tightly contested match Regional champ came down to the 7. Who has Paul Henderson’s game against Sweden? and Shearwater against Gagetown. was expected. last rock in the last end and, this year, game-winning puck from game 18. In which decade were the These were two spirited games, with Teams did not let us down, as the it was Greenwood’s Team Murray eight? World Junior Championships first 14 Wing and Gagetown coming out final went from end to end. The score over Gagetown’s Team Hill. 8. In which Canada Cup did the held? (a) 1950s (b) 1960s (c) opposing players in the champi- 1970s (d) 1980s. onship game exchange jerseys on 19. Which coach has won the the ice after the game? (a) 1976 greatest number of world champi- Fitness and sports updates (b) 1981 (c) 1984 (d) 1987 (e) onships for Canada? (a) Tom By Trident Staff cipants will also be able to com- ing league is at the base gym 1991. Renney (b) Andy Murray (c) plete a portion of the FORCE bowling alley every Monday, 9. Who scored the game-win- George Kingston (d) Dave King. evaluation. Wednesday, and Friday. ning goal, in overtime, to defeat 20. What is the IIHF record for FORCE FAMIL: this is your Czechoslovakia in the final of the Fleet Fitness and Sports Check out the new classes at most World Championship titles? opportunity to become familiar first Canada Cup? Centre, Friday, March 25, 8:30- STADPLEX. Mondays: Learn to (a) six gold (b) eight gold (c) 10 with the new FORCE (Fitness for 10. What was the score in all gold (d) 12 gold. 9:30 a.m. For more information, run. Wednesdays: Yoga. three games of the final series of Operational Requirements of please call 902-427-1469 or 902- Thursdays: Learn to run. (moved the 1987 Canada Cup between See HOCKEY TRIVA CAF Employment) evaluation in 721-8418 from Friday). 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By Ryan Melanson The Halifax Mariners women’s Trident Staff team took gold at the CAF Atlantic Region Championship After an impressive undefeated and will progress to the national Commissionaires Nova Scotia run through the tournament, championship. the Halifax Mariners women’s RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF volleyball team capped things is GROWING! off with a gold medal win at the CAF Atlantic Region Vol- Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is seeking security professionals for employment opportunities across HRM, including full-time and seasonal leyball Championship, which they were defeated by the men positions. We are looking for: was held from March 1-4 at the from 14 Wing Greenwood. • Military, law enforcement or security experience; Stadplex gym. After falling into an early defi- • Fluency in English (written/spoken) - bilingualism is an asset; The women will now set cit, the Mariners battled back to their sights on the CAF Nation- • Excellent customer service skills; force a close, competitive • Recent computer skills (e.g. CCTV monitoring, e-mail, Microsoft al Championship tournament, match in the finals, but ulti- set to begin on April 23 at CFB OfWce, etc.); and, mately lost out by a score of • Ability to qualify for Transport Canada or federal government clearances. Borden. 3-1 (25-16, 25-19, 20-25, 25- “We’re really excited to be 22). CNS provides competitive wages, Vexible work schedules, training and advancement opportunities. If this sounds like a good Wt, we want to meet going to nationals; it’s a great CFB Halifax Base Com- opportunity for us. The com- you. Please come to our upcoming job fair with your résumé and references mander Capt(N) Chris Suther- (including one written). We will be interviewing and testing on the spot. petition is going to be really land delivered closing remarks strong when you get teams for the tournament after taking from across Canada,” said Mar- in some action during the fi- JOB FAIR iners Captain LCdr Jesleine nals. He commended all teams Wednesday, March 23 from 8:00am - 5:00pm Kujath after the gold-medal from Halifax, Greenwood, Hampton Inn & Suites match. Gagetown and Shearwater for 65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth Crossing The Mariners earned a bye to the sportsmanship and enthusi- the final round following four asm shown through the week, 902 421 2301 victories during pool play, and with players filling the bleach- [email protected] took down the women of 14 ers to cheer on their colleagues Wing Greenwood in three in between games. straight games to secure the gold medal (25-12, 25-16, 25- 12). Though teams typically have a high turnover rate year to year, LCdr Kujath said weekly practices, as well as playing regularly in a civilian league, helped the Mariners develop an offensive game that was key in their victories through the week. “We just played really well. GET YO Ew We’re a tough-serving team, so they were never able to get a big defence going against us.” On the men’s side of the tournament, Halifax came away GYmm AcActivitY PAssP with the silver medal. The Mar- iners again went undefeated through three matches during pool play, earning a bye to the championship match, where YourGYmActivitYPAss(GAP)includes:s: ACCESS TO ALL 3 PSP FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES,C Hockey Trivia OPEN SWIMS, OPEN SKATES AND ALL PSP FITNESS CLASSES!E continued from / Page 11

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L’évaluation portait sur suffisant, ils pourront rece- senior CAF leaders on Operation CAF members will know where to sions sur le leadership du le système de règlement des voir de l’aide avec l’entière HONOUR, General Vance stated, go when they have issues that CEMD à l’intention des lead- griefs militaires, le système participation de la C de C “None of you will be judged by require resolution. They will re- ers supérieurs des FAC à de règlement des plaintes en afin de veiller à ce que le propos de l’opération HON- how free you are in terms of com- ceive assistance early in the pro- matière de harcèlement ainsi problème soulevé est offici- OUR, le général Vance a que le mode alternatif de ellement reconnu et réglé. De plaints … You’re going to be cess. IC2M will help members help themselves. Should that not indiqué ce qui suit, « Aucun rèsolution des conflits. Le plus, le modèle prévoit une judged by what you’re going to do d’entre vous ne sera jugé sur suffice, CAF members will be GT GIC a conclu que les capacité de gestion centrale about it.” le nombre de plaintes dont il mécanismes en place étaient des enquêtes en matière de Under development for the last assisted with full engagement of fait l’objet…Vous serez jugés complexes, longs et inef- harcèlement/de discrimina- four years, The Integrated Conflict the CoC to ensure that the matter sur la façon dont vous ficaces et ne comportent tion/d’abus de pouvoir, ré- / Complaint Management (IC2M) they identified is formally ac- traiterez ces aucun mécanisme unique de partie au besoin pour assurer model proposes a new way to knowledged and resolved.The plaintes. » surveillance. La C de C a des normes et des conseils Projet en cours d’élabora- manage complaints more effect- model also calls for a centrally signalé un manque de con- constants sur les enquêtes à controlled harassment/discrimina- tion depuis les quatre naissance des dossiers des l’échelle des FAC. Le modèle ively through an integrated com- dernières années, la gestion tion/abuse of authority investiga- conflits; elle n’a pas été en de GICP ne permettra pas a plaint management system that is intégrée des conflits et des mesure de prendre de dé- à l’organisation de négliger tion capacity, apportioned as re- responsive to and trusted by CAF plaintes (GICP) propose une cisions éclairées rapidement les défis des militaires. Il members and the Chain of Com- quired, to provide the CoC with nouvelle façon plus efficace au début du processus. Les visera à régler rapidement les mand (CoC). CAF-wide consistent investigation afin de traiter les plaintes par mesures de refonte des pro- dossiers au moyen d’un nou- IC2M originated during trans- standards and advice. The IC2M l’entremise d’un système de cessus administratifs ont per- veau processus basé sur la gestion intégrée des plaintes formation initiatives to force a will not let the institution neglect mis de mettre sur pied un collaboration. En cas qui répond aux besoins des concept qui intègre les trois d’échec, le modèle de GICP rationalization of personnel our members’ challenges. It will aim to bring closure membres des FAC et de la processus de façon efficace, guidera le dossier vers le policies and procedures while chaîne de commandement (C exhaustive et collaborative système officiel de règlement early through a new collaborative taking the opportunity to modern- de C) et dans lequel ces tout en s’assurant de con- des plaintes pour décision ize primary CAF Human Re- resolution process. If unsuccess- derniers ont confiance. sentir tous les efforts néces- par l’autorité appropriée. Un sources processes. One of the ful, IC2M will shepherd the mat- La GICP provient des initi- saires pour régler les plaintes système efficace de gestion areas targeted early for overhaul ter through the formal resolution atives de transformation en de façon rapide, locale et des plaintes permettra was CAF complaints manage- system for determination by an vue de forcer la rationalisa- informelle. En 2014, le d’assurer une force plus ef- tion des politiques et des ment. In 2011, the Vice Chief of appropriate authority. A more VCEMD a mis sur pied le ficace, de même que de ren- effective complaint management procédures concernant le projet de GICP, doté d’un forcer la loyauté des milit- the Defence Staff and the Chief of personnel tout en prenant system will yield a more effective mandat de deux ans pour aires à l’égard de la C de C Military Personnel launched the l’occasion de moderniser les pleinement définir le concept. et des FAC. force. It will also strengthen the Integrated Conflict Management principaux processus des Le nouveau modèle de Étant donné que le modèle Working Group (ICMWG) with loyalty of our members towards FAC en matière de ressources GICP constitue un processus opérationnel est presque ter- appropriate L1 representation. The the CoC and the institution. humaines (RH). L’un des à guichet unique guidé par miné et que l’excercise de ICMWG employed a Business With the operating model al- secteurs visés dès le début des membres du personnel simulation est prévue, les Process Redesign (BPR) method- most complete and war-gaming pour révision a été la gestion sur place au niveau des responsables du projet dif- des plaintes des FAC. En formations. Ces membres du fuseront le plan principal de ology to holistically review exist- scheduled, the project will deliver a master implementation plan in 2011, le VCEMD et le CPM personnel sont formés en mise en œuvre en 2016. Une ing conflict management mechan- ont mis sur pied le Groupe matière de gestion/règlement fois le plan approuvé, on 2016. Once approved, it is envi- isms. The review focused on the de travail sur la gestion inté- des plaintes et appuyés par prévoit que la capacité opéra- military grievance system, the sioned that an initial operating grée des conflits (GT GIC) une agence centrale. Les tionnelle initiale débutera par harassment complaint resolution capability will start with a proto- formé de représentants des membres des FAC sauront un prototype au sein d’une system and the alternative dispute type model at a base and eventu- organisations de N1 pertin- quoi faire lorsqu’ils auront base, puis sera diffusée resolution system. The ICMWG ally, roll out pan-CAF over a few entes. Le GT GIC a utilisé des problèmes qui nécessitent ultérieurement dans concluded that existing mechan- years. une méthode de refonte des un règlement. Ils recevront l’ensemble des FAC au cours processus administratifs afin de l’aide dès le début du des prochaines années. isms are complex, lengthy and ineffective, with no single over- sight. 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