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HMCS Calgary 335 Deployment to Indo-Asia Pacific Region in Support of Operation Projection HMCS calgary 335 deployment to Indo-Asia Pacific region in support of operation projection Your deployment guidebook includes info on the following: • Benefits • Medical Information • Legal Information • Communications • PSP Programs • MFRC Checklists • Important Records ...and much more HMCS CALGARY 4 About Operation Projection 5 Fleet Commander’s Message 6 Commanding Officer’s Message 8 Medical and Dental Information 10 Legal Information 13 Communication 13 Allowances and Benefits 16 Chaplains 17 Regular Mail 18 Personnel Support Programs 19 Dealing with the Media 21 Military Family Resource Centre 36 Important Phone Numbers Views and opinions expressed in this guide are not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence. This product was produced by LOOKOUT Newspaper and Creative Services: CFB Esquimalt, PO Box Stn Forces, Victoria, B.C. V9A 7N2 Ph: 363-3372 Email: [email protected] Project Coordinator: Melissa Atkinson CFB ESQUIMALT Design: Lookout www.lookoutnewspaper.com NEWSPAPER & CREATIVE SERVICES 3 INDO- ASIA PACIFIC / OPERATION PROJECTION 2018 3 HMCS CALGARY ABOUT OPERATION PROJECTION Canadian Armed Forces members are operating in maritime environments around the world during Operation PROJECTION. They are working to make the world more secure and enhance relationships with Canada’s allies and partners. During this operation, the CAF is conducting training, exercises, and engagements with foreign navies and other international security partners. The CAF also supports NATO Maritime Command, U.S. Naval Forces, and other allied operations. The deployment of sailors, ships, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft makes the world more secure and stable. It also shows how the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is ready to defend Canada’s interests around the world. Operation PROJECTION shows Canada’s ongoing commitment to global peace. CURRENT DEPLOYMENT ASIA-PACIFIC - HMCS VANCOUVER From April to June 2018, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver is deployed to the Asia-Pacific region. During the deployment, the crew of HMCS Vancouver is strengthening relationships with our partners. As well as working with partners, the ship is conducting port visits. It is also improving the CAF’s ability to plan operations in the region. HMCS Vancouver visited Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from May 3 to 9, 2018. During the port visit, Canadian sailors interacted with civilians and local counterparts to promote cooperation and friendship. They participated in outreach activities such as ship tours, school visits, charity event, friendly sports competition, and wreath laying at Sai Wan War Memorial. HMCS Vancouver visited Singapore from May 16 to 23, 2018. The ship hosted members of the Singapore military and other stakeholders. It also participated in community outreach and charitable activities. On May 29, 2018 members of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Naval Security Team departed from Victoria, British Columbia. They joined HMCS Vancouver in Fiji as part of Operation PROJECTION. MISSION CONTEXT The RCN has a long history of deploying around the world in peacetime and during conflicts. In line with “Strong, Secure, Engaged,” Canada’s Defence Policy, Canada’s naval forces work on their own and in support of allied or partner missions. They help keep regions secure and defend Allies and partners if needed. 4 INDO- ASIA PACIFIC / OPERATION PROJECTION 2018 HMCS CALGARY FLEET COMMANDER’S MESSAGE The Royal Canadian Navy has tasked HMCS CALGARY to deploy to the Indo-Asia Pacific region of the world. This deployment will take your loved ones far from their homes where they will be working with our allies in a high profile effort to increase global security. Your loved one and the Ship they are embarked on will be doing work of utmost importance to Canada. As we are all aware, world events are unpredictable and their mission and focus may shift depending on national priorities. It will be a lengthy and demanding deployment for the crew, but one of which I know both ships will be well prepared for. However, no matter the reason for their absences, the challenge for those left behind remains the same - partners will not see each other for several months and children will not have that usual comfort provided by their deployed parent. Having said this, none of this would be possible without the support of those who stay behind. My wife Marta and I understand the challenges of being separated. No matter what the family dynamic is, whether as a single parent or as a couple, it is a tremendous challenge to keep the home going when a parent is absent. In that regard, it is important that we as a naval family look after each other. This booklet provides a wide range of information to assist families and partners of deployed personnel. Life is unpredictable, so keep this booklet handy. Additionally, the Fleet Chief and I will meet with the family network on a monthly basis to discuss the progress of the deployment and answer any questions or concerns that parents, guardians and family members may have. These Family Network Sunday sessions will take place at the Canadian Pacific Activity Centre in Colwood. Session dates will be promulgated by the ship and MFRC throughout the deployment. Commodore Jeffery (Buck) Zwick Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific INDO- ASIA PACIFIC / OPERATION PROJECTION 2018 5 HMCS CALGARY COMMANDING OFFICER’S MESSAGE HMCS Calgary will have progressed from departing an extended refit to achieving a high state of readiness in the first half of 2018. She will then put to sea and deploy to the Pacific Ocean to operate with Canada’s allies, support the national interest and support the Government of Canada and Royal Canadian Navy’s objectives in the area. In the margins, we will have training and strive to achieve more, supported Royal Canadian Sea Cadet then I need to ensure that they are corps from across the country, hosted fully supported by the institution; so friends and family at sea, put on a they enjoy their job. If a crewmember successful “Cowboy Up!” celebration, is to remain focused, then I need to supported recruiting and namesake be confident that the member and city connections in the city of Calgary, their family are fully supported by the conducted an advanced live missile institution; so the family trusts the firing, represented the Royal Canadian institution, so that they are supportive Navy in the city of Vancouver for of the sacrifices they will be making. Canada Day celebrations and raised In this regard, none of what we have thousands of dollars for charity. None achieved could have been done of these things were achieved easily, without you, and we will not succeed and all had to be coordinated and were without your support. I am grateful supported fully by the best crew in the for your collective patience, resilience Fleet. Next, Calgary’s deployment will and support to your spouse, partner or see five months of engagements both friend. I am committed to fostering this at sea and alongside with our regional trust and ensuring that the Military partners, representing Canada’s values Family remains engaged and supported and being Canada’s expected first at home while we are away. There will response to whatever occurs whilst we be uncertainty, there will be change are on station. and there may be frustration. But I will To have succeeded in all that we have strive to ensure you have access to any accomplished this year, and to be and all tools available. fully prepared for what is to come, the These tools and options will come from crew needs to be trained and focused. the best support the RCN can muster. If a crewmember is to excel at their The focal point will be the Military 6 6 INDO- ASIA PACIFIC / OPERATION PROJECTION 2018 HMCS CALGARY Family Resource are available to the Centre (MFRC) and crew and families. will be a critical link On the eve of between the crew, departing, I know their loved ones the crew is ready. and many resources These warriors will and experts to help need to remain trained solve a wide swath of and focused. You, their eventualities. Calgary’s families and friends will social media presence is need to support them and I need strictly tailored to celebrate the to support you to do so. I am proud to daily actions of the crew and to be a part of the Calgary family; I hope communicate any updates. This you will see that you are part of that booklet has been designed to team as well. highlight personal preparations that should be considered and where the Onward. RCN can assist. This booklet will also Commander Ryan Saltel spell out what benefits and options Commanding Officer HMCS CALGARY 7 INDO- ASIA PACIFIC / OPERATION PROJECTION 2018 7 HMCS CALGARY MEDICAL & The amount reimbursed is subject to the provisions of the Plan and DENTAL co-payment, as applicable. PSHCP (Public Service Claims must be received by Sun Life no later than December 31 Health Care Plan) of the year following the calen- This is an Extended Health Care dar year in which the expenses benefit that provides medical were incurred. For example, if you insurance for spouses and chil- incurred expenses in July 2016, you dren of service members, designed have until December 31, 2017 to to help pay for health services and submit your claim. items that are not covered by pro- Using a Benefit Card: To obtain the vincial health insurance plans. PSHCP Benefit Card, you must com- Clarification of eligibility of plete a positive enrolment with expenses and the limits of claims PSHCP. The PSHCP Benefit Card is can be found in the PSHCP a pay-direct drug card that allows employed information booklet or claims for certain products and at www.phscp.ca.
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