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Naval Communicators: Not Your Typical Geek Squad 406 Squadron MFRC milestone Demanding work in Op Events planned for Programs and services Halifax basketball dyn- IMPACT 75th anniversary for military families asty continues Pg. 3 Pg. 6 Pgs. 7-8 Pg. 11 Monday, April 4, 2016 Volume 50, Issue 7 Naval communicators: Not your typical geek squad By Lt(N) Blake Patterson, external voice, radio-teletype and we’re trouble shooting. When you Op CARIBBE PAO data circuits. Plus, they are re- have something broken and sponsible for tactical signaling – you’re able to fix it, it gives you The success of the Royal Cana- be it using flags, flashing signal quite a sense of satisfaction.” dian Navy depends on effective lamps or voice radio. Clearly, much has changed communications as much today Naval communicators are the since Admiral Nelson’s day. as it did in 1805. IT department for the ship. They Sitting in the communication When Admiral Horatio Nelson support operations by helping control room, PO2 Thrasher and at the Battle of Trafalgar told his HMCS Summerside stay connec- his team are surrounded by satel- fleet, “England expects that every ted with national and allied net- lite feeds, towers of router man will do his duty,” he did it by works while they are deployed. switches, hubs, servers, assorted first telling his signalman to hoist During battle, the operations crypto modems, as well as the flags for the other ships in the room on a modern warship may more traditional ultra-high fre- fleet to see. And it was the signal- keep command informed about quency and very high frequency men on those other ships who mission requirements, but it is the radios. deciphered the meaning of those naval communicators who ensure It’s a fast paced environment flags to let their captains and information reaches the opera- that’s changing as quickly as crews know what Admiral Nel- tions room, and in turn, com- information technology itself. son wanted. mand. Every commander – even Flags, flashing lights, and sema- Today communication at sea ones as skilled as Nelson – needs phore signaling are being used relies more on satellites than quality information to make less and less, and high frequency flags, but the fundamental role of quality decisions. (HF) and ultra-high frequency the naval communicator remains “We maintain the circuits that (UHF) radios are also fast giving crucial to the ship’s operational they use,” said PO2 Thrasher. “In way to increasingly complex and effectiveness. The naval commu- that way, navcoms are pretty compact computer-based net- nications section on HMCS Sum- important.” works. Thankfully, PO2 Thrasher merside is one of the smallest on And it’s important to recognize and his team thrive on those the ship, but few sections could this IT department operates in a changes because they constantly argue their role is more critical to unique environment. It’s difficult strive to improve communica- A naval communicator in HMCS Summerside participates in a col- mission success. enough for a computer technician tions for HMCS Summerside. ours ceremony while the ship is at anchor awaiting entry to the port of PO2 Sean Thrasher leads the to fix a computer in an office “I’m the young generation,” Corpus Christi, Texas on March 18, 2016, to begin the Gulf of Mexico team of four naval communicat- tower or your home office – but said LS Maxime D.Malo, who exercise. PUBLIC AFFAIRS, HMCS SUMMERSIDE ors on Summerside, deployed for it’s considerably more difficult joined the trade in 2010. “For my two-months on Op CARIBBE, when your computers are on a part, tradition is good but some- more trust in technology, but to trouble shoot, and help your ship Canada’s contribution to multina- warship riding high seas in re- times we need to evolve. I always be able to work properly with the mates with their computer prob- tional efforts to disrupt illicit mote parts of the world. say that if we’re at the point that drug trafficking on the waters off “When a network breaks down, we have to use a flashing light or technology available. lems. That’s the way of the future. the Caribbean and Pacific coasts we look after investigating it and flag hoist – because that’s all the LS Stephane Sabourin agrees. That’s what I like about my of Central America. getting it fixed,” said LS Jonathan communications we have left on “Every month there is new trade.” They are responsible for set- Hudson, who enjoys being the board ship – we’ve already lost equipment, new standard operat- To find out more about becom- ting up and making sure all the first and sometimes only line of the fight.” ing procedures, new processes,” ing a naval communicator in the communications systems on defence when computer issues LS D.Malo added the most he said. “It’s fun because you Canadian Armed Forces, please board the ship operate correctly, arise onboard. “I really like the important thing for a naval com- always learn something. It’s fun visit www.forces.gc.ca/en/job/ including all the computers, problem solving aspects when municator today is not to place to work with the equipment and navalcommunicator-24. A celebration of differences at IDERD 2016 By Ryan Melanson, and to seek out people and exper- The crowd took in speeches, Trident Staff iences that are familiar to us. cultural performers and a keynote “But I also know the way you that focused on Japanese culture. On a day where the focus is on break down unconscious bias and Following that formal event, combating racism and prejudice, the barriers that exist around us defence team members were CFB Halifax Base Commander is by taking the time to get to invited for a guided tour through Capt(N) Chris Sutherland spoke know someone. It’s through the museum’s Immigration Hall, of his own shortcomings in that speaking with someone who may including the newly opened Ca- area. Through his work as cham- be dressed differently, or have a nadian Immigration Story exhibi- pion for the Defence Visible different colour of skin or differ- tion. Dr. Alexandre A. Avdulov performs a Japanese Tea Ceremony on Minority Advisory Group ent religion than you.” The theme for the 2016 Na- stage during the 2016 DND event marking the International Day for (DVMAG), he said he’s learned a Capt(N) Sutherland made tional Defence IDERD celebra- the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. CPL CHRIS RINGUS/FIS HALIFAX number of lessons since his ar- those remarks to kick off the tion was “Celebration of Culture Avdulov shared the story of Donald, Pier 21’s Acting Chief rival in Halifax in 2015. 2016 International Day for the in a Diverse Canada”, and key- how he developed his love for all Curator, and special guest Yuji After a recent lunch & learn Elimination of Racial Discrimin- note speaker Dr. Alexandre A. things Japanese, eventually land- Kubo, Deputy Consul General of session covering unconscious ation (IDERD), with DND’s Avdulov represented the topic ing on a specialization in tea Japan. The professor explained bias, the ingrained beliefs that event being held inside the Ken- well with his unique background. ceremonies and the historical and many of the intricacies of the can subtly cause us to make neth C. Rowe Hall at the Cana- Born in Russia, Avdulov studied cultural role of tea in Japan. ceremony as he prepared the unfounded assumptions or de- dian Museum of Immigration at Japanese language and culture at Wearing traditional dress and drinks on stage, including the cisions about other people based Pier 21. He was joined by RAdm the University of Moscow before with his preparation tools on the types of food normally served on things like skin colour or John Newton, Commander spending time in Japan and even- stage, he brought up a number of with the tea, proper behaviour of cultural differences, Capt(N) MARLANT and JTFA, members tually finding his way to Nova guests for a Chanoyu, a type of guests and acceptable conversa- Sutherland said his eyes were of DVMAG, including event MC Scotia and Saint Mary’s Uni- Japanese tea ceremony. Avdulov tion topics for the Chanoyu. opened to bias-driven thoughts Capt Sonny Brown, as well as versity, where he is an associate prepared individual bowls of RAdm Newton said he enjoyed he’s had in the past. He said many other men and women in professor in the school’s Depart- matcha green tea powder for unconscious bias can cause us to uniform who filled out the large ment of Modern Language and RAdm Newton, Capt(N) Suther- fear change, to fear differences room. Classics. land, Capt Brown, Monica Mac- See IDERD / Page 4 Mymilitaryclosing.ca 2 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 4, 2016 Crewmembers of HMCS Fredericton pay their respects in Souda Bay, Crete By PO2 Class Andrew Kenny, It is quite an honour to be HMCS Fredericton able to visit these locations and pay homage to those who came On February 18, 2016, while on before us and gave all so we Operation REASSURANCE, could have so much. One thing HMCS Fredericton made port that always catches my eye in Souda Bay, Crete. During when walking down the rows of World War II, Crete was in- headstones is the ages; some vaded by Germany. May 20, men are in their teens and up to 1941, the first Nazi Fallschirm- their 30s. At this point in their jager (Paratroopers) jumped in lives they had girlfriends and and landed on Cretan soil. The sweethearts, wives, children battle lasted 11 days, ending on and mother and fathers.
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