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© 2016 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC. SUPPPORTING CRITICAL OPERATIONAL READINESS The men and women of Bell Helicopter are proud to support the operational needs of the Jamaica Defense Force’s air support teams. They are an asset to the security of the Jamaican people and we understand the importance of their readiness to respond–no matter what the crisis may be. We look forward to continuing to support the Jamaica Defense Force. BELLHELICOPTER.COM Jamaican-Defense_Ad1P_7.5x10_160711.indd 1 7/15/16 11:17 AM BECOME A PART OF JAMAICA’S DEFENCE FORCE www.jointhejdf.com Choose from careers in the JDF Air Wing, JDF Coast Guard, Engineer Regiment, Infantry and Support Units (including Information Communication Technology, Medical and Legal). Minimum requirements for service as an Officer: » Jamaican nationality » Between 18 and 23 years old for the Regular Force and up to 28 years old for the National Reserve » Five CXC subjects [grades 1-3] including Mathematics and English » Language and two CAPE or ‘A’ Level subjects [grades 1-5] » Pass a Selection Board to include a full medical examination Minimum requirements for service as an Enlisted Rank: » Jamaican nationality » Between 18 and 23 years old for the Regular Force and up to 28 years old for the National Reserve » Grade nine level education » Pass entry tests to include a full medical examination SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION: To join as an officer in the Regular Force SO1 J1 (Personnel & Administration) Jamaica Defence Force Up Park Camp, Kingston 5 Email: [email protected] To join as an Enlisted Rank in the Regular Force Apply at www.jointhejdf.com To serve part time in the National Reserve Administrative Officer Headquarters The Third Battalion The Jamaica Regiment (National Reserve) Curphey Barracks Up Park Camp, Kingston 5 CONTENTS 1. Editorial - Cdr David Chin Fong 32. Larger Than Life: Sergeant Patricia Alexis Lynch After 26 Years Service 2. Messages - HE The Most Hon Sir Patrick L. Allen 33. Forty-one Years of Service: The Longest Serving Civilian 3. - The Most Hon Andrew Holness 35. Mon Séjour au Canada: Un Expérience Française Apprentissage 4. - The Hon Robert Montague 39. Our Brother’s Keeper: The JDF Responds After Tropical 5. - Maj Gen Antony Anderson Storm Erika Hits Dominica 7. Future Soldier: The Challenge of Securing The Next Decade 43. The Protected Mobility Vehicle: Bushmaster 11. Mapping The Past, Present & Future: The Use of Geoinformatics 47. Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard: Transformation by The Jamaica Defence Force for Greater Service 13. Exercise Tradewinds 2016 53. Fit to Fight, Fit to Lead: are You The Best That You Can Be? 16. Ahead of The Communication Game: The Jamaica Defence 55. The Leadership Philosophy of a Warrant Officer Force Website 57. Tomorrow’s Leaders Must Lead Beyond Their Ranks 17. Let’s Recall Some Great Men & Women: The Third Battalion The Jamaica Regiment (NR), Jamaica Legion and The Jamaica 59. The Jamaica Defence Force and The Evolving Threat of Red Cross Honours Curphey Home Veterans International Terrorism 19. Together We Serve: The Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association 61. Serving Today, Securing The Future of South Florida, Inc. 63. Fighting for Family in The Jamaica Defence Force 21. Hinting at a Future For The Jamaica Defence Force 65. Ten Tips to Navigating Life as a Military Spouse 24. Boost Financial Security: Here are Five Tips 66. Five Things You Should Know About Your Spouce 25. Citizen Security and Justice Programme: Special Report 67. Faith on Duty: The Battle of Belief and Service 27. Lead Inspired, Top 10 Life & Leadership Rules to Follow 31. A League of Her Own, Women in The Twenty-First Century Military ISSUE # 27 SEPTEMBER 2016 ALERT COMMITTEE L-R: Lieutenant Orane James, Lieutenant (sg) Anneka Coriah, Captain Andres Pierce, Sergeant Patricia Lynch, Commander David Chin Fong, Captain Samoura Mills, Major Michael Anglin, Sub Lieutenant Aaron Gabriel, Second Lieutenant Tameka Stewart Missing: Major Basil Jarrett, Lieutenant Omaine Morgan, Warrant Officer Calss 2 Ewart Dacres, Sergeant Omar Hinds, Miss Judith Salmon FEATURES 2016 EDITOR LAYOUT AND DESIGN Commander David Chin Fong Corporal Jason Lampart EDITORIAL CONSULTANT PRINTER 7 Mrs Latoya West-Blackwood MAPCO Printers Ltd. MARKETING Published by: Major Michael Anglin Jamaica Defence Force Up Park Camp, Kingston 5, Jamaica, WI PRODUCTION Major Basil Jarrett The views expressed in the ALERT Magazine do not necessarily represent FINANCE those held by the Minister of Defence, 11 Captain Andres Pierce the Defence Board, the Ministry of National Security or the Chief of UNIT REPRESENTATIVES Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force. 1 JR - Second Lieutenant Tameka Stewart 2 JR - Lieutenant Omaine Morgan Copyright © 2016 Jamaica Defence Force. Sp & Svcs Bn - Lieutenant (sg) Anneka Coriah All Rights Reserved. JDF AW - Sergeant Patricia Lynch ISSN 0799-4079 JDF CG - Sub Lieutenant Aaron Gabriel 1 Engr Regt (JDF) - Lieutenant Orane James jdfmil.org | jointhejdf.com Cbt Sp Bn - Sergeant Omar Hinds facebook.com/jdfsoldier HQ JDF Int Unit - Warrant Officer Calss 2 Ewart Dacres The cover 19 21 3 JR (NR) - Captain Samoura Mills features an HR Dept - Miss Judith Salmon action shot of a newly PHOTOGRAPHERS acquired Corporal Darren Beckles Bushmaster. Corporal Jason Lampart Corporal Gareth McLean Lance Corporal Noelle Wisdom Photo by: Miss Karema Henriques Corporal 25 Jason Lampart he ALERT magazine serves as a prime communication tool for the TJamaica Defence Force (JDF) as we continuously seek to engage our EDITORIAL internal and external audiences and also our key partners. While the publication has continued to evolve since its launch in 1968 – design, scope and production – it has remained true to the purpose of informing readers, to include our own serving members, of developments within the Force and give a sense of how we have contributed to the national security landscape of Jamaica. We are particularly proud to provide a platform for our members to share their stories and exercise their creative talents whether it is writing, photography, design or any other aspect of the team effort that it takes to produce the ALERT. This year the task was ours to curate the content covering a very active and exciting period in a fairly small biennial publication; we hope we did it well! Every piece of “real estate” within the magazine is vital and its use has to be maximised. The selection of articles is therefore a tedious and deliberate exercise; we try our best to ensure that we adequately represent all the various units of the Force and their activities. In deciding on this year’s theme we had to capture the essence of the magazine and effectively paint an accurate picture depicting the JDF’s meaning and value to Jamaicans. The Committee started out with ‘Doing the Right Thing’ and ‘Beyond the Call of Duty’ then moved on to ‘Future Soldier’ before finally settling on ‘Jamaica’s Defence Force: Securing the Future’. This theme is intended to convey a number of messages. First, it is a reminder to the people of Jamaica that the JDF belongs to them; we are here to serve and our actions must at all times reflect this belief. Second, ‘Securing the Future’ of our island conveys the message that the JDF has an awesome mandate to protect this island nation from all threats thereby guaranteeing a safe future for generations to come. The Force has to remain highly adaptable in an age of uncertainty where the nature of conflict is far from regular. You simply have to read Professor Clayton’s article to get an Commander David Chin Fong, idea of the complex and constantly changing nature of security. MSc, psc (n) The articles herein are intended to provide you with many perspectives Editor of the JDF and in reading them you will easily get an understanding of the deep sense of pride felt by those who have served and those who are still serving. Take for example, the article by the Force Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1 A. Lysight who writes that having a culture of selflessness ‘puts the needs and goals of the nation, the JDF, the Unit and your soldier ahead of personal needs and interest’. Also read about the efforts of our ex-members in South Florida, who have continued to support the work of the JDF and honour the service and sacrifice of our veterans or current members who are in need of support. I must express many thanks to all those who contributed to the publication of this magazine. Specifically the ALERT Committee, our editorial consultant Mrs Latoya West-Blackwood, Lt Col Radgh Mason, who led the ALERT Committee at the stasrt of the journey, the production team and the various contributors who all did a fantastic job in this issue. I would also like to thank our sponsors and advertisers whose input significantly contributed to the successful production of this magazine. I have no doubt that our readers will find the variety of articles and topics covered enjoyable. We close with an exciting announcement – this year we will be joining the digital age and going live online! Yes, the ALERT for the first time in its history will be available as an E-zine – featuring current and past issues – and will hopefully be even more accessible to our supporters, ex- members and partners way beyond the shores of our beloved island. 1 | JAMAICA’S DEFENCE FORCE he successes we have won as a Jamaican people since 1962 and Tthe achievements we have celebrated together are so much more MESSAGE valuable because we did so as an independent nation. Throughout this era of independence, one constant has been the Jamaica Defence Force, which was established only days prior to Jamaica becoming a self-governing state.
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