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March 28, 2011 LOOKOUT • 9 CF counter-intelligence: Unveiling a secretive unit Ben Green nal or disciplinary investigations and California. tionally to exchange information Staff writer for activities being monitored Comprised of members from all with other partner organizations. by the CFNCIU are referred to three elements of the Canadian The big things we CFNCIU also provides pro- While the men and women the police force of jurisdiction Forces - Army, Navy, and Air look at are terrorism, grams to help Commanders of the Canadian Forces keep us (RCMP, CFNIS or local mili- Force - members must be pre- assess their Operational Security safe on the home front, an often tary police) to be conducted in pared to step outside their specif- espionage, sabotage, and Force Protection postures in unseen unit works in the shad- parallel with the unit’s counter- ic operation areas when numbers subversion and order to reduce security vulner- ows to make sure our military is intelligence investigation. are short due to deployments. abilities. equally secure. The CFNCIU also provides “If we’re short of bodies because organized crime. SLt Danielsen says perhaps one This unit is the Canadian Forces counter-intelligence support to of tasking or whatever else, -SLt Bill Danielson of the most frequently request- National Counter-Intelligence CF operations worldwide. Ottawa will actually task some- Victoria Detachment Commander ed services CFNCIU conducts Unit (CFNCIU). A high percentage of Unit body from another detachment,” is defensive security debriefings The CFNCIU is mandated to personnel are spread out said SLt Danielsen. “Because of Canadian Forces and DND provide counter-intelligence and across detachments in Victoria, we’re all trained in looking at the an intelligence analysis cell made personnel travelling abroad. security intelligence services for Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, exact same threat focus, a mem- up of both CF and civilian mem- Whenever travelling for busi- the entire Canadian Forces. Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal, and ber who is in the army and based bers. These individuals take all ness or pleasure, if personnel are SLt Bill Danielsen, Detachment Halifax, and can be deployed at out of Edmonton could still do a incoming information on possible approached by individuals asking Commander for the Victoria any time. threat information collection for “threats, cross reference it with very technical or suspicious ques- branch of CFNCIU, says the unit SLt Danielsen says the eight the navy.” previously collected information, tions regarding work, or come is focused on monitoring and detachments across the country On top of the prerequisite and assess the overall threat to back to find items disturbed in a countering specific threats to the help divide up their areas of military police or intelligence CF/DND security. hotel room, the CFNCIU is the military community. operation. occupational training, the unit’s Whenever conducting coun- unit to contact. All information “The big things we look at are “All the units across Canada specialized training program sees ter-intelligence investigations is kept strictly confidential. terrorism, espionage, sabotage, will be looking at TESSOC them put through nine weeks that use potentially intrusive In the intelligence community subversion and organized crime; threats relevant to their areas of of intensive academic instruction methods, the unit must have its it’s best to be the “grey man”, to we call that TESSOC,” he said. operation,” he said. and practical exercises specific to investigative plan approved by blend in. Unfortunately, at times Unit members are drawn from The areas are divided up geo- the counter-intelligence field. All a Counter-Intelligence Oversight CFNCIU can blend in so well the Military Police Branch, with graphically by basically drawing a prospective unit members must Committee, which is chaired by a that people are unaware of their a smaller percentage from the line down the map. For instance, have an investigative or analytical Major General in Ottawa. existence and the flow of infor- Intelligence Branch. But unlike SLt Danielsen and the Victoria background prior to volunteering, With TESSOC being the main mation dries up. a police unit, the CFNCIU has branch have an area of opera- and they must complete pre- focus of CFNCIU, the sharing “We are an organization that no mandate to conduct criminal tion that extends from Alaska screening interviews before being of information between the unit thrives on information,” said SLt investigations and therefore does to Mexico, down the coastline accepted. and similar organizations is vital. 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Shelley Lipke across Canada and has Atlantic, was an onslaught Staff writer played both hockey and with a 9-0 towering win softball at the civilian over Pacific. The CFB Esquimalt national level. Then in the semi finals Tritons women’s hock- Coach Bob Clark said OS Cholette defended ey team has 39-year-old she had a few practice against Atlantic. “She held rookie goalie, OS Josee games prior to Nationals, them down to four goals Cholette to thank for mak- but during her play she in a noteworthy perfor- ing their time at Nationals provided an all star per- mance as this was the a rewarding experience. formance. team who beat us the day While they didn’t win “It was a complete shock before,” said Clark about the March 12-17 National to see her perform. I was their 4-0 loss. tournament, they watched also very proud of the “When she arrived their newest member save entire team. They took here on base she was an shot after shot during a a never say die attitude unknown quantity.” fierce onslaught by the and sacrificed bodies Fresh out of basic train- winning Atlantic region for the team goals. A lot ing, this was her first expe- team. of bruised and battered rience in military hockey. When the tournament women were seen by the “I like pressure, and I finished, OS Cholette was end of the tournament,” feel that I do my best declared Best Tournament he said. under pressure,” she said. Goalie able to withstand During the tournament “I’m very proud to be on upwards of 55 shots per the team faced Quebec the team.” Limitedd timei offer:ff Free strata ffees ffor a year. game and awarded the first in a tight game that The Tritons has 20 title of Goalie 2011 CF saw the lead bouncing players including four Take advantage of new pricing 7 units remain. National Women’s Hockey back and forth between from CFB Comox. Capt All Star Team. the two teams, but even- Heather Smith was award- “I’m happy and disap- tually Quebec emerged ed Most Dedicated to the Sutton Westcoast Realty pointed at the same time,” with a 4-3 win. Then Sport by her peers. 250.588.7535 she said. It’s nice to win game two contended with “A note of appreciation this award, but I would the Prairies region ending must go out to each unit’s www.gorgehill.com have loved it if our team in a 1-1 tie with Prairies Commanding Officer for made the finals,” she said. winning in a shoot out. allowing their units to par- She arrived on base The Tritons were able to ticipate in this event,” said just three weeks before redeem themselves with Clark. “This is important www.lookoutnewspaper.com Nationals and, being an the Ontario game in a 5-3 for women’s sport in the avid hockey player of 30 win, which qualified them CF at a high competitive years, she gladly joined for the semi finals. level and without their the team. Game four, playing the support this wouldn’t She’s played on teams tournament favourites happen.”
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A graduation ceremony for officers completing Phase 4 of their Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface Warfare (MARS) occupational course was held at the Naval Officer’s Training Centre (NOTC) Venture drill hall on March 4. Finishing phase 4 is an important milestone for MARS officers as they are posted to ships and promoted from Acting Sub- Lieutenants to Sub-Lieutenants. Cmdre Peter Ellis, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, Bravo presented as Reviewing Officer. ZULU Photos by Cpl Malcolm Byers, MARPAC Imaging Services
A/SLt Jay Finlayson (right) receives the Chief of A/SLt Kyle Allward (right) is presented with the A/SLt Markian Haluzska (right) receives the Pullen Maritime Staff award as top overall student of David W. Groos Memorial Shield. The award is pre- Cup as recipient of the Venture Association Award. MARS IV from Cmdre Ellis. A/SLt Finlayson was sented to the MARS candidate who achieved the The award is presented to the MARS IV candidate promoted to sub-lieutenant later in the ceremony. highest standing in professional achievement at that demonstated the best professional leadership sea. LCdr Simon Brown (left), Executive Officer of qualities throughout the course. He was promoted NOTC, and Hillary Groos made the presentation. to sub-lieutenant later in the ceremony. A/SLt Allward was promoted to sub-lieutenant later in the ceremony.
A/SLt Andrew MacGillivary (right) is promoted to A/SLt Kyle Hooper (right) is promoted to sub- A/SLt Chris Bains (right) is promoted to sub-lieu- sub-lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. tenant by Cmdre Ellis.
A/SLt Christopher Cann (right) is promoted to A/SLt Steve Drysdale (right) is promoted to sub- A/SLt Alex Duff (right) is promoted to sub-lieuten- sub-lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. ant by Cmdre Ellis.
A/SLt Phillip Fordham (right) is promoted to sub- A/SLt Fred Rideout (right) is promoted to sub- A/SLt Elizabeth Robinson (right) is promoted to lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. sub-lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. March 28, 2011 LOOKOUT • 17
Photo courtesy of the Military Family Resource Centre MFRC Executive Director Gaynor Jackson received the Outstanding Social Worker Award from the UVic School of Social Work on March 7. The hon- our goes to someone who exemplifies what it means to live out the core social work value of commitment to social justice, and is a model of dedication to quality practice and service to oth- ers. Jackson was joined at the podium by Pamela Miller, Director of the UVic School of Social Work, and MFRC staff members Priscilla Destura and Marianne Ostopovich.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Want to recognize someone? Rear-Admiral Nigel Greenwood (right) presents Honorary Captain (Navy) Tung Chan with his Send your Bravo Zulu to the editor: Honorary Appointment Scroll during the Honorary Captains dinner at Government House on March [email protected] 18.
A/SLt Mireille Roman (middle left) is promoted to A/SLt John Sutherland (right) is promoted to sub- A/SLt Sarah Theriault (right) is promoted to sub- sub-lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis. lieutenant by Cmdre Ellis.
A/SLt Abdul Zia (right) is promoted to sub-lieuten- A/SLt Eryk Jeznach (right) receives his commision- Lieutenant Commander Hugh Son (right) receives ant by Cmdre Ellis. ing scroll from Cmdre Ellis. his Operational Service Medal for his deploy- ment to Sierra Leone as a member of Task Force Freetown from Cmdre Ellis.
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JK www.lookoutnewspaper.com 20 • LOOKOUT March 28, 2011 Helicopter evacuates injured skier ADVERTISE OOnlinenline www.lookoutnewspaper.com Capt Alexandre Cadieux The snow condition was unknown and 19 Wing Public Affairs we determined that a stream was run- A Cormorant helicop- ter from 442 Transport and ning underneath us. It was preferable >HSR[V[OL)HZL Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing to evacuate the patient and complete Comox, was tasked on the @V\Y3P[[SL7PLJLVM7HYHKPZL night of March 22 to evacu- the medical protocols in the helicopter. ate an injured skier out of -Sgt Eric Dinn 9PNO[H[/VTL the back country on Whistler SAR Tech team leader Mountain. -YVT6US` The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in patient’s evaluation. The the helicopter.” Victoria received a request man was lucid and conscious. The SAR Techs provided from the RCMP to assist in He was able to move but continuous medical care the evacuation of a group “exhibited signs of a minor onboard the Cormorant. of three skiers that had ven- lower back injury. I opted The two men were flown tured into the backcountry. to evacuate the pair after to Vancouver airport where One of them was suffering performing spinal precau- B.C. ambulance took over. from a back injury after a fall. tionary measures since we The patient’s current con- Whistler ski patrol evacu- were in a precarious envi- dition is unknown. ated one skier by long line ronment. The snow condi- Cormorant crew: Maj Troy helicopter but night fall tion was unknown and we Maa, Aircraft Commander, impeded on their ability to determined that a stream Capt Luc Coates, First complete the task. was running underneath us. Officer, Sgt Neil Thorne, The remaining two ski- It was preferable to evacu- Flight Engineer, Sgt Eric ers where found by the ate the patient and complete Dinn and Master Cpl Cormorant at 1,100 metres the medical protocols in Anthony Vail, SAR Tech. on the mountain. The skiers signalled their location with a strobe light. The two men were in a steep and narrow valley surrounded by trees, which presented challenges for the crew. The Search and Recue Technicians were inserted by hoist 64 metres above the pair. “Upon our arrival on scene, Glen Glowinski & Shelley Stancin I performed a primary body 7YLZLU[H[PVU*LU[YL6WLU+HPS`Cell: 250-217-1205 survey of the injured skier,” SUDOKU ANSWER ƧƮƙƬơƧƦ >LKULZKH`[V:\UKH`![V74Email: [email protected] said Sgt Eric Dinn, SAR Tech team leader. “Unfortunately, Presentation Centre Open. Sutton Group the men did not speak ;OL6]H[PVUJH ,ZX\PTHS[9K,ZX\PTHS[)* English which increased the Call for viewing times. 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