THE LOG Royal Roads Military College 1983 J J II THE ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 1982-83 First Semester Aug 23 Mon Cadet Officers return Aug 27 Fri BOTC Graduation / Recruits arrive Aug 28-Sept 1 Sat-Wed Administration Sept 1 Wed Registration and Book Issue Sept 2 Thurs Classes start Oct 8-11 Fri-Mon Stand down (no classes) Oct 29 Fri Mid-semester academic reports due Dec 3 Fri Classes end Dec 6 Mon Exams start Dec 14 Tue Exams end I' Dec 16 Thurs 1200 - Results due Registrar Dec 17 Fri 1000 - Faculty Board / Faculty Council Ii Dec 17 Fri Christmas Ball Dec 18-Jan 2 Sat-Sun Christmas Leave Jan 2 Sun Cadets return II Jan 3-7 Mon-Fri Military Training Jan 7-8 Fri-Sat Supplemental Examinations Second Semester Jan 10 Mon Classes start Feb 11-14 Fri-Mon Stand down (no classes) Feb 25 Fri Mid-semester academic reports due .. Apr 14 Thurs Classes end I'" Apr 18-28 Mon-Thurs Second semester examinations May11-13 Wed-Fri First Year supplemental exams May 13 Fri Convocation, Academic Awards, Sunset Ceremony May 14 Sat Graduation Parade and Ball May 15 Sun Successful cadets to summer duties May 20-21 Fri-Sat Senior Years supplemental ! examinations - 2 Contents Military 6 Academics 44 I - ;=-- .- Sports ~\""': ".-~~< ~ X:::'_''~'!!~~!!!!I!!::x:::::::r ',",~ ~ ~. of -..~. A z.:ac, 86 Social 110 Advertising 132 I ' 3 Commandant's Message This year is the 35th anniversary of the establishment of The Canadian Services College, Royal Roads. However, Royal Roads has links with the past which go back well before 1948. This College is the Inheritor of many of the customs and traditions associated with the Royal Naval College of Canada established In Halifax In 1911. We can pOint with pride to the graduates of HMCS Royal Roads, 1940-42: of the Royal Canadian Naval College, 1942-47; and the RCN-RCAF College, 1947-48. But as we take pride in their ac­ complishments, the graduates of today must accept the responsibility to con­ tinue and maintain the standard of excellence those earlier graduates have set. It is my privilege to have been Commandant of Royal Roads MlUtary College for four years. In that time I have seen several hundreds of young men and women enter this College, meet challenges, and develop in bOdy, intellect and character. What I have seen gives me great confidence for the future, Canada and the Canadian Forces will continue to be well-served by the graduates of this College. To those of you who are now leaving Royal Roads for RMC or CMR, I speak for all the staff when I say we wish you well. You will find that you are weu prepared militarily and academically. To the graduating class, our congratula­ tions and every good wish for success in the future. G. L. Logan Colonel Commandant Military Staff Maj. P. R. Learmonth Lt . (N) P. C. Henderson SOC and MT 1 Squad. Com. TOP AND RIGHT: The first COMDT' S Parade 8 Capt. R. N Hardman Capt. M. W. Hache Maj. K. R. Merkley 2 Squad Comd. 3 Squad. Comd. 4 Squad. Comd. Vice Commandant Change Cdr. Copley left us Christmas at time for the milder climes of Australia. It was with much regret that we saw him go. L. Col. McCarthy has since assumed his position as the new V. Comdt. and it is to him we extend our warmest welcome. Cdr .. R. S. Copley Col. D. L. McCarthy V. Comdt. V. Comdt. 9 Capt. K. M. Benoit Capt. H. R. Schild s DA th PE and RO 10 Maj. J. S. Maki Capt. D. L. Browne ULO ULO TOP RIGHT: The Wisner blues. Mack Flight about to lose another paint. TOP LEFT: Quarter Guard for General Vance. BOTTOM LEFT: The first after Christmas COMDTS Parade. CFSO Read su ffering from the night before. 11 Maj R. W Kuntz Lt (N) J. L Chow Capt. T. McCarty CADO Compt - Log PADO The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines drill as instruction or ex­ ercise In military evolutions (rigorous diSCipline, exact routine) A second definition can be found stating that a drill IS a species of baboon found in West AfrlC3 While the second of the two IS often claimed by a few cadets as being applicable to the Drill Staff, we know because of their kind and sympathetic man­ ner on the square that thiS IS not the case. It IS through their demands and critical comment that we become Justifiably proud of the Sunset and Grad parades. ThiS IS not the place to present a JustificatIOn for drill but rather to Invoke those memories of the seemingly endless hours we spent doing it. The progress the College has gone through, from the grlpless Rooks and socially frustrated Second Years out on Saturday morning drill In September, through the joys of Wiesner Drill and freezing Friday morning SOC 'hops' to socially frustrated Juniors and Seniors stili out on Saturday morning drill In March, isn't really seen until after exams. While one might say that It IS all pain during the year, that final march off the square IS all pleasure. WO Mason, MWO Baumgarten, WO Bently 12 Capt R J. Paulan Capt. E. W. Taylor Maj. J. K. Pyne Chaplain RC Chaplain P DO TOP LEFT PAGE: November 11 ceremonies In Colwood. BOTTOM LEFT PAGE: Cartier Flight marches past the dlas. TOP RIGHT: Three squadron marching In line BOTTOM RIGHT: The colours dUring the General Salute 13 TOP LEFT: The introduction of Barmen to the new recrUits TOP RIGHT: Inclearance Rifle Issue your number? RIGHT: Marching up Neptune stairs to the waiting Rooks 14 "Welcome to Royal Roads Military College from now on you will be known as RECRUITS" Preparations for the arrival of the new recruit term began days before their graduation from BOTC at CFB Chilliwack. The CSAs were panicking and the rest of the barmen were eagerly planning the upcoming months' mischief. The arrival of the new "hot shot cadets" was planned to give them the proper perspective: the ominous crump of cleated drill boots on cement and the sudden appearance of scarlet clad beings seemingly out of nowhere left more than a few slightly bewildered. The subsequent weeks consisted of a blur of activity. Morning inspections, cross country runs, rifle PT quickly whipped the rooks into shape and put more than a few barmen into the upper levels on the PT test scores, not to mention the lower levels academically. 15 • Sport wise the recruit cross country and recruit tabloid provided welcome breaks for all concerned and a doubly welcome chance for Three Squadron to toss in their barmen and for the others to incite riots over flight banners. Despite a few broken bones, a good time was had by all as the rooks blew off steam and the seniors cheered them on. On the final Thursday of Recruit term the college practiced a 'mobilization' in response to the looming Polish crisis. It provided once again a welcome diversion from 'Doggie Week' and was a fitting preparation for the Recruit Obstacle race. 16 LEFT PAGE TOP: Form up for rag on LEFT PAGE BOTTOM: Hlrter to the pond ' TOP RIGHT PAGE: CFSO McVicar gives the word LEFT: The pain of ellort CENTER: The RecrUit tabloid football kick. 17 RIGHT: The start of the RecrUit Cross Country FAR RIGHT: CSC Howard and CFSO Borland giVing the eVil eye to slow rooks. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Wall BOTTOM LEFT: The Water LEFT: The fIrst surpnze 16 Secretly, over a period of several weeks, the construction of the obstacle course had proceeded under the direction of the CWTO. The second years spent their time building with a vengeance, eager to return what they received from last year's course. On the day of the race the air felt thick with a feeling of trepidation. Outside the block the rooks were gathered after spending some time frousting on. Led down to the sports field they attacked the course in sections and covered the four and a half kilometers off mud, and whatever, in record time. After the race and after a lengthy shower the new juniors read their new restrictions. The welcome opportunity to reintroduce liquor into the blood stream was taken advantage of. This minor celebration was supplemented by various squadron parties and set the tone for a relaxing weekend. 19 TOP LEFT: Z SON . at rappel tower watching CWTO Beaudette getting bound up for the auzzie rappel demo. TOP RIGHT: 1 SON . at the ranges getting their rifle qualifications. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Tower. FAR RIGHT: The real thing. 20 Military Training Week It is customary at RRMC that the first week of the second semester IS devoted to military training and adventure training. The purpose of military training week is to provide the officer cadets with a transition period in which they may adjust themselves to the demanding life of the college and to give them a taste of the life outside of 'Disneyland West.' The first years survived the week as infantrymen. The second years were given tours and demonstrations of the three elements of the forces and the third and fourth years were engaged in adventure training of their choice. Some fortunate cadets were given the opportunity to fill leadership positions. Military training week, for the first years, began bright and early, at 0600, with a real morale builder; a morning run . Just what is needed to wear off all the sprouting beer bellies. This was followed by administrative tasks and the first of the week's activities.