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WWW.ASHLEYHOMESTORESELECT.CA Volume 76, Number 14 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Free/Gratuit 3 RCR: Op IMPACT Roto 3 Theatre Mission Specific Training By Lt Owen Gill Forces, within a complex quickly adapted to the new (Left) Soldiers from Garrison 1 Pl Comd, Para Coy, 3 RCR COVID-19 environment, the environment and attacked Petawawa step off to advance The need for challenging Canadian Army (CA) turned training with enthusiasm. to their next fire position as part and realistic pre-deployment to 3rd Battalion, The Royal Examples of some of the of the C-7 primary weapon test training is fundamental for Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) Combat First Aid training conducted for Theatre Mission any soldier, sailor, or aviator based in Garrison Petawawa included practical scenarios Specific Training to ensure they deploying overseas. to conduct Theatre Mission to apply lessons learned are ready to deploy on operations In preparation for up- Specific Training (TMST) to situations soldiers may - May 2020. (Below) LCol Ben coming deployments to over three, one-to-two week face while deployed such as Irvine, Commanding Officer of 3 multiple countries across serials between 4 May - 19 providing care under fire, RCR, delivers a brief to soldiers the Middle East as part of June 2020. correctly applying tourni- participating in Theatre Mission Operation IMPACT, mem- With the support from quets, packing and bandag- Specific Training, as they sit phys- bers must be able to perform members across 2nd Cana- ing wounds, and submitting ically distanced to each other to combat first aid and confirm dian Mechanized Brigade radio reports for medical enable force health protection dur- their ability to operate per- Group (2 CMBG), effectively evacuations. ing the COVID-19 pandemic - sonal weapon systems and conducting this type of train- Soldiers also had the op- May 2020. (Photos by many other critical opera- ing for such a large group of portunity to confirm their 3 RCR) tional requirements. soldiers while implementing qualifications in firing the C7 To train and prepare ap- strict force health protection Rifle and 9mm Browning Pis- proximately 300 members measures has been a signifi- tol and using their gas masks. from 38 different Army, cant undertaking. Finally, they had to con- Navy and Air Force units Motivated with a strong firm their physical fitness across the Canadian Armed sense of purpose, everyone by completing the Combat Force Test, which sees sol- diers complete a five km weighted march in full fight- ing order carrying their rifle followed by sand bag lifts, casualty drag, shuttle run, and sand bag carry. Although COVID-19 presented a unique chal- lenge to overcome, 3 RCR embodies the “we can do anything” attitude and sol- diers were able to leave Petawawa confident, well trained, and motivated to embrace the challenge that lie ahead of them as part of their deployment on Opera- tion IMPACT. (Left and right photos) Mem- bers of Garrison Petawawa participate in Combat First Aid training, 26 May 2020, as part of Theatre Mission Spe- cific Training (TMST) for vari- ous Canadian Armed Forces deployments, both global and domestic. (Photos by Aviator Melissa Gloude, Garrison Im- aging Petawawa) PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 CAUTION ALONG GRN CELEBRATING 20 YEARS pandemic, the annual Canada Day Fireworks display PETAWAWA BEACHES IN BUSINESS INSIDE PAGE 3 PAGE 7 held at the Petawawa Golf Club is cancelled. www.petawawapostlive.ca Page 2, Petawawa Post, June 11, 2020 CANEX.ca Garrison Petawawa BBQ Meat Package 10 lbs thick cut T-Bone, 22 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 10 lbs thick cut boneless chops, 20 lbs pork back $ 00 ribs, 2 boxes Cowboy hamburgers 480 Petawawa Post, June 11, 2020, Page 3 Claims period now open for CAUTION ADVISED ALONG CAF-DND sexual misconduct GARRISON PETAWAWA BEACHES GARRISON PETAWAWA - Ottawa River ter any areas that are indicated as off limits. class action settlement boaters are reminded of the possibility of en- The combination of the limitations of The Maple Leaf ual assault, sexual harassment, or discrimi- countering an Unexploded Explosive Ord- even the most advanced UXO detection Individuals affected by sexual misconduct nation based on gender, sex, gender identity, nance (UXO) along the Ottawa River beaches. technologies, sandy beaches, recent high in the military workplace may now submit a or sexual orientation while serving in the With the start of the boating season, Gar- water levels and the constant flow of the claim for financial compensation and to partici- CAF, working for DND, or for the Staff of the rison Petawawa would like to remind boaters river mean there can never be an absolute pate in a restorative engagement program. Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces. of the safety precautions concerning UXOs. In certainty that all UXO hazards have been This is the next step that was outlined in “We fully support participation in this addition, we would like to remind boaters to detected and removed. the court approved settlement of the Canadi- settlement and we are committed to ensur- continue to follow the Government of Cana- If you find something that looks like it an Armed Forces (CAF) and Department of ing the safety and well-being of those who da’s guidelines for the use of pleasure crafts might be an unexploded device: during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Don’t touch it! If disturbed, some National Defence (DND) sexual misconduct come forward,” said Deputy Minister Jody For your safety, boaters are cautioned UXO can explode causing death or injury. class action lawsuit. Thomas and the Chief of the Defence Staff to obey all signage and buoys along the 2. Remember the location, mark it if pos- The period to submit claims started General Jonathan Vance. In their message Garrison Petawawa bank of the Ottawa sible without touching the item and leave on May 25, 2020, and will continue for 18 sent to all Defence Team members in Novem- River from Black Point to Black Bear Beach. the area. Remember where you saw the ob- months, ending on November 24, 2021. ber 2019, they also expressed hope that the The affected area comprises of 27 hect- ject and go back the same way you came. The Final Settlement Agreement was ap- settlement will help support the healing pro- ares of beaches and 167 hectares of river bot- 3. Call 911 or Garrison Petawawa’s proved by the Federal Court of Canada in cess of people who have experienced sexual tom. It is strongly advised that the public Military Police at 613-687-5555 immedi- November 2019. misconduct. obey the posted instructions and do not en- ately to report what you found. 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Kiera Miller to support the fight against ings and modes of transpor- chemistry for these panels. Innovators are encour- Accounts Clerk ...................... Antonia Cameron the spread of COVID-19, the tation) containing sensitive In addition to the call aged to consult the IDEaS Journalist/Photographer...........Patricia Leboeuf Department of National De- equipment; for innovation, the pan- program website for more fence announced the first of • Innovative material els are engaging Canadian information on the challeng- Sales Representative ................ Cindy Van Loan a series of calls for innova- and designs to aid in de- small- and medium-sized es and how to apply to the tions aimed at addressing contamination of Person- enterprises to refine their program. some of the key challenges al Protective Equipment near-to-market products to “These are unprecedent- Circulation: 7,700 Canada is facing. (PPE), operational clothing meet a COVID-19 related ed times. We need to lever- 4 CDSB Garrison Petawawa, Ontario K8H 2X3 The Call for innovation and equipment for person- need. Promising solutions age all great minds and in- 613-687-5511, Ext 5386/6265 – Challenges to Canadian nel responding to events in- in the areas of PPE, sanitiza- novators in our efforts to Fax: 613-588-6966 innovators initiative is be- volving biological hazards; tion, diagnostics and testing, combat COVID-19,” said Email: [email protected] ing led by DND’s Innovation and therapeutics, and disease- Defence Minister Harjit Saj- Publication Mail Agreement Number: 42716018 for Defence Excellence and • Data gathering solu- tracking technology may re- jan.