CIC NEWSLETTER National
Number 5 – Fall 1998
National Newsletter of the Cadet Instructors Cadre
In This Issue: Youth Initiatives CO/ Sponsor Relationships Reserve Force Retirement Gratuity
National Defence
Défense nationale
A Word from the Managing Editor Lieutenant Colonel RJR Guilbault, OMM, CD
Table of Contents From the Branch Co-Advisor Page 3
Have Your Say Page 6
Profiles Page 7
Professional Development
Hi! We’re back! After last Fall’s issue, we sort of had to lay low, lick our wounds and regroup. And we had to skip an issue, hoping not to loose too many readers. So what’s new? For starters, two new co-editors. You probably know the first one if you surf The Net since he manages the National Canadian Cadet Web Site, Capt Guy Peterson. Capt Peterson brings with him a long list of credentials : a product of the cadet organization, he’s been a squadron instructor and Commanding Officer of a squadron in Trois-Rivières, Qc, he worked at the Bagotville ACSTC for numerous summers and was the project officer for the new Air Cadet LHQ program. The second one, OCdt Jeremy Chenier is also an officer in the CIC, a product of the Air Cadet program, and a pilot who’s worked at the Central Region Gliding School, in Mountain View the last two summers. But most interesting to us, he’s a student in journalism at Carleton University. They’re both highly focussed on bringing you a quality publication. Since we did not want the CIC Newsletter to become an “Ottawa only” publication, we’ve also added regional contributors to the team. Their job is to make sure the regional point of view is well represented in every issue of the Newsletter. You will find their names and co-ordinates in the text box below. Do not hesitate to go to them if you have questions about the Newsletter or if you would like some advice on an article you may want to see published.
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Announcements Page 12
Because You Asked Page 14
Survey Page 17
In the past, you’ve sent in a number of submissions for the Newsletter that talked about cadets. Since the mission of the CIC Newsletter is to provide the officers with a platform to discuss professional concerns and branch items of interest, we have resisted publishing “cadet only” material. We also did not want to undercut the regional “cadet” newsletters currently published in most regions. At the last meeting of the CIC Branch Advisory Committee, the members were asked to consider amalgamating the CIC Newsletter to an “All CCM Newsletter” which would feature news about cadets as well as the CIC. The CIC BAC felt the opinion of the readership should be sought. So we’ve included a survey in this issue of the Newsletter. A survey that also covers other questions aimed at improving the way the Newsletter fulfils its mission. We urge all of you to complete it and to send it in as soon as possible. Reproduce it locally, photocopy it, transcript it “handrolically” if needed, but send it in quickly. Thank you. We are proud to bring you this 5th issue of the CIC Newsletter which covers a number of exciting subjects. Read about a CIC’s contribution in Haïti; learn how to work with your local sponsor; find out why RFRG does not apply to the CIC. Read on to also find out what’s new with the Way Ahead Process or how a number of pay raises will affect your income tax return. And what about the point of view of a Regular Force member about the organization? All this and more. Enjoy! ... and please return the survey!
Regional Representatives Atlantic
Capt Ross Brown
902 427-0550
Eastern
Maj François Dornier
450 358-7099 ext 7135
Central
LCdr Peter McIntyre
519 660-5026
Prairies
Lt(N) Terry Hurley
204 833-2500 ext 2426
Pacific
Lt(N) SD Anderson
250 746-3919
Northern
Capt AJC Ross
867 873-0841
Cover photo by Lt(N) Paul Fraser Toba Inlet, B.C.
“Training the Youth of Today to be Canada’s Leaders Tomorrow”
F ROM TH E B R ANCH CO-ADVISOR A Leader of Leaders
Colonel Hardy’s Career
Colonel E.W. Hardy, OMM, CD It’s only been four months since I have been the Director of Cadets but it’s been a very, very, busy four months. Not having been, I had preconceived (and not very accurate) perceptions about the officers who trained the cadets. Back in June, Col Cloutier told me that the CCM was a very complex, complicated and dynamic organization and that it would take some time for me to understand the full spectrum of everything that has happened and is happening. “Certainly”, he said, “don’t make up your mind about anything too soon!” Well I’ve known Gaston for more than a quarter century and I have always accepted his advice and suggestions. But in this case, contrary to his advice, I quickly did make up my mind about something! Although the accolades constantly given to cadets are certainly earned and merited, credit for fashioning the outstanding end-product, the Cadet, must be laid squarely on the shoulders of their leaders – their officers - the CIC. Although I’ve been around cadets all of my military career, and even ran the cadet glider familiarization program for three years in Chatham, N.B., I really didn’t know very much about the organization. Well, that has definitely changed! Having visited 15 CSTCs, 4 RCOs, and spoken to almost 1,000 members of the CIC, I am now more knowledgeable about the movement. What has impressed me most is the level of effort, innovation, commitment, dedication, and sacrifice of the CIC. Four months wiser, my definition for an officer of the CIC is someone who works 150 days for 21 days pay. My lack of knowledge about the CIC was not unique to just me. Unfortunately too many Canadian Forces personnel are unaware of who the CIC are and what they do. To those of you I’ve spoken to, and to those of you whom I will speak to, my commitment to giving credit, where credit is due has been, and will be – consistent. In fact, the major thrust of my recent presentation to Armed Forces Council was to praise your efforts and to seek added CF support to assist in your mission to develop tomorrows leaders, to keep them physically active, and to interest them in capability and contributions of the Canadian Forces.
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I can pass the message but I need help. If you call yourselves something different, people will think you are different. Constantly I hear the term “CIC Officer” and I ask “Is there any other kind of CIC?”. In the 3rd issue of the CIC Newsletter, the term “CIC Officer” was written 45 times! Just as an experiment I deleted the acronym “CIC” or the word “officer” and guess what? Nothing changed! Thus I am asking all of you to call yourselves what you are Canadian Forces officers. Although you have different basic training, different terms of service, and different expectations than regular force officers, you still have the exact same Queen’s Commission. You are subject to the same Code of Service Discipline, which means, in a great many ways, you have made the same commitment to your country as any other officer of the forces. This is a theme you will hear from me many times in the coming years. I will enthusiastically give credit where credit is due but you have a burden as well. Your commission is not simply a certificate to teach and lead youth. It makes you part of the college of officers and implies that you have some knowledge of the military profession. It is also my mission to enhance that knowledge and expertise without placing an additional workload on an already overburdened officer. The increasing emphasis on military professionalism in this newsletter is just the beginning. I consider myself a Leader of Leaders and I promise to do everything within my power to publicize your contributions to the youth and future of Canada and to enhance your Canadian Forces expertise yet always keep focused to “Remember the Cadet”. I will finish by saying how pleased I am to have joined your world, how exited I am to be able to contribute to such a noble mission, and how committed I am to work with you and for you.
Colonel Hardy was born and raised in Alberton, P.E.I. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1971 and accepted to Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean, P.Q. He graduated with an Honours B.A. in Economics and Commerce from Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont in 1976. After reeceivig his pilot wings in 1977 and attending helicopter conversion training, he was posted to Base Rescue Flight Chatham, N.B. where he flew the Iroquois helicopter. While at Chatham, he was responsible for the Glider Familiarization Flying Program in 1978-1980. In 1981, Col Hardy was posted to 103 Sqn Gander, NFLD where he flew the Labrador helicopter. During this tour he participated in such major SAR operations as the rescue of crewmen from an oil research vessel and the search for survivors from a sunken oil rig. In 1984 he served as an exchange pilot with the United States Coast Guard flying the Pelican helicopter. During his tour with the UNCG in Cape Cod, Mass., he twice received the United States Air Medal for meritorious SAR missions. The second Air Medal, awarded for the rescue of 37 Russian sailors from their freighter floundering in a severe Atlantic storm, was presented to him at the White House by President Ronald Reagan in March 1987. Col Hardy returned to Canada in July 1987 and assumed the duties of the Labrador Flight Commander, 424 Transport and Rescue Sqn, Trenton, On. In 1989 he was appointed CO of the Central Canadian Rescue Coordination Centre and in 1991 was selected as an Officer of the Order of the Military Merit. Upon completion of Command and Staff College in Toronto in 1993 he assumed command of 442 Search and Rescue Sqn in Comox, B.C. where he flew the Buffalo. Upon completion of his command tour in 1996, he was selected as the NDHQ Senior Staff Officer for SAR, the office of primary interest for all matters associated with the departmental SAR program. Col Hardy was appointed Director of Cadets in 1998.
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From the Editors Captain G.Peterson, CD have been involved in the CCM for 24 years now, including 16 years in the CIC. I remember a time when many of us wished for a way to connect members of the branch from across the country and bring us closer as an officer corps. I remember sitting at the squadron with my staff, thinking that it would be great to share experiences and tricks of the trade with other cadet units in other regions. The need to exchange information with our colleagues from all over the place was, and still is, an important issue.
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The CIC Newsletter was created three years ago to help bring us closer to each other. Altough relatively successful, the main problem encountered by previous editorial boards of the Newsletter was getting you to share your story. Very few articles were received from the field despite the huge numbers in our branch. To allow the Newsletter to reach its full potential as a national tool we need you and your experience. As a result we have decided to ask for your opinion before going any further. We want to keep the Newsletter as informative as it has been, but we also want to make it more useful for you ñ the officer. Tell us HOW. I am personally inviting the more experienced of you to share your pool of knowledge with your younger counterparts. How do you deal with your tasks in the CIC? What do you do best that can be shared with others in the CIC? We can all benefit from your wisdom. It doesnít have to be lengthy, a few sentences or paragraphs will suffice, however, it does have to be interesting and relevant to your role in the CIC. Help us make the CIC National Newsletter what you want it to be. The Newsletter is at a crossroads. We will soon have to decide if there is enough interest in the field to make the production worth the effort. To tell you the truth, I would be extremely disappointed to see the Newsletter fold before reaching its full potential as a communication tool. After only five issues there is plenty of room for growth. To plan the Newsletter’s future and to make it more appealing to you we need your input. Officer Cadet J. Chenier Welcome back! any changes have been made at the CIC Newsletter since the last issue arrived at your doorstep. One of those changes is that I have been hired to work alongside Capt Peterson as co-editor. I am a third-year journalism student at Carleton University and a very active Officer in the CIC. I hope that both my experience and my lack thereof should help me to know what issues matter to you.
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Allow me to explain what I mean. So far the CIC Newsletter has received most of its input from officers who know the ropes. While such input is highly valuable we would also like to hear from the multitudes of both younger and less experienced officers. What are your concerns? How can the CIC be better? Please take the time to fill out our survey, to write articles and to let us know how we can be of greater interest to you. This newsletter is here to help you make you an even better officer. We need your help to make our newsletter an even better publication.
CIC National Newsletter Fall 1998 Editor-In-Chief Colonel EW Hardy, OMM, CD Director of Cadets CIC Branch Co-Advisor Managing Editor Lieutenant-Colonel RJR Guilbault, OMM, CD Director of Cadets Plans and Requirements CIC Branch Co-Advisor Editors Captain G Peterson, CD Officer Cadet J Chenier Regional Representatives Captain R Brown, CD (Atlantic) Major F Dornier, CD (Eastern) Lieutenant-Commander PA McIntyre, CD (Central) Lieutenant (Navy) T Hurley, CD (Prairie) Lieutenant (Navy) SD Anderson, CD (Pacific) Captain AJC Ross, CD (Northern) Translation Captain C Durepos This news publication has been produced on behalf of the officers in the Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) located in various corps and squadrons, training centres and headquarters across Canada. It is published twice yearly under the authority of DCdts. Views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect official opinion or policy. The CIC National Newsletter provides a venue through which all CIC officers can exchange new ideas, share experiences with other CIC Branch members, and stay informed of relevant issues, programs and other activities.
The CIC National Newsletter welcomes any and all submissions. We reserve the right to edit all submissions for length and style. Editor of the CIC National Newsletter c/o Director of Cadets Plans and Requirements Chief of Reserves and Cadets, National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2 Phone: (613) 992-6865 Fax: (613) 992-8956 E-mail: ad614@ISSC.debbs.ndhq.dnd.ca
“Training the Youth of Today to be Canada’s Leaders Tomorrow”
Youth Initiatives Officer Cadet J.Chenier Officers in the CIC will see new cadet programs, more pay, and more positions available as funds from the Youth Employment Strategy are put to use in the CCO. “Government priorities are youth, youth, youth,” said LCol RJR Guilbault, national co-ordinator for the cadet youth initiatives. “They have put in place a program to help youth employment.” The program he refers to is called the Youth Employment Strategy and it will affect officers in the CIC from across the country. “Not only does it mean more work added on to a very full plate, it also means a bit more pay,” said LCol Guilbault. As part of the Youth Employment Strategy the federal government is contributing an extra $17.8 million per year to the CCO for the next two years. The extra money means more programs for cadets and therefore more for the CIC to do. For the CIC the most obvious difference will be the availability of an additional four days pay each year. The youth initiatives being taken by the CCO include an additional two weekends of mandatory support training. Any officers who attend the two new weekends of training will receive pay for each day they are present. This pay is in addition to the normal 21 days pay given throughout the year. Some of the other initiatives being taken by the CCO include increasing the number of interprovincial and international exchanges for cadets, implementing annual scholarships for higher education for cadets, increasing the summer training bonuses for cadets and adding Internet training to summer courses. A recruiting campaign, environmental and citizenship activities, cultural outings and music competitions are also planned. The initiatives are designed to improve the employability of the cadets when they eventually enter the workforce. The cadets will gain practical experience, job-related training and life skill that will improve their chances in the job market.
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These initiatives will have an effect on both the size of the CIC and the number of jobs available to us. “All of the initiatives will call for some co-ordination so there are term employment opportunities that can happen there,” said LCol Guilbault. He added that the CIC would prefer to give the job opportunities to existing officers but, “If we recruit more cadets, we will obviously need more officers.” Now the CCO must demonstrate that the money is having a positive effect on the cadet program. “In three years time, if we cannot demonstrate how efficient we have been with it... with either a higher employment rate or a more vibrant cadet program, we won’t get the money back,” said LCol Guilbault. The extra money comes as part of a larger contribution to the Canadian Forces designed to stimulate youth employment both through additional jobs and through additional training. Although the CIC is not being directly targeted by the Youth Employment Strategy it will be affected due to its close work with the cadet program. This works out well for the Youth Employment Strategy, as there are many young officers in the CIC. “I believe about 50 per cent of our officers are under 26 or 27 years of age,” said LCol Guilbault. This does not mean that only young officers will be able to reap any benefits that the additional funds will bring.
In The Next Issue ... We are already working on the Spring 99 issue of your Newsletter. We are committed to make the Newsletter more useful to you the officer, and for that we need your input on the following topics: Commanding Officer and Sponsor relationships, good and bad experiences, solutions? Our role as members of the Canadian Forces Managing a staff – how to deal with new or more experienced staff. Planning the training schedule Cadet Units in remote areas Use of CF NCMs at the LHQ Level Managing the administration department The CIC as a member of the community Making the transition from senior cadet to officer with the CIC Proven Recruiting Strategies Proven Fundraising Strategies
You can also contribute your own good ideas.
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H A V E YO U R S AY The Sponsor and the Commanding Officers Major L.Marchand, CD Since I have become an officer, I have witnessed situations that were good or bad between the CO and the sponsoring committee. I have been a CO four times with three different units and overall I would say that my experiences were good. In the next few lines, I will try to explain this. My first tour as CO was difficult. Everything went smoothly until the day that we lost our training facilities. I thought that the president of the sponsoring committee was not doing anything to find new facilities. We wanted to control each other and get involved in each other’s business. Eventually, with the help of another officer, new facilities were found. The committee then refused to give us access to a room containing teaching material. The conflict lasted for six months and only ended the moment that I chose to resign for the benefit of my squadron and myself. A few years later, I took my second command. Although I was a bit apprehensive in the beginning, I truly enjoyed the following years. I chose to adopt a new approach with the sponsoring committee. I took the time to meet with the president and discuss the goals I had for the squadron. Moreover, we commonly agreed on the use of a guide to establish areas of responsibilities between the CO
P ROF I LES and the president. Following this guide allowed us to respect each other’s areas of authority. Right from the start of my mandate, I requested a deeper committee involvement so that they could meet their mandate and so that I would not repeat the mistakes of the past. The first factor that allowed us to get along was mutual respect. We were not continually judging each other and we ensured that communication channels were open at all times. However, good communication did not necessarily mean that the president would automatically give the money that I asked for. It simply meant that we sat together to discuss our activities, the efficiency of officers, senior cadets and the sponsoring committee. We agreed to honestly discuss what went well and what did not. Our discussions were mutually respectful. I sat to the right of the president during his meetings with his committee, not in a position of confrontation (facing the president), and whenever my staff and myself met for selection boards, the president sat to my right. Mutual respect, honest communication between CO and president and the respect of each other’s responsibilities are the guiding principles that have allowed me to avoid conflict during my last three mandates as CO. Being too rigid in our dealings with others prevents us from moving forward. It is very important to use diplomacy and be ready to compromise so cadets are not penalized by the quarrels of adults.
Capt Yetman and Capt Mychajlyszyn – The CIC at The Canada Games Captain D.Yetman In May 1998 the Biathlon Association of Manitoba commenced its final year of preparations for the 1999 Canada Winter Games, to be held at Blow Me Down Mountain in Corner Brook, Nfld. The process involved selection of a coaching staff consisting of a male coach, a female coach and a manager. Among the nominees were officers in the CIC who have been very active in the Cadet Biathlon and civilian biathlon programs. Biathlon Manitoba’s search concluded with the selection of Capt Gerry Mychajlyszyn as team manager and Capt Deanne Yetman as the female coach. Capt Yetman started with the Cadet Biathlon Program in 1990. Since 1991 she has participated at the Cadet Nationals four times coaching the teams from 547 RCACS in North Bay, Ont., 533 RCACS in St. Albert, Alta., 177 RCACS in Winnipeg, Man., and the composite team from Manitoba. This year she is working on her level 3 coaching certification. Capt Mychajlyszyn has been involved in the Cadet Biathlon since the 1991-92 season. He has produced athletes who have participated in the Cadet Biathlon Nationals for the last six years. He has coached at the last five nationals for 737 RCACS, in Thompson, Man., and 2528 RCACC Virden, Man. His athletes have brought back five silver medals and three bronze medals from the Cadet Nationals. Capt Mychajlyszyn has been a driving force in the development of biathlon in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. He has been the technical chairman of Biathlon Manitoba for the past three years, remains as technical chairman for the 1998-1999 season and was part of Biathlon Manitoba’s coaching team at Canada’s 1998 national championships. He has attained his biathlon level-three coaching certification and his biathlon coaching course conductor qualification.
Capt Mychajlyszyn (left) and capt Yetman (second from right) at the range.
“Training the Youth of Today to be Canada’s Leaders Tomorrow”
Both coaches bring much needed experience to the existing Cadet Biathlon Program in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The additional training and experience gained through the Canada Winter Games will certainly add to their biathlon coaching skills and benefit the Cadet Biathlon Program. It will help to raise the quality and quantity of cadets participating in the biathlon for years to come. The benefit to the program does not stop at the athletes. The coaching experience and knowledge gained through the Canada Winter Games will be utilized to increase the depth, knowledge and skill of the Cadet Biathlon coaching base in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Results form the last few Cadet Biathlon National Competitions confirm the increase of the competitive level from Prairie, Pacific and Atlantic regions. This increase can largely be attributed to the development of the coaching base within those regions and both the qualitative and quantitative development of their programs. The participation of these two officers at the Canada Winter Games demonstrates the high level of coaching skill being produced in the cadet program. More and more of our cadets are showing up on provincial teams, at the Canada Winter Games and at Biathlon Canada races. Our programs are making a difference. Within the cadet world there are many more Meriam Bedards and even a Nicholi Koterlitzov or two waiting for the opportunity to shine.
The relay team placed behind only the Chinese women at the competition that ran from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5.
2Lt Powell CIC Makes A Splash Officer Cadet J.Chenier After working for the summer at the Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Centre 2Lt Stephanie Powell did not return straight to her home as she had originally planned. Instead she went to Italy and won a silver medal. During the summer 2Lt Powell, who has been an officer in the CIC since April 1997, was invited to a Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) swim training camp in Edmonton. While there she was selected to represent the Canadian Forces in Rome, Italy at the 1998 CISM World Swimming Championships. She did not disappoint. As part of the women’s 4x100-metre freestyle relay team she contributed to a strong second place finish by the Canadian team. “It was amazing,” said 2Lt Powell of the experience. “I never thought I’d win a medal for Canada.”
The purpose of CISM competitions, according to 2Lt Powell, is to promote “friendship through sport.” For her the games did just that. She became friends with her team members and got to meet military athletes from around the world. Unfortunately, a few officers at the tryouts had difficulty with 2Lt Powell being in the CIC. However, her problems did not last long. “I was well accepted with the team,” she said. Her position on the team actually served to educate some regular force members as to who the CIC consists of and what it accomplishes. Second-Lieutenant Powell is currently enrolled on the Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Centre slate and is working with 94 Newmarket RCACS. She is not swimming competitively right now but plans on doing so in the near future. For now she coaches a swim team, works in a pre-school and is focusing her athletic skills on triathlon competition. In the near future she plans on either pursuing a career in the Regular Force or attending graduate school.
Thanks go out to our many sponsors for their motivation, encouragement and especially their support. Special thanks to the Prairie Region Headquarters and its Cadet Detachment Winnipeg for their ongoing belief and support of the project.
2Lt Powell (left) on the podium
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P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E LO P M E N T
The Way-Ahead for the CIC
The Way-Ahead Process is one of the biggest renewal programs in the CF/DND at the moment. It is therefore imperative that the CIC get involved while the opportunity is given to us. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-627-0828, or by e-mail at ad612@issc.debbs.ndhq.dnd.ca. I also encourage you to visit our Web site at www.vcds.dnd.ca/visioncadets and keep abreast of what is going on with us. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Major S.Dubé, CD
OPDP For the CIC ? Many of you are wondering what is happening with the Way-Ahead Process. In addition to a few changes in personnel at the co-ordination cell, a lot has happened. I am happy to report that 295 officers in the CIC have volunteered and are willing to spend some time looking at some of our 113 key activities. The coordination cell would like to thank you for your response. I know that many of you are worried about the fact that you have not yet received a letter or a phone call. You guys are anxious to get into action and it shows! Well, good news is coming your way. All 15 action teams should have been launched by the time you have read this article and every registered member of the Way-Ahead Process should have received a letter or a phone call requesting input. The Way-Ahead Process is studying all aspects of the CCO, but it has the potential to greatly help make our lives easier, as members of the CIC. Such issues as information technologies, streamlining the administration process, the CF and league partnership, internal communications, resources, CIC training, CIC/CI policy change, command and control and recruiting are all items that are being discussed by one of our teams. They all have the potential to impact directly on how we do our jobs. This is why I would ask you, as a fellow officer in the CIC, to take the time to send us your feedback. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference in planning the future of the CCM. Your input will be looked at by the corresponding action teams and will be included in the process of making recommendation to the strategic team.
Capitain J.Schmidt-Clever Did you know that the Canadian Forces will soon celebrate the 25th anniversary of its extremely successful military professional education distance learning program? The Officer Professional Development Program (OPDP) is an optional program for members of the Reserves but it contains some very valuable information for everyone that wants to learn more about the Canadian Forces.
The current OPDP curriculum comprises six courses; OPDP 2 - General Service Knowledge, OPDP 3 - Administration and Training, OPDP 4 - Military Law, OPDP 5 Service Support, OPDP 6 - National and International Studies and OPDP 7 - War and the Military Profession.
The various subjects of study, which comprise the OPDP, have remained durable and cover a variety of areas and through continuing revision and amendment the study guides are revised to remain relevant amidst the many changes which have taken place in the Department of National Defence. In fact, OPDP study guides are considered some of the best general reference material in DND and are in high demand by officers looking for a concise desk top reference material.
Members of the CIC eager to increase their knowledge of the CF can undertake the OPDP programme on a voluntary basis, as a complement to their regular training. There are approximately 25 Officers of the CIC who have completed the OPDP. Almost all of them have it as a hold over from Regular Force Service, however at least eight brave souls completed their programme as voluntary candidates. As well more Cadet Instructors are enrolling each year. There are OPDP Coordinators at all Bases and major CF Units, they are tasked to support all CF members to enroll in OPDP, The explanation of the OPDP is contained in CFAO 9-60
Tender Charge Vessel Operator Course Lieutenant (Navy) E.G. Lengellé The Tender Charge Vessel Operator Course (TCVO) is offered to the sea element of the CIC. Its aim is to train officers to take charge of Sea Cadet Training Vessels (SCTV’s) in order to support the training operations at Sea Cadet Summer Training Camps. This 56-day course is conducted each spring at NOTC Venture, which is the training center for Regular Force and Primary Reserve naval officers. The course curriculum consists of (but not limited to) rules of the road, ship and watch organization, damage control, fire fighting, chartwork, passage planing, radar & visual navigation, tides and currents calculations, astronomic calculations, bridge communications, ship handling, vessel traffic management systems, etc. As you can see, the TCVO is not a walkin-the-park-eight-weeks-all-expenses-paidvacation on the West Coast. The high cost of training, and the high demand for qualified boat drivers in the cadet movement warrants that officers who choose to take this challenging course commit to a three-year agreement.
As 1999 approaches the Officer Professional Development Programme can count approximately 30 000 graduates, encompassing not only Regular and Reserve officers, but also Non-Commissioned Members and DND Civilians.
“Training the Youth of Today to be Canada’s Leaders Tomorrow”
This agreement ensures not only that the investments made in course graduates pay off but also that those officers who complete the course are given the opportunity to complete their training and obtain their Tender Charge certification. In order to better achieve the aim of the course and allow the officers attending the TCVO to better benefit from it, a few changes will be made to pre and postcourse procedures in the coming months to include the following: ■
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The JOLC sea course (prerequisite for TCVO) will be modified to include a series of Practical Performance Requirements (PPR). The purpose of these PPRs will be to ensure that potential TCVO candidates are well versed in seamanship, watch duties and deck operations, all of which are part of the basics of life at sea. In addition to these PPRs, a Programmed Instructional Package (PIP) will be developed in order to assist officers in their preparation to meet the challenge of the TCVO course. Assessment of the work done on the PIP will be made through a national written exam. Successful completion of the PIP will be a condition to be loaded on the TCVO. Finally, post course monitoring of graduates will continue on a national level. The TCVO not being an end in itself, it is essential that all graduates fulfill their commitment by completing the OJPRs, sea time requirements and eventually obtain their certification by sitting a Tender Charge Board, even if this represents serving in a CSTC outside their home region.
The TCVO is a challenge as well as a long-term commitment, but it also is a most rewarding experience for any CIC of the sea element. Are you up to it?
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TIME PERIOD TRAINING / ACTIVITY
REMARKS
FIRST YEAR BOQ
Normal entry level training
JOLC (S)
Prerequisite for TCVO Candidate to earn Marine Radiotelephone license
FIRST SUMMER SCTSC Employment
Preferably Boatswain Div O to obtain sea time on a SCTV
SECOND YEAR Pre TCVO activities
Complete PIP Pass national PIP exam Candidate selection process by NDHQ Signature of 3 year commitment
TCVO course
Phase one of training Held at NOTC VENTURE, 56 days
SECOND SUMMER mandatory SCTV employment
Phase two of training (OJPR’s and sea time requirement) First year of commitment
THIRD YEAR LTQ
Trainee must complete LTQ prior to sitting Tender Charge board Trainee may take other Specialised or Optional training as necessary
THIRD SUMMER mandatory SCTV employment
Completion of Phase two training (OJPR’s and sea time requirements) Sit Tender Charge Board when ready and pre-reqs are complete Second year of commitment
FOURTH YEAR Specialised or
Officers may take additional Optional training as necessary
FOURTH SUMMER mandatory SCTV employment
Serve as SCTV OIC Final year of commitment
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Welcome Aboard MS! Master Seaman T.Taylor “I thought that getting used to NDHQ was going to be a challenge.” One of the first things asked of me upon my arrival to Fort Fumble was “Welcome to Ottawa MS! What hours would work for you?” I had just come from the west coast after eight years posted to various HMC Ships, sometimes averaging up to 300 days at sea a year, and one every five days, a 24 hour duty watch rotation at home and worse in foreign ports. Suddenly, my new air force captain wants to know if I would like to begin my Monday to Friday job at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. I chose the 0700 - 1500 shift. Well isn’t this a treat, it is mid July 1996, in heart of downtown Ottawa and I don’t have to wait for the brow to be opened to the ships company to head home. Better yet my current “duty” watch consists of carrying a pager on my belt for 5 days once every 5 weeks. Hooo Boy, my mind was racing. I better find something to do. I had always wanted to work with cadets, and I could not help but notice a profound ignorance throughout my workplace for the Navy, be it terminology, traditions or simply that MS stands for Master Seaman not Ms. MARCOM was about a year back from moving to Ottawa from Halifax and hard sea sailors were hard to come by. I needed a fix, so I popped open the phone book to sea cadets and found RCSCC Falkland. I dialed and was thrilled to get an answering machine playing Heart of Oak. I left a message introducing myself and indicating my desire to visit the corps and perhaps help out if they needed me. The corps XO called me the following day inviting me down to the next training night.
with them, not the other way around. I like many volunteers, showed up lost in the goings on of a training night, and it was a CIC officer who showed me around. It was the CIC who explained to this “salty” MS the rank structure of the cadets. It was the CIC who showed this supposed highly trained seaman the proper way to work with a shear legs team. Just imagine my surprise when this west coaster was privileged enough to fall in front of a division for a ceremonial parade, and it was conducted in french. The CIC helped me out there too.
they took logistics and administrative courses. I was under the very wrong impression that CIC officers were not “officers” as I knew them, and perhaps they aren’t certified navigators or watch-keepers , (but watch out mate, because some of them are!) however they most certainly hold a commissioning scroll and rightfully so. The CIC do so much towards promoting citizenship and the youth of this country that I truly find myself in awe when I attend annual inspections and reflect upon what was accomplished in the past year.
I found that most of the younger officers in the CIC were a little hesitant to approach me on or off the parade deck. Now they tell me over a laugh that I tended to be a little intimidating. (Must be that swagger.) As I got to know them a little better I was astounded to learn that the majority were students, and in very demanding university programs. Masters of Journalism, Business and Mechanical Engineering! How do they make time for the cadets I wondered to myself. Well I’ll tell you how they do it; through selfless determination and dedication. They all understand and respect each others positions and their respective responsibilities, and work together to achieve a common goal. Not only are they supporting the cadets, but they themselves are under training and a good deal of scrutiny. I was not aware that the CIC attended BOQ, I did not know
I would like to conclude on this note and with a challenge to the CIC to dare to top their respective accomplishments to date. The rewards of this are often hidden but they are there. I look forward to continuing my work with the cadets and the CIC and sharing views in the way ahead. Yours Aye... with a sharp salute! Master Seaman Taylor is a Naval Combat Information Operator, Shipborne Air Controller and Ships Team Diver. He currently works for the Director of Intelligence, Security, Operations and Automation at National Defense Headquarters.
It is now Nov 98, and proudly, I am still with the sea cadets. I take great pleasure in bragging to people about the cadets and how the staff will go to any lengths to put together any event they want to do. I have heard from my peers at work and other corps that they (the corps) are very lucky to have an experienced lower decker working with them, but lets be honest. It is I who has linked up with some of the most dedicated people I have ever met; the honor is mine that I may be associated
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on a first name basis and occasionally name-calling, sarcasm and ridicule are used in the presence of cadets to get the point across. How about a little professionalism here? We should be leading by example.
Online Professionalism Captain G.Peterson, CD I have been an avid Web surfer for nearly 10 years now and its potential still amazes me. Whether it is used to exchange information, to advertise or to communicate with the world, the Internet has revolutionized the way many organizations conduct their business. The CCO/CIC is only beginning to tap into this potential and recognize it as a valuable tool in support of its activities. It is safe to assume that we will soon join the ranks of other organizations that can not do without it. As exciting as Internet might be however, there are questions being raised with regards to the use that we, as members of the CIC, make of it. Issues such as netiquette and responsible on-line behaviour are new to our organization and it is important that they be addressed. An Internet Policy for the CCO/CIC has already been developed and distributed to
all units of the CCO/CIC. It should help ensure that we use the same set of standards and will help officers in the CIC, especially the COs, understand how the Internet can benefit our organization. I must say that I am often troubled by the on-line behaviour of some of my colleagues. I am talking about officers participating in electronic forums in the presence of cadets. Nothing wrong with that so far, but I find it difficult to understand that officers would openly discuss and criticize decisions made at the higher levels of the hierarchy or by unit Commanding Officers. This is often done
We have to be very careful when participating in such electronic forums. The chain of command does not disappear simply because we are not wearing the uniform. We are still officers exchanging information and opinions with cadets. Should our on-line behaviour abide by the same rules as if we were facing the people with whom we are exchanging, including the use and respect of rank and the chain of command? I personally think so. Do not get me wrong here, everyone is entitled to his/her opinions, but as member of the Canadian Forces and as a youth leader, we should exert restraint in expressing them and be aware of their potential repercussions. The regular chain of command is still the best and most acceptable way to express concerns or to confirm rumours. We must strive to be professional and help make the Internet the tool that it can be for us. Capt Peterson is SO information technologies for the Directorate of Cadets
Inquiries Captain A.Léveillé Each year, hundreds of letters are addressed to the Chief of Defence Staff, to the Minister of National Defence or to provincial and federal members of Parliament, by parents, cadets and officers with regards to dissatisfactions they encounter at the corps/squadron level. Part of my job requires that I process replies to ministerial and CDS inquiries sparked by such letters. I am often surprised to see that many of the questions being raised stem from a lack of understanding about such things as the selection process for promotions or for summer training. I am also often surprised to see that officers in the CIC would write directly to the Minister of National Defence and the CDS to order new flags for the unit or to discuss the lack of support received from the local
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sponsor. Although not illegal per se, many of these letters contain questions that could have first been addressed locally by the Commanding Officer, by the Cadet Detachment or even by the League representatives.
command, in search of an answer. It will make its way all the way to the desk of Area Cadet Officer, the hands of your league representative or even to your COís desk, where it could have been in the first place in less time.
Concerns and disappointments about camp selection, promotions and problems with the sponsoring body are real and very important to the person concerned, but they should be addressed through the proper channels first. They should only reach the top of the chain of command when every other option available has been explored. We have a responsibility as officers in the CIC to educate our members about the proper channels for inquiries. Often the same letter forwarded to the Minister by a concerned parent will travel down the military chain of
May I recommend that Commanding Officers take a few minutes, every year, with their sponsor, cadets, officers and even the parents to discuss the various options available to get information from within the CCM? These few minutes could go a long way to help people focus their search for information in the right direction.
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AN NOU NCEM ENTS Medals
New Members of the Order of the Military Merit
Apart from the Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD), there are very few medals that we, as members of the CIC, receive and get to wear. This said, and as you can read on this page, some members of the CIC have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and can now proudly wear their MMM, Order of St-John or even a UN medal. These are officially recognized medals of the Canadian Forces as described in CFAOs. It is important to remember here that only those medals that have been approved for wear on the CF uniform can be worn. This means that medals received through the CCO as cadets, such as the Strathcona Medal, the Legion Medal of Excellence, the ANAVETS or the Cadet Medal of Bravery must not be worn on your uniform when you join the CF. The same may apply to medals from other sources such as the Royal Canadian Legion, other civic organizations or foreign countries. If in doubt or if you need more information, please contact your Regional Headquarters.
The Order of Military Merit was created in 1972 to recognize meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. Appointments as
Members of the Military Merit are made every year by the Governor General for exceptional service or performance of duty. Recently, two members of the CIC were honoured with this most prestigious award.
Lt(N) M.A.S. Podoborovsny, M.M.M., C.D. – 56 RCSCC Nootka
Capt W.G. Cullum, M.M.M., C.D. – 742 Air Cadet Squadron
Lieutenant (N) Podoborozny, a Sea Cadet, enrolled in the Reserve Force of the Canadian Forces in 1980. While serving on Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship QU’APPELLE SCSTC, in her civilian occupation as a school secretary, and as the Commanding Officer of her own Sea Cadet Corps, she applied a rare quality of care to cadets and young people. When the Ship’s Personnel Administrative Officer arrived, Lt(N) Podoborozny provided valuable support and assistance that also ensured the well-being of Cadets and staff. She is without a doubt the finest example of what an officer in the CIC Officer should strive to become.
Captain Cullum has over thirty-seven years of service with the Canadian Forces, both in the Regular Army and with the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve. An accomplished public speaker, he lectures on subjects of military interest to cadets, service clubs, the Canadian Legion and military collectors clubs, which instill devotion and pride in our military forces. As a military historian, he helped assemble a permanent militaria display for the Royal Canadian Legion. He spends much of his time as a veterans rights advocate and, for a number of years, has offered free medal-mounting services to Silver Cross Mothers, the Legion, Veterans Affairs and veterans homes. He has been a founding member of programs and clubs.
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New Members of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem Each year the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem invites DND to make recommendations for honours in the Order. Nominees can only be recommended for their good service which contributes to the aims of the Order.
This service must be performed entirely outside the sphere of the Forces training programs and normally during after-duty hours. Recently, two members of the CIC have been promoted within the Order.
Capt Kimberly March – Way-Ahead Coordination Cell Captain March has striven to increase firstaid awareness and training with the cadet organization. She has conducted numerous courses at 170 RCACS and for other units within Winnipeg and the surrounding area. These courses were not only offered to cadets, but also to CIC and parents as well. In doing this she has ensured that the importance and necessity of first aid training was instilled at all levels. Almost all of these courses were taught voluntarily, on her own and often with her own resources. Capt March also organized the first tri-service cadet first aid competition in Winnipeg, was instrumental in bringing first aid training to regional and national air cadet camps and also initiated a training course for first aid intructors. Her skills and dedication were recognized by the local St John branch when she was asked to become part of the instructor advisory board for Winnipeg. Capt March long list of achievements and involvement on behalf of St. Johnís Ambulance is representative of her commitment to the ideals of the Order.
UN Medal for Service in Haiti – Major François Gingras, CD Apart from his work with the RCIS (Eastern), Major François Gingras has two passions: his family and his work as a police officer. Not too long ago, Major Gingras was offered the chance to participate in a UN Operation as a member of the Quebec Municipal Police Force. This is why he left his small family for a 6 month tour in Haiti as a member of the UNSMH (United Nations Support Mission in Haiti). His role, along with other colleagues from various police corps from all over Canada, was to support, advise and train the local police forces in their functions as peace agents. Major Gingras considers his stay in Haiti as the best professional experience of his life so far. “I have truly enjoyed the team work. This has been an exceptional experience that allowed me, upon my return home, to appreciate things like democracy” says Major Gingras.
Maj Richard Choquette, CD – Area CIC Officer, Detachment Montreal
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Major Richard Choquette has been a CIC for the past 26 years. He started his involvement with St-John’s Ambulance Brigade with the 981 Division in Laval, Québec. For the past three years he has been a member of the Québec Council Administration Board and has occupied the position of Senior Provincial Staff Officer since 1995. He has been appointed as Chief of Provincial Staff in June 1998. In October 1998, Major Choquette was promoted within the Order, to the rank of Serving Brother.
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B E C A U S E YO U A S K E D RFRG ? Lieutenant Commander S.E. Naismith, CD I have been asked by Col Hardy (D Cdts) to provide the CIC Newsletter with a brief article about the Reserve Force Retirement Gratuity (RFRG), a new benefit which was approved by the Ministers of the Treasury Board in September 1997. In particular, Col Hardy asked that I explain the background history and genesis of the benefit, as well as its eligibility provisions. The initial development of the benefit dates back to the late 1980’s when the Mercer Company was asked to examine the feasibility of providing a pension scheme for members of the Primary Reserve. The driving force behind this study was the Defence White Paper of 1987, which called for a significant increase to the size of the Primary Reserve, as well as a significant expansion of its roles and responsibilities. With the planned decreases in the size of the Regular Force, but no equivalent reduction in operations, the Primary Reserve would be required to take on more and more taskings, in order for the CF to meet its operational requirements. In order to be able to meet this increased level of operational commitment, two things were required in the P Res; an increase in the level of military skills and experience and a decrease in attrition. The CF started to examine various means to achieve these two objectives. Two main areas were examined; the first was training and employment for the P Res, to improve the level of military skill and competencies and the second was compensation and benefits, to help reduce attrition and therefore contribute to the needed increase in military skills and knowledge. The Mercer Study was part of the latter examination and, as noted above, focussed on the feasibility of providing a pension plan for members of the P Res. The idea was to encourage and reward longer service within the P Res, in order to enhance the level of military skills, knowledge and expertise in the P Res and therefore increase the level of skills and knowledge available to augment the Regular Force. The Mercer Study concluded that
development of a traditional, contributory pension plan for the P Res was neither feasible nor practical. Instead, it recommended the development of a form of lump sum retirement allowance or gratuity, which would recognize the service performed by members of the P Res and thus would encourage longer term service. Based on these recommendations, staff in Directorate of Compensations and Benefits, Directorate of Reserves and the Commands started plan development. The approval and implementation of the plan was delayed until 1997 because of the Federal Government Wage Restraint Legislation enacted in 1992. Since the plan was implemented, questions concerning the eligibility of members of other Reserve Force sub-components, such as the CIC, have been raised. It must be noted that at no time during its development was the benefit intended for other than the P Res. Contrary to what has been suggested, this does not mean that the program deliberately discriminates against parts of the Res F. What is intended is a program which acknowledges the increased reliance being placed on one specific part of the Res F, in terms of augmentation, sustainment and support of Reg F deployed forces, as well as the assignment of operational military roles that are unique to the P Res. For example, for the past six to eight years, the P Res have provided up to 20 per cent of the manning for CF operational deployments to Special Duty Areas. The advent of new equipment such as the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels has resulted in new, unique taskings for the P Res, as well as routine participation in domestic operations. The point has been made that the members of the CIC have an obligation to serve under the terms of the National Defence Act, just the same as members of the P Res. This is quite true, however, the distinction is in what is being demanded of the CIC, versus what is being expected of the P Res. The principal duty and obligation of the CIC officers is the supervision, administration and training of cadets. The officers of the CIC are not part of the CF Military Occupation Structure, they do not undergo formal military occupation training and they do not have a career progression linked to a Military Occupation within the CF, as do the Reg F
and P Res. In short, their utility to the CF is not related to any military operational role, it is related to the management of a youth program. In other words, the role, purpose and obligation of the CIC differs significantly from that of the P Res and organizationally, the CIC does not have the same level of obligation as the P Res does. In summary, the intent of the RFRG is to acknowledge the higher level of expectation and obligation being placed on the P Res, and to encourage and reward longer service in the P Res and the CF. LCdr Naismith is Director Equal Opportunities Policies and Planning 4 (Reserve Policy Section). She is responsible for initial development of the program in conjunction with DPSP staff, and now responsible for providing on-going policy interpretation and direction in conjuntion with DPSP 5.
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Pay Increases Pay Increases for Officers Warrant Officer M.Nadon, CD Most of you are aware that Officers salaries have increased in the past few months. But do you know why and how much of an increase you’ve received? After a few years of freezes in salaries (19931997) and Incentive Pay Category (19941996), the CF found themselves lagging far behind the salaries received by members of various public service (PS) groups. It is important to understand here that public service salaries and increases serve as benchmarks for CF pay. Studies revealed that the pay of general service officers (which includes the CIC) was 14.7 per cent behind that of PS. In order to correct the discrepancies, Treasury Board approved a Pay Comparability Program that sees adjustments in salaries be phased-in over a period of four years starting in April 1997.
Rank
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3
$56.68 $62.14 $63.26 $68.46
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3
$62.64 $66.32 $67.38 $73.08
Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3 IPC4
$77.10 $79.48 $81.90 $84.14 $86.38
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3 IPC4
$82.34 $84.86 $87.44 $89.86 $92.22
Captain Lieutenant (N)
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3 IPC4 IPC5 IPC6 IPC7 IPC8 IPC9 IPC10
$101.52 $105.40 $109.24 $113.12 $116.84 $120.46 $124.04 $127.74 $129.88 $132.04 $134.18
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3 IPC4 IPC5 IPC6 IPC7 IPC8 IPC9 IPC10
$108.38 $112.54 $116.62 $120.78 $124.76 $128.60 $132.46 $136.38 $138.66 $140.96 $143.28
Major LieutenantCommander
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3 IPC4 IPC5 IPC6 IPC7
$137.28 $139.72 $142.10 $144.48 $146.84 $149.22 $151.60 $153.94
Basic IPC1 IPC2 IPC3 IPC4 IPC5 IPC6 IPC7
$146.58 $149.18 $151.72 $154.24 $156.78 $159.32 $161.86 $164.38
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April 97
(1) PCPA - 2.4% (3) EAP - 1.15% (4) Get Well
Program October 97 April 98
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October 98 (Daily Rate)
Officer Cadet Second Lieutenant Naval Cadet Acting Sub-Lieutenant
Also, and to ensure that salaries and benefits rates remain continually comparable to that of PS, Economic Pay Increases have been approved to reflect total compensation increases awarded to all federal employees. Since April 97, all Officers of the CF Reserves have also seen their salaries and benefits increase significantly through the implementation of the Reserve Get Well Program. Salaries for Reserve Officers have increased so that they now represent 85per cent of those of the Regular Force. It represents the most significant change to pay and benefits package for the reservists in the last 30 years. The Incentive Pay Structure for GSO (LCol and below) has also been modified and is now similar to that of the Regular Forces.
Before April 97 (Daily Rate)
(2) PCPA - 1.1% (5) PCPA - 2.4% (7) EAP - 2% (6) PCPA - 1.1%
PCPA - Pay Comparability Program Adjustment EAP - Economic Adjustment Pay RGWP - Reserves Get Well Program (1) (2) (3)
CANFORGEN 038/97 CANFORGEN 105/97 CANFORGEN 118/97
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CANFORGEN 124/97 (Reserve Get well program) CANFORGEN 033/98 CANFORGEN 099/98 CANFORGEN 033/98
5) (6) (7)
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Why I do What I do?
In Brief
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The Queens Regulations and Orders are being amended to allow RCMP officers to become officers in the CIC. Duties will berestricted to the supervision of cadetsand the officers may not be transferred to another sub-component of the reserve force. For more information contact your regional headquarters and ask for MSG AIG 1757 DCdts 523 06112OZ Oct 98.
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How proud I am, as part of the Canadian Forces, that I can teach our country’s youth, not to fight and die in the fields of conflict, but to use military tools such as leadership and motivation to fight and win on other fields of battle such as those of commerce and enterprise.
DCdts has moved again. We are now permanently located on the ninth floor of the Constitution Building at 305 Rideau St. in Ottawa. Phone and fax numbers stay the same.
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Canada’s might is not measured by our military power, but by our industrial and economic strengths. It is our young people who are posed to enter these fields. By equipping our country’s youth with the tools of constructive citizenship, we, as a country, are developing our winning armies for the conflicts of tomorrow. It is gratifying to be an officer in a military establishment that is civilized enough to recognize that use of destructive force is not the only way that a country can exert its power. In a world overwhelmed with firepower beyond the imagination we, as Canadian Forces officers in the Cadet Instructor Cadre, proudly carry as our arms the implements of building the future.
In April, after 10 years on the job, LCol E.G. Thurston, SSM, CD retired from his post as National Cadet Air Operations Officer. As of Sept. 15, 1998 Major J. Elias, SSM, CD occupies the position.
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Congratulations! The 1998 Citizen Scholarship was awarded to 2Lt Veronica Ciolfi of 104 RCACS in Brantford, Ont. and Lt Kevin Offord of the RCSE in Kingston Ont. The scholarship is awarded each year to two officers in the CIC pursuing their first post-secondary degree or diploma. Contact your CIC Branch Representitive for more information.
In recent years I have seen many interesting places while accompanying cadets and introducing them to military life and history. I have looked over the ramparts of the Citadel, high above the St. Lawrence River, in Quebec City. I have heard the firing of the guns of Old Fort Henry in Kingston. I have been to the underground bunker that, until recently, housed the NORAD Canadian headquarters at Canadian Forces Base North Bay. I have seen where the Confederate and Union forces traded shots at Pensacola Bay in Florida. I have flown the training simulators at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma. I have walked the corridors of the Pentagon and United Nations buildings. I have stood aboard warships and military aircraft of various countries. I have touched the monuments to the fallen soldiers and been touched by them. I have done this all as part of the occupation that I hold in the Canadian Forces, the profession of teaching cadets. But what am I teaching at these sites? I am teaching about the governments of the day and how they prepared young soldiers for battle in the fields of conflict. At Old Fort Henry, for instance, the British army trained citizens to defend the fort and surrounding countryside against foreign invasion in the War of 1812. The youth of the day were shown how to fight and, if necessary, die for king and country.
Where are they now? Colonel Gaston Cloutier — Director of Cadets 1995-1998, now Wing Commander 8 wing Trenton Colonel Brian Handley — Director of Cadets 1992-1995 — now Wing Commander 14 wing Greenwood Lieutenant – Colonel Dan MacLean — Director of Army Cadets 1989 — 1997 — now Commanding Officer — Wainwright
New and exciting features will soon be added to the CIC Web Page (on the NCCWS). They will include a download area where you will be able to consult CATOs, PIPs and other documents specific to the CIC, as well as a password-protected newsgroup where officers in the CIC will be able to chat amongst themselves. Also, we are working on a billboard which will allow COs to advertise openings within their staff. Keep an eye on the NCCWS www.vcds.dnd.ca/cadets
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