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Monday August 08, 2022 Volume 56, Issue 16
www.tridentnewspaper.com
HMCS Margaret
Brooke’s Inaugural
Deployment
Déploiement
inaugural du NCSM
Margaret Brooke
With HMCS Margaret Brooke leading the way, ships from Canada, Denmark,
France and the United States left Halifax on August 2. The task group is heading
to the North to begin the latest Operation Nanook deployment.
Avec le NCSM Margaret Brooke en tête, des navires du Canada, du Danemark, de
la France et des États-Unis ont quitté Halifax le 2 août. Le groupe opérationnel se
dirige vers le Nord pour entamer le prochain déploiement de l’opération Nanook.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT / FMAR(A)
2 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022
Flag raising for
Emancipation Day/
Levée du drapeau pour
le jour de l’emancipation
On July 29, in the presence of the Halifax Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG), the Pan-Afri-
can flag was raised at CFB Halifax headquarters ahead of Emancipation Day (August 1). Emancipation Day
recognizes the date of August 1, 1834, when the practice of slavery officially ended for millions of African people
and their descendants in Canada. Our Base family is encouraged to join with Halifax and Dartmouth residents
to learn more about the history of African Nova Scotian people and communities, and to continue working to
address and eradicate systemic anti-Black racism.
Le 29 juillet, en présence du Groupe consultatif des minorités visibles de la Défense (GCMVD) d’Halifax, le
drapeau panafricain fut hissé au quartier général de la BFC Halifax en prévision du Jour de l’émancipation (le
1er août). Le Jour de l’émancipation souligne la date du 1er août 1834, lorsque la pratique de l’esclavage a offi-
ciellement pris fin pour des millions d’Africains et leurs descendants au Canada. Nous encourageons notre fa-
mille de la base à se joindre aux résidents d’Halifax et de Dartmouth pour en apprendre davantage sur l’histoire
des personnes et des communautés afro-néo-écossaises, et pour continuer à lutter contre le racisme systémique
envers les Noirs et à l’éradiquer.
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS/AFFAIRES PUBLIQUES DE LA BASE
Capt(N) Andy MacKenzie assumes command of CFB Halifax
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
the audience. Fleets. everyone, whether military or civil-
“The last two A graduate of both the United States ian, regardless of rank or uniform,
years have been Navy Submarine Command Course are proud to serve and represent this
very challeng- and ‘Perisher’, the Norwegian Sub- great institution of ours… where peo-
ing. You’ve all marine Command Course, Capt(N) ple feel they belong, and where people
gone above and MacKenzie has held various command know that they contribute directly to
beyond, con- positions, including HMCS Windsor, this great country of ours.”
stantly adapting HMCS Victoria and Sea Training (Sub- The Change of Command opened
to changing pan- marines), as well as Deputy Command- with a smudging ceremony, offered
demic restric- er of the Canadian Submarine Force. by Hon Capt(N) Debbie Eisan, and
tions. Figuring After serving on the naval staff at a prayer from Captain Troy Dennis,
out what we can National Defence Headquarters, in Senior Base Chaplain. Music was pro-
do and how to 2020 Capt(N) MacKenzie earned a vided by an ensemble of the Stadacona
do it safely, de- Master of Science degree in justice and Band.
spite the uncer- homeland security from Salve Regina
tainty.” University in Rhode Island.
Capt(N) Thanking RAdm
Williams’ Santarpia for the
Capt(N) Andy MacKenzie speaks to members of CFB Halifax for
connections to opportunity to
the first time as the new Base Commander.
the city and his lead the base and
S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD
leadership style Capt(N) Williams
Captain (Navy) Andy MacKenzie were a large for his guidance
took over as Base Commander of CFB part of his success in leading CFB and leadership,
Halifax from Captain (Navy) Sean Wil- Halifax during the difficult period of Capt(N) MacK-
liams during a Change of Command the COVID-19 pandemic, among other enzie said he’s
ceremony at the Consolidated Sea- challenges, RAdm Santarpia added. looking forward
manship Training Facility at Stadaco- “You’ve done a great job of quietly, to working “with
na on July 25. confidently allowing people to get and alongside” the
In his final address as Commander, on with the job they needed to do. people who make
Capt(N) Williams said he had “mixed To support people when there were up CFB Halifax.
feelings” about leaving a role he’s en- questions, and to be fair to everyone Beyond the
joyed, in the city where he grew up. involved through difficult and chal- main function of
“When you don’t know what to say, lenging situations… you will be sorely the job — adminis-
say thank you,” said Capt(N) Wil- missed,” said RAdm Santarpia. tration of the base
liams, crediting Rear-Admiral Brian For the next year, Capt(N) Williams — Capt(N) MacK-
Santarpia, Commander of Maritime will be at Canadian Forces College in enzie said his goal
Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Toronto, taking the National Security is to continue to From left, outgoing CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N)
Joint Task Force Atlantic, for giving Programme. build a strong Sean Williams, RAdm Brian Santarpia, Commander MAR-
him that advice, before expressing his Incoming Base Commander, Capt(N) team. LANT and JTFA, and incoming Base Commander Capt(N)
gratitude to the Base Executive team MacKenzie, comes with an extensive “I look forward Andy MacKenzie sign the certificates during the CFB Halifax
and personnel across the base for background as a submarine warfare to building a team Change of Command ceremony on July 25.
their support. officer, serving in the “Silent Service” and work envi-
S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD
“This is all about you,” he said to with both the Atlantic and Pacific ronment where
TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022 3
Task group departs
Halifax for expanded
Op Nanook deployment
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
HMCS Goose Bay is seen in the foreground as the Op
Nanook task group departs Halifax Harbour on August 4.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Five ships from four different coun- Passage but also to go further, North
tries departed from Halifax on August of Resolute and into the upper Arctic
2 to begin the latest iteration of Op- Archipelago.
eration Nanook, Canada’s signature The deployment is a significant one
mission in the North. for the RCN, with two AOPVs operat-
This year’s Op Nanook will be the ing in the North together for the first
first for the Royal Canadian Navy time, further demonstrating Canada’s
(RCN)’s newest Arctic and Offshore new capabilities in the region. It’s also
Patrol Vessel (AOPV), Her Majesty’s significant for the sailors and aviators
Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret taking part, Capt(N) Gillis added.
Brooke, which successfully completed “The teams are excited. This is a Members of the public were invited to watch and take photos as the ships sailed past
cold weather and ice trials earlier this beautiful region of Canada, so they’re the Halifax Waterfront with a CH-148 Cyclone in the air above them.
year. The ship was joined by HMCS looking forward to that physical geog- S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD
Goose Bay, His Danish Majesty’s Ship raphy, for some they’ll be seeing that
(HDMS) Triton, United States Coast for the first time,” he said.
Guard Cutter Bear, and the French “The Northwest Passage is a fabled
offshore support and assistance vessel part of Canadian history, and this is
BSAH Rhome. The group sailed out of a chance for our sailors to be part of
DARRELL
Halifax Harbour together, and will be that living history in the North.”
joined shortly by HMCS Harry De- This year’s mission will also include
Wolf to complete the Op Nanook task scientific research work alongside
group. both Defence Research and Devel-
SAMSON
As usual, the early at-sea portion of opment Canada and Fisheries and
Op Nanook will see the group con- Oceans Canada. The focus will be
ducting patrols and interoperability on the changing Arctic climate and
exercises under the leadership of task possible impacts on future naval
group commander Capt(N) Sheldon operations, as well as environmental Member of Parliament • Député
Gillis. In a change from previous stewardship and potential impacts on Sackville−Preston−Chezzetcook
years, however, the task group staff marine life.
will remain in place through the
whole deployment, as the new AOPVs
make their way further north.
“As the number of ships actually
As Parliamentary Secretary
going to sea grows with this opera-
tion, we need to ensure we have that
to the Minister of Veterans
coordination element in place,” said Affairs Canada and Associate
Capt(N) Gillis, who is also the deputy
commander of Canadian Fleet Atlan- Minister of National Defence,
wishing everyone a safe
tic. He added that working alongside
partners like the Army, RCAF, RCMP
and happy summer!
and Coast Guard increases that need.
Following the international task
group piece of the mission, RCN
ships will continue on to conduct the
presence and sovereignty patrols and
community visits that typically take
place as part of Op Nanook, but the ice
capabilities of the Harry-DeWolf class
means ships can operate in a larger
area and stay longer. In 2021, HMCS
Harry DeWolf transited the Northwest
Passage, a first for the Navy since 902-861-2311
1954, and this year, plans are for Harry
DeWolf and Margaret Brooke to again The mission patch for the Operation Darrell.Samson@parl.gc.ca
conduct patrols along the Northwest Nanook 2022 task group.
MARLANT PA
4 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022
www.tridentnewspaper.com
SAC trade recognized with
Editor: Ryan Melanson
ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca
new specialty skill badge
by Joanie Veitch,
902-721-8662
Trident Staff
Reporter: Joanie Veitch
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca Four Atlantic fleet sailors received were among the first RCN members with the CAF since 2008, is an NCIOP
902-721-8624 the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Ship- to receive the new badges, along with and completed the SAC Delta course
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway borne Air Controller (SAC) specialty counterparts on the west coast: Master on December 13, 2019.
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca skill badge in a presentation ceremony Sailor (MS) Andrew Coshell, MS MS Matthew Butchart also has de-
902-721-0560 held on July 28 in the operations room Ellsworth Lawrence III, MS Genevieve ployment experience as a SAC, having
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Reynolds and MS Matthew Butchart. been with HMCS Fredericton on Op-
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca (HMCS) Charlottetown. Presenting their badges, Commo- eration Reassurance in 2020, shortly
902-721-8341 Shipborne Air Controllers are dore Trevor MacLean, Commander after earning the SAC designation on
responsible for the tactical air control Canadian Fleet Atlantic, said the December 13, 2019.
www.tridentnewspaper.com of helicopters and fixed wing maritime specialized skill and unique role of Despite the tough times he’s faced as
aircraft assigned to a warship, as well SACs onboard a warship is “absolute- a SAC, MS Butchart said he loves the
Trident is an authorized military publication ly critical” to the Navy. role.
distributed across Canada and throughout the
as the care and safety of the ship’s
world every second Monday, and is published with aircrew while under their control. “This job touches all of the areas of “You’re overseeing flight safety and
the permission of Rear Admiral Brian Santarpia, The SAC role is a rigorous but huge- warfare. It’s like the connective tissue the tactical employment of aircraft
Commander, Joint Task Force Atlantic. The Editor
reserves the right to edit, condense or reject copy, ly rewarding job for NCMs (non-com- across the board,” said Cmdre assigned to the ship. It’s a significant
photographs or advertising to achieve the aims missioned members), said CPO2 MacLean. “It’s important to recognize amount of responsibility,” said MS
of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim the time and effort that’s put into Butchart, who joined the CAF in 2012.
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April
Gordon Rittwage, Fleet Shipborne Air
11, 2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 Controller for Canadian Fleet Atlan- getting and maintaining this qualifi- “It’s the best job in the Navy, in my
a.m., 11 business days prior to the publication date. tic. cation. Congratulations to all of you. humble opinion. You get the opportu-
Material must be accompanied by the contributor’s
name, address and phone number. Opinions and “The two SACs onboard ship are Wear this pin on your uniform with nity to be challenged and work with
advertisements printed in Trident are those of the busy from the time each one gets on pride.” complete autonomy. It is an adjust-
individual contributor or advertiser and do not Both MS Lawrence III and MS
necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of
watch until the time they’re off watch. ment but once you take that on, it
the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. They are the subject matter experts on Coshell completed the SAC Delta reaps its own rewards.”
Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le
aircraft operations on that ship,” he course at Naval Fleet School (Atlantic)
contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force said. on May 26, 2022. MS
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est “That means regularly getting up in Lawrence III was the
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve front of the Commanding Officer and first East Coast Sonar
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les speaking, as the subject matter expert, Operator to successful-
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire to the same level that a director or ly challenge the SAC
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des lieutenant would. They’re constantly course and MS Coshell,
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée an NCIOP, was top
des annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée
in motion and carry a lot of responsi-
à 1000 le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. bility.” student throughout all
Les textes peuvent être soumis en français ou en Drawing from the trades of Na- phases of the course.
anglais; ils doivent indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le
numéro de téléphone du collaborateur. Les opinions val Combat Information Operators Both are posted to
et les annonces publicitaires imprimées par le Trident (NCIOP), Naval Electronics Sensor HMCS Charlottetown
sont celles des collaborateurs et agents publicitaires and will deploy in the
et non nécessairement celles de la rédaction, du
Operators and Sonar Operators, the
MDN ou de l’éditeur. SAC specialization is a NATO-level near future.
qualification and standard across MS Reynolds recently
NATO countries. returned from a six-
Courier address: In a Naval Order released on July month deployment
Canadian Forces Base Halifax 18, the RCN endorsed the new SAC with HMCS Montréal
Building S-90 on Operation Reassur-
specialty badge for members who have
Suite 329
P.O. Box 99000 earned the SAC NATO grade Delta lev- ance, providing con-
Halifax, N.S. el qualification, as a way to recognize trol to the embarked
B3K 5X5 the extra workload and responsibility CH-148 Cyclone and Cmdre MacLean presents the new SAC speciality skill
the job entails. other NATO assets. MS badge to MS Genevieve Reynolds
The four Atlantic fleet recipients Reynolds, who has been MONA GHIZ, MARLANT FMAR (A)
Natal Day Parade /
Fête de la fondation
d’Halifax et de Dartmouth
CFB Halifax was honoured to participate in the 125th Halifax and Dartmouth Natal
Day Parade on August 1! On August 1, we celebrate both Emancipation Day and Natal
Day as we recognize and reflect on the difficult history of anti-Black racism and dis-
crimination in Canada and around the world, while also celebrating the strength and
perseverance of Black communities.
La BFC Halifax fut honorée de participer au 125e défilé de la Fête de la fondation
d’Halifax et de Dartmouth le 1 er août! Le 1 er août, nous célébrons le Jour de l’émanci-
pation et la Fête de la fondation en soulignant et en nous remémorant l’histoire difficile
du racisme et de la discrimination envers les Noirs au Canada et dans le monde entier,
et tout en saluant la force et la persévérance des communautés noires.
MARGARET CONWAY, BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES PUBLIQUES DE LA BASE
TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022 5
Le métier de CAE reconnu par
un nouvel insigne de spécialiste
Par Joanie Veitch,
L’Équipe Trident
Quatre marins de la flotte de l’Atlan- qu’un directeur ou un lieutenant. Ils Marine. l’OTAN. Le Matc Reynolds, qui fait
tique ont reçu le nouvel insigne de spé- sont constamment en mouvement et « Ce travail touche tous les do- partie des FAC depuis 2008, est un
cialiste en contrôle aérien embarqué portent beaucoup de responsabilités. » maines de la guerre. C’est comme NCIOP et a terminé le cours SAC Delta
(CAE) de la Marine royale du Canada S’inspirant des métiers d’opéra- le tissu conjonctif de l’ensemble des le 13 décembre 2019.
lors d’une cérémonie de présentation teur d’information de combat naval opérations », a déclaré le Cmdre Le Matc Matthew Butchart possède
tenue le 28 juillet dans la salle des (NCIOP), d’opérateur de capteur élec- MacLean. «Il est important de recon- également une expérience de déploie-
opérations du Navire canadien de Sa tronique naval et d’opérateur sonar, naître le temps et les efforts consacrés ment en tant que CAE, ayant été avec
Majesté (NCSM) Charlottetown. la spécialisation SAC est une qualifi- à l’obtention et au maintien de cette le NCSM Fredericton dans le cadre de
Les contrôleurs aériens embarqués cation de niveau OTAN et une norme qualification. Félicitations à vous l’opération Reassurance en 2020, peu
sont responsables du contrôle aérien dans tous les pays de l’OTAN. tous. Portez cette épingle sur votre après avoir obtenu le titre de SAC le 13
tactique des hélicoptères et des Dans un ordre naval publié le 18 juil- uniforme avec fierté. » décembre 2019.
aéronefs maritimes à voilure fixe af- let, la MRC a approuvé le nouvel insig- Le Matc Lawrence III et le matc Malgré les moments difficiles aux-
fectés à un navire de guerre, ainsi que ne de spécialité CAE pour les mem- Coshell ont tous deux suivi le cours quels il a été confronté en tant que
des soins et de la sécurité de l’équi- bres qui ont obtenu la qualification CAE Delta à l’École navale de la flotte CAE, le Matc Butchart dit qu’il aime
page du navire lorsqu’il est sous leur CAE de niveau Delta de l’OTAN, afin (Atlantique) le 26 mai 2022. Le Matc son rôle.
contrôle. de reconnaître la charge de travail et Lawrence III a été le premier opéra- « Vous supervisez la sécurité des
Le rôle de CAE est un travail rigou- les responsabilités supplémentaires teur de sonar de la côte Est à réussir vols et l’emploi tactique des aéronefs
reux mais extrêmement gratifiant qu’implique ce poste. le cours CAE et le matc Coshell, un affectés au navire. C’est une quantité
pour les MR (membres du rang), a Les quatre récipiendaires de la NCIOP, a été le meilleur élève à toutes importante de responsabilités », a
déclaré le premier maître de 2e classe flotte de l’Atlantique ont été parmi les étapes du cours. Tous deux sont déclaré le matc Butchart, qui a rejoint
Gordon Rittwage, contrôleur aérien les premiers membres de la MRC à affectés au NCSM Charlottetown et se- les FAC en 2012. « C’est le meilleur em-
de la flotte embarquée pour la Flotte recevoir les nouveaux insignes, avec ront déployés dans un proche avenir. ploi de la Marine, à mon humble avis.
canadienne de l’Atlantique. leurs homologues de la côte ouest : Le Le Matc Reynolds est récemment Vous avez la possibilité d’être mis au
«Les deux CAE à bord du navire matelot-chef (Matc) Andrew Coshell, le revenu d’un déploiement de six mois défi et de travailler en toute autono-
sont occupés du moment où chacun matc Ellsworth Lawrence III, le matc avec le NCSM Montréal dans le cadre mie. Il s’agit d’une adaptation, mais
prend son quart jusqu’au moment où Genevieve Reynolds et le Matc Mat- de l’opération Reassurance, où il a une fois que vous l’assumez, vous en
il le quitte. Ils sont les experts en la thew Butchart. assuré le contrôle du CH-148 Cyclone récoltez les fruits. »
matière en ce qui concerne les opéra- Lors de la remise des insignes, le embarqué et d’autres ressources de
tions aériennes sur ce navire », a-t-il commodore Trevor MacLean, com-
déclaré. mandant de la Flotte canadienne de
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Le Cmdre Trevor MacLean, commandant de la Flotte canadienne de l’Atlantique, a
présenté le nouvel insigne de compétence de spécialité CAE à un certain nombre de
marins de la côte Est le 28 juillet à bord du NCSM Charlottetown. De gauche à droite,
le Matc Ellsworth Lawrence III, la Matc Genevieve Reynolds, le Matc Andrew Coshell
et le Matc Matthew Butchart.
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6 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022
Montréal gets new Coxn after NATO mission
by Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
HMCS Montréal held a Change of hangar aboard HMCS Montréal, just advisor to me,
Appointment ceremony on July 19, four days after the ship and its crew and a mentor
with Chief Petty Officer First Class returned from a six-month deploy- to all who have
Stéphane Trémblay taking over the ment on Operation Reassurance needed it. You
Coxswain role from Chief Petty Offi- where it joined Standing NATO Mari- gave wholly of
cer First Class Todd Hodder, who has time Group Two in Central European yourself, with
held the position since April 2019. waters. honesty and
In his farewell address, CPO1 Hod- It was the first Operation Reas- integrity… you
der thanked his family and the other surance mission for Montréal, and have the respect
members of the command team for beyond the usual challenges expected of all.”
their support, as well as the “fantastic as a ship gets ready for deployment, Incoming
crew” that makes up the ship’s com- the ship’s company was faced with a Coxn CPO1
pany. situation back in January that was Trémblay brings
“Over the past three years a lot of compounded by a spike in COVID-19 a wide range of
people came and a lot of people left, case numbers in Nova Scotia. Mari- experience to
but every person who crossed that time Forces Atlantic was in “maroon Montréal, most
gangway came with a smile and deter- posture” — reducing on-site personnel recently having
mination to put Montréal through her numbers to 50 per cent and adding served as Base
From left, CPO1 Todd Hodder turns over the Coxswain position,
program,” he said. extra stress to just about every aspect Information Ser-
with authorization of the ship’s Commanding Officer, Cdr Chris-
Speaking to his successor, CPO1 of their schedule, CPO1 Hodder said, vices Unit Chief
topher DeVita, to CPO1 Stephane Tremblay (right) during HMCS
Hodder had words of encouragement recalling one as “the longest day ever” Petty Officer at
Montréal’s Change of Appointment ceremony, held inside the
and advice for the challenges he’ll and another as “the day that just kept CFB Halifax.
ship’s hangar on July 19.
inevitably face during his tenure. on giving.” Thanking his
S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD
“You’ll have a lot of long days and Commander Chris Devita, Com- family for their
you’ll have a lot of frustrating days manding Officer (CO) of HMCS support, CPO1 es), and without you success is not
but there are people here to support Montréal, credited CPO1 Hodder for Trémblay gave credit to the “many achievable,” he said. “You are import-
you,” said CPO1 Hodder. “You’ve got serving with “honour, dignity and mentors” who have supported and en- ant… and it is my vocation to support
an amazing crew of very hard-work- tenacity”, noting that the two have couraged him along the way, and said you as best I can.”
ing people. They truly care about each twice served together as CO and Coxn. main focus in his new role will be the
other and they take care of one anoth- “Bravo zulu, Coxn,” he said. “You’ve welfare and support of the ship’s crew.
er.” done all that I’ve asked of you, and “The crew is at the core of what we
The ceremony took place in the more. You’ve been a good friend and do at the CAF (Canadian Armed Forc-
CFB Halifax welcomes new Base CFB Halifax has a new commanding officer for its Base Administration branch, with
Commander Cythia Foley taking over command during a formal Change of Com-
Administration Officer / La BFC Halifax mand ceremony at the Juno Tower bridge on July 15. Cdr Foley is no stranger to CFB
Halifax and has extensive experience sailing with the Atlantic Fleet, including major
accueille un nouvel officier du service de deployments with HMCS Ville de Québec and HMCS Toronto. She most recently served
l’administration de la base in Ottawa as the Senior Staff Officer and Comptroller to the Director General of Naval
Strategic Readiness. Outgoing commanding officer Commander Katy Shearer, official-
ly CFB Halifax’s Personnel Selection Officer, was given plenty of credit for stepping up
in recent years first as the Executive Officer, then as the acting Commanding Officer,
for Base Administration.
La BFC Halifax a un nouveau commandant pour son service d’administration de la
base. La capitaine de frégate Cythia Foley a pris le commandement lors d’une céré-
monie officielle de passation de commandement au pont de la tour Juno le 15 juillet. La
Capf Foley n’est pas étrangère à la BFC Halifax et possède une vaste expérience de la
navigation au sein de la Flotte de l’Atlantique, y compris des déploiements importants
avec le NCSM Ville de Québec et le NCSM Toronto. Elle a récemment servi à Ottawa en
tant qu’officier supérieur d’état-major et contrôleur du directeur général de la prépa-
ration stratégique de la Marine. Le commandant sortant, la capitaine de frégate Katy
Shearer, officiellement officier de sélection du personnel de la BFC Halifax, a été ap-
plaudi pour avoir assumé au cours des dernières années les fonctions d’officier exécutif,
puis de commandant intérimaire de l’administration de la base.
RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF/ L’EQUIPE TRIDENT
MARLANT support
HMCS Sackville
Sailors from the Atlantic Fleet regularly contribute to the “Dress with a Difference” fund-
raiser, and some of that money has been used to help support HMCS Sackville and the Ca-
nadian Naval Memorial Trust (CNMT). A cheque for $10,098 was recently presented to the
trust, and will go towards their mission of telling the story of the Royal Canadian Navy,
preserving Canada’s naval wartime heritage and honouring those lost at sea. From left,
RAdm Brian Santarpia, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, CNMT Chair Capt(N)
(Ret’d) Bill Woodburn, and Formation Chief CPO1 Alena Mondelli.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022 7 New CO at the helm of FMFCS By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff In his farewell address, the outgoing a true commitment to Canada and a return to the national capital region coming years, Capt(N) Lafontaine Commanding Officer at Fleet Main- profound sense of resolve in the face as Project Manager with the Canadian said. tenance Facility Cape Scott (FMFCS) of adversity with your outstanding Surface Combatant project. Looking to the challenges ahead, thanked the facility’s employees and personal flexibility to adapt in an ev- Captain (Navy) Jonathan Lafon- it’s important to build on the positive managers, saying he couldn’t have er-changing workplace posture.” taine, the incoming CO, comes to work already underway at FMFCS, asked for a better team of profession- As Commanding Officer of FMFCS FMFCS with a wealth of experience, he added, outlining his commitment als. since April 2020, Cmdre Thibault most recently as acting Chief of Staff to fostering “a culture of trust” both “Your personal commitment and called his time at the helm “the best for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship within and outside the organization. dedication to our ongoing success job” of his career. (AOPS) project. “We must build trust in each oth- is commendable,” said Commodore As well as with thanking his family “I am humbled and grateful to be er by being open and transparent Michel Thibault, speaking at a change for their support, Cmdre Thibault taking on the role of Commanding about our intent, by righting wrongs of command ceremony held outside thanked MARLANT senior leader- Officer from Cmdre Thibault,” said when we see them, and by creating a FMFCS at Her Majesty’s Canadian ship, other members of the command Capt(N) Lafontaine. “It’s clear he has respectful and inclusive workplace Dockyard Halifax on July 14. team and the various union leaders at had a tremendous positive impact on where every single person feels they “The reality of military units is the facility — listing each personally the organization and its employees can be themselves and work to achieve that Commanding Officers come and by name — for their guidance and during his tenure. I have big shoes to their full potential,” he said. go every couple of years, resulting in commitment to ensuring FMF Cape fill but I am up for the challenge.” Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, employees and managers having to Scott operates with a “strong sense of With new Arctic ships being added Commander of Maritime Forces At- constantly adapt and react,” he said. unity and purpose”. to the fleet and older ships to main- lantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic, “In this unprecedented year of chal- Cmdre Thibault was recently pro- tain, FMFCS will play a central role presided over the ceremony. lenges, the team at FMF demonstrated moted to his current rank and will and see an increased tempo in the Un nouveau commandant à la barre de IMFCS Par Joanie Veitch, Équipe du Trident Dans son discours d’adieu, le com- tournera dans la région de la capitale mandant sortant de l’installation de nationale en tant que gestionnaire de maintenance de la flotte Cape Scott projet pour le projet des combattants (IMFCS) a remercié les employés et les de surface canadiens. gestionnaires de l’installation, affir- Le capitaine de vaisseau Jonathan mant qu’il n’aurait pas pu demander Lafontaine, le nouveau commandant, une meilleure équipe de profession- arrive à l’IMFCS avec une riche nels. expérience, plus récemment en tant « Votre engagement personnel et que chef d’état-major intérimaire pour votre dévouement à notre succès le projet des Navires de patrouille continu sont dignes d’éloges », a dé- extracôtier et de l’Arctique (NPEA). claré le Commodore Michel Thibault, « Je suis humble et reconnaissant lors d’une cérémonie de passation de d’assumer le rôle de commandant du commandement qui s’est tenue à l’ex- Cmdre Thibault », a déclaré le Capv térieur de l’IMFCS à l’arsenal cana- Lafontaine. « Il est clair qu’il a eu un dien de Sa Majesté Halifax le 14 juillet. impact positif considérable sur l’or- « La réalité des unités militaires est ganisation et ses employés au cours de que les commandants vont et viennent son mandat. J’ai de grands souliers à tous les deux ans, ce qui fait que les remplir, mais je suis prêt à relever le employés et les gestionnaires doivent défi. » constamment s’adapter et réagir », Avec l’ajout de nouveaux navires a-t-il dit. « Au cours de cette année de arctiques à la flotte et l’entretien des From left, Capt (N) Jonathan Lafontaine, RAdm Brian Santarpia, and Cmdre Michel défis sans précédent, l’équipe de l’IMF navires plus anciens, l’IMFCS jouera Thibault at the change of command ceremony for Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape a fait preuve d’un véritable engage- un rôle central et connaîtra un rythme Scott on July 14. Capt(N) Lafontaine is taking over from outgoing CO Cmdre Thibault. ment envers le Canada et d’un sens accru au cours des prochaines années, profond de la résolution face à l’adver- a déclaré le Capv Lafontaine. De gauche à droite, le Capv Jonathan Lafontaine, le Cam Brian Santarpia et le Cmdre sité, avec votre flexibilité personnelle En ce qui concerne les défis à Michel Thibault lors de la cérémonie de passation de commandement de l’Installation exceptionnelle pour vous adapter dans venir, il est important de s’appuyer de maintenance de la Flotte Cape Scott le 14 juillet. Le Capv Lafontaine prend la relève une posture de travail en constante sur le travail positif déjà en cours à du Cmdre Thibault, le commandant sortant. évolution. » l’IMFCS, a-t-il ajouté, soulignant son En tant que commandant de l’IM- engagement à favoriser « une culture JOANIE VEITCH, TRIDENT STAFF / L’ÉQUIPE TRIDENT FCS depuis avril 2020, le Cmdre Thi- de confiance » tant à l’intérieur qu’à bault a qualifié son passage à la barre l’extérieur de l’organisation. de « meilleur emploi » de sa carrière. « Nous devons établir une confiance En plus de remercier sa famille mutuelle en étant ouverts et trans- pour son soutien, le Cmdre Thibault parents quant à nos intentions, en a remercié la haute direction des corrigeant les erreurs lorsque nous les FMAR(A), les autres membres de voyons et en créant un lieu de travail l’équipe de commandement et les respectueux et inclusif où chaque per- divers dirigeants syndicaux de l’in- sonne sent qu’elle peut être elle-même stallation - en les nommant person- et travailler pour atteindre son plein nellement - pour leurs conseils et leur potentiel », a-t-il déclaré. engagement à faire en sorte que l’IMF Le contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Cape Scott fonctionne avec un « fort commandant des Forces maritimes sentiment d’unité et d’objectif. » de l’Atlantique et de la Force opéra- Le Cmdre Thibault a récemment tionnelle interarmées de l’Atlantique, été promu à son grade actuel et re- a présidé la cérémonie.
8 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022
Former shipmates work together again at RIMPAC 2022
Lt (N) Michelle Scott,
HMCS Vancouver
The Alistair MacDonald song ‘Head- to improve both of our teams.” phase, and the Vancouver crew took ev- set. The diversity of everyone’s individ-
ing for Halifax’ famously notes that for LCdr Wall reached out to schedule a ery opportunity to work with partner ual training and experiences creates
those born in Cape Breton ‘Wherever visit for his RAN team to discuss Close- nations and allies. The training out- a wealth of knowledge everyone can
they go, there’s bound to be friends In Weapons System (CIWS) 1B training side the planned RIMPAC evolutions learn from,” he said.
from back home’. and maintenance on HMAS Supply. not only improved the ship’s capacity Twenty-six nations, 38 surface
Arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, The CIWS 1B is less widely employed for interoperability between nations, ships, four submarines, nine national
for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, on Australian ships, but his Canadian but also formed new friendships and land forces, more than 30 unmanned
Lieutenant-Commander Stephen Wall, counterparts are well-versed in the strengthened old ones. Those relation- systems, approximately 170 aircraft,
Operations Officer in Her Majesty’s weapon system located on the hangar ships will continue to create future and more than 25,000 personnel are
Australian Ship (HMAS) Supply, found top of each Halifax-class ship. opportunities to learn as Vancouver training and operating in and around
that particularly true. The cross-deck evolution helped carries on with allies in support of the Hawaiian Islands and Southern
LCdr Wall was born and raised on the Australian sailors develop their Operations Projection and Neon upon California from June 29 to Aug. 4. RIM-
Cape Breton Island, N.S., and served in understanding of the weapons system completion of RIMPAC. PAC, the world’s largest international
Esquimalt-based ships as a Naval War- and obtain helpful tips and tricks from For S1 Koerten, the experience of maritime exercise, provides a unique
fare Officer for 16 years before joining seasoned CIWS operators and main- hosting sailors from HMAS Supply was training opportunity while fostering
the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). tainers. a highlight of his first ever RIMPAC and sustaining cooperative relation-
The exercise gave him an opportuni- “We discussed a wide variety of experience. ships among participants critical to
ty to reconnect with many former ship- topics, both procedure-based and “RIMPAC is incredible; it’s like the ensuring the safety of sea lanes and se-
mates on the Canadian frigates, also concept-based,” explained Sailor First all-stars for our line of work. It’s the curity on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC
alongside in Pearl Harbor for RIMPAC, Class (S1) Joop Koerten, Weapons En- perfect time to get exposure to other 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series
including his former Her Majesty’s gineering Technician and Vancouver’s naval systems and develop your skill that began in 1971.
Canadian Ship (HMCS) Calgary ship- CIWS subject-matter-expert.
mate Commander Kevin Whiteside, “I shared knowledge with the main-
now HMCS Vancouver’s Commanding tainers, including techniques for main-
Officer. tenance procedures, products I prefer
“It was a great opportunity to lever- to use, and the areas that need special
age the deep technical knowledge of the attention to keep the system healthy,”
system that RCN operators are known S1 Koerten said.
for,” said LCdr Wall. “We shared tech- The opportunity for cross-deck evo-
nical and training ideas and practices lutions was built into RIMPAC’s shore
D’anciens compagnons de bord
se retrouvent à RIMPAC 2022
Par la Ltv Michelle Scott,
NCSM Vancouver
Master Sailor Matthew Cormier, HMCS Vancouver Naval Electronic Sensor Oper-
La chanson « Heading for Halifax » pratiques techniques et de formation ator (centre), discusses the Close-In Weapons System with Lieutenant-Commander
d’Alistair MacDonald dit que pour ceux pour améliorer nos deux équipes. » Stephen Wall (right) and another sailor from Australian ship HMAS Supply on
qui sont nés au Cap-Breton, « où qu’ils Le Capc Wall a pris contact pour July 7 alongside Pearl Harbor.
aillent, il y aura forcément des amis de programmer une visite de son équipe
chez nous. » de la RAN afin de discuter de la forma- Le matelot-chef Matthew Cormier, opérateur de détecteurs électroniques navals du
En arrivant à Pearl Harbor, à Hawaï, tion et de la maintenance du système NCSM Vancouver (au centre), discute du système d’armement rapproché avec le
pour le Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) d’armement rapproché (CIWS) 1B sur capitaine de corvette Stephen Wall (à droite) et un autre marin du navire australien
2022, le capitaine de corvette Stephen le HMAS Supply. Le CIWS 1B est moins HMAS Supply, le 7 juillet, à côté de Pearl Harbor.
Wall, officier des opérations du na- utilisé sur les navires australiens, mais SGT GHISLAIN COTTON
vire australien de Sa Majesté (HMAS) ses homologues canadiens connaissent
La phase terrestre du RIMPAC familiariser avec d’autres systèmes na-
Supply, a trouvé cela particulièrement bien le système d’armes situé sur le
prévoyait des évolutions sur plusieurs vals et développer ses compétences. La
vrai. toit du hangar de chaque navire de la
ponts, et l’équipage de Vancouver a diversité de la formation et des expéri-
Le capitaine de corvette Wall est né classe Halifax.
saisi toutes les occasions de travaill- ences de chacun crée une richesse de
et a grandi sur l’île du Cap-Breton, en L’évolution sur le pont a permis aux
er avec les nations partenaires et les connaissances dont tout le monde peut
Nouvelle-Écosse, et a servi sur des na- marins australiens de mieux compren-
alliés. L’entraînement en dehors des tirer parti », a-t-il ajouté.
vires basés à Esquimalt en tant qu’of- dre le système d’armes et d’obtenir
évolutions RIMPAC prévues a non Vingt-six nations, 38 navires de sur-
ficier de guerre navale pendant 16 ans des conseils et des astuces utiles de la
seulement amélioré la capacité du na- face, quatre sous-marins, neuf forces
avant de rejoindre la Royal Australian part d’opérateurs et de mainteneurs de
vire à assurer l’interopérabilité entre terrestres nationales, plus de 30 sys-
Navy (RAN). CIWS expérimentés.
les nations, mais a également permis tèmes sans pilote, environ 170 aéronefs
L’exercice lui a donné l’occasion de « Nous avons discuté d’une grande
de nouer de nouvelles amitiés et de et plus de 25 000 personnes s’entraînent
renouer avec de nombreux anciens variété de sujets, tant sur le plan
renforcer les anciennes. Ces relations et opèrent dans les îles hawaïennes et
compagnons de bord sur les frégates des procédures que des concepts », a
continueront de créer de nouvelles en Californie du Sud, du 29 juin au 4
canadiennes, également à quai à Pearl expliqué le matelot de première classe
occasions d’apprendre alors que le août. RIMPAC, le plus grand exercice
Harbor pour RIMPAC, y compris son (Mat1) Joop Koerten, technicien en
Vancouver poursuivra ses activités maritime international au monde,
ancien compagnon de bord du Na- génie de l’armement et expert en CIWS
avec ses alliés à l’appui des opérations offre une occasion unique de formation
vire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) de Vancouver.
Projection et Neon, une fois le RIMPAC tout en favorisant et en maintenant
Calgary, le capitaine de frégate Kevin « J’ai partagé mes connaissances
terminé. des relations de coopération entre les
Whiteside, maintenant commandant avec les responsables de la mainte-
Pour le Mat1 Koerten, l’expérience participants, essentielles pour assurer
du NCSM Vancouver. nance, notamment les techniques
d’accueillir des marins du HMAS la sécurité des voies maritimes et des
« Ce fut une excellente occasion de de procédures de maintenance, les
Supply a été un moment fort de sa toute océans du monde. RIMPAC 2022 est le
tirer parti des connaissances tech- produits que je préfère utiliser et les
première expérience RIMPAC. 28e exercice de la série qui a débuté en
niques approfondies du système pour zones qui nécessitent une attention
« RIMPAC est incroyable, c’est 1971.
lesquelles les opérateurs de la MRC particulière pour maintenir le système
comme un match des étoiles pour notre
sont réputés », a déclaré le Capc Wall. en bonne santé, » a déclaré le Mat1
activité. C’est le moment idéal pour se
« Nous avons partagé des idées et des Koerten.
TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022 9
Lighting retrofit project brightening
things up at FMF Cape Scott
By FMF Cape Scott
high bay LED the electricity consumption and costs increased their ability to accomplish
lights as well of the building by installing the most their work. Prior to the LED upgrade,
as 60 smaller energy efficient LEDs. many trades had the need to have
LED tube With the completion of the project, supplemental lighting at their work
lights in some the building is projected to save 592,010 stations. The LED upgrade has made
of the smaller kWh per year. This correlates to green- most of the localized work lights redun-
work rooms. house gas (GHG) savings of approxi- dant and no longer in use. In addition,
It replaced mately 357 tonnes of CO2 equivalent the lighting is silent and the constant
the previous per year, or the equivalent of about 78 buzzing and warm up time from the
lighting on a cars off the road. previous lighting system is a thing of
1-for-1 basis, In terms of financial savings, this the past. Overall, FMFCS could not be
replacing project will save DND approximately happier with the outcome of the D200
older style $67,800 per year in electricity costs. The High Bay Lighting Project upgrade.
metal halide, project received $72,850 in incentives CFB Halifax and other DND installa-
high pressure from Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS). tions would greatly benefit from this
sodium, and After accounting for the incentives being implemented at their facilities as
fluorescent and the annual electricity savings, the well.”
lights. Proj- project will have a payback period of We would like to thank everyone in-
ect scoping approximately 6 years. volved in this project. Your hard work
began in July Nick Horne, an Industrial Project and dedication have gone a long way
2019 and the Officer who works at D200, offered in improving the work environment
Real Property Operations Section project was the following feedback on the lighting and decreasing electricity use at D200.
(Halifax) (RPOS(H)) recently complet- completed in March 2022. improvements: If you have any questions or would like
ed a lighting retrofit project at Fleet The purpose of this project was to “The D200 High Bay Lighting project more information about the project,
Maintenance Facility (Cape Scott) at respond to several complaints from the has been viewed as a resounding suc- please contact Mike Petrosoniak
CFB Halifax (D200). This is a massive building occupants about low light- cess from a production standpoint at (Energy Manager for CFB Halifax) at
365,000 sq ft building in the heart of the ing levels in the workshop areas. The FMFCS. In speaking with trades people MPetrosoniak@efficiencyns.ca.
Dockyard at CFB Halifax responsible photos included in this article clearly on the shop floors, it has exponentially
for maintaining the readiness of the show the lighting level improvements
Navy’s East Coast fleet. The project made following the completion of the
saw the installation of more than 300 project. A secondary goal was to reduce
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10 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 08, 2022
HMCS Venture stood up to deliver RCN leadership education/
Le NCSM Venture s’est levé pour offrir une formation au
leadership de la MRC
By Naval Personnel and Training Group
Par le Groupe du personnel et de l’instruction de la Marine (GPIM)
On Friday, July 15, in a signing students, staff and instructors,” stated help the RCN deliver on institutional realities of today and the coming years
ceremony held at Work Point at CFB Cdr Stefanson. culture change objectives put forth by with minimal disruption.”
Esquimalt, Commander (Cdr) Mike Leadership and outreach programs the Chief Professional Conduct and Part of the realignment is the cre-
Stefanson was officially appointed as currently administered by Naval Fleet Culture (CPCC). ation of HMCS Venture while also
the inaugural Commanding Officer of School (Pacific) (NFSP) and Naval Cdr Stefanson will be supported at merging the Naval Training Develop-
HMCS Venture (the RCN’s naval lead- Training Development Centre (Pacif- HMCS Venture by Lieutenant-Com- ment Centre (Pacific) (NTDCP) with
ership training centre). The ceremony ic) (NTDCP) will be incorporated into mander (LCdr) Meghan Lobb in the Naval Fleet School (Pacific) (NFSP).
was presided over by Commodore HMCSVenture’s structure including: role of Executive Officer, and Chief At the same ceremony on Friday,
David Mazur, Acting Assistant Chief • Regular and Reserve Force Decen- Petty Officer First Class (CPO1) Steve Naval Training Development Centre
of Naval Staff, Personnel and Training tralized Basic Military Qualification Wist as unit Coxswain. (Pacific) was officially stood down.
(A/CNS P&T). (DBMQ) and Decentralized Basic HMCS Venture is being created as Lessons learned from the Pacific
HMCS Venture is the name of the new Military Officer Training (DBMOQ) part of NPTG’s overall realignment merger of NTDC(P) with NFS(P) will be
unit that will operate out of the Collier as assigned from Military Personnel initiative. Working Groups comprised analyzed before embarking on envi-
Building under the command of NPTG. Generation (MPG); of relevant offices of primary interest sioned changes to Naval Training De-
HMCS Venture, and its link to leader- • the Raven Indigenous Summer Em- and corporate experts have been busy velopment Centre (Atlantic) and Naval
ship training, dates back to 1910 and is ployment Program, along with other identifying and synchronizing the Fleet School (Atlantic) next summer.
maintained as part of the unit’s name. outreach programs; steps necessary to stand this unit up Naval Fleet Schools Pacific, Atlantic
HMCS Venture will be responsible for • command-level leadership and while maximizing existing human and and Québec, along with HMCS Venture,
the development and delivery of RCN professional development training for financial resource allocations, as well remain under the command of NPTG.
leadership education from foundation- prospective RCN unit command teams; as utilizing existing infrastructure Responsibility for operational per-
al courses to capstone training for both • an RCN Navigation Centre of Excel- available to NPTG. sonnel management functions current-
officers and non-commissioned mem- lence for the provision of advice to RCN In late April, Rear-Admiral Topshee ly under NPTG’s command (namely the
bers (NCMs) as part of Naval Personnel boards, working groups, and offices of (now Vice-Admiral Topshee, Com- three Personnel Coordination Centres
and Training Group’s (NPTG) contin- primary interest (OPI), as well as the mander RCN) signed a Tasking Order – Pacific, Atlantic and Québec - and
ued evolution and realignment of the conduct of collective training and team which directed the continued evolution Naval Personnel Management (NPM))
Group’s structure. training for both Canada Fleet Pacific and realignment of NPTG’s structure. will be transferred to the authority of
The more familiar Naval Officer and Canada Fleet Atlantic; The intent is to make the changes the Director General Naval Strategic
Training Centre (NOTC) (a former • Professional leadership develop- necessary to better achieve NPTG’s Readiness (DGNSR). This adjustment
division within Naval Fleet School ment and leadership training not al- mission as the RCN’s principal com- to reporting relationships better
(Pacific)) will move to HMCS Venture ready part of career course curriculae; mand for the education and training of reflects the way business is actually
with minimal disruption. This divi- • Second Language Training within sailors. conducted while also helping to stream-
sion will focus primarily on Naval Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC); “The approach to realigning NPTG is line the operational personnel manage-
Warfare Officer (NWO) management and deliberate and methodical while prior- ment system overall. Discussions are
and training from post-Basic Military • culture change initiatives. itizing the development and delivery of currently underway to refine timelines
Officer Qualification (BMOQ) to the HMCS Venture’s establishment will naval training as part of the RCN’s re- but the devolution of PCCs to DGNSR
NWO Primary Qualification level, as provide the RCN with a dedicated insti- constitution initiatives,” said Capt(N) is expected to be complete this summer
well as Fleet Navigating Officer (FNO) tution for the development and deliv- Coates. “In practical terms, it means with minimal disruption in the day-to-
training and management. ery of leadership instruction similar to using existing human and budgetary day function of the PCCs.
“Like all Naval Warfare Officers, I that provided by the Canadian Army resources more efficiently and to better
started my naval career at Venture,” or Royal Canadian Air Force and will effect given the anticipated operational
Cdr Stefanson said after the ceremony.
“Now, returning to HMCS Venture, this
time as the Commanding Officer of the Organisational Structure
new naval leadership training centre,
what has inspired me most, is seeing
that the instructors and staff of this DGNSR
school are still deeply committed and MARPAC
passionate about developing the future DNPM
leaders of the RCN. Similarly, the
students are still keen to learn, to serve
and to lead.” CNPTG
Two other divisions will fall under PCC(P) PCC(Q) PCC(A) NPM
D/CNPTG
the command of HMCSVenture. These
include a Naval Technical Officer GCPO1 COS
(NTO) Division which will focus on
training from post-BMOQ up to Head of
Department, and a Leadership Division
which has responsibility for both RCN
officer and NCM leadership training HQ CO NFS(P) NFS(Q) NFS(A) HMCS VENTURE
initiatives. Discussion is ongoing NTDC(P) NTDC(A)
Leadership Division
concerning a possible fourth division
which would be responsible for Patrol RCN Leadership
Craft Training (PCT). NCM Leadership
“With the role of HMCS Venture now
expanding to deliver leadership train- Venture Division
ing to not only NWOs but also NTOs
NTO Division
and NCMs, I am excited about the
prospect of helping to develop both the Training PCT (TBD)
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