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Monday April 5, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 7
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Mobile mine detection
Members of HMCS Shawinigan and Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) use the REMUS unmanned under-
water vehicle to locate practice mines on the approaches to Halifax Harbour. Both HMCS Shawinigan
and HMCS Goose Bay sailed on March 23 for a week of mine countermeasure exercises.
MCPL ANTHONY LAVIOLETTE, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES
2 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 5, 2021
Canadianization of the Joint Support Ship –
from mature design to a unique Canadian solution
By DND
The Joint Support Ship (JSS) is one of require necessary survivability mea- achieve these with new, low-sulfur fuel doors, instead of the older style commu-
the three classes of ships procured for sures and appropriate interoperability formulas and exhaust gas scrubbers. nal showers and urinals. Other design
the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) under with the RCN future fleet and partner The JSS must be capable of handling changes integrate the most current
the National Shipbuilding Strategy. navies. It must also be able to support multiple CH-148 Cyclones, a large multi- technology that will enable the RCN to
An adapted version of the German role maritime helicopter with its own operate the JSS well into the future.
Navy’s Berlin-class auxiliary ship, unique operational and main- Another uniquely Canadian event
the new JSS will replace Canada’s tenance requirements. And, was also used to modify the JSS to Ca-
now-decommissioned supply ships while not all of the design nadian requirements.
Protecteur and Preserver. Germa- changes are large or com- “We are also using the hard lessons
ny began construction of its fleet plex – the ship’s learned from incidents like the origi-
of auxiliary ships in the early flag had to be nal HMCS Protecteur engine room fire
2000s, with its third and last ship moved because to modify the design for RCN damage
commissioned into service in 2013. the Cyclone control needs -- be it a fire, flood or need
“It’s actually been advantageous sight lines were for redundancy to ensure survivability
for Canada to buy into the Berlin blocked – all are of our sailors,” says RAdm Donovan.
class at this stage, now that Germany necessary. The modifications being incorporated
has three in the water,” says Rear-Ad- An artist rendering of the definition
Different in JSS will give Canada a robust at-sea
miral (RAdm) Casper Donovan, Direc- design for the Joint Support Ship.
military-specific personnel and oper- replenishment and support capability,
tor General Future Ship Capability DND
ational policies also drove some of the designed in a manner that meets the
for the RCN. “We are able to capitalize modifications. The JSS design uses RCN’s specific military requirements,
on many of the lessons learned during the rapid provision of humanitarian re- a gender-neutral approach to crew and will provide the agility to operate
previous iterations of the design, and lief, represent Canada through defence habitability and washrooms, part of the in multiple ways to achieve mission
apply those lessons to our Canadian diplomacy, and support a broad set of RCN’s cultural drive towards greater success and support the Canadian gov-
version – the JSS. In other words, even Government priorities. inclusivity. This will include individual ernment’s needs of today and well into
though we are purchasing a mature To meet this global requirement, shower stalls and toilets with lockable the future.
design, there are necessary modifica- whether JSS is operating in the heat of
tions required for JSS to meet Cana- the Arabian Sea or the cold of Canada’s
da’s specific environment, needs and Arctic waters, the ship itself and all of
standards.” its systems must be able to handle all
INSURANCE
To support Government of Canada extremes of climate and temperature.
defence policy, the RCN requires a ship Other modifications include the re-
THAT GOES
that can operate all around the world quirement to meet today’s internation-
-- independently, in support of a Cana- al regulations, such as those regarding
WHERE YOU
dian Task Group, or integrated into an limits on engine gas emissions, which
international coalition force -- and con- have become more stringent since
GO
tribute to the full spectrum of military the Berlin class was designed in the
operations. The JSS must be capable 1990s. The JSS will have a more effi-
of supporting combat operations in the cient engine design, which will satisfy
future threat environment, which will the RCN’s range and speed needs, but
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TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 5, 2021 3
MS Remi Ducharme was named and was presented the 2020 Exceptional Sailor &
Centennial Cup award virtually on March 1 in Halifax.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
S2 Aman Sharma is the latest to be named the Atlantic Fleet’s Sailor of the Quarter, receiving his award in a presentation on March 17.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Sailor of the Quarter commended
for going above and beyond
By Joanie Veitch,
Trident Staff
Even when he’s off duty, Sailor Second Class (S2) “He often completes tasks on his downtime to bet- as the crew readied the ship for deployment last
Aman Sharma strives to do his best. Whether it’s ter the ship as a whole, from taking over the respon- July.
fixing a problem in his work area, cleaning and sibility of the Mechanics Works Shop to cleaning on “Because I had never deployed before — it was my
organizing the ship’s gym or cooking and delivering his Sunday routine so others could rest.” first time, I had never sailed on any other ship — I
meals to people in need, the 28-year-old Upper Deck S2 Sharma completed his on-the-job qualifications learned so much. It was a very good experience,” he
Engineer with HMCS Toronto likes to keep busy. “well in advance of the deadline and well ahead of said.
“I found on board the ship I often had spare time, his peers”, PO2 Earle added. “His thirst for knowl- Always on the lookout for a chance to learn and
so I would try to find things to do. It is my way,” he edge in his trade is second to none...resulting in him be helpful, when S2 Sharma noticed a problem with
said. expanding his job knowledge and skills to that of a a valve in a fuelling oil transfer line, he found an
In recognition of his hard work during Toronto’s senior technician, well ahead of his intended time.” old valve in the mechanical shop and rebuilt it to
recent deployment with NATO as part of Op REAS- For his part, S2 Sharma said he enjoys learning replace the faulty one.
SURANCE, S2 Sharma was named the latest Sailor and looks for opportunities to upgrade his skills. “The valve he rebuilt is now in place and is
of the Quarter, receiving his award on March 17 at a “I like to ask questions and to keep learning new working flawlessly,” said PO2 Earle, who also noted
presentation with Cmdre Richard Feltham, Com- things, always,” he said. “My father is a very hard another organization project S2 Sharma undertook
mander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and Fleet Chief working man and he always told me to work hard — fabricating drawer organizers to better sort and
CPO1 Darcy Burd attending. and I would do well. He and my grandfather both, I store hand tools in the shop.
S2 Sharma first learned about the award back learned hard work from them.” Along with his initiative at work, S2 Sharma was
in the fall, while Toronto was on deployment. He S2 Sharma grew up in Punjab in northwestern also praised for his help in the ship’s gym — sorting
recalled watching his superior officers approach, India, arriving in Canada with his parents, sister and tidying up equipment and refilling spray bottles
having no idea that he had earned an award; his im- and brother in December 2011. It was the next year, after his daily work out — as well as his community
mediate thought was actually one of concern. “They when his parents were buying their house in Cale- volunteer work. A devout Hindu, S2 Sharma helps
walked in and I was thinking I was in trouble or that don, Ont., that a chance conversation with the real out at his local temple, cooking meals, delivering
something had gone wrong. It was such a surprising estate broker about the benefits of a military career packed food to people in need and providing trans-
moment for me. It is truly an honour,” he said. first planted the idea about joining the Canadian portation to seniors.
In nominating S2 Sharma for the award, PO2 Armed Forces. When asked about his plans for the future, S2
Matthew Earle noted S2 Sharma’s hard work, high S2 Sharma became a Canadian citizen in 2016, and Sharma said he plans to keep learning and taking
standards and positive attitude. “He has gone above joined the CAF in July 2018. His first posting was to every opportunity for advancement. “I would like to
and beyond all that has been asked of him while CFB Halifax in September, following basic training. see how far I can go. I want to be a Fleet Chief some-
constantly displaying a knowledge and work ethic Joining HMCS Toronto as a Junior Marine Techni- day. I am hoping for that.”
far above his rank level,” he said. cian in August 2019, S2 Sharma said he felt excited
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Hard work paying off - HMCS Harry
Editor: Ryan Melanson
DeWolf excels through ice trials
ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca
By Ryan Melanson,
(902) 427-4235
Trident Staff
Reporter: Joanie Veitch
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca Navigating the Arctic off the coasts of Northern
(902) 427-4238 and sailing through ice is Labrador and Nunavut.
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway nothing new for Cdr Co- They were joined by Irving
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca rey Gleason. As the first Shipbuilding staff and other
902-721-0560 Commanding Officer of civilian contractors as the
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah the Navy’s first Arctic and ship moves through the
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca Offshore Patrol Ship, he’s final steps before commis-
902-721-8341 spent years preparing and sioning later this year.
training, going North with Also on board were mem-
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aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim
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2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11 reaching sea ice in Labra- in class being delivered to
business days prior to the publication date. Material must
be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and dor for the first time with the Navy. Cdr Gleason said
phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed HMCS Harry DeWolf. his team shared lessons
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endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher. mentorship and training,” on creating professional A layer of ice could be seen on the bow of HMCS Harry DeWolf as
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contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est
felt in confirming his crew ties for their colleagues, ice trials.
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis was ready and prepared to with practical exposure to CPL DAVID VELDMAN, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les
charge the ship through ice. the ship’s propulsion and
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires “There is nothing like control systems and other
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des doing the work practically; pieces of equipment on
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des the noise of ice striking board, and with practice in
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le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes the hull, the feeling of the handling the ship through
peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent ship riding off of an ice floe sheets of ice thicker than 15
indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du
collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires and falling into a new lead, centimetres.
imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et or the sounds of alarms “It shouldn’t be lost on
agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la
rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur. going off from different anyone that this was a very
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NBP training aboard
HMCS Halifax
HMCS Halifax conducts advanced Naval Boarding Party small arms
training on the flight deck on March 26 while sailing with Standing
NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) in the Baltic. The team trains with a
focus on safely and effectively operating firearms in response to various
tactical scenarios. Halifax is currently the flagship of SNMG1, and the
task group recently participated in a three-day exercise with Standing
NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1, which is currently under the
command of The Netherlands.
SNMG1
TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 5, 2021 5
Message from the
Acting Chief of the Defence Staff
By LGen W.D Eyre,
Acting Chief of the Defence Staff
1. External Actions. We will fully Postings. We will soon enter the course of the next three months, we
support and welcome an external re- Active Posting Season, and the high are planning to receive 150,000 doses of
view of our institution and its culture stress usually associated with it is vaccine, for which the administration
with the full realization that we do not exacerbated again this year with the will be the primary focus of our Health
have all the answers. We will embrace pandemic. Housing prices across the Services. I have issued vaccination
external recommendations, including country add to the burden of stress, as priorities and more detail is in FRAGO
an independent reporting chain. will navigating different Provincial, 001 to CDS TASKORD 002 – Operation
2. Internal Actions. While the first Territorial, and international pan- VECTOR – CAF COVID-19 Immuniza-
stream takes shape, we are taking demic-related travel restrictions. Once tion Campaign. I strongly encourage
some important immediate steps while again, we will take a very flexible ap- all to get vaccinated. Our operational
retaining the ability to incorporate its proach with move and report for duty effectiveness depends on it. As our
recommendations. This plan is still dates. Guidance will be promulgated Force is vaccinated we will modify our
developing and is my personal focus. via CANFORGEN in the coming days. protective measures according to best
Firstly we must listen – to our own practices and regional health mea-
people at all levels, most important- Personnel Initiatives. We will sures.
ly at the grassroots; and to external continue with the vital work Military
experts. From them we must learn and Personnel Command is undertaking to Expeditionary. Throughout this
guide our actions accordingly. Several improve the conditions of service for period, we will continue to do our part
actions are already clear: our members and their families. The to ensure international peace and secu-
· Operation HONOUR has culmi- work on a revised Universality of Ser- rity, with ongoing operations such as
nated, and thus we will close it out, vice (U of S) policy is progressing well Operation CARIBBE in Latin America
LGen W.D Eyre, Acting Chief of the
harvest what has worked, learn from along with specific Adaptive Career and the Caribbean, Operation PRES-
Defence Staff.
what hasn’t, and develop a deliberate Path (ACP) initiatives that will offer ENCE supporting the United Nations
DND
plan to go forward. We will better more options to CAF members and in Africa, and with upcoming rotations
To the members of the Canadian align the organizations and processes their families. A long overdue Reten- in Operations UNIFIER and REAS-
Armed Forces: focused on culture change to achieve tion Strategy is under development to SURANCE Land Task Force and Air
better effect. focus on retaining the excellent talent Task Force-Romania. We will continue
ACTING CHIEF OF THE DE- · We will identify and take the steps that lives and leads across the CAF. to be a leader abroad, notably with our
FENCE STAFF FOCUS AREAS necessary to create a workplace where These initiatives must be delivered ongoing commands of the Standing
Having just passed the one year individuals feel safe to come forward while respecting the guiding principles NATO Maritime Group One in Europe,
milestone of being in a pandemic, when they experience sexual miscon- of our Canadian military ethos, most and the Combined Task Force 150 in
we continue to live in a dynamic and duct. notably service before self and through the Middle-East. We will continue to
unpredictable environment and recent · We will finalize and publish our a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) excel and maintain our efforts in the
events have added to the uncertainties Code of Professional Military Con- lens. To that end, the CAF personnel Indo-Asia Pacific region, including the
we face. As your Acting Chief of the duct, including a new focus on power management system needs to be mod- ongoing deployment of HMCS Calgary,
Defence Staff, I view my primary role dynamics in our system, and hold ernized and, in some areas, changed. the upcoming deployment of HMCS
as continuing to provide our nation a ourselves accountable to it. To achieve this, we will continue with Winnipeg, and our CANSOFCOM
force that delivers operational excel- · We will add new rigour and sci- the development and implementation efforts across the globe.
lence in a manner that is reflective ence to leader selection, starting at the of a new CAF HR Strategy.
of Canadian identity and values and highest levels. READINESS
which Canadians remain proud of. · Along with other ongoing efforts, OPERATIONS Personnel Generation. In a time
Early in my tenure I believe it import- we will implement the Restorative Domestic. The perfect storm is po- when we should be growing our num-
ant to orient you on my four overarch- Engagement aspect of the Heyder-Be- tentially upon us, with the confluence bers, the pandemic has led the CAF
ing focus areas of people, operations, attie Harmful Inappropriate Sexual of Operations LASER and VECTOR, to shrink in size in both our Regular
readiness, and future capability devel- Behaviour (HISB) class action lawsuit as the response to the pandemic must and Reserve Force components. While
opment in order to guide our collective final settlement agreement, and learn continue, and LENTUS as spring our attrition over the last year has
efforts. from that to guide a wider reconcilia- comes with the usual heightened risks decreased by approximately 25%, our
tion effort in an attempt to right past of natural disasters such as flooding intake has only been a third of normal.
PEOPLE wrongs. and forest fires. We continue to pro- As our recruiting system and CFLRS
Culture. The Canadian Armed · We need to improve mechanisms vide excellent support to Canadians return to full capacity, we will need
Forces is at an inflection point with to listen and learn from the experienc- across the country: in Indigenous and to continue to conduct decentralized
regards to our culture. Recent sexual es of those who have been harmed. Northern communities as they deal Basic Military Qualification courses,
misconduct revelations and allegations In all of these efforts, we will support with outbreaks; in leading national and prioritize courses necessary to
are very disturbing, have shaken us, victims as they come forward, while planning efforts for vaccine distribu- maximize the number of personnel
and made clear how much farther at the same time respecting the funda- tion; in support to land border cross- reaching Operational Functional
we need to go to be the CAF that our mental right of due process for ongoing ings; and very soon in the vaccination Point. A key aspect throughout will be
people deserve, and Canadians expect. investigations. efforts for many Northern remote and increasing the diversity in our ranks
Furthermore, the societal problems of Indigenous communities. Every day to benefit from the talent inherent
racism and hateful conduct continue Health and Wellness. Like the our forces are prepared to assist na- across Canada.
to manifest themselves in our ranks. rest of society, life in the pandemic tional authorities when requested, our
We need to view the current crisis as has been hard on our members and Search and Rescue enterprise stands Individual Training. Likewise, our
an opportunity and come out of it as a their families. We must continue to ready to respond to those in need, as individual training course throughout
better organization. We will re-estab- support one another, seek and offer does NORAD to defend Canada and the has been significantly affected. In the
lish trust where it has been broken. help when the need exists, and make United States. Throughout this period, mid-term, we will prioritize individual
We need all of our members to work maximum use of the coping tools and the bulk of our operational effort and training over collective training in
in an environment characterized by a resources available. As the conditions focus will be on the home game. order to develop the leadership and
sense of mutual respect, dignity, safety of the pandemic ease, we must take full technical qualifications and skills we
and truly belonging. To that end, early opportunity of reinforcing our social CAF Vaccination. Vaccinating the need.
work indicates we need to follow two connectivity. CAF is an operational focus. Over the
streams:
6 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 5, 2021
Collective Training. Collective DEVELOPING FUTURE CAPA- as cyberspace are demanding that we including capability conceptualization
training must continue, albeit in most BILITIES invest in the foundation of our mili- and force design.
cases at a reduced scale, to maintain SSE Investments. Our defence pol- tary enterprise. To this end, we will
our proficiency in higher level activi- icy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, lays out continue our pursuit of four very high Conclusion
ties. NORAD’s Ex AMALGAM DART, an impressive capital investment plan priority capability areas: digitizing the Despite the challenges we face, the
the Army’s Ex MAPLE RESOLVE and that we must continue to aggressively force and adopting digital practices; a business of defending Canada and
the Navy’s Ex DYNAMIC MONARCH staff. Canadian Surface Combatant, common C4I (Command, Control, Com- Canadian interests must continue. Po-
to name just a few exercises, will Future munications, Computers, and Intelli- tential adversaries are not resting, and
continue to be conducted in a modified Fighter, and many other pro- gence) ‘spine’; the joint sustainment continue to expand their reach and test
manner, using risk mitigation strat- grammes will be the foundation of our enterprise; and leader professional our resolve. At the same time, the scale
egies to protect health and safety. To future military. We are already seeing development. and scope of tasks we are being called
gain capacity for other activities, we increased capabilities with such proj- upon to perform are expanding as we
will forgo such activities as the Cere- ects as the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Defence of Canada. Various trends protect our population.
monial Guard, the CAF Small Arms Ship and the LAV 6 family of vehicles, such as climate change, increased The CAF post-pandemic will not
Competition, and most community including the first of the Armoured interest in the Arctic, and challenges be the same CAF as pre-pandemic…
engagements. Combat Support Vehicles just rolling to our national resilience, made clear too much has changed. Balancing our
off the production line. These projects during the pandemic, are driving capacity across many activities will
Allies and Partners. Our compet- will continue to demand significant change in how we conceptualize na- be crucial as we evolve. In all, we are
itive advantage in today’s security and necessary effort. tional defence. Recent announcements committed to making the CAF better
environment is being part of a network by the Government, such as the Can- in all we do, most importantly for our
of like minded allies and partners. As Integrating Capabilities. Fueled ada-US national leader discussions, people who underpin every single
conditions permit, we look to restore in part by rapid technological devel- indicated the imperative of improving aspect of our service. In every day that
and re-engage with partners in various opment, the increasingly integrated our continental defence, including the I serve, guided by these focus areas,
events, including exercises, training, character of warfare and internation- modernization of NORAD. In the short- I will endeavour to make the CAF a
and engagements. al competition across all domains, term, we will continue to provide mil- better place. I ask you to do likewise.
including in non-traditional ones such itary support to policy development,
Message du Chef d’état-major
de la Défense par intérim
Par LGen W.D Eyre,
Le Chef d’état-major de la Défense
par intérim
fournir à notre pays une force faisant premiers travaux révèlent que nous · Nous identifierons et prendrons
preuve d’excellence opérationnelle devons suivre deux grands axes : les mesures nécessaires pour créer un
qui reflète l’identité et les valeurs 1. Interventions de l’extérieur. milieu de travail ou les personnes se
du Canada et dont les canadiens et Nous appuierons à fond et nous sentent en sécurité pour se manifester
canadiennes demeurent fiers. Au accueillerons avec plaisir un examen lorsqu’elles subissent une inconduite
début de mon mandat, je crois qu’il est extérieur de notre institution et de sexuelle.
important de vous faire part de mes sa culture, tout en sachant que nous · Nous finaliserons et publierons
quatre grands points de mire, à savoir ne possédons pas toutes les répons- notre Code d’éthique militaire profes-
notre personnel, les opérations, l’état es. Nous épouserons les recomman- sionnelle qui comprendra un nouvel
de préparation et le développement de dations provenant de l’extérieur, y accent mis sur la dynamique des pou-
nos capacités futures, lesquels orien- compris en ce qui concerne une chaîne voirs dans notre système, et nous nous
teront nos efforts collectifs.. d’établissement de rapports indépen- en tiendrons responsables.
dante. · Nous ferons preuve de plus de ri-
LE PERSONNEL 2. Interventions à l’interne. Pen- gueur et nous nous appuierons davan-
Culture. Les Forces armées ca- dant que le premier axe se dessine, tage sur la science lors de la sélection
nadiennes se trouvent à un point nous prenons des mesures immédiates de nos dirigeants, en commençant par
d’inflexion en ce qui concerne notre importantes, tout en conservant la les niveaux supérieurs.
culture. Les récentes révélations capacité de donner suite aux recom- · Parallèlement à d’autres efforts
d’inconduite sexuelle et les alléga- mandations qui en résulteront. Le en cours, nous mettrons en œuvre
tions à cet effet sont très troublantes; plan à cet égard est encore en cours l’aspect des démarches réparatrices
ces cas nous ont ébranlés et ils ont d’élaboration et il retient mon atten- du règlement final du recours collectif
LGen W.D. Eyre, Le Chef d’état-major de montré clairement tout le chemin que tion personnelle. D’abord, nous devons Heyder-Beattie comportement sexuel
la Défense par intérim. nous devons encore parcourir pour écouter nos gens, à tous les niveaux, dommageable et inapproprié (CDSI),
DND
être les FAC que nos gens méritent, particulièrement à la base, et aussi les et nous en tirerons des leçons afin
et celles auxquelles les canadiens et experts externes. D’eux, nous devons d’orienter un vaste effort de réconcili-
Aux membres des Forces armées canadiennes s’attendent. En outre, les apprendre et orienter nos actions en ation dans l’espoir de réparer les actes
canadiennes : problèmes sociaux que sont le racisme conséquence. Plusieurs mesures sont répréhensibles passés.
et les comportements haineux contin- déjà claires : · Nous devons améliorer les mé-
POINTS DE MIRE DU CEMD(I) uent de se manifester dans nos rangs. · L’opération HONOUR a atteint canismes pour écouter et apprendre
Alors que nous venons de franchir Nous devons saisir l’occasion que son point culminant; nous y mettrons des expériences de ceux qui ont été
la date du premier anniversaire d’une présente l’actuelle crise pour devenir donc un terme, nous en conserverons blessés.
pandémie, nous continuons à vivre une meilleure organisation. Nous les mesures fructueuses, nous appren- Dans tous ces efforts, nous soutien-
dans un environnement dynamique devons rétablir la confiance là où elle drons en prenant conscience de ce drons les victimes qui se manifester-
et imprévisible, et les événements a été trahie. Il faut que tous les mem- qui n’a pas fonctionné, et nous éla- ont tout en respectant le droit fonda-
récents ont ajouté aux incertitudes bres des FAC puissent travailler dans borerons un plan délibéré pour aller mental à l’application régulière de la
auxquelles nous sommes confrontés. À un environnement caractérisé par un de l’avant. Nous harmoniserons mieux loi pendant les enquêtes en cours.
titre de Chef d’état major de la Défense sens du respect mutuel, de la dignité, les organisations et les processus axés
par intérim, je considère que mon de la sécurité, et de l’appartenance sur le changement culturel afin de Santé et mieux être. Comme dans
rôle principal consiste à continuer de véritable. Dans cet ordre d’idées, nos produire de meilleurs effets. le reste de la société, la vie pendant la
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pandémie a été difficile pour nos mem- tionaux pour planifier la distribution recrutement et l’École de leadership blindé d’appui tactique qui vient tout
bres et leurs familles. Nous devons des vaccins; en appuyant les autorités et de recrues des Forces canadiennes juste de sortir de la chaîne de produc-
continuer à nous soutenir mutuelle- aux postes frontaliers terrestres et, (ELRFC) retrouveront leur pleine ca- tion. Ces projets continueront d’exiger
ment, à demander ou à offrir de l’aide très bientôt, en participant aux efforts pacité, nous devrons continuer à don- des efforts importants et essentiels.
lorsque le besoin existe, et à exploiter de vaccination dans de nombreuses ner les cours décentralisés de Qualifi-
au maximum les ressources et les collectivités éloignées et autochtones. cation militaire de base et à prioriser Capacités intégrées. Alimentés
outils existants pour faire face aux Tous les jours, nos forces sont prêtes les cours nécessaires pour maximiser en partie par les progrès technologies
difficultés. À mesure que les effets de à prêter main forte aux autorités le nombre de militaires qui atteignent rapides, le caractère de plus en plus
la pandémie s’atténuent, nous devons nationales quand on le leur demande; le niveau opérationnel de compétence, intégré de la conduite de la guerre et
profiter pleinement des possibilités nos unités recherche et sauvetage c’est à dire le niveau où ils peuvent la concurrence internationale dans
pour renforcer notre connectivité sont sur le qui vive pour se porter à être affectés aux opérations. L’un des tous les domaines, y compris dans les
sociale. l’aide de personnes en détresse, tout aspects clés tout au long de processus domaines non traditionnels tels que le
comme le NORAD l’est, pour défendre consistera à accroître la diversité dans cyberespace, nous obligent à faire des
Affectations. Nous entamerons le Canada et les États Unis. Tout au nos rangs afin de tirer parti du talent investissements dans les fondements
bientôt la période active des affecta- long de cette période, l’essentiel de nos inhérent à travers le Canada. de notre entreprise militaire. À cette
tions, et la tension intense qui va nor- efforts opérationnels et notre attention fin, nous continuerons de déployer
malement de pair avec cette période viseront le Canada. Instruction individuelle. Parallèle- des efforts visant quatre domaines
sera une fois de plus accentuée cette ment, le débit de nos cours d’instruc- de capacités hautement prioritaires :
année par la pandémie. Le prix des Vaccination des FAC. La vacci- tion individuelle a significativement numérisation de la force et adoption
logements à travers le pays contribue nation des membres des FAC est une été affecté. À moyen terme, nous de pratiques numériques; « système »
au stress, tout comme le font les dif- priorité opérationnelle. Au cours des prioriserons l’instruction individuelle commun C3IR (commandement, con-
férentes restrictions de voyage provin- trois prochains mois, nous prévoy- à l’instruction collective dans le but trôle, communications, informatique
ciales, territoriales et internationales ons recevoir 150 000 doses du vaccin, de développer le leadership ainsi que et renseignement); entreprise de sou-
relatives à la pandémie avec lesquelles dont l’administration constituera les qualifications et les compétences tien interarmées; perfectionnement
nous devons composer. Encore une l’objectif principal de nos Services techniques nécessaires. professionnel des dirigeants.
fois, nous adopterons une approche de santé. J’ai publié des priorités en
très souple en ce qui concerne les matière de vaccination, et de plus Instruction collective. L’instruc- Défense du Canada. Diverses
dates de déménagement et d’entrée en amples renseignements se trouvent tion collective doit se poursuivre, tendances, entre autres, les change-
service. Les lignes directrices seront dans l’O frag 001 de l’ordre de mission mais à une échelle réduite dans la ments climatiques, l’intérêt accru à
diffusées au moyen de messages 002 du CEMD – Opération VECTOR plupart des cas, afin de conserver nos l’égard de l’Arctique et les défis sur le
CANFORGEN au cours des prochains – Campagne de vaccination des FAC compétences dans le cadre d’activités plan de la résilience nationale, ont été
jours. contre la COVID-19. Je vous encourage de plus haut niveau. L’Ex AMAL- mises en évidence durant la pandémie,
fortement à vous faire vacciner. Notre GAM DART du NORAD, l’Ex MAPLE ce qui a mené à un changement de
Initiatives concernant le per- efficacité opérationnelle en dépend. RESOLVE de l’Armée de terre et l’Ex la façon dont nous conceptualisons
sonnel. Nous poursuivrons le travail Au fur et à mesure que notre Force est DYNAMIC MONARCH de la Marine, la défense de notre pays. Au cours
essentiel que le Commandement vaccinée, nous modifierons nos me- pour n’en citer que quelques uns, se d’annonces présentées récemment par
du personnel militaire mène pour sures de protection conformément aux poursuivront de manière modifiée, des le gouvernement, notamment suiv-
améliorer les conditions de service de pratiques exemplaires et aux mesures stratégies d’atténuation des risques ant la tenue de discussions entre les
nos membres et la situation de leurs sanitaires régionales. étant appliquées pour protéger la dirigeants nationaux du Canada et des
familles. Le travail à l’égard d’une santé et la sécurité. Afin d’accroître la États Unis, le gouvernement souligne
politique révisée sur l’universalité Opérations expéditionnaires. capacité pour d’autres activités, nous la nécessité d’améliorer notre défense
du service (U de S) progresse bien et Tout au long de cette période, nous avons dû prendre la décision difficile continentale, y compris la modernisa-
il en va de même pour des initiatives continuerons à faire notre part pour de laisser tomber certaines activités tion du NORAD. À court terme, nous
précises axées sur le parcours de assurer la paix et la sécurité interna- comme la Garde de cérémonie, la Com- continuerons d’apporter du soutien
carrière adaptatif, lesquelles offriront tionales, avec des opérations en cours pétition de tir aux armes légères des militaire en vue de l’élaboration de
plus d’options aux membres des FAC telles que l’opération CARIBBE en Forces canadiennes, et la plupart des politiques, en ce qui concerne notam-
et à leurs familles. Une stratégie de Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes, engagements communautaires. ment la conceptualisation des capac-
maintien en poste attendue depuis l’opération PRESENCE soutenant les ités et la conception de la force.
longtemps est en cours d’élaboration Nations Unies en Afrique, et avec les Alliés et partenaires. Notre avan-
et visera le maintien en poste d’excel- rotations à venir dans les opérations tage concurrentiel dans l’environne- Conclusion
lents talents qui œuvrent et dirigent UNIFIER et REASSURANCE, au sein ment de sécurité d’aujourd’hui est de Malgré les défis auxquels nous som-
à l’échelle des FAC. Ces initiatives de la Force opérationnelle terrestre faire partie d’un réseau d’alliés et de mes affrontés, les activités relatives
doivent être livrées dans le respect et la Force opérationnelle aérienne – partenaires aux vues similaires. À me- à la défense du Canada et des intérêts
des principes directeurs de l’éthos Roumanie. Nous continuerons d’être sure que les conditions s’amélioreront, canadiens doivent se poursuivre. Les
militaire canadien, notamment le un chef de file à l’étranger, notam- nous mettrons l’accent sur les efforts adversaires possibles ne se reposent
service avant soi, et dans une optique ment grâce à nos commandements du visant à renouer et à rétablir les pas, et ils continuent d’accroître leur
d’analyse comparative des sexes plus 1er Groupe maritime permanent de relations avec nos partenaires grâce portée et de mettre à l’épreuve notre
(ACS+). À cette fin, le système de l’OTAN (SNMG1) en Europe et de la à divers événements, notamment des résolution. Parallèlement, l’ampleur et
gestion du personnel des FAC doit être Force opérationnelle multinationale exercices, des entraînements et des la portée des tâches que nous sommes
modernisé et, dans certains domaines, 150 (FOM 150) au Moyen-Orient. Nous mobilisations. appelés à accomplir s’élargissent alors
modifié. Pour y parvenir, nous pour- continuerons d’exceller et de mainte- que nous protégeons notre population.
suivrons l’élaboration et la mise en nir nos efforts dans la région indo-asi- DÉVELOPPEMENT DES CAPAC- Les FAC, comme elles l’étaient avant
œuvre d’une nouvelle stratégie des atique-pacifique, y compris le déploie- ITÉS FUTURES la pandémie, ne seront plus pareilles
ressources humaines des FAC. ment présent du NCSM CALGARY, Investissements prévus dans la au terme de la pandémie… trop de cho-
OPÉRATIONS le déploiement prochain du NCSM politique PSE. Notre politique de ses ont changé. Au fur et à mesure que
Au Canada. La tempête parfaite WINNIPEG et les efforts du COMFOS- défense, Protection, Sécurité, Engage- nous évoluons, il sera essentiel pour
nous menace, avec la confluence des CAN à travers le monde. ment, dresse un impressionnant plan nous d’équilibrer nos capacités alors
opérations LASER et VECTOR — car d’investissements en immobilisations que nous exécutons bon nombre d’ac-
la lutte contre la pandémie doit se ÉTAT DE PRÉPARATION que nous devons continuer de mettre tivités. Tout bien pesé, nous sommes
poursuivre — et de l’opération LEN- Génération du personnel. Au en œuvre activement. Les navires de résolus à améliorer les FAC dans tous
TUS avec l’arrivée du printemps moment où nous devrions augment- combat de surface canadiens, le projet leurs domaines d’activités, surtout
risquant de s’accompagner des dan- er nos effectifs, la pandémie a plutôt de capacité future en matière d’avions pour le bien de nos effectifs, ces derni-
gers habituels accrus de catastrophes amené les FAC vers une réduction de chasseur, et plusieurs autres pro- ers constituant les fondements de ch-
naturelles telles que les inondations et notre effectif, à la fois dans la Force grammes constitueront les fondements aque aspect de notre service. Chaque
les feux de forêt. Nous continuons de régulière et dans la Réserve. Alors que de nos futures forces militaires. Nous jour que je sers, guidé par ces secteurs
fournir un excellent appui à la popu- notre taux d’attrition a diminué d’en- constatons déjà une augmentation des d’intérêt, je m’efforcerai chaque jour
lation canadienne dans tout le pays : viron 25 pourcent au cours de l’année capacités découlant des projets comme d’améliorer les FAC. Je vous incite à
dans les collectivités autochtones et dernière, notre taux d’admission n’a le navire de patrouille extracôtier et faire pareillement.
du Nord, quand elles font face à des été que d’un tiers de la normale. Au de l’Arctique et la famille de véhicules
éclosions; en dirigeant les efforts na- fur et à mesure que notre système de VBL 6, y compris le premier véhicule
8 TRIDENT NEWS APRIL 5, 2021 Claims process underway for CAF-DND sexual misconduct class action settlement By DND The success of the defence team and the validated, and to contribute to Restorative Engagement program or call 1-888-626-2611. If you need missions of the CAF depend on the trust changing the organizational cul- is expected to launch in the fall of legal advice concerning a possible and teamwork of military and civilian alike ture. 2021. claim in the settlement, you are and that is directly linked to the defence The Restorative Engagement If you have questions about entitled to receive it free of charge workplace and culture. Sexual misconduct team is consulting with external whether the conduct that you from class counsel as part of the is inconsistent with CAF-DND values and experts on the design of the pro- experienced during your service or settlement. Contact information for ethics and is a problem that is being taken gram. Consultations also include employment is covered by the set- class counsel across Canada is on very seriously. This settlement is an im- people affected by sexual miscon- tlement, or to learn more about the the class action website. If you are portant part of this commitment. duct, Defence Advisory Groups, and settlement and submit a claim, visit aware of others who may be eligi- The individual claims process component other stakeholders both inside and the class action website at caf-dnd- ble, please share this information of the CAF-DND sexual misconduct class outside of the Defence Team. The sexualmisconductclassaction.ca with them. action settlement commenced on May 25, 2020, and is well underway. Current and former CAF members, and current and former employees of DND and the SNPF, CF affected by sexual misconduct in the mili- tary workplace may submit a confidential claim for financial compensation and apply to participate in a Restorative Engagement program, until the period to file a claim closes on November 24, 2021. The Final Settlement Agreement was approved by the Federal Court of Canada in November 2019. It applies to people who experienced sexual assault, sexual harass- ment, or discrimination based on gender, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation while serving in the CAF, working for DND, or for the Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces. The protection of privacy is important, and the claims process is confidential. The fact that someone has made a claim, and all of the information and documents provided by claimants will not be disclosed to claim- ants’ co-workers, supervisors, or DND/ CAF/SNPF leadership, except with the consent of the class member or as required by law. This settlement provides financial com- pensation for those who have been harmed by sexual misconduct and makes changes to CAF and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) policies. Compensation is available for inci- dents of discrimination and harassment, as well as more serious incidents of sexual as- sault. The range of individual compensation for most eligible class members is $5,000 to $55,000. Compensation will depend on the type of sexual misconduct, an assessment of the harm suffered, and the number of class members that submit claims. Class mem- bers with PTSD or other diagnosed mental or physical injuries directly arising from sexual assault or sexual harassment may be eligible for additional amounts. In the case of a CAF class member, these additional amounts are only available if they are ineli- gible for VAC benefits and their application for reconsideration is also denied. DND/ SNPF class members do not need to apply for VAC benefits, unless they also have CAF service. In addition to the possibility of financial compensation, class members can also choose to participate in the Restorative En- gagement program which aims to provide class members safe and flexible options to share their experience of sexual miscon- duct, it’s causes and impacts with Defence leadership- to be heard, acknowledged and
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Meet the Registered Dietitians at CFB Halifax
By PSP Health Promotion
This year’s Nutrition Month Madison is a Registered these experiences combined chronic pain self-management Base dietitians provide
theme was “Good for you. Dietitian originally from the have shaped her career and programs. Other individual services for military mem-
Dietitians help you find your Annapolis Valley in Nova led her to the direction of pur- services include blood pres- bers only outside of certain
healthy.” This theme recogniz- Scotia. Madison acquired her suing a Master of Education in sure, cholesterol and heart dis- appointments or group
es that healthy eating can look Bachelor of Science in Nutri- Adult Education and Health at ease management, coping with programs. CAF members can
different for everyone, and tion and Dietetics at Acadia St. Francis Xavier University. digestion, bowel disease or access nutrition counselling
emphasizes the important role University. Following this Victoria is passionate about other disorders, food intoler- services through a referral
that registered dietitians play degree, she went on to pursue population health and preven- ances or allergies, and healthy process made by your nurse
in helping people figure out her Master of Public Health tative care, and supports the weight management. Kathleen practitioner, physician assis-
what healthy eating looks like and dietetic internship at the health and wellbeing of CFB enjoys cooking, socializing tant or doctor. Civilian staff
for them. University of Toronto. Upon Halifax, enabling personnel with family and friends (with- can access local dietitians
Dietitians are regulated graduation, she was hired as a to take control of their health in the bubble), practicing yoga using their health care plan or
health care professionals, com- Health Promotion Specialist at through education, initia- and the Essentrics exercise private pay. A list of private
mitted to using their special- CFB Halifax, and has been in tives, policy development and program at home, weight practice dietitians that can be
ized knowledge and skills to this role for almost two years. implementation, and program training at a local gym when found on www.dietitiansno-
support health and nutrition. Madison is passionate about development. opened, Nordic pole walking vascotia.com.
They go to school to study health and nutrition, and In her spare time, Victo- and a variety of other outdoor
nutrition for four years, and enjoys serving the military ria enjoys reading fiction or activities.
complete a 1-year intensive community in her current true-crime novels, spending
internship. Many continue on role. She supports the phys- time on Nova Scotia’s beaches,
to complete Master’s degrees, ical and mental health of snowshoeing in the Cape Bret-
and for some, even PhD’s. We military members through on Highlands, and traveling
are well-educated, and are health promotion courses and and exploring new places.
the experts in healthy eating. initiatives.
We understand the science of In her spare time, Madi- Kathleen Bayliss-Byrne,
nutrition, as well as the art of son enjoys practicing yoga, P.Dt, CF Health Services
personalizing our approach to exploring local hiking trails, Centre (Atlantic)
meet the unique needs of each reading, and experimenting in Kathleen Bayliss-Byrne
person. We know that healthy
eating is very complex, and
the kitchen through cooking
and baking.
graduated from Mount Saint
Vincent University with a We’re about to go
WILD
can be impacted by a person’s Bachelor of Science in Home
health, food preferences, Victoria Stead, P.Dt, Economics majoring in Food
culture, food traditions, and Health Promotion Specialist and Nutrition, and she com-
more. Victoria is a Registered pleted a Cooperative Integrat-
Dietitians can work in a Dietitian originally from ed Internship Program from
wide variety of roles - from St. John’s, Newfoundland. a variety of locations across
hospitals and long-term care Victoria earned her Bachelor Nova Scotia and New Bruns-
facilities, to community of Science in Applied Human wick. Kathleen has been a
health, to private practice, Nutrition from Mount Saint Certified Diabetes Educator
to grocery stores! Read on to Vincent University and com- for 26 years and has provided
learn more about the roles of
our three registered dietitians
pleted her dietetic internship nutritional counselling for Stay tuned for details on
in a variety of settings across military members for more
at CFB Halifax! Nova Scotia. Since graduation, than 22 years. Services for our next big adventure...
she has worked in private group education programs
Madison Walsh, MPH, practice, food safety regula- include but are not limited to:
P.Dt., Health Promotion tion and compliance, cancer prediabetes, type 2 diabetes,
Specialist care and health promotion. All addictions and recovery, andYou can also read
