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Monday June 28, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 13
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Operation CARIBBE continues
The coxswain of HMCS Shawinigan watches over the bridge wing as the ship departs
from Miami, Florida to take part in Operation CARIBBE on June 10. Note the individual
pictured and the photographer are not named to preserve operational security.
CAF PHOTO
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Making waves: Trio of HMCS Halifax
Editor: Ryan Melanson
sailors write music and perform together
ryan.melanson@psphalifax.ca By Joanie Veitch,
(902) 427-4235 Trident Staff
Reporter: Joanie Veitch
joanie.veitch@psphalifax.ca When Sailor Third Class John Sty- — while playing guitar in the Junior College in Ottawa, he offered to help out
(902) 427-4238 miest left on a six-month deployment Ranks mess. with production and sound.
Editorial Advisor: Margaret Conway with HMCS Halifax on January 1st, S3 Stymiest’s rap and hip-hop style “He started playing with us...and
margaret.conway@forces.gc.ca he brought his acoustic guitar, figur- blends with S1 van der Kamp’s sing- integrated perfectly. As he is more of
902-721-0560 ing it would help pass the time on his er-songwriter background to come up a producer he gave us advice on that
Editorial Advisor: Ariane Guay-Jadah
first deployment. He had no idea that with something they describe as “folk side which is incredibly appreciated as
Ariane.Guay-Jadah@forces.gc.ca
in just a few weeks he would not only rap” — “think Dallas Green meets sometimes that’s what you need to not
find two other sailors to jam with, the Classified meets Linkin Park,” said S3 get too carried away,” said S1 van der
902-721-8341
trio would create original music and Stymiest, who goes by the stage name Kamp, who plays under the moniker
www.tridentnewspaper.com play at an event in front of the entire Johnny GASH, in a nod to his navy VDK.
Trident is an authorized military publication distributed ship’s company — including Hali- life (a term used to describe ‘garbage The combination of musical styles
across Canada and throughout the world every second fax’s Commanding Officer, Cdr Chris aboard ship’). worked immediately, with MS Puff and
Monday, and is published with the permission of Rear
Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander, Joint Task Force Rochon, and Cmdre S1 van der Kamp playing guitar
Atlantic. The Editor reserves the right to edit, condense Bradley Peats, the and S3 Stymiest on main vocals.
or reject copy, photographs or advertising to achieve the
aims of a service newspaper as defined by the Interim current Commander “Johnny would just start freestyl-
Canadian Forces Newspapers Policy dated April 11,
2005. Deadline for copy and advertising is 10 a.m., 11
of Standing NATO ing over whatever we played and
business days prior to the publication date. Material must Maritime Group One then VDK would sing a random
be accompanied by the contributor’s name, address and
phone number. Opinions and advertisements printed
(SNMG1). hook. The music comes so easy
in Trident are those of the individual contributor or Held onboard ship with these guys.”
advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or
endorsements of the DND, the Editor or the Publisher.
while they were Music offers each of the sailors
docked in Stockholm a great stress release while on
Le Trident est une publication militaire autorisée par le
contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant la force in April, the talent board ship and the different mu-
opérationnelle interarmées de l‘Atlantique, qui est show — dubbed sic influence has added a whole
distribuée partout au Canada et outremer les lundis
toutes les quinzaines. Le rédacteur en chef se réserve “HMCS Halifax Eu- new dimension. “It has forced
le droit de modifier, de condenser ou de rejeter les rovision 2021” — was us to play different styles, so
articles, photographies ou annonces publicitaires
jugées contraires aux objectifs d’un journal militaire a smashing success. honestly it has just expanded our
selon la définition donnée à politique temporaire des “It was something musical libraries,” said S1 van
journaux des forces canadiennes. L’heure de tombée des
annonces publi- citaires ou des articles est fixée à 1000 special to play our der Kamp. “Playing music brings
le jeudi précédant la semaine de publication. Les textes
peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais; ils doivent
music and see the me back home and is a release
indiquer le nom, l’adresse et le numéro de téléphone du smiles and joy from from the ship life, which honestly
collaborateur. Les opinions et les annonces publicitaires
imprimées par le Trident sont celles des collaborateurs et
the crew during a is really nice to have.”
agents publicitaires et non nécessairement celles de la deployment where S1 Francis van der Kamp, S3 John Stymiest and MS Colin Puff enjoy With future plans to record an
rédaction, du MDN ou de l’éditeur.
the normality of playing music together on board HMCS Halifax while on deployment. EP to release on Spotify, the three
S1 BRYAN UNDERWOOD, CAF PHOTO
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• Remainder of Canada:
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Base parking resumption
By CFB Halifax
On April 27, 2021, Maritime Forces public transportation for everyone. · Windsor Park; and HMC Dockyard Security Office along
Atlantic transitioned to the Red (Limit) Parking fees have not been collected · Willow Park. Valour Way adjacent to Rainbow Gate
posture under its COVID-19 Measured since that time. Personnel who require a parking between the hours of 6:30 a.m. - 3:30
Risked Response Guideline, which As we shifted to ORANGE posture on pass, need to make changes to their p.m., Monday to Friday.
reduced the on-site workforce to 50% Monday, June 14, Defence Team mem- parking pass, or contractors who pay Personnel who already hold and wish
density at any given time. In response bers have been gradually returning by debit transactions for parking can to keep their parking pass require no
to this new posture, CFB Halifax imple- to work and on-site activity has been do so by scheduling an appointment further action. Any parking-related pay
mented a “Weekend Parking Posture” increasing across the Base to levels with the Parking Pass Control Section deductions incurred during between
effective May 3, which was to remain that necessitate controls on parking located on the second floor of building May 3 and June 14, 2021, will be reim-
in place until MARLANT reverted to availability. For this reason, parking S90. Appointments can be booked by bursed automatically.
the “ORANGE” (Restrict) posture. This passes are now required at: emailing the Parking Pass Control Sec- We thank you for your continued un-
weekend parking posture was meant to · HMC Dockyard; tion at CFBHALIFAXPARKINGCON- derstanding as we gradually and safely
recognize the limited numbers working · Halifax Armoury; TROL@forces.gc.ca welcome members of our local Defence
on the Base, but also to offer increased · RA Park; Personnel who wish to return their Team back to the physical workplace.
flexibility and reduce dependency on · Stadacona; parking passes can do so by visiting the
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 28, 2021 3
The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy performs at the commissioning ceremony for HMCS Harry DeWolf on June 26.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
HMCS Harry DeWolf
commissioning a
celebratory moment
after years of work
Three cheers from the ship’s company to mark the commissioning.
By Ryan Melanson,
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Trident Staff
For the first time in nearly 25 years, ronments, but that doesn’t take away Other aspects of the commissioning, ipation in Canada’s signature annual
the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has from the significance of the formal which was streamed live for viewers Arctic operation, Op NANOOK.
commissioned a new warship, with commissioning and the tradition tied online, included an indigenous smudg- “We will begin ramping up for the
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) to the ceremony. ing ceremony and address from Hon departure a week before with Sea
Harry DeWolf now entering active “Tradition reinforces operations, Capt(N) Debbie Eisan, as well as a Training, DRDC and other riders on
service following a commissioning and events like our commissioning video tribute to VAdm Harry DeWolf board. For now, the ship and her crew
ceremony in Halifax on June 26. ceremony draw inspiration and pur- himself, who is now the first Canadian have worked hard, and the friends
The ship is the first of six Arctic pose from our own recent milestones, to serve as the namesake for an RCN and families of HMCS Harry DeWolf
and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) set and from all of those that contributed ship. HMCS Haida, the museum ship deserve a break,” Cdr Gleason said.
to be delivered to the Navy over the to the National Shipbuilding Strategy. in Hamilton, Ontario famously com-
coming years, bringing with it new This ceremony is about all of us cele- manded by VAdm DeWolf during the
capabilities and a renewed focus on brating our contributions in a formal Second World War, participated in
operations in the Arctic region. It’s setting,” Cdr Gleason added. the form of a gun salute sent via video
the RCN’s first ice-capable vessel since He was joined at the ceremony by se- message.
the former HMCS Labrador was trans- nior CAF and RCN leadership, includ- The commissioning of Harry De-
ferred away from DND in 1958 - a move ing LGen Wayne Eyre, Acting Chief Wolf marks the end of an high-tempo
signed off on by Vice-Admiral Harry of the Defence Staff, and RAdm Brian program of post-acceptance sea trials
DeWolf himself. Santarpia, Commander of Maritime for Cdr Gleason and his sailors, all
“This is a moment in history where Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force while navigating COVID-19 pandemic
we pick up where VAdm DeWolf left Atlantic. Also present were represen- restrictions and breaking new ground
off,” said Cdr Corey Gleason, HMCS tatives from Irving Shipbuilding, and in developing protocols for completing
Harry DeWolf’s first commanding The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, their duties while staying safe. While
officer. He’s been leading his crew in Lieutenant Governor of Nova Sco- excitement is high for an upcoming de-
preparation for this moment since tia, who presented Cdr Gleason with ployment, first on the agenda is some
2014, before the first steel for the ship HMCS Harry DeWolf’s commissioning well-deserved leave time. Planned
was cut, and he has spent the last year pennant. maintenance will take place over the Cdr Corey Gleason, the ship’s command-
commanding Harry DeWolf through With the pennant broken at the coming weeks, while the crew enjoys ing officer, hands the commissioning
numerous tests and trials at sea. masthead, the commanding officer the early part of summer at home pennant to a member of his crew during
Sailors have already gotten to know was then piped aboard the ship, fol- with their families before returning in the ceremony.
the new platform and proven its lowed by the traditional three cheers August to prepare for the circumnav- MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
ability to operate in different envi- from the crew and those in attendance. igation of North America and partic-
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Participants in Exercise TRADEWINDS 21 included the host nation Guyana, along with Canada, the United States, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Bermuda, and Brazil.
CAF PHOTO
HMCS Shawinigan joins
Exercise TRADEWINDS
21 during Op CARIBBE
deployment
HMCS Shawinigan departed Halifax on June 2 to continue the Royal Canadian
Navy’s participation in Operation Caribbe, working with US Coast Guard allies to
disrupt illicit trafficking in the Caribbean Sea. While in the region, the ship also
HMCS Shawinigan participated in Exercise TRADEWINDS 21 in the Carribean
participated in the multinational Exercise TRADEWINDS 21, focused on increas-
from June 13-25.
ing cooperation among partners in complex security operations.
CAF PHOTO
Members of HMCS Shawinigan take part in weapons training during Exercise TRADEWINDS 21. Prior to their participation in Exercise TRADEWINDS 21, crew members
CAF PHOTO from HMCS Shawinigan, along with the ship’s US Coast Guard Law
Enforcement Detachment, prepare to launch the ship’s Zodiac as part of
Daily oil monitoring and detection duties on Operation CARIBBE.
checks and CAF PHOTO
maintenance
tests are an A member
important of HMCS
component of Shawinigan
keeping the monitors the
ship operating ship’s engine
smoothly controls while
while at sea in the
deployed. Carribean on
CAF PHOTO June 13.
CAF PHOTO
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 28, 2021 5
Padre’s Corner: Something beautiful
By Padre Major Derrick Marshall,
Senior Fleet Chaplain
destitute and the dying in the streets of little mantra became her theme. She be- mendous physical, mental and physical
Calcutta, India. It was in the course of gan her life of service by making visits needs in our own community is simple
this work that she would teach impov- to local pharmacies and asking if they and obvious: we, too, can do something
erished children, provide needlework “Would like to do something beautiful beautiful to help others. We should
classes, look after the dying, found for God?” reach out to our neighbours with simple
several homes for sick and unwanted If the pharmacist agreed, she would acts of kindness.Whether that means
children, and establish Missions in hand him a list of medicines she needed engaging in a local community-building
other countries. for those she was assisting. Her vast project; serving at a food bank; deliver-
The breadth and scope of her minis- influence and ministries over many ing supplies to the ill or shut-in; making
tries is astonishing, for which she would years began by simply trying to offer, telephone calls to spouses of deployed
later be honoured in numerous ways and encourage others to offer, some- sailors; giving a donation to a local faith-
and even be canonised as a saint in 2016 thing beautiful for God, and by giving based charity or service club; or lending
by the Vatican. Despite her extraordi- of themselves for the sake of others in a helping hand at the local Military
nary and inspiring influence in so many need. She chose to serve God by serving Family Resource Centre. We can all do
ways she lived simply, prayed fervently the poorest of the poor. Her life became “something beautiful” to help the needy
and always remained humble. a powerful example to many others and at our gates. Thank you for all that you
What struck me as truly extraor- people soon flocked to join her in her do to make others’ lives a little easier in
dinary was that all of this work and work, or to contribute what goods, mon- a very challenging time! It is truly beau-
I have been reading about the life of influence began so simply: it began with ey or talents they had to aid her Order tiful and it is good for your soul.
Mother Teresa lately. She founded the a simple act of reaching out, and by in its various good works.
Order of the Missionaries of Charity in attempts to do, what she called, “some- Her inspiration and her lesson to us in
1948 and began her life’s work with the thing beautiful for God”. In fact, this a time of pandemic, where there are tre-
Face of Base:
Stacey Robichaud
By Sydney MacLeod,
CFB Halifax PA
a Canadian citizen at four of for the past 16 years.
years old. She moved to If that’s not enough, she
Nova Scotia from Mon- also volunteers on the
treal when she was 12, Board of Directors for
where she later attended Senobe Aquatic Club as
Dalhousie University and their Fund Development
completed her degree in Coordinator!
Recreation Management. When asked about
Passionate about her Recreation Month (June)
role at PSP Halifax, Stacey and why recreation is
loves telling people about important, Stacey had lots
all of the fun, recreation- to say.“The pandemic has
al opportunities offered shown us just how much
through their team, and we need meaningful con-
strongly encourages nection in our day-to-day
CAF members and their lives,” she explains. “As
families to get out and restrictions begin to ease,
moving! For example, we encourage [Defence
did you know that PSP Team] members and their
Halifax has an equipment families to get out and
Welcome to the team, Stacey Robichaud
SUBMITTED
loan program in Shearwa-
ter that offers SUP’s and
kayaks to CAF members
enjoy the wonderful recre-
ational opportunities that
Halifax and Nova Scotia
Hon Capt (N) Eisan!
We are thrilled to free of charge? have to offer.
introduce a new Face A proud military spouse “Recreation is so im-
of Base: Acting Deputy for 20 years and a mom of portant as we all need an
PSP Manager Stacey two fantastic kids, Stacey outlet to help us unwind
Robichaud! Working with doesn’t slow down when and forget about our day
Honorary Captain (Navy) Debbie Eisan was officially presented her
PSP at CFB Halifax since she gets home after work. to day stressors.”
scroll & pin by Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic, Rear-Admiral
1997 (24 years!), Stacey In her spare time, she Thank you, Stacey, for
Brian Santarpia, on June 21. Hon Capt(N) Eisan is a 36-year veteran
is dedicated to providing can be found nose deep the value you bring to our
of the CAF, retiring at the rank of Chief Petty Officer, Second Class,
guidance to the numerous in a book as she is an Defence community!
and a valued advisor to senior military leaders on Indigenous matters,
programs that support the avid reader. She is also
along with being the community events planner and resident elder at the
morale and welfare of our a dancer with her local
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax.
local Defence Team. dance group, ThirtySome-
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Stacey was born in thing Dance Cooperative,
England before becoming which she has been a part
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Members of HMCS Calgary’s embarked air detachment and flying stations firefighting team stand MCpl Andrew Finnigan and Cpl Brendan Wales apply the
together with the ship’s CH-148 Cyclone on June 15 in the Indian Ocean. detachment’s operational decal to the Cyclone helicopter.
CPL LYNETTE AI DANG CPL LYNETTE AI DANG
HMCS Calgary’s Cyclone decked out with new decal
By Peter Mallett,
The Lookout Staff
Teamwork and coopera- taneously. The second ring in represents the aircraft and the unique, but the appearance on “I started making the design
tion are the main themes of a Prussian blue represents the contributions the RCAF brings the new helicopter is unexpect- and coming up with ideas in
new decal now affixed next to original colour of the Royal to the RCN,” explains MCpl ed and a throwback to a bygone my spare time while deployed
the pilot’s window on HMCS Canadian Air Force. Within Finnigan. era. on RIMPAC,” he said. “I didn’t
Calgary’s embarked CH-148 that circle, the white lettering The mythical icons celebrate “Affixing morale patches think it was any good and was
Cyclone. HMCS Calgary HELAIRDET the common goal of the navy is something that we used to surprised people liked it; they
Last week, the Polyvinyl and CH-148 Cyclone, with the and air force as they work on do when we took the Sea King kept pressing me to go forward
Chloride decal, designed by pop of a red maple leaf. In the Operation ARTEMIS, now com- [helicopter] on deployment. But and submit it.”
MCpl Andrew Finnigan, was centre circle, a piece of line pleted, and Operation PROJEC- honestly, I never thought we’d So far, the reaction to the
affixed to the metallic grey art depicts the winged horse TION in the Indo-Asia Pacific see a custom decal on the new morale patch and decal is all
airframe. Pegasus and the bow and arrow and Middle East region. helicopter,” he says, but adds positive, says Maj McMullen.
The art embraces the many wielding Artemis. A crescent The same art is on the morale HMCS Halifax’s air detach- “The crew loves the decal
facets of Greek mythology and moon and a sprinkling of stars patch worn by the 21 members ment is also designing their and we’ve been receiving com-
astrology, says MCpl Finnigan. round out the image. of the detachment. own morale patch and decal. pliments on it from the ship’s
The golden outer ring rep- “Pegasus, her brother Apollo, Helicopter Detachment Com- MCpl Finnigan began company all day. I really like
resents the Golden Shellback and his horse pulled the sun mander Maj Robert McMullen sketching the morale patch in the layers of symbolism that
milestone of a person crossing across the sky and brought says getting the morale patches 2020 during his downtime on MCpl Finnigan integrated into
the equator and dateline simul- light to the world, and this affixed to their uniforms wasn’t Exercise RIMPAC. the design.”
Rapid testing sites open at HMCS Scotian and
12 Wing Shearwater Sea King Club
By CFB Halifax
Did you know that MARLANT COVID-19 rapid test- 1200 Open to all employees and contractors at 12 Wing goal is to add an additional layer of protection to our
ing sites are now open at HMCS Scotian and at the 12 Eligible personnel must also meet the following established Public Health Measures to prevent the
Wing Shearwater Sea King Club for eligible defence criteria: spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Rapid testing is
team members and contractors? Make rapid testing • 16+ years old; voluntary, and no appointment is required!
part of your weekly routine! • No COVID-19 symptoms;
• Have had no contact with people with COVID-19; Additional COVID-19 rapid testing sites will be
HMCS Scotian Rapid Testing Site: • Have not been to location with a known COVID-19 established in the near future for those working at
2111 Upper Water Street exposure; and sites other than Stadacona, 12 Wing Shearwater and
Testing site hours of operation: Monday to Friday, • Have not left Nova Scotia in the last 14 days. HMC Dockyard.
0800 to 1300 Open to Stadacona & Dockyard employ-
ees including contractors. Why? MARLANT has elected to set up and oper- For more information on MARLANT’s Rapid Test-
12 Wing Shearwater Rapid Testing Site: ate a voluntary COVID-19 rapid testing program to ing sites, including a Frequently Asked Questions
15 Squadron Crescent provide local defence team members with access document, visit tridentnewspaper.com/rapidtest
Testing site hours of operation: Thursdays, 0800 to to weekly COVID-19 testing at the workplace. The
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 28, 2021 7
HMCS Oriole heads toward Halifax Harbour after a recent training sail in the The ship’s company of HMCS Oriole in 1958.
Bedford Basin. DND
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
HMCS Oriole:
way to reach out to the public like no and just ask questions,” the com-
other. The ship sails the Great Lakes manding officer says. “During non-
every summer (except during the COVID times, you can come onboard,
pandemic) and hosts many day sails, touch, feel and walk on the ship. We
Still sailing at 100
port visits and other events to show go to places and ports that other RCN
Canadians their Navy up close. ships are unable to get to. We help to
“When we’re in port, the ship turns connect with Canadians on a different
heads and people want to see the ship level.”
By RCN PA
The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) are all teak.
longest-serving ship is a sailing Originally built for George Goo-
vessel, and is still looking sharp and derham, commodore of the Royal
working hard at 100. Canadian Yacht Club, the ship was
Say Happy Birthday to Her Maj- launched in June 1921 as Oriole IV
esty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ori- and served as the club’s unofficial
ole, built in 1921 as a private yacht, flagship from 1924 to 1928. In 1941,
commissioned as a Navy ship in 1954 Oriole was sold to the Navy League of
and used by the RCN today for sail Canada for Sea Cadet training, and in
training and public outreach. Over 1943 it was chartered to the RCN as a
its nearly seven decades in the Navy, training vessel. After the war Oriole
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Canada’s
most modern
submarine
returns to the
water
By RCN PA
When Her Majesty’s Canadian ed Docking Work Period (EDWP)
Submarine (HMCS) Corner Brook since 2015 in Esquimalt. Repairs
began its undocking on June 13, it included damage caused by a
became the most modern subma- grounding in 2011 along with oth- HMCS Corner Brook’s undocking on June 13 marked an important step on the road back to
rine in the Royal Canadian Navy er more intrusive maintenance operational service for the submarine.
(RCN). routines that can only be conduct- BABCOCK CANADA
This undocking marked the ed in a long maintenance period
return of Corner Brook to Van- in dry dock.
couver Island waters for the first The EDWP also included sev- suite. The difference between the BQQ-10 These modernized vessels are a critical
time in almost a decade. It is eral notable upgrades such as a and the previous 2040 sonar suite range platform in the RCN fleet, which allow
also the first in a series of mile- new communication mast called from a significant increase in the amount Canada to increase its presence and influ-
stones required for returning the the Universal Modular Mast, of processing that occurs after data is ence abroad and contribute to maritime
submarine to operational service which allows high-speed, high- received from a Victoria-class submarine security and stability, alone or in coopera-
alongside HMC Submarines Victo- ly-secure, jam-resistant satellite sonar systems to how that information is tion with our allies.
ria and Windsor. communications with shore. It displayed to the operators. In addition, Capt(N) Ouellet says the
Corner Brook was in an Extend- also received the BQQ-10 sonar Corner Brook is now able to fire the modernized submarines, which possess
Mk48 7AT torpedoes, a significant up- formidable surveillance and intelligence
grade to the current weapon, the Mk 48 gathering capabilities, allow Canada the
4M. capacity to defend North American waters
In addition to these upgrades, and sep- and maritime approaches, and control
arate from the work conducted on Corner or deny access to a substantial ocean or
INSURANCE Brook during this period, is the Victo-
ria-class Modernization (VCM) effort,
littoral area.
“Submarines enjoy an unparalleled free-
THAT GOES which aims to ensure the submarines
remain operationally relevant until the
dom of action and independence,” he says.
“As a result of their unrivalled stealth,
WHERE YOU mid-to-late 2030s. This series of projects,
as part of VCM, will provide improved
persistence, and lethality, the mere
possibility that a submarine is operating
GO habitability and deployment conditions
for submariners and enhanced capabili-
undetected can alter the entire nature
of the theater of operations. If required,
ties to support continued contributions that lethality can contribute decisively to
to Canadian Armed Forces joint opera- combat operations”
Rely on coverage with no tions as well as improving survivability Submarines are some of the most
exclusions for war, extreme against current and evolving threats in an complex pieces of machinery in the world
increasingly complex and changing battle and operate in environments where they
hobbies or sports. space. experience tremendous pressure from
Whether you’re on the The Royal Canadian Navy’s four Vic- operations at depth, extreme weather
frontlines or the home front, toria-class submarines – Victoria, Corner conditions, and the corrosive effects of
Brook, Chicoutimi and Windsor – are some seawater. These environments require a
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home and abroad. long, multi-year work periods ensure the
Despite their age, the strategic impact of submarines remain safe, functional and
those modernized submarines is impres- operationally capable.
sive. Following HMCS Corner Brook’s un-
“The Victoria-class submarine is still docking, the alongside, in-water testing
a very combat-capable platform,” says portion of the EDWP will start, culmi-
Captain (Navy) (Capt(N)) Jean Stéphane nating in a camber dive, which is a static
Ouellet, Commander Canadian Subma- dive alongside to prove systems in a dived
rine Force. “With the current and planned configuration. It is anticipated the camber
upgrades to the boats and a highly trained dive and sea acceptance trials will begin
crew, I would take that platform into bat- in the latter part of 2021, with a return to
tle anytime.” full service in 2022. Eventually, Corner
Canada’s submarines are highly ef- Brook will be transferred to the East Coast
SISIP.COM fective weapons of strategic deterrence. fleet based in Halifax.
TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 28, 2021 9
The ships of SNMG1, SNMCMG1, and other participants are seen at sea during the multinational exercise BALTOPS 50, which wrapped up on June 18.
SNMG1
BALTOPS 50 concludes for SNMG1 and RCN ships
By LCdr Mark Fifield,
SNMG1 PAO
Standing NATO Maritime Group One a naval response to an emerging crisis no substitutes for being out here on the “The multinational scale and scope
(SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine in the Baltic Sea region with multina- water, putting in the hard work - doing of these joint multinational operations
Countermeasures Group One (SNMC- tional naval units conducting combined the business. This is why NATO Allies brings a lot of advantages to the table
MG1) concluded their successful partic- maritime security operations to include and partner nations participate in these with each country bringing their own
ipation in US-led exercise BALTOPS 50 sea control and freedom of navigation. collective defence exercises.” unique set of skills, capabilities and as-
on June 18. Air assets involved in the exercise BALTOPS 50 presented a number sets,” said Commander Wijchers. “SN-
Exercise BALTOPS is the premier worked with naval forces to provide air of opportunities for both SNMG1 and MCMG1 was well trained and equipped
annual maritime-focused exercise in defence, maritime domain awareness SNMCMG1 to work together to over- with various high-tech Autonomous
the Baltic Sea region. It is designed to and support for amphibious operations. come specific operational challenges Unmanned Vehicles ‘to do the job’ to
enhance mutual interoperability and Two of NATO’s four Standing Naval presented by the training scenario. establish and guarantee safe passage
heighten operational readiness while Forces (SNF), SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 For example, SNMCMG1 provided safe for all other allied units so these can
enhancing or otherwise developing mil- respectively, participated in BALTOPS passage through the Danish Straits for push through to conduct amphibious
itary capabilities to operate seamlessly 50 and interacted with each other all units, by clearing Denmark’s Great landings. During the clearing of the
with sea, air, land and amphibious during a number of scripted and free- Belt region of sophisticated sea mines amphibious landing area three “no
forces of various participating nations. play serials in the context of the train- as well as Water-Borne Improvised Ex- play” historical ordnance were found,
Furthermore, it also aims to deter any ing scenario. This was the second time plosive Devices (WBIED). This allowed one aircraft bomb, an old mine and
possible aggression from potential this semester that they had interacted SNMG1 units to safely transit through an air to air missile without warhead
threats and to reassure regional Allies in the Baltic Sea, having previously the straits in order to break out into the which proves the importance of MCM
and partners of the Alliance’s unwaver- done so in March. Commodore Brad- Baltic Sea and begin conducting patrols even further. By working seamlessly
ing commitment to protect and defend. ley Peats, Commander of SNMG1, was and other assigned tasks. Likewise, together and playing off each other’s
NATO has historically maintained Commander of SNMG1– HMCS Halifax, SNMG1 escorted and provided protec- strengths, we adeptly handled every
a strong and enduring presence in the HDMS Absalon, HNoMS Storm, HNoMS tion to SNMCMG1 units as well as to mission or tasking that was given to
Baltic Sea region and considers it to be Gnist and FS Commandant Blaison amphibious forces conducting landings us.”
of deep strategic importance to the Alli- as well as consorts HMS Albion, RFA ashore.
ance’s security, stability and economic Mounts Bay, USS Mount Whitney and
interests. In recent years, in line with USS Thomas Hudner during the exer-
the security environment in the region, cise. Commander Jan Wijchers (Royal
the exercise has continued to evolve to Netherlands Navy), Commander of SN-
provide NATO and its partner nations MCMG1, had Command of SNMCMG1
with the training and experience flagship BNS Godetia, HNLMS Zierik-
required to preserve peace, prevent zee, ENS Ugandi, FGS Sulzbach-Rosen-
conflict, promote security and stability, berg, HNoMS Rauma, HNoMS Maaloy,
and reinforce the rules-based interna- FS Andromede, LNS Skalvis, HMCS
tional order in the Baltic Sea region and Summerside, HMCS Kingston and FNS
beyond. Vatherpää.
This year was the 50th iteration of the “I can attest that both NATO Groups
US-led exercise and involved partici- and other BALTOPS 50 participants
pation from 16 NATO and two partner proved that they are highly capable of
nations, including: Belgium, Canada, operating seamlessly in a multi-domain,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, multi-threat environment where joint
Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, The warfighting proficiency is essential
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, to mission success,” said Commodore
Sweden, Turkey, the UK, and the US. Peats. “There are no easy shortcuts to
These nations in turn, contributed get to the place we are now – and that is
approximately 40 maritime units, 60 air- a well trained and equipped Naval Task HMCS Summerside, second from bottom, was one of three RCN ships taking part in
craft, and 4,000 personnel. The training Group that is highly interoperable, flex- BALTOPS 50.
scenario for BALTOPS 50 focused on ible and responsive. Further, there are SNMG1
10 TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 28, 2021
Sports & Fitness
Help develop
the new Out
Service program
for CAF sports
By Canadian Armed Forces Sports
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Program is seek-
ing interested individuals to join a working group to develop
the new Out Service program to align with the new CAF Sports
Strategic framework.
The purpose of the working group is to review, question, pro-
vide input and suggest improvement to the proposed structure
of the new Out Service program. Additionally, a new name will
need to be given to ensure the program meets the needs of our
members and maximizes the impact of sports by growing partic-
ipation and helping athletes achieve their maximal potential.
In order to be considered as a potential candidate for the
working group, interested individuals are to communicate by
email to Frank Boyer at boyer.francis@cfmws.com as soon as
possible.
The CAFSO is looking for interested individuals under the
following categories:
Tuning up for the
1. PSP Employees – Fitness and Sport Manager/Fitness and
Sport Coordinator
2. Athletes, coaches, officials, athletic trainers – seeking
individuals at various levels, various ranks and from all envi-
Navy Bike Ride
ronments
Members of HMCS St.John’s have been conducting bike repairs for charity at HMC Dockyard
The CAFSO will also identify potential candidates that have
as this year’s Navy Bike Ride ramps up. The repair shop is open on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to
participated in extramural programs including CISM and RIC.
2 p.m. at the ship’s shore office - D125. Services include: Small Bike Tune-Ups/Repairs - $10
When submitting your interest the following information
- including full inspection, adjustment of brakes, drivetrain and headset, along with frame
must be included:
clean-up. Large Tune-Up/Repair - $20 - this service adds full frame and drivetrain cleaning,
a. Full name, rank (if applicable);
along with any required installation of new parts. Bike repair lessons are also available for
b. Unit, base;
$15. Book an appointment by email with S1 Guida at christophe.guida@ecn.forces.gc.ca or text
c. Work phone number;
at 514-952-6766.
d. Role within sport: Athlete, coach, official, athletic trainer,
This year’s Navy Bike Ride kicked off on June 12, and more than 4,000 virtual rides have
or PSP employee (include job title)
already been logged, totalling more than 100,000 kilometres. Participants have so far raised
e. Any other information that is pertinent or applicant would
nearly $80,000 for the Royal Canadian Naval Be nevolent Fund and Support Our Troops.
like to share.
Find more information about the 2021 Virtual Harry DeWolf Challenge or register to ride at
Members of the new working group will be selected to maxi-
http://Navybikeride.ca
mize representation of all stakeholders included in the proposed
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
revised Out Service Program.
For more information about the current Out Service program
visit the current Out Service Request page at cafconnection.ca.TRIDENT NEWS JUNE 28, 2021 11
Recipe for recovery
By Deva Carr,
Fitness and Sports Instructor, CFB Halifax
Congratulations, you had a great gives you an opportunity to open
workout! If your heart’s still pounding those tissues for better rehydration.
and your muscles are shaky, it’s the 2. Cryotherapy: A fancy way to
perfect time to start putting together say – use ice! After immediate expo-
your favourite recipe for recovery. sure to intense exercise or contact
Don’t wait! Why find out if you’re sore sport, some athletes have a marked
tomorrow, if you can start feeling reduction in muscle soreness if they
better today? ice, or submerge in an ice bath. Some
Keep moving! The last thing your experts suggest as long as 15 minutes
body needs after exercise is to stay of submersion in an ice bath will have
still. Move around your house or therapeutic benefits.
garden and as you move you can start 3. Compression: Rugby shorts have
to gradually add some of your go-to been commonplace for years and
stretches and hydrate. This will help brands like Under Armour have made
flush out all the broken down metabo- compression garments famous in
lites from your muscles so there’s less professional sports. These tight fitting
to stiffen up. While you’re stretching sleeves or clothes can help to stimu-
and hydrating, think about what your late blood flow through the area, can
body needs to build on the hard work. help regulate the temperature by keep-
Don’t mess with
A balanced meal will set up the rest of ing the area warm or wicking sweat
your recovery just perfectly.` away from the skin, and have shown
But you already knew all that, and promise in scientific studies.
you’ve already set your sleep routine. 4. Manual therapies: When muscle
What are some next level recovery
solutions?
1. Myofascial release: Foam rollers,
soreness is to the point where you
have invested in not only your home
gym, but your home spa, with sauna,
HMCS Calgary
rubber balls, and any number of prod- ice bath, etc, and you still feel like you
ucts that might be right for you can of- need more help on your recovery from While HMCS Calgary has been busy smashing records with their multiple
fer some personally directed pressure active living, then you may benefit counter-narcotics interdictions at sea as part of Combined Task Force 150, the
on the muscles you worked out. It will from seeing a professional. Physio- crew has also been smashing the pads in their downtime. Cdr Meghan Coates,
definitely take getting used to, and therapists are well versed in many Executive Officer of HMCS Calgary, is seen here working out with a shipmate on
it will take time to understand your modalities of manual therapies to help Calgary’s flight deck in waters off of Oman on May 8.
body’s reaction to different amounts of you, or they may recommend other CPL LYNETTE AI DANG, CAF PHOTO
pressure. But once you find the gold- manual therapies like chiropractic
ilocks zone for your tissues, they will treatment, massage, or osteopathy
sing for joy. Take the same approach that may be specific to your care.
as stretching when you lean onto the As always, it is best to consult a
roller the first time: 30-60 seconds, healthcare provider if you are in pain
moving over or staying in one area in case to determine if it is indicative
on a muscle group at a time. Again, of a larger issue. Active living is best
just like while exercising, releasing done regularly and in small incremen-
the sensation of tension in your body tal doses.
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