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Captain-General, The Royal Regimentof Canadian Artillery

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Senior Serving GunnerMajor-General J.G.E. Tremblay, CD

Colonel Commandant, The Royal RegimentOf Canadian Artillery

Brigadier-General (Ret’d) J.J Selbie, OMM, CD

Director of ArtilleryColonel T.J Bishop, OMM, MSM, CD

Regimental ColonelColonel T.R. Young, CD

Commander Home StationLieutenant-Colonel J.L Cochrane, CD

RSM RCAChief Warrant Officer (Mr. Gnr) R.J. Beaudry, MMM, CD

Editor-in-ChiefMajor M.J. Draho, CD

Managing EditorCaptain L.M. Jackson

ProductionThe Shilo Stag

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Capitaine-général. le Régiment royalde l’Artillerie canadienne

Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II

Artilleur principal en serviceMajor-Général J.G.E. Tremblay, CD

Colonel commandant, le Régiment royalde l’Artillerie canadienne

Brigadier-Général (Ret) J.J Selbie, OMM, CD

Directeur de l’ArtillerieColonel T.J Bishop, OMM, MSM, CD

Colonel Régimentaire Colonel T.R. Young, CD

Commandant de la garnison RégimentaireLieutenant-Colonel J.L Cochrane, CD

SMR ARCAdjudant-chef (Mr. Gnr) R.J. Beaudry, MMM, CD

Rédacteur en chefMajor M.J. Draho,CD

Directeur de la rédactionCaptain L.M. Jackson

ProductionThe Shilo Stag

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Table of Contents

Message from the Captain General/Mot du capitaine-général.................................................................................................................................................5

Message from the Colonel Commandant/Mot du Colonel Commandant.........................................................................................................................................7

Message from the Senior Serving Gunner/Mot de l’Artillerie principal en service............................................................................................................................10

Message from the Director of Artillery/Mot du Directeur de l’Artillerie............................... .......................................................................................................12

Message from the Regimental Colonel/Mot du Colonel régimentaire............................................................................................................................................14

Message from the Regimental Sergeant Major, RCA/Mot du sergent-major régimentaire, ARC..........................................................................................................................16

Senior Appointments/Nominations supérieurs................................................................................................................................................18

SenateSénate...........................................................................................................................................................................20

Artillery Council/Conseil de l’Artillerie.....................................................................................................................................................22

1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery ...............................................................................................................23

2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery ...............................................................................................................28

5é Régiment d’artillerie légère du Canada ....................................................................................................................33

4th Artillery Regiment (General Support), RCA .............................................................................................................39

The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery SchoolL’École du Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne....................................................................................................43

Recognition and Awards/Prix et reconnaissance..................................................................................................................................................49

1st (Halifax-Dartmouth) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA and 84th Independent Field Battery, RCA ............................................................................................................................50

2nd Field Artillery Regiment, RCA ..................................................................................................................................52

3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company), RCA ...............................................................................................56

5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA .....................................................................................................58

6é Régiment d’artillerie de Campagne, ARC .................................................................................................................60

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7th Toronto Regiment, RCA ...........................................................................................................................................62

10th Field Artillery Regiment, 26th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Independent Field Battery, RCA ...............................65

11th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA .................................................................................................................................69

15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA ................................................................................................................................71



42nd Field Artillery Regiment (Lanark & Renfrew Scottish), RCA..................................................................................80



62é Régiment d’artillerie de Campagne, ARC ...............................................................................................................86

20th Independent Field Battery, RCA ............................................................................................................................89

The Royal Canadian Artillery Band...............................................................................................................................91

The Royal Canadian Artillery Association/L’Association de l’Artillerie royale canadienne...............................................................................................................94

RHQ RCA/QGR ARC .....................................................................................................................................................................97

The RCA Museum/Musée de l’ARC............................................................................................................................................................99

Regimental Family/Famille Régimentaire...................................................................................................................................................101

The RCA Heritage Campaign/Campagne du Patrimoine de l’ARC............................................................................................................................103

RCA Regimental Fund Financial Statement/Etat de Compte du Fond Régimentaire ARC..............................................................................................................104

Monthly Contributors to The RCA Regimental Fund/Donateurs mensuel au Fond Régimentaire de l’ARC.................................................................................................105

The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (ERE) Listing by Rank/La liste par grade du personnel employ l’extérieur du Regiment royal de l’Atillerie canadienne................................114

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Captain-GeneralThe Royal Regiment of

Canadian Artillery

Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II

Capitaine-généralLe Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne

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Message from the Colonel Commandant

Mot duColonel Commandant

Brigadier-General (Ret’d) J.J. Selbie, OMM, CD

Since 1965, The Canadian Gunner has provided an invalu-able record of the life and service of The RCA. I commend the new look and expanded content of the publication that has emerged in recent years and thank the many contributors from across The Royal Regiment whose labours have produced such a thorough depiction of the myriad operational, training, sport-ing, social, family, historical and heritage activities and events undertaken, conducted or experienced by we Gunners in 2015. I am pleased to offer a few notes and observations of my own on what has been a typically active year for The Regt.

As Colonel Commandant, I am honoured, to convey Loyal Greetings to our Captain General on St Barbara’s Day and on Artillery Day to which Her Majesty always graciously replies with words of appreciation and encouragement. This year, I expressed an additional Loyal Greeting, on September 8th, in acknowledgement of the singularity of the longevity of Her Maj-esty’s reign.

Another privilege is to help represent The Regt to the other arms and services and so it was that in February I joined the other combat arms Colonels Commandant for our annual joint meeting with the Army Commander followed by attendance, with executives of the RCAA, at the Conference of Defence As-sociations Annual Meeting.

The opportunity to welcome new members to the Gunner Family is especially gratifying. In Petawawa, in March, I pre-sented cap badges to the proud graduates of an exported DP 1 course conducted to a high standard by D Bty 2 RCHA while in July and August I was able to help do the same for newly quali-fied reserve Gunners in Meaford and Shilo. Similarly, I attended DP 1.2 Troop Commander graduation parades at the RCAS in April and December. In all instances, not only are congratula-tions due the course members for surmounting the challenges put before them but also, gratitude is owed their instructors for

Depuis 1965, l’Artillerie canadienne a fourni une valeur ines-timable à la vie et au service de l’ARC. Je tiens à souligner le nouveau look et le contenu plus étendu des publications qui ont émergé au cours des dernières années et je remercie les nom-breux contributeurs de l’ensemble du Régiment royal dont le tra-vail a donné une description complète de la multitude d’activités et d’évènements opérationnels, d’entraînement, sportifs, sociaux, familiaux, historiques et patrimoniaux entrepris, organisés ou vécus par nous, les artilleurs, en 2015. Je suis heureux d’offrir quelques notes et observations sur ce qu’a été une année habitu-ellement active pour le Régt.

En tant que colonel commandant, j’ai l’honneur de présenter les souhaits loyaux à notre capitaine-général le jour de la Sainte-Barbe et à la fête de l’Artillerie, auxquels Sa Majesté répond tou-jours gentiment avec des mots d’appréciation et d’encouragement. Cette année, j’ai présenté un souhait loyal additionnel, le 8 sep-tembre, en reconnaissance du caractère singulier de la longévité du règne de Sa Majesté.

Un autre privilège est d’aider à représenter le Régt aux autres armes et services, et en février, je me suis donc joint aux autres colonels commandants des armes de combat pour notre rencon-tre annuelle interarmées avec le commandant de l’Armée, suivie de la participation, avec les directeurs de l’AARC, à la réunion annuelle de la Conférence des associations de la défense.

L’occasion d’accueillir de nouveaux membres dans la famille de l’artillerie est particulièrement gratifiante. À Petawawa, en mars, j’ai remis des insignes de coiffures aux fiers diplômés d’un cours de PP1 exporté, donné à un niveau élevé par la Bie D du 2 RCHA, tandis qu’en juillet et août, j’ai été en mesure de faire la même chose pour des artilleurs nouvellement qualifiés de la Réserve à Meaford et à Shilo. J’ai aussi participé à la parade de graduation du PP 1.2 Commandant de troupe à l’EARC, en avril et en décembre. Dans tous les cas, non seulement les stagiaires


their commitment to the upholding of regimental standards and to the success of those under their tutelage.

In August, I had two further occasions to visit reserve sum-mer training – 3 Division’s Ex WESTERN GUNNER in Shilo and 4 Division’s Ex STALWART GUARDIAN in Petawawa. In both instances, the support provided by 1 RCHA and 2 RCHA was impressive in both quality and quantity and speaks, I believe, to the very robust and mutually respectful relationship that ex-ists between the reserve and regular components of The Royal Regiment.

This year’s JOC held at the Home Station saw some 58 re-cently commissioned officers, or newly posted in specialist of-ficers, come together to enhance their knowledge of the history and traditions of The Royal Regiment and to learn from the ex-periences and current employment of some of our most distin-guished past and present senior leaders. A highlight was a quite superb Special Guest Night held in the RCA Officers’ Mess dur-ing which the course turned in one of the finest performances of “Screw Guns”, I have ever heard!

Changes of command or appointment are always seminal events in the life of a unit and as such, I was pleased this year to be present for several including those at 5e RALC, 2nd Fd, 3rd Fd, 6e RAC, 7th Toronto, 11th Fd, 20th Fd and 49th Fd Artillery Regts and also the RCAS. The words offered by the incumbents on departure and by their successors on assumption of their ap-pointment spoke to a uniformly outstanding sense of loyalty and commitment to the well-being of their unit.

2015 also saw changes in key appointments at the head of The Royal Regiment. In June, Col Dan Bouchard handed over the position of Regimental Colonel to Col Tim Young while CWO (Mr Gnr) Robert Beaudry assumed the post of RSM RCA from CWO Chris Rusk upon the retirement of the latter following over 35 years of most distinguished service. We owe a large debt of gratitude to these fine Gunners for their willingness to serve The Regt in addition to the heavy demands of their primary duty.

We have, of course, marked many retirements during the course of 2015 to include those of Capt Chris Barth, Regimental Adjt and MWO Cal Gibson, RHQ RCA SM. I know these gentle-men to have made an exceptional contribution to the revitaliza-tion of RHQ RCA during their tenures and I would like to use this opportunity to record that fact for posterity.

The firing of a last round is a most appropriate artillery dis-tinction accorded Gunners of long and accomplished service. LGens (Ret’d) Mike Jeffery and Stu Beare did so this year and I was delighted to be present for the event in Shilo and in Pet-awawa.

Sadly, each year sees the passing of many a Gunner and I would like here to express my appreciation to all those who help share the sad news with comrades and who reach out to the families in trying times.

Gunner reunions are much happier events and this year’s bi-annual gathering at the Home Station was no exception. Kudos are due the organisers and I hope that this and similar regional reunions continue to grow in attendance.

The 130th annual meeting, in Ottawa, on September 11th-12th, of the RCAA, 138 years after its founding in1876, remind-ed me and all in attendance that the RCAA is indeed a venerable institution, that from the earliest years of the confederation has faithfully promoted “the efficiency and welfare of the RCA and other matters pertaining to the defence of Canada”.

This year’s associated training seminar, built on the success of last year’s in St Jean-sur-Richelieu which was aimed at ana-lysing our past and present with a view to taking responsibility for our future, saw us make further substantial progress toward the creation of a compelling strategic capability narrative and a

méritent des félicitations pour avoir surmontés les défis auxquels ils faisaient face, mais les instructeurs méritent de la gratitude pour leur engagement au maintien des normes régimentaires et au succès de ceux sous leur tutelle.

En août, j’ai eu deux autres occasions de visiter l’instruction estivale de la réserve – l’Ex WESTERN GUNNER de la 3e Divi-sion du Canada à Shilo et l’Ex STALWART GUARDIAN de la 4e Division du Canada à Petawawa. Dans les deux cas, le soutien fournit par le 1 RCHA et 2 RCHA était impressionnant, tant au niveau de la qualité que de la quantité, et il témoigne, je crois, du lien robuste et mutuellement respectueux qui existe entre les composantes de la Réserve et de la Force régulière du Régiment royal.

Le COI de cette année, qui avait lieu à la maison mère, a per-mis à 58 nouveaux officiers, ou des officiers spécialistes nouvel-lement affectés, à se rassembler pour améliorer leurs connais-sances de l’histoire et des traditions du Régiment royal et pour apprendre des expériences et des emplois actuels de certains de nos plus distingués hauts dirigeants, actuels et passés. Un fait marquant a été la plutôt superbe soirée avec invité spécial qui a eu lieu au mess des officiers de l’ARC, pendant laquelle l’un des services s’est transformé en une des meilleures performances de « Screw Guns » que j’ai pu entendre!

Les changements de commandement ou les nominations sont toujours des évènements marquants dans la vie d’une unité et à cette fin, j’ai eu la chance d’être présent pour plusieurs, y compris au 5 RALC, 2 RAC, 3 RAC, 6 RAC, 7e Régt Toronto, 11 RAC, 20 RAC et 49 RAC et également l’EARC. Les discours des titulai-res sortants et leur successeur à leur entrée en fonction parlaient d’un remarquable sens de loyauté et d’engagement pour le bien-être de leur unité.

En 2015, on a également pu observer des changements de nominations clés à la tête du Régiment royal. En juin, le Col Dan Bouchard a remis le poste de colonel régimentaire au Col Tim Young tandis que l’Adjuc (M artil) Robert Beaudry a assumé le poste de SMR ARC pour remplacer l’Adjuc Chris Rusk, qui a pris sa retraite après plus de 35 ans de service distingué. Nous avons une gratitude infinie à l’égard de ces artilleurs remarquables pour leur volonté de servir le régiment, en plus des exigences consi-dérables de leur fonction principale.

Bien sûr, nous avons souligné de nombreuses retraites en 2015, y compris celle du Capt Chris Barth, capt-adjt régimentaire, et l’Adjum Cal Gibson, SM QGR ARC. Je sais qu’ils ont contribué de façon exceptionnelle à la revitalisation du QGR ARC pendant leur mandat et j’aimerais profiter de l’occasion d’enregistrer ce fait pour la postérité.

Le tir du dernier coup est la distinction la plus appropriée accor-dée aux artilleurs qui ont accompli un long service. Le Lgén (à la retraite) Mike Jeffery et le Lgén Stu Beare l’ont fait cette année et j’étais ravi d’être présent pour l’évènement à Shilo et à Petawawa.

Malheureusement, chaque année, des artilleurs décèdent et j’aimerais exprimer ma gratitude envers tous ceux qui aident à partager la triste nouvelle avec les camarades et qui contactent les familles dans ces moments difficiles.

Les réunions d’artilleurs sont des évènements beaucoup plus heureux et le rassemblement biannuel de cette année à la maison mère n’y faisait pas exception. Félicitations aux organisateurs et j’espère que la participation à cette réunion et à d’autres réunions régionales semblables continuera d’augmenter.

La 130e réunion annuelle de l’AARC, qui a eu lieu à Ottawa les 11 et 12 septembre, 138 ans après sa création en 1876, nous a rappelé, à toutes les personnes présentes et moi-même, que l’AARC est en effet une institution vénérable, qui, depuis les pre-mières années de la confédération, a fidèlement fait la promotion de « l’efficacité et du bien-être de l’ARC et des questions relatives

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unified, family wide information network. Both of these are es-sential tools to help assure the continuing relevance and cred-ibility of The Royal Regiment.

Of course, the weekend of May 2nd-3rd was one of the most notable in the recent life of The Royal Regiment as we, and our comrades from the Royal Canadian Medical Service, gathered in Ottawa to honour LCol John McCrae – Gunner, Physician and Poet – and to unveil a statue in his memory adjacent to the Na-tional Artillery Memorial. This project was a great success which allowed us to illuminate McCrae’s standing in the history of our Regt and in the assembly of eminent Gunners. Gratitude is due to so many from across the Regimental Family who contributed to the realization of our aspiration in ways great and small. I would here mention by name three whose contributions of inspi-ration, leadership and labour were unsurpassed: LCol (Ret’d) Mike McKay, MGen (Ret’d) John Arch MacInnis and LGen (Ret’d) Mike Jeffery. The Royal Regiment is truly in their debt.

The presence of the McCrae statue added poignancy to this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the National Artillery Memorial. 30th Fd Regt did a fine job of organizing this event just as they do when called-upon to fire gun salutes, as they frequently are, on days of national import in the Capital.

Saint Barbara’s Day was celebrated in fine form from Victoria to Halifax and I was fortunate to attend two observances which were denoted by a most commendable and enjoyable coming together of Gunners – in Gagetown on December 4th with 4th Artillery Regt (GS) and the RCAS and the next day, in Shawin-igan, with all the Gunner Regts of the 2nd Canadian Division.

In closing, I would like to draw to the attention of the Regt two remarkable contributions to the preservation of our history and heritage made in the second half of the year.

The first was the magnificent restoration of a First World War Ordnance BL 6 Inch Howitzer for presentation to 3rd Fd Regt (The Loyal Company) RCA and The Loyal Company Associa-tion. This project was initiated and funded by HCol John Irving and was completed under the technical leadership of CWO (Mr Gnr) (Ret’d) Joe Jordan and the craftsmen of Source Atlantic Limited in Saint John. It constitutes a notably fitting commemo-ration of the service of New Brunswick Gunners down the years.

The second was a gift of $100,000 by Col (Ret’d) A. Britton Smith MC, CD, QC to the RCA Regimental Fund for use in ad-vancing the projects of the Regimental Heritage Programme. Col Smith has been a long time benefactor of The Regt as well as other worthy causes in his hometown of Kingston. A member of Canada’s greatest generation, his exploits as a FOO during the Battle of Normandy in 1944 won him a Military Cross. Just as we find inspiration in Brit’s courageous actions of 71 years ago, we find a model of commitment to the well-being of Regt, community and country in his actions of today. His example mo-tivates us all to redouble our efforts to ensure that our service as members of The Royal Regiment produces results that are worthy of our hire and that his confidence in us is well-placed.

Good shooting and best wishes to you all.

à la défense du Canada ».Le séminaire de formation connexe de cette année, s’appuyant

sur le succès de celui de l’an dernier à St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, qui visait à analyser notre passé et le présent afin d’assumer les re-sponsabilités pour notre avenir, nous a permis de réaliser encore des progrès importants vers la création d’un exposé des capaci-tés stratégiques convaincantes et un réseau d’information unifié dans l’ensemble de la famille. Il s’agit de deux outils essentiels pour aider à assurer la pertinence et crédibilité continue du Régi-ment royal.

Bien sûr, la fin de semaine du 2-3 mai a marqué l’un des évène-ments les plus notables de la vie récente du Régiment royal tan-dis que nous nous sommes rassemblés, avec nos camarades du Service de santé royal canadien, à Ottawa pour honorer le Lcol John McCrae – artilleur, médecin et poète – et pour dévoil-er une statue en sa mémoire tout près du Monument national aux artilleurs. Ce projet a été un franc succès qui nous a permis d’éclairer le rôle de McCrae dans l’histoire de notre régiment et parmi l’ensemble d’éminents artilleurs. Nous remercions égale-ment toutes les personnes de la famille régimentaire qui ont con-tribué à la réalisation de notre aspiration par de grands et petits gestes. J’aimerais nommer trois personnes dont leur contribution en termes d’inspiration, de leadership et de travail n’a pu être égalée : Lcol (à la retraite) Mike McKay, Mgén (à la retraite) John Arch MacInnis et le Lgén (à la retraite) Mike Jeffery. Le Régiment royal leur en sera éternellement reconnaissant.

La présence de la statue de McCrae a ajouté un caractère poignant à la cérémonie du jour du Souvenir de cette année au Monument national aux artilleurs. Le 30 RAC a bien organisé cet évènement, comme ils le font lorsqu’on leur demande de tirer une salve d’honneur, comme ils le font régulièrement, les jours d’importance nationale dans la capitale.

Le jour de la Sainte-Barbe a été célébré avec brio de Victoria à Halifax et j’ai eu la chance de participer à deux commémorations représentées par un rassemblement d’artilleurs digne de mention et agréable – à Gagetown le 4 décembre avec le 4e Régiment d’artillerie (AG) et l’EARC et le jour suivant, à Shawinigan, avec l’ensemble des Régt d’artillerie de la 2e Division du Canada.

Pour terminer, j’aimerais attirer l’attention du Régt sur deux re-marquables contributions à la conservation de notre histoire et patrimoine faits dans la deuxième moitié de l’année.

La première était la magnifique restauration d’un obusier Bl de 6 pouces de la Première Guerre mondiale, et qui a été présenté au 3 RAC (The Loyal Company), ARC, et à la Loyal Company As-sociation. Ce projet a été mis en œuvre et financé par le col hon John Irving et a été réalisé sous le leadership technique de l’Adjuc (M artil) (à la retraite) Joe Jordan et les artisans de Source Atlantic Limited à Saint John. Elle constitue une commémoration digne du service des artilleurs du Nouveau-Brunswick au fil des années.

La deuxième contribution était un cadeau de 100 000 $ par le Col (à la retraite) A. Britton Smith MC, CD, c.r. au Fonds régi-mentaire de l’ARC pour faire avancer les projets du Programme du patrimoine régimentaire. Le Col Smith est un bienfaiteur de longue date du Régt ainsi que d’autres causes valables dans sa ville natale de Kingston. Membre de la génération la plus glorieuse du Canada, ses exploits comme OOA pendant la Ba-taille de Normandie en 1944 lui ont valu la Croix militaire. Tandis que nous sommes inspirés par les gestes courageux de Brit d’il y a 71 ans, nous trouvons un modèle de dévouement pour le bien-être du Régt, de la collectivité et du pays dans ses gestes d’aujourd'hui. Son exemple nous motive tous à redoubler d’efforts pour nous assurer que notre service comme membre du Régi-ment royal donne les résultats dignes de notre embauche et que la confiance qu’il nous porte est justifiée.

Bon tir et meilleurs vœux à tous.


Message from the Senior Serving

Gunner

Mot del’Artilleur principal

en service

Major-General J.G.E. Tremblay, CD

In my message in last year’s Canadian Gunner I noted that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery was undergoing a pe-riod of transition and uncertainty.

As we move into 2016 it is clear that this period of transition and uncertainty continues. The recent election has resulted in the transition to a new Federal government, with the impact to DND and the CAF not yet realized. The absence of a named mission means we Gunners, as part of the Defence Team, must remain vigilant and continue to train to a high standard and be ready to deploy despite the uncertainty of a mission abroad.

Additionally, we have progressed work with the RCA Family Strategy, which aims to be a unifying strategic vision for the Ca-nadian Artillery and its many constituent parts. This document was updated in 2015 and sets the conditions for future work across The Royal Regiment as we begin to translate that vision into action in 2016. I am looking forward to see in our various re-gions the senate supporting our heritage, our soldiers and their families.

As we prepare, ever vigilant, for an uncertain future, we Gun-ners must remain ready, flexible, and agile. We do not yet know where, when or what, but there is no doubt that we will be called upon by Canada to act in some capacity. It is not a matter of “if” but rather of “when”. Looking at our past, history has proven that we are often called to action on short notice, and equally often to unanticipated locations. Examples include our deployments to Afghanistan and the Balkans, and indeed at home supporting our citizens during humanitarian disasters. I must stress the im-portance that while we do not yet have definition on a mission, it is the responsibility of every Gunner to remain operationally pre-

Dans mon message de l’an dernier pour l’Artilleur canadien, j’avais souligné que le Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne était en pleine période de transition et d’incertitude. À l’aube de 2016, il est évident que cette période se poursuit. Les récentes élections ont donné lieu à un changement de gouvernement fé-déral, dont les répercussions sur le MDN et les FAC ne sont pas encore connues. En l’absence d’une mission désignée, les artil-leurs, en tant que membres de l’Équipe de la défense, doivent demeurer vigilants et continuer de s’entraîner selon une norme élevée et se tenir prêts au déploiement malgré l’incertitude de toute mission à l’étranger. Nous avons fait avancer la Stratégie de la Famille de l’ARC, qui vise à établir une vision stratégique unifiée pour l’ensemble de l’Artillerie canadienne et ses nom-breuses composantes. Ce document a été mis à jour en 2015 et établit les efforts fondamentaux à venir à l’échelle du Régiment royal pour commencer à appliquer cette vision sous forme de mesures concrètes en 2016. Je suis impatient de voir le sénat appuyer notre patrimoine, nos membres et leurs familles dans les diverses régions où nous sommes présents.

Alors que nous nous préparons et demeurons constamment vigilants à la lumière d’un avenir incertain, nous devons nous montrer prêts, souples et agiles. Nous ne savons pas encore quand, où ni comment, mais il ne fait aucun doute que le Can-ada fera appel à nous d’une façon ou d’une autre. Ce n’est pas un « si », mais bien un « quand ». Comme le démontre notre expérience antérieure, nous sommes souvent appelés à inter-venir à court préavis, dans des endroits tout aussi souvent im-prévus. Pensons par exemple à nos déploiements en Afghani-stan et dans les Balkans, de même qu’au Canada pour venir en

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pared, resilient, and committed to duty. To aid in this readiness, we must call upon all members of our extended Regimental fam-ily to step up and assist those in uniform to support our extensive Home Front when a deployment occurs. The importance of the extended family to support our deployed soldiers and their fami-lies cannot be overstated.

The long list of phenomenal achievements and accomplish-ments from across The Royal Regiment are too numerous to mention in my message and are detailed eloquently in the sub-sequent pages of this publication. I remain proud of all these Gunner accomplishments and I have no doubt that our soldiers remain some of the finest and most hard working across the Ca-nadian Armed Forces. Your accomplishments reflect brilliantly on The Royal Regiment and maintain our reputation amongst our fellow soldiers, Canadians as a whole, and internationally. Wherever we deploy our reputation precedes us. This is a direct result of your hard work and dedication as professional soldiers.

Looking ahead into the near future we will also celebrate our heritage as Gunners through a number of commemora-tive events. These include the 300th Anniversary of our sister Regiment, the Royal Artillery in 2016, the 100th anniversaries of Passchendaele and Vimy, and the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017. As Gunners we must never falter in our ability to effec-tively prepare for the future while continuing to commemorate and celebrate our past. As your Senior Serving Gunner I look forward to what is to come in 2016 and beyond.

aide à nos concitoyens victimes de catastrophes naturelles. Je n’insisterai jamais assez sur l’importance, pour chaque artilleur, d’être prêt sur le plan opérationnel, résilient et engagé envers le devoir, malgré l’absence actuelle de mission désignée. Afin de faciliter cette préparation opérationnelle, nous demandons à tous les membres de notre famille régimentaire élargie de mettre la main à la pâte et d’aider les militaires en uniforme à appuyer notre front intérieur, ici même à la maison, lorsqu’un déploiement surviendra. Le soutien de la famille élargie envers nos militaires en déploiement et leurs familles est inestimable.

La liste des réalisations extraordinaires au sein du Régiment royal est trop longue pour être énumérée dans ce message, mais elle est décrite de façon éloquente dans les pages qui suivent. Je suis très fier de toutes ces grandes choses accomplies par nos artilleurs et je suis convaincu que nos membres sont parmi les meilleurs et les plus travaillants de toutes les Forces armées canadiennes. Vos réalisations font honneur au Régiment royal et contribuent à l’excellence de notre réputation auprès de nos frères et sœurs d’armes, de la population canadienne et de la communauté internationale. Peu importe où nous sommes dé-ployés, notre réputation nous précède, ce qui est un résultat di-rect de vos efforts et de votre dévouement à titre de militaires professionnels.

Très prochainement, nous soulignerons également notre pat-rimoine en tant qu’artilleurs dans le cadre de différentes activités commémoratives. Mentionnons le 300e anniversaire de notre régiment frère, The Royal Artillery, en 2016, puis les centenaires de Passchendaele et de Vimy ainsi que le 150e anniversaire de la constitution du Canada en 2017. Nous ne devons jamais faillir à notre devoir de nous préparer efficacement en vue de l’avenir, tout en continuant de commémorer et de célébrer notre passé. À titre d’artilleur-major, je suis impatient de voir ce que 2016 et les prochaines années nous réservent.


Message from the Director of Artillery

Mot du Directeur de l’Artillerie

Colonel T.J. Bishop, OMM, MSM, CD

Fellow members and friends of The Royal Regiment,I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families

a safe and healthy 2016. I am now closing on two years as your Director, and during this time I have been honoured and privileged to meet and speak with Gunners from Coast to Coast. I have been able to visit you deployed in the field, in units, in classrooms, at various events and on parades. My visits amongst you during the past year have illustrated strong enthusiasm, professional compe-tence, dedication and warm hospitality for which I continue to be im-pressed. Each and every member of The Regt should be as proud of our achievements as I am. Understanding our issues from your point of view, and sharing your concerns has helped me shape my engagements with the senior leadership of The Regt and the CA.

The RCA has a proud record of devoted and expert members in service to Canada. Whether abroad on Ops JADE, CROCODILE, PROTEUS or IMPACT or home on Ops like PROVISION and PA-LACI (AVCON), you have always distinguished yourselves. It is not by accident that Gunners remain one of the go to trades in the CAF for expertise in coordination of complicated, dangerous and time sensitive ops. To all of you who have answered the country’s call this year and served on ops or have conducted operational train-ing – well done!

The past year has been one of relative stability in the life of The Regt. There have been the usual changes in leadership within vari-ous Regular and Reserve Regts and Btys at all levels of command. I offer my congratulations to all Officers, WOs and NCOs who have assumed increased responsibilities in the conduct of their unit en-deavours. I have been privileged to attend and witness several Change of Command ceremonies this year, and when time permits I will continue to attend as many as possible to share in these historic events. Equally important, I have also been asked to badge new

Chers collègues et amis du Régiment royal,J’aimerais d’abord vous souhaiter, à vous et à votre famille, de la san-

té et de la sécurité pour 2016. Il y a maintenant près de deux ans que j’occupe le poste de directeur. Au cours de cette période, j’ai eu l’honneur et le privilège de rencontrer des artilleurs d’un océan à l’autre, et de discuter avec eux. J’ai eu l’occasion de vous rendre visite durant vos déploiements en campagne, dans les unités, en classe et dans le cadre de différents événements et défilés. Lors de ces visites au cours de la dernière année, j’ai observé chez vous un fort enthousiasme, un grand professionnalisme, beaucoup de dévouement et une chaleureuse hospitalité, qui continuent de m’impressionner. Chaque membre du Régiment royal peut être tout aussi fier que moi de nos accomplissements. Vous m’avez permis de compren-dre nos difficultés de votre point de vue et m’avez fait part de vos préoc-cupations, ce qui m’a aidé à façonner mes engagements auprès du leader-ship supérieur du Régiment et de l’AC.

L’ARC peut depuis toujours compter sur des membres experts et dévoués au service du Canada. Que ce soit à l’étranger durant les opéra-tions JADE, CROCODILE, PROTEUS ou IMPACT, ou au pays durant des opérations telles que PROVISION et PALACI (AVCON), vous vous êtes toujours distingués. Ce n’est pas un hasard si l’artillerie demeure l’un des groupes professionnels militaires des FAC à qui faire appel pour obtenir de l’expertise pour la coordination d’opérations compliquées, dangereuses et contraignantes sur le plan temporel. À tous ceux et celles qui ont répondu à l’appel d’aide de différents pays cette année et qui ont servi dans le cadre d’opérations ou ont effectué de l’instruction opérationnelle : bravo!

L’année qui vient de s’achever a été relativement stable dans la vie du Régiment. Il y a eu des changements normaux de dirigeants à tous les niveaux de commandement dans les régiments et batteries de la Force régulière et de la Réserve. Je souhaite d’ailleurs transmettre mes félicita-tions à tous les officiers, adjudants et sous-officiers qui ont assumé des responsabilités accrues à l’appui des tâches de leurs unités. J’ai eu le priv-ilège d’assister à beaucoup de cérémonies de passation de commande-ment cette année, et si le temps me le permet, je continuerai d’être présent

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Gunners on several occasions this year and it has been a distinct pleasure to welcome these newest members of our family into the fold. Lastly, I have now attended several DWD events for members departing our ranks and have been honoured to present them with their Certificate of Service, and to say a few departing words on your behalf to thank them for their service. Specifically, I had the honour of attending CWO Chris Rusk’s, outgoing RSM RCA, DWD event in Kingston, which had well over 100 current and ex-service mem-bers attend in what ended up being a very small space! It remains important that we continue to celebrate both those that are joining our ranks, and those that have served us for full careers and are completing their service in uniform.

In the coming year, as the Canada First Defense Strategy is reviewed, we will be required to continue to evolve. A change of Government and a new view on CAF roles and responsibilities will necessitate change to The Royal Regiment. Reviewing and up-dating our doctrine is underway, and as such you can expect new documentation for review and comment to ensure we continue to develop to meet the needs of the CAF. New equipment like Ground Based Air Munitions Defence or the Light Armoured Vehicle OP 6.0 with CCIV and TOFCUS will also arrive, perhaps more slowly than we would like, but we will adapt as we always have and optimize the equipment that we have, using it in ways that were never envisioned when it was procured. The team at Directorate Land Requirements continues to serve us well in terms of looking to the future and shar-ing information critical to the field force.

As targeting becomes more and more a focus for the CAF, we need to continue to enable the execution of this function by incor-porating the knowledge brought back from ops overseas to convert lessons learned into knowledge used. Officers and NCMs who have operated at the operational (and above) level are now helping us translate that knowledge into influencing this process as it moves forward within the CAF. Targeting lives and belongs in the Joint realm, but without an understanding of how the process works, and how to service the interest of the land environment, we risk being left out of the discussion. This - we cannot afford.

The ability to bond together and speak as one on these and Artil-lery issues remains one of our strengths as a Regt. We are able to come together, share issues of collective interest, and work through problems developing truly unique, innovative and at times novel so-lutions to difficult problems. That is because we are fortunate to be populated by people who think critically, evaluate quickly and effec-tively and communicate articulately. This remains part of my vision, and is what I have tried to capture in the campaign plan year after year.

The Regt is served by all of us, and to the same extent it serves us. Being part of the Regt means that we all share the responsibility to serve where and when we are asked to. It is vital that we continue to do so in a manner that reflects the honour and pride that we all have in our cap badges. Whether you are serving with the Regular or Reserve force, or that you are an Officer or an NCO, and that you are still serving or retired, I encourage you to stay connected. Remain in contact with each other, and stay informed by reading the Quadrant, the various social media pages, the Campaign Plan and by participating in the different events throughout the year. With the introduction of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association News Brief, which is now available on multibrief, it is easier than ever to remain up to date on news within the Regt. I highly encourage you to sign up and keep yourself abreast of the latest developments via the regularly published newsletter.

In conclusion, I wish you all a very successful 2016 in whatever capacity you serve the Regt. With all of our collective dedication and professionalism, we will forge into the future with the confidence and sense of purpose for which we are famous.

Ubique!

au plus grand nombre possible d’entre elles, afin de partager avec vous ces événements historiques. Tâche tout aussi importante, on m’a demandé à plusieurs reprises de remettre les insignes aux nouveaux artilleurs. Ce fut pour moi un grand plaisir d’accueillir ces nouveaux membres de la famille dans nos rangs. Enfin, j’ai aussi assisté à des cérémonies de départ dans la dignité pour des militaires quittant notre organisation, et j’ai été honoré de leur remettre leur certificat de service et de leur dire quelques mots en votre nom pour les remercier de leur service. Plus précisément, j’ai eu le privilège d’assister à la cérémonie de départ dans la dignité de l’Adjuc Chris Rusk, SMR ARC sortant, à Kingston aux côtés de plus de 100 membres en service ou retraités, dans une salle qui s’est avérée être très petite pour le nombre de personnes présentes! Il est important que nous continuions d’honorer les membres qui se joignent à nous, ceux servant avec nous depuis le début de leur carrière et ceux qui terminent leur service en uni-forme.

Au cours de l’année à venir, la Stratégie de défense Le Canada d’abord sera révisée, ce qui nécessitera notre évolution continue. Le changement de gouvernement et la nouvelle vision quant aux rôles et responsabilités des FAC entraîneront des changements au Régiment royal. La révision et la mise à jour de notre doctrine sont en cours; de ce fait, vous pouvez vous attendre à recevoir de la nouvelle documentation à examiner et à commenter, pour que nous nous assurions de continuer à répondre aux besoins des FAC. Nous verrons arriver du nouvel équipement, comme la Défense antiaérienne et antimunitions basée au sol ou la VPO 6.0 du véhicule blindé léger avec afficheur individuel du chef d’équipage (CCIV) et système d’observation des objectifs et de correction du tir (SOOCT), mais probablement moins rapidement que nous l’espérerions. Nous nous adapterons, comme toujours, et ferons un usage optimal de l’équipement dont nous disposons, en l’employant de façons qui n’avaient jamais été envisagées au moment de son acquisition. L’équipe de la Direction des besoins en ressources terrestres continue de bien nous servir en ce qui a trait aux perspectives d’avenir et au partage d’information critique à la force de campagne.

Le ciblage devenant un point de plus en plus central pour les FAC, nous devons continuer de permettre l’exécution de cette fonction en incorporant les connaissances acquises lors des opérations outremer, afin de convertir les leçons retenues en connaissances utilisées. Les officiers et les militaires du rang qui ont mené des activités au niveau opérationnel (et supérieur) nous aident maintenant à appliquer ces connaissances afin d’influencer le processus à mesure qu’il évolue au sein des FAC. Le ciblage fait par-tie et relève de la sphère interarmées, mais si nous ne comprenons pas comment ce processus fonctionne ni comment l’appliquer dans l’intérêt de l’environnement terrestre, nous risquons d’être exclus de la discussion. Ce serait une situation inacceptable.

La capacité de s’unir et d’adopter une voix commune sur ces questions et les questions propres à l’Artillerie demeure l’une de nos forces à titre de Régiment. Nous sommes en mesure de nous réunir, de discuter d’enjeux d’intérêt collectif et de résoudre des problèmes difficiles en trouvant des solutions vraiment uniques, novatrices et parfois même complètement nou-velles. Nous y arrivons parce que nous avons la chance de pouvoir compter sur un personnel qui sait réfléchir de façon critique, évaluer rapidement et communiquer efficacement et clairement. Ceci fait partie de ma vision et correspond à ce que j’essaye de refléter dans le plan de campagne, année après année.

Chacun de nous est au service du Régiment et, inversement, le Régi-ment est à notre service. À titre de membres du Régiment, nous parta-geons tous la responsabilité de servir là et quand nous sommes appelés à le faire. Il est essentiel que nous continuions de le faire d’une façon qui témoigne de l’honneur et de la fierté que nous confère notre insigne de coiffure. Que vous soyez membre de la Force régulière ou de la Réserve, officier ou sous-officier, en service actif ou retraité, je vous encourage à garder le contact. Entretenez des liens les uns avec les autres; tenez-vous au courant en consultant le Quadrant, nos différents médias sociaux et le plan de campagne; et participez aux diverses activités organisées tout au long de l’année. Avec le lancement du bulletin de nouvelles de l’Association de l’Artillerie royale canadienne, maintenant accessible sur Multibrief, il est plus facile que jamais de se tenir au courant des dernières nouvelles touch-ant le Régiment. Je vous encourage fortement à vous y inscrire et à demeu-rer à l’affût des développements grâce à ce bulletin à diffusion régulière.

Pour terminer, je vous souhaite une année 2016 remplie de succès dans vos fonctions respectives au sein du Régiment. Grâce à notre dévouement à notre professionnalisme collectifs, nous façonnerons l’avenir avec la con-fiance et la motivation qui font notre renommée.

Ubique!


Message from the

Regimental Colonel

Message du Colonel

régimentaire

Colonel T.R. Young, CD

To all members of our Regimental Family go my sincerest complements for who you are and what you continue to do to foster a credible, relevant, cohesive and valued RCA. Since be-coming the Regimental Colonel this past June, it has been both an honour and a privilege to be able to interact with all of you who work tirelessly to make The Regiment the success it is. I would like to recognize my predecessor Col Dan Bouchard for his tremendous support during his tenure. I knew long before accepting this prestigious appointment that I had big boots to fill. On behalf of all Gunners - Well done Dan!

2015 saw The RCA celebrating our Gunner heritage with the centenary of The First World War; supporting Gunners deployed on Ops around the world; and preparing for our future through the collective development of our strategic capabilities plan. The focal point of all of these activities is The Family Strategy. This strategic document was recently amended and endorsed, and subsequently presented by MGen Tremblay at the RCAA AGM/RCA Training Event this past Sept, and is available online at http://canadianartillery.ca/organization/the-rca-family-strategy/ Part of the fabric of this strategy is Lines of Operation (LoO) or key areas of activity for the Regt. As the Regt Col, I am respon-sible to the Senate for three of these lines – LoO 3 - Nurture the Family Institution; LoO 4 - Connect with Canadians; and LoO 5 - Celebrate our Heritage.

Throughout 2015, I am pleased to report that much has been accomplished to advance our strategic objectives along each of these LoOs. With respect to LoO 3: eight George Blackburn Me-morial and one Captain General’s Diamond Jubilee Bursaries

Mes plus sincères félicitations à tous les membres de la famille régimentaire pour ce que vous êtes et ce que vous continuez de faire pour promouvoir la crédibilité, la pertinence, la cohésion et l’importance de l’ARC. Depuis que je suis devenu colonel régi-mentaire en juin dernier, j’ai eu l’honneur et le privilège d’être en mesure d’interagir avec tous ceux d’entre vous qui travaillent inl-assablement à la réussite du Régiment. Je voudrais souligner la contribution de mon prédécesseur, le Col Dan Bouchard, et son soutien incroyable durant son mandat. Je savais longtemps avant d’accepter cette nomination prestigieuse que la barre avait été placée bien haut. Au nom de tous les artilleurs, beau travail, Dan!

En 2015, l’ARC a célébré le patrimoine des artilleurs lors du centenaire de la Première Guerre mondiale; des artilleurs ont pris part à des opérations dans le monde entier; et nous avons préparé notre avenir en élaborant collectivement notre plan de capacités stratégique. Le point de coordination de toutes ces activités est La Stratégie pour la famille. Ce document stratégique qui vient d’être modifié et approuvé a été par la suite présenté par le Mgén Tremblay lors de l’AGA de l’AARC / activité d’instruction de l’ARC en septembre dernier et il est disponible en ligne à l’adresse http://canadianartillery.ca/organization/the-rca-family-strategy/. Dans ce document stratégique sont imbriquées les lignes d’opération (LoO) ou principaux domaines d’activités du Régiment. À titre de colonel régimentaire, je suis responsable devant le Sénat de trois de ces lignes – LoO 3 - Soutenir l’institution de la famille; LoO 4 - Être à l’écoute de la population canadienne; LoO 5 - Célébrer notre patrimoine.

Je suis fier d’annoncer que, tout au long de l’année 2015,

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were awarded; jointly with the RCAA, 41 Christmas boxes were sent to Gunners who were deployed all over the world; and Unit Grants and Emergency Assistance Grants were disbursed from The RCA Fund.

LoO 4 is currently in a state of transition as there are major developments underway to improve the manner in which we net-work both internally within the Regimental Family and externally with Canadians at large. For those of you who enjoy reading about the accomplishments of our units in this annual publica-tion, I would like to draw your attention to our e-newsletter. By subscribing to this weekly publication, you can receive a pleth-ora of information catering to all constituents of our Regimental Family. It contains a weekly review of key Defence and CAF articles from national media, our units and the RCAA, retire-ment, last post, upcoming event messages, as well as much more. This year, it is my desire to expand upon the content to include articles and editorials on events and personal experi-ences that relate to our heritage: Airborne Gunners can’t resist telling a good jump story and perhaps a bad one too; Veterans from 1RCHA in Lahr like to reminisce about the Cold War in Europe; and our youngest veterans can share their most recent experiences from Afghanistan. If you are not a subscriber to our e-newsletter, then you are missing out on wealth of information about the Regimental Family. You can subscribe through the following link – http://www.canadianartilleryandassociation.ca/newsletter.html

Another very important project is the amalgamation and mod-ernization of the RCA and RCAA websites. This year we will be moving forward with a plan to completely overhaul our two national level websites to make one state-of-the-art website that we can all be proud of.

LoO 5 saw the RCA reveal our capstone First World War com-memorative project in support of Op DISTINCTION – the un-veiling of two statues paying tribute LCol John McCrae and his poem, In Flanders Fields. The culmination of this major under-taking represented a substantial commitment of time and energy from our former Colonel-Commandant LGen (Ret’d) Jeffery and his team. This project not only immortalizes LCol John McRae as a Gunner, but also serves as a testament to the values we hold as Gunners, to come together and accomplish this iconic project that sparked national and international attention.

I would also like to report that our Heritage Campaign and The RCA Fund are healthy with a multitude of initiatives and growing support. There are currently 21 projects in the Heritage Campaign that are in various stages of development. With the goal of enhancing the visibility of all of our initiatives to both the Senate and the Regimental Family I have instituted a new busi-ness planning process. This annual plan will be released in April at the beginning of each new fiscal year.

In closing I would like to send a shout-out to all of the volun-teers that give up their precious time to help support the Regi-ment Family. Without your efforts The RCA would most certainly not be held in such high regard as it is today. After making his presentation at the recent RCAA AGM/RCA Training Event, our CA Comd LGen Hainse made mention of how impressed he was to see not only the depth of attendance from our Regimental Family, but also how united in purpose we are. After all, that’s who we are – Ubique and Good Shooting!

nous avons fait de grands progrès dans chacune de ces lignes d’opération pour atteindre nos objectifs stratégiques. En ce qui concerne la LoO 3, huit bourses commémoratives George Black-burn et une bourse du Jubilé de diamant du capitaine général ont été remises; conjointement avec l’AARC, on a préparé et expédié 41 colis de Noël à des artilleurs qui participaient à des déploie-ments internationaux; et le Fond de l’ARC a été utilisé pour financ-er des déboursés de l’unité et des subventions d’aide d’urgence.

La ligne d’opération 4 est en transition puisque des projets d’envergure sont en cours pour améliorer notre réseau interne au sein de la famille régimentaire et notre réseau externe qui nous permet de communiquer avec l’ensemble des Canadiens. J’aimerais attirer l’attention de ceux qui aiment lire nos articles au sujet des réalisations de nos unités dans la présente publication annuelle sur notre bulletin électronique. En vous abonnant à cette publication hebdomadaire, vous recevrez une mine d’information sur toutes les composantes de notre famille régimentaire. Le bul-letin comprend des critiques hebdomadaires d’articles clés sur la défense et les FAC parus dans les médias nationaux, sur nos uni-tés et l’AARC, des avis de retraite, des avis de décès, des mes-sages sur les activités à venir et bien plus encore. Cette année, j’ai l’intention d’élargir le contenu du bulletin pour qu’il comprenne des articles et des éditoriaux sur des événements et des expéri-ences personnelles se rapportant à notre patrimoine : les artilleurs aéroportés adorent raconter leurs bonnes et moins bonnes expéri-ences de parachutisme; les vétérans du 1 RCHA à Lahr aiment se rappeler leurs souvenirs de la guerre froide en Europe; et nos anciens combattants moins âgés peuvent partager leurs expéri-ences en Afghanistan. Si vous n’êtes pas abonnés à notre bulletin électronique, il y a une multitude d’informations sur la famille ré-gimentaire dont vous ne connaissez pas l’existence. Vous pouvez vous abonner en cliquant sur le lien suivant : http://www.canadian-artilleryandassociation.ca/newsletter.html

La fusion et la modernisation des sites Web de l’ARC et de l’AARC constituent un autre projet très important. Cette année, nous allons mettre en œuvre un plan visant à réviser complète-ment nos deux sites Web nationaux pour concevoir un site Web ultramoderne dont nous pourrons tous être fiers.

Pour ce qui est de la ligne d’opération 5, l’ARC a révélé notre projet commémoratif fondamental de la Première Guerre mondiale à l’appui de l’Op DISTINCTION – le dévoilement de deux statues en hommage au Lcol John McCrae et à son poème intitulé Au champ d’honneur. Le résultat de ce projet d’envergure a nécessité beaucoup de temps et d’énergie de la part de notre ancien colonel commandant, le Lgén (à la retraite) Jeffery, et de son équipe. Non seulement ce projet immortalise t il le Lcol John McCrae dans son rôle d’artilleur, mais il témoigne également des valeurs chères aux artilleurs qui ont collaboré pour réaliser ce projet emblématique qui a suscité l’intérêt national et international.

Je vous signale également que notre campagne du patrimoine et que le Fond de l’ARC se portent bien puisqu’ils regroupent une multitude d’initiatives et reçoivent un soutien croissant. La cam-pagne du patrimoine regroupe actuellement 21 projets qui ont at-teint divers stades de développement. J’ai établi un nouveau pro-cessus de planification des activités afin de faire mieux connaître l’ensemble de nos initiatives au Sénat et à la famille régimentaire. Ce plan annuel sera diffusé en avril, au début de chaque exercice financier.

Pour conclure, je voudrais remercier tous les bénévoles qui donnent de leur temps précieux pour appuyer la famille régimen-taire. Sans leurs efforts, l’ARC ne bénéficierait certainement pas de la même réputation. Après s’être exprimé lors de la récente AGA de l’AARC / activité d’instruction de l’ARC, le cmdt de l’AC, le Lgén Hainse, a déclaré combien il était impressionné de constater le nombre de représentants de notre famille régimentaire, mais aussi à quel point nous sommes unis dans un même but. Après tout, c’est notre nature – Ubique et bon tir!


Message from the Regimental

Sergeant Major

Mot du sergent-major régimentaire

Chief Warrant Officer (Master Gunner) R.J. Beaudry, MMM, CD

First and foremost, let me start by saying that it is an absolute honour and a privilege to have been appointed as your RSM RCA this past June. Rest assured that I will continue to address Gunner issues at every opportunity and promote The Royal Regiment throughout my daily activities.

From my present position as the Formation SM for the Com-bat Training Centre in Gagetown, I can definitely see the benefit of only having one cap badge throughout The Royal Regiment. I encourage one and all, especially those in command and lead-ership positions, to build on the relationships that have been forged between Regular and Reserve units within geographi-cal boundaries these past several years. From an individual training perspective, our Corps is becoming more proficient than ever when it comes to coordinating assets and instructors for both Regular Force training throughout the year and Primary Reserve Summer Training (RST). This is definitely a point to sustain for future years.

For the past six months or so, I have been working very close-ly with the Director of Artillery as well as Close Support (CS) Unit RSMs on Artillery NCM issues, more specifically on Army NCM Succession planning. It has been my experience throughout this period that improving your second language abilities and expanding your breadth of knowledge within the CAF is para-mount when competing with your current peers within the trade as well as your future peers across the CAF. I encourage you all to remain “professionally curious”, either by seeking “out of trade” postings or by pursuing professional self-development opportunities.

D’abord et avant tout, je tiens à dire que c’est un grand hon-neur et un privilège pour moi d’avoir été nommé SMR ARC en juin. Je peux vous assurer que je continuerai de traiter des en-jeux touchant les artilleurs et de promouvoir le Régiment royal par l’entremise de mes activités quotidiennes.

En occupant mon poste actuel à titre de SM de formation du Centre d’instruction au combat de Gagetown, je peux certaine-ment constater les avantages d’un seul insigne de coiffure dans l’ensemble du Régiment royal. J’encourage tous les employés, particulièrement ceux qui occupent des postes de commande-ment et de leadership, à s’appuyer sur les relations qui ont été établies entre les unités de la Force régulière et de la Réserve dans les limites géographiques au cours des dernières années. Sur le plan de l’instruction individuelle, notre Corps devient de plus en plus compétent dans la coordination des ressources et des instructeurs à la fois pour l’instruction de la Force régu-lière tout au long de l’année et l’instruction d’été de la Première réserve. Il s’agit assurément d’un élément à conserver pour les années à venir.

Depuis les six derniers mois environ, je travaille en étroite collaboration avec le Directeur – Artillerie et les SMR d’unités de soutien rapproché (SR) sur des questions liées aux MR – Artillerie, plus particulièrement sur la planification de la relève des MR – Armée. Selon mon expérience durant cette péri-ode, l’amélioration de vos compétences en langue seconde et l’enrichissement de vos des connaissances au sein des FAC sont primordiales lorsque vous êtes en concurrence avec vos pairs au sein de votre groupe professionnel, de même que vos

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I would also like to extend my personal congratulations to this year’s winners of the BGen (Ret’d) E.B. Beno Award for Leader-ship at the Sergeant level. WO (then Sgt) M. Flynn from The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School and WO (then Sgt) T. Bankasingh from 7th Toronto Regiment RCA were both pre-sented their much-deserved awards by the Colonel Comman-dant, BGen (Ret’d) J.J. Selbie, in Gagetown during Saint Bar-bara festivities. Congratulations as well are in order for all of you that were nominated from your respective units across Canada for this prestigious award.

In closing, I wish all Gunners across Canada and their ex-tended families, Reg and P Res alike, the very best in 2016. In keeping with Gen Vance’s main message in Op HONOUR, the CAF requires us to be ethical warriors with the moral courage to come forward and do the right thing at the right time, with a view of protecting our greatest asset: our soldiers.

UBIQUE!

pairs futurs dans l’ensemble des FAC. Je vous encourage à de-meurer curieux sur le plan professionnel, soit en cherchant un emploi à l’extérieur de votre groupe professionnel ou des occa-sions d’autoperfectionnement professionnel.

Je tiens également à féliciter personnellement les récipien-daires de la distinction honorifique du Bgén (retraité) E.B. Beno pour le leadership au grade de sergent. L’Adj (alors Sgt) M. Flynn, de l’École du Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne, et l’Adj (alors Sgt) T. Bankasingh, du 7th Toronto Regiment, ARC, ont reçu cette distinction honorifique bien méritée du Bgén (re-traité) J.J. Selbie, colonel commandant, à Gagetown lors des festivités de la Sainte-Barbe. Je félicite également toutes les personnes dont les candidatures ont été présentées par leurs unités respectives un peu partout au Canada.

Pour conclure, j’offre mes meilleurs vœux pour 2016 à tous les artilleurs du Canada et à leurs familles élargies de la F rég et de la P rés. Conformément au message principal du Gén Vance dans l’Op HONOUR, en tant que membres des FAC, nous dev-ons faire preuve d’éthique et avoir le courage moral d’agir cor-rectement au bon moment en vue de protéger notre plus grand atout : nos militaires. UBIQUE!


COL M. LAFORTUNEATL

COL M. LAVOIEVCDS - CPROG

Senior Appointments/Nominations Supérieures

THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADIAN ARTILLERY / LE RÉGIMENT ROYAL DE L’ARTILLERIE CANADIENNE

SENIOR APPOINTMENTS / NOMINATIONS SUPÉRIEURES 2015

BEGN K.R. COTTENCMDT CFC

BGEN J.S.S.D FORTIN

DCOMND 1 CORPS

MGÉN J.G.E. TREMBLAY

COMD MILPERSCOM

COL L.H.P.S BOUCHER

COS 2 CDN DIV

COL R.K. CHAMBERLAIN

COS DRT

COL G.F. DAMEDIR SNR APPTS

BGEN S.C. HETHERINGTON

DCOMD GEN XVIII CORPS

COL G.W. IVEYATL

COL J.M.D BOUCHARDDIR ETHICS

BGEN D.A. PATTERSON

DCOMD 4 CDN DIV

BGEN M.N. ROULEAU

COMD CSOF

COL T.J. BISHOPCOMD CFRG

COL M.D. HODGSONDEFENSE ATTACHÉ

SERBIA

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COL L.P. MCGARRYSJS-CURRENT OPS

COL B.W.G. MCPHERSON

J7 CJOC

COL T.R. YoungG1 – CDN ARMY

COL P.J. WILLIAMSSJS –

ARMS CONTROL

ADJUC J.M.S. MANNY

2 CDN DIV RES SM

CWO D.T. MOYERCOMD SM –NATO

LAND

COL A.S. MACDONALD

COMD 5 CON DIV HQ

COL D.A. RUSSELDIR CALWC

CWO (MR.GNR)R.J. BEAUDRY

CTC RSM

COL M.J. SULLIVANCOS 5 CDN DIV


Senate/Sénate


SENATE/SÉNATE 2015

LGEN (RET’D) J. ARP

SENATOR R.A. DALLAIRE

LGEN (RET’D) M.K.JEFFERY


BGÉN (RET’D) J.G.J. BARABÉ

MGÉN (RET’D) A.J.HOWARD

BGEN K.R. COTTEN BGEN J.S.S.DFORTIN


BGEN D.A. PATTERSON

PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE LONG-TERM WELL-BEING OF THE RCA AND ENSURE ITS INTERESTS ARE FURTHERED /

PROMOUVOIR ET À ASSURER LE BIEN-ÊTRE À LONG TERME DES MEMBRES DE L’ARC, ET À DÉFENDRE LEURS INTÉRÊTS.

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LCOL (RET’D) A. RICHARD

HCOL RET’D) N.L.STEWART

CWO (MR. GNR.)R.J. BEAUDRY

CWO (MR. GNR.) (RET’D) D. TOMASO

LCOL A. REIFFENSTEIN

MAJ J.D. STEWART

HCOL J.K.F. IRVING

COL T.J. BISHOP

COL (RET’D) C.J. ROSS

HLCOL D. DUSSAULT

HCOL G.E. BURTON

BGEN (RET’D) D.L. ROSS

BGEN (RET’D) J.J. SELBIE

BGEN M.N. ROULEAU

HCOL S. GREGORY

COL T.R. YOUNG


Artillery Council/Conseil De L’Artillerie


ARTILLERY COUNCIL/CONSEIL DE L’ARTILLERIE 2015

PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF ARTILLERY ON ARTILLERY MATTERS RELATING TO LINES OF OPERATION 1 AND 2 OF THE RCA FAMILY STRATEGY / LE CONSEILS ET DES ORIENTATIONS AU DIRECTEUR - ARTILLERIE SUR DES QUESTIONS

PROPRES À L'ARTILLERIE ET LIÉES AUX LIGNES D'OPÉRATION 1 ET 2 DE LA STRATÉGIE DE LA FAMILLE DE L'ARC

BEGN K.R. COTTEN BGEN J.S.S.DFORTIN



BGEN D.A. PATTERSON

BGEN M.N. ROULEAU

COL T.J. BISHOPBGEN (RET’D) J.J. SELBIE

CWO (MR. GNR.)R.J. BEAUDRY

COL T.R. YOUNG

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1st RegimentRoyal Canadian Horse Artillery

COLCol S.W. Taylor, CD

RSMCWO S.A. Rice, CD

Members of A Bty exit the Assiniboine River on an assault boat during Ex SILVERBACK GUNNER.

1 RCHA was occupied providing direct support to a number of signature pan-RCA events this past year. In June the Regt played host to the RCA Reunion, as well as the RCA JOC in October. The RCA Reunion was a well-attended and spirited affair, which in-cluded a Family day in the Training Area, punctuated by a live, joint fire power demon-stration and a cameo appear-ance by a distinguished WW II veteran, Gnr Carl Roseveare. The JOC was represented by candidates from the Regu-lar and Reserve units across Canada, who were treated to a number of key note presenta-tions.

1 RCHA was privileged to participate in numerous recognition and dedication ceremonies as well. We recognized a number of members with the time honoured Gunner tradition of firing their last round, to include the outgoing Commander Home Sta-tion, LCol S. Joudrey, and LGen (Ret’d) Jeffrey. We also paid a surprise visit to the RCA Museum in the form of a “flash parade” to bid a fond farewell to the unsuspecting RCA Adjt and former RSM 1 RCHA, Capt C. Barth, after 35 years of dedicated and loyal service. On 29 Apr, we marked the 25th Anniversary of TRIG KEEN with a re-dedication ceremony attended by his wid-ow Ms. Mary Keen. On 3 May the CO and RSM were fortunate to attend the unveiling and dedication of the John McCrae statue at Gunner Park in Ottawa. In July, a small contingent led by the 2IC, Maj H. Nelson, attended the commissioning ceremony of the Canadian Coast Guard Vessel NICHOLA GODARD, MSM in Victoria, BC.

1 RCHA was also engaged in numerous community relations outside our traditional Remembrance Day celebrations. This in-cluded the 61st Threshermen’s Reunion in Austin, and the “No

Stone Left Alone” ceremony at Hillside Cemetery in Portage La Prairie. A modest appear-ance was made in the form of a colour party for the installa-tion ceremony for the Lieuten-ant-Governor General of Mani-toba and we were represented during the 103rd Grey Cup in Winnipeg.

Throughout the year our members also made signifi-cant contributions to the lo-cal Army Cadet program. The Regt provided direct support to the Army Cadet Challenge weekend in September while it continued to work closely with the Army Cadet League of Manitoba in establishing

an official sponsorship of the 1 RCHA Army Cadets, which was recognized as the best Army Cadet Corps over four provinces. Meanwhile, we maintained a strong affiliation with 3rd Canadian Division Reserve units through numerous collective training ven-tures such as the premier Artillery concentration, Ex WESTERN DEFENDER, conducted in Shilo in August. Equally important was the close collaboration and partnership with Base Shilo and 2 PPCLI on a mix of local events and training activities.

1 RCHA maintained its commitment to supporting army train-ing rationalization and capability development efforts for the Ar-tillery and CA. In doing so we stepped up to support exported training on behalf of The RCAS, delivering the DP 1 NCM and M777 Detachment Commander Courses. The Regt rigorously developed and shaped force generation and employment con-cepts for the STA Bty within Close Support Regts across the Corps. These efforts were complimented by the fielding of the Raven B MUAS, including a parachute capable detachment which now plays an integral part of B Coy (Para), 3 PPCLI. The Regt also invested significantly to support broader CA digitiza-tion efforts while fielding the first installation of the LAV OPV


6.0. Once more, the Regt was decisively engaged with ALIC in advancing the evolution of the JTAC capability.

From an ops and training perspective, 1 RCHA has certain-ly lived up to our motto “Ubique.” This past year saw the Regt heavily invested in operational training commitments and stra-tegic engagements throughout a host of venues at home and abroad as it transitioned from reconstitution to the Road to High Readiness. On the home front, the unit was equally occupied with force generation activities. In July, approximately 30 sol-diers deployed on Op LENTUS as part of JTFW’s response to assist the Province of Saskatchewan with firefighting efforts in the vicinity of LaRonge/Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. In Novem-ber, the Regt partnered with Reserve Artillery Units from across the 3rd division to deploy a composite Gun Troop on Op PALACI for Avalanche Control ops in support of Parks Canada in Rog-er’s Pass, BC.

The 1st Regiment’s ubiquitous ways were clearly observed through the wide range of Bty activities and accomplishments throughout the year.

A Bty

With the implemen-tation of Road to High Readiness training, A Bty became rerolled to form a light Mortar Troop, which offered new challenges to the Officers and Soldiers, many of whom had not experienced the demands of deploying in a dismounted mor-tar role. Immediately, A Bty set out on a challenging summer that kicked off with Ex TRACKING GUNNER, an escape and evasion exercise in Riding Mountain National Park including 10 K9 Teams and Terry Grant, the original Mantracker, assisting law enforcement officials in searching for the evading teams of troops for over a 40 km trace. Throughout the summer, while

assisting 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre Shilo with fir-ing troop tasks, the bty “sharpened their axe” by developing sol-dier skills and completed IBTS and BTS up to troop level. The culmination of this training saw the bty stepping off on Ex SIL-VERBACK GUNNER, a demanding week of dismounted train-ing that included an Urban Ops deployment within the town of Wawanesa, a tactical river crossing via the Assiniboine River into the Shilo RTA where the tubes were deployed in a CBRN environment. A Bty deployed to CFB Wainwright in order to train alongside 3 PPCLI during Ex SPARTAN FORGE. The bty sup-ported both defensive and offensive operations throughout this ex and returned home confident in their abilities integrating with supported arm forces. A Bty sent a contingent to Rogers Pass, BC in order to continue to support Op PALACI. ‘A’ Troop was given the task this year and deployed in early November in order to train themselves for the demands of Avalanche Control. With the majority of the soldiers of ‘A’Troop deploying on their first rotation of Op PALACI there is an excitement and determination to ensure they meet the standard of professionalism expected of all soldiers in A Bty.

B Bty

B Bty participated in over a dozen exs for fundamental sol-dier and gunnery skills in support of the manoeuvre arms of 1 CMBG. B Bty supported Op PALACI in Rogers Pass for Ava-lanche Control and transitioned into honing their winter warfare and survival skills. B Bty continued to support training and tight-en gunnery skills by supporting 1 PPCLI with 81mm mortars and conducting live trench clearing drills with grenades. Members from B Bty were an elusive target during Ex MAPLE RESOLVE as OPFOR, testing the capabilities of 5 CMBG on their Road to High Readiness. In conjunction with 1 PPCLI, B Bty soldiers participated in adventure training in Banff, experiencing what

the Rockies had to of-fer. Following sum-mer leave, B Bty wel-comed a new BSM, MWO B. LaRocque, and sent off their out-going BSM, MWO T. Buchanan, after a highly rewarding and successful tenure. B Bty exercised its sol-diers over the summer with three key training events that honed in on basic soldier and gunnery skills: Ex NAV BEAST, Ex DETACH-MENT BEAST and Ex DEADLY BEAST. The momentum generated from these exs carried on into the New Year as B Bty prepares for its role during this pe-riod of high readiness.

C Bty

Providing STA support to 1 RCHA and 1 CMBG, C Bty has had a year full of opportunities and progress. Winter exercises, focusing on cold weather operations of STA equipment and ba-

Members of A Bty hook up a 155mm M777 Howitzer to a Chinook for airmobile operations during Ex SILVERBACK GUNNER.

Gun Detachment in action on the M777.

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sic winter warfare served to improve the skills of all members, testing the resolve of both soldier and sensor in equal measure. The spring saw the first airborne deployment of the MUAS alongside 3 PPCLI, an event which had earned the distinction of those members to wear the maroon beret. Along with showcasing STA capabilities across the Bde, C Bty still managed to continue growing the ranks of MUAS Operators through training and supporting the exs of the other btys. Maintaining and improving the skill sets of AWLS operators, an AWLS operator course was conduct-ed over the summer, with students testing their knowledge and conclud-ing the course with field time on Ex LIMBER SENSOR, a week-long bty level ex in September with an active enemy force. This realistic element saw the bty modestly accepting the limitations of a small detachment’s ability to act as a fighting force and the ability of C Bty to effectively defend a hide if properly coordi-nated with sound tactics. The fall training campaign consisted of a STA Tech course which introduced members to the bigger pic-ture and encouraged them to think critically. The STACC contin-ued to develop their relationships with BG and Bde HQ through CAXs, including Ex VIDAR RAM and Ex UNIFIED RESOLVE in Edmonton, and Ex JUPITER RAM in California. On the Road to High Readiness, the New Year will see members from C Bty supporting multiple training venues in order to enhance their ca-pabilities and rapport with their supported arms.

Z Bty

Z Bty continued to provide support to BGs through FOOs and JTACs. Z Bty began the 2015 campaign with Ex FROZEN GUNNER, which saw the soldiers conduct a 6 km snowshoe march followed by the construction of snow defenses in Shilo. Concurrent to exercising the basic soldier skills, BC Z, Maj W. Hunt, challenged the FOO parties with Special Procedure sets to maintain gunnery skills of the OPs. As the LAV 6.0 OPVs rolled into the Regt, Z Bty took the lead on all conversion train-ing within the unit. No stranger to OUTCAN exs, FOOs were deployed to support the annual USMC Divisional level CAX, Ex JUPITER RAM, which exercised 1 CMBG’s staff and those of allied nations, specifically the US and the UK. The bty took advantage of this ex, where they conducted unit level planning with the affiliated support arms commander to generate a real-istic input into the scenario, while establishing a key relation-ship with US and British counterparts. The British remain a close ally and, as such, cooperative training continued on Ex MAPLE LION in Suffield, AB, where a large contingent Z and B Btys participated in this key strategic engagement. Valuable lessons were learned and shared with the Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR), experiences which enabled interoperability with our Brit-ish counterparts. The JTACs travelled through the US and as far abroad as Australia in order to sharpen their skills with allied air forces. These influential engagements aided both the allied pilots and our JTACs in maintaining necessary currencies to re-main combat ready. Z Bty’s commitment to supporting training with other units continued with the support of the BC’s Fire Plan-

ning Course, 1RCHA exs and exs with our supported arms from across 1 CMBG in Western Canada.

HQ & Svcs Bty

HQ Bty continued to deliver rapid and continuous support in order to meet the diverse sustainment requirements of 1 RCHA. Members of LMT demonstrated their skills by supporting the Regt on exes in Wainwright, Dundurn, Suffield, and at home in Shilo. This year, support extended as far as Rogers Pass, BC for Avalanche Control. LMT led the Bty’s training with Winter War-fare in Spruce Woods Park, and two IBTS exercises in the late summer. As well, members of LMT participated in Ex RECOV-ERY RAM in Edmonton to test their technical skills. Through-out the year, techs were ready to enable the movement of ve-hicles, including redistribution for the Road to High Readiness campaign. With the divestment of fleets and limited availability of parts, 1 RCHA techs worked hard to consistently maintain one of the lowest VORs in the Bde. Signal Troop continued the process of digitization in cooperation with 1 CMBG HQ & Sig Sqn to establish LCSS servers in Shilo. 1 RCHA Sigs did the Regt proud when they placed among the top low-power teams on international high-frequency radio competition Ex NOBLE SKYWAVE. Finally, the Bty bid a fond farewell in June to the outgoing command team, BC Maj S. Burke, and BSM MWO A. Harris. The new command team, BC Maj C. Hudson, and BSM MWO T. Jesseau were enthusiastically welcomed as part of the team.With its diverse set of skills, HQ Bty consistently achieves excellence and enables the effectiveness of 1 RCHA.

Indeed, it was another busy and prosperous year for 1 RCHA. Our success was directly attributable to the monumental ef-fort exerted by all members and their families, one for which all members are grateful and justifiably proud. Starting in April 2016, the 1 RCHA gears up for its Road to High Readiness vali-dation training in Wainwright. Following this culminating event 1 RCHA are setting their sights on high readiness commitments commencing in July 2016, while remaining postured to support domestic operations on the home front.

A Bty dismounts a Chinook for air mobile ops training.


LCol SW TaylorMaj KP CurieMaj MJ DrahoMaj NJ GroutMaj D HudsonMaj WH HuntMaj HBJ NelsonMaj JP O’DonnellMaj CF WalkerCapt AR BurkeCapt ADJ CurrCapt M DelvoCapt TJ DinnerCapt MN EinerCapt EP EllowayCapt JFA GervaisCapt ME HaynesCapt S Hinman MillerCapt LM JacksonCapt CAJ KellyCapt JK KohCapt JT LarkinCapt JF LeeCapt CR LewingtonCapt AKO LiCapt JP LoganCapt MW MackenzieCapt BF MilesCapt MD MolsberryCapt BS PettigrewCapt A PhamCapt AF RichardsonCapt KP SimpsonCapt REJ ThompsonCapt NJ VerleunCapt SD YoungsonLt AS BrideauLt MR DoullLt AKJ GartonLt MJW HughesLt JR HuverLt JLM McGregorLt MJM MontminyLt BM NealLt KE NielsenLt NN SthalekarLt RP WalkerCWO SA RiceMWO CL GibsonMWO JD HawtinMWO KM HoodMWO TJ JesseauMWO BA LarocqueWO RW BeattyWO JN BuenacruzWO MD BurnsWO BE ColwellWO MA ColwellWO CB DamjanoffWO TR EngramWO RJ EverettWO RM FianderWO CP GreslWO JAW KausWO KJ KirkpatrickWO JWG KleinWO SJP LabadieWO S NormandWO JRES PerreaultWO NR RobicheauWO DM SimpsonWO JMJ VandammeWO JN WiebeWO MS WisemanSgt JW AndrewsSgt KJM AudetSgt GR BillardSgt MLJ BlakelySgt RE BlowesSgt CL BristowSgt AD BrownSgt DAJ ChelkowskiSgt PB CollierSgt LJ CunninghamSgt L DoucetSgt M DuperraySgt AD FlemingSgt HJJN GirouardSgt W GuaySgt TA HarpeSgt RM HawkinsSgt WJ IngramSgt WD JarrellSgt A KennisSgt C LajoieSgt DJ LavigneSgt ER LevesqueSgt KR MaCrury

Sgt ML MaddisonSgt RR MathesonSgt PG McBurnieSgt SL McNeilSgt WA MedcalfSgt CJI MortonSgt RAA PenneySgt SW PlanettaSgt CM ReinSgt MJ RobinsonSgt LW StarlingSgt TE SymeSgt IT ThibeauSgt AT WierengaSgt HP WiswellMBdr TR BadcockMBdr CJ BallMBdr CM BellMBdr GJS BonneauMBdr JT CareyMBdr JD CastellanosMBdr MD CaveenMBdr R ChowMBdr BA CorbettMBdr DJ DesrochesMBdr RJ DutchakMBdr AW EgloffMBdr DM ElliottMBdr TJ ElliottMBdr DR ElsonMBdr SE EnglishMBdr JPE FavronMBdr JD FirminMBdr JW FowlerMBdr HS GingrasMBdr JB HelkaMBdr RN HoustonMBdr PM HutchinsonMBdr JC JimenezMBdr CW KennedyMBdr GBL KinnearMBdr JW KneeMBdr SK LakeMBdr YA LangloisMBdr KA LegerMBdr EJ McConnellMBdr ZB McDermot FoutsMBdr RJ MoranMBdr DE OliverMBdr NW OsadchukMBdr TA PayntonMBdr DF PetkovichMBdr CJJ PrestonMBdr DJ SedgwickMBdr RE SmithMBdr DM TalbotMBdr NJM ThomsonMBdr FK TribeMBdr MLL UrquhartMBdr KD VanderzwaagBdr OJ AlcimeBdr BL AnsteyBdr JJM ArbourBdr CGA ArnottBdr KJR ArsenaultBdr F BaahBdr JJG BaberBdr JR BairdBdr DNM BaumanBdr SJJA Bellavance ParentBdr CW BlanchetteBdr NW BonkowskiBdr A. BoretzBdr JRE BouchardBdr PM BrockhoffBdr MB BrownBdr EP BzdylBdr AJ CabotBdr A CabungcalBdr M CanartBdr CCJ CarletonBdr SM CarterBdr RC ChamberlainBdr MEC ClementBdr SH ConnorsBdr RWK CooperBdr NJ CopelandBdr KS CormierBdr EW CornectBdr SC CurranBdr DM CurrieBdr MM CyrBdr PA DainardBdr MDV DavisBdr E DelisleBdr KG DillonBdr J DreyerBdr PFA Dummitt

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Bdr BD EmberlyBdr MRJ ForbesBdr W FosterBdr CHM FraserBdr JAM FridgeBdr JE GabelBdr RR GilksBdr CCJ GirardBdr MT GodfreyBdr JM GossenBdr SM GreggBdr PJD GuerraBdr KS GustafsonBdr D HarrisonBdr JCL HebbBdr AJ HenleyBdr JD HildebrandtBdr AL HobsonBdr WOL HudsonBdr MR HynesBdr NJT IronmanBdr BD IrvingBdr CS JacksonBdr GFL JeddrieBdr JNK JungheimBdr JB KaiserBdr DG KassayeBdr DRK KerteszBdr D KlimenkoBdr MMPK KrushniskyBdr K KulakovBdr FHJ Lachance QuessyBdr KD LaflecheBdr BRS LanteigneBdr IC LeckieBdr DS LefaveBdr CR LeslieBdr TA LoftsBdr JS MacIsaacBdr RA MackayBdr KFE MackayBdr JW MacNeilBdr JAB MacQuarrieBdr TDW MarionBdr CRC MarshallBdr TMA McavinnBdr BR McClellandBdr MD McDonaldBdr TD McElhinneyBdr JJM McNivenBdr EE McShaneBdr SL MitchellBdr JJ MolnarBdr BR MontgomeryBdr BJJ MorganBdr JW MorrisBdr DS MoultonBdr DPN NikulaBdr JWL NolandBdr KM NortonBdr KR OlsonBdr S OuelettBdr S Paquin DupontBdr RJ ParcherBdr M-P PatenaudeBdr DH PearsonBdr TC PerryBdr E PlayfordBdr KJ PottsBdr PJR PoulinBdr SR ProulxBdr J PsallidasBdr DS PullingerBdr AW QuiltyBdr MJL RibeiroBdr SJ RicherBdr EG RobichaudBdr AA RockwellBdr JK RosamondBdr R ScheerBdr AM ScruggsBdr BE SernoskiBdr MR SheetsBdr RM ShorttBdr PA SimardBdr PBJ Simard BrodeurBdr RK SimpsonBdr TCP SlavinskyBdr DD SopkowBdr GPP StaplesBdr DA St LaurentBdr D StrebergBdr JL TaylorBdr GOT TaylorBdr SR ThorburnBdr DR ThueBdr BD TriversBdr JA White

Bdr SM WhiteBdr BJD WickensBdr MS WilkieBdr DM WilsonBdr JF WilsonBdr BM WilsonBdr BY YoungGnr PWJ Albert McGrathGnr DJ BernetchezGnr SP BlackGnr KJR BrownGnr DCJ ChabotGnr VR CurkowskyjGnr SC Dufour LaforestGnr CG EisertGnr K GagnonGnr F GagnonGnr RCP GanongGnr MRG HankeGnr DT HarteGnr NA Lamothe BastienGnr MD LavoieGnr AJY Leblanc MorinGnr DJM MachutGnr KD MakiGnr SW MasonGnr DA MayermuleGnr NS McMullinGnr DRA MilesGnr J Mondigo Gnr JT PalmerGnr RC PickeringGnr CS ProvoGnr JD RutzGnr FJC SavardGnr CEJ SharpeGnr MA VienneaubujoldGnr PW ZandstraGnr JJ BastosGnr JDJ Belanger LanceGnr JSE BertinGnr S BlanchetteGnr KS BoisvertGnr A Boucher DumontGnr JM BraunGnr WA BrownGnr SC BryantGnr BP ButlerGnr BM ColeGnr CG ColemanGnr FHB ColganGnr AJR DenisGnr PJL DesbiensGnr MS DeschenesGnr NT DesrochersGnr VA DimaggioGnr KD DurocherGnr KLA EatonGnr SJMD GareauGnr VJCD GueretteGnr JR HouleGnr DTB HrubeniukGnr DJ KivesGnr SL LebelGnr WER LittlechildGnr AB MalcolmGnr KWR McKinneyGnr NJ MeisnerGnr K MignaultGnr HR NicholsonGnr TC OgormanGnr MER OuelletGnr KR PageauGnr M PhelanGnr CSP PlourdeGnr TA PomarenskiGnr GJ PouliotGnr M Proulx St LouisGnr FAR ProvencherGnr JJ RoyGnr MJD RoyGnr Y ShinGnr STB SooleyGnr CA TaylorGnr CJG VaillancourtGnr M-AR VivierGnr DA WardGnr WW WedderienGnr CS WelkGnr DE WoodsGnr P Zannoni


2nd RegimentRoyal Canadian Horse Artillery

COLCol S.T. Hatton, CD

RSMCWO W.E. Lundrigan

MMM, CD

D Bty 15B, commanded by MBdr Turner, was awarded the BC’s Pen-nant. L – R: Maj O’Donnell, Bdr Longpre, Gnr Leger, Gnr Lang, Bdr Kahrs, MBdr Turner, Gnr Belair, Gnr Cartwright, Gnr Deluca and MWO Aucoin.

The 2nd Regt Royal Cana-dian Horse Artillery welcomed 2015 with a frosty start as each Bty held their winter warfare training. This year saw D Bty members take the plunge through the ice, E Bty got the chance to experience ice fishing, and HQ Bty con-ducted an austere range on a lake. The Gunners fought through bitter cold conditions, and made it through with new skill sets. Meanwhile, Y Bty kicked off 2015 with a blast, holding a gun camp which gave soldiers the opportunity to hone their direct fire skills. A FOO party from Y Bty also went out the door in January, landing in Poland as part of Op REASSURANCE, a NATO-led multinational exercise accompa-nying the 3 RCR Recce Platoon.

In February, Y and D Btys both conducted professional de-velopment trips. D Bty complete traveled to the Canadian War Museum where they were able to reconnect with their history – specifically a 12 pdr field gun that was used in rearguard action at Leliefontein by D Bty Gunners. Y Bty travelled to the Borden Military Museum and General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in London, ON, giving soldiers of the Bty an opportunity to look back at the storied history of the Canadian Military and then to focus forward at new technology in the LAV 6.0 that is currently filtering into our lines. E Bty spent many weeks between Febru-ary and March shooting in support of the FOO course, and found themselves with over a thousand rounds of 105 mm ammunition to shoot, leading to some excellent full-rate Fire Plans. Mean-while, much of the Regt leadership along with the FSCC and STACC enabled 2 CMBG to field a robust LOCON in a simulated Warfighter exercise under 38 (US) ID in Indiana.

The springtime was busy with the Regt supporting various en-deavours and our manning light on the ground, but we made it work. Between March and May, many of the Btys were support-

ing various Regt, Bde, and national courses, to include DP1 NCM, FOO, CSOR-led small arms range, OCT sup-port to Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 15, and the BC’s Fire Plan-ning course in Gagetown. In May 2015, Nepal expe-rienced catastrophic earth-quakes that devastated the region. E Bty made a large contribution to the DART mission, responding to the call and rapidly deploying to the region where they con-tributed to the humanitarian relief effort.

As June and July rolled around, the Regiment was

able to catch its breath and enjoy adventure training as well as summer block leave. D Bty spent a week in Algonquin Provincial Park where their canoe trip took them a total of 52km by water and 10km portaging. E Bty spent their week canoeing and hiking, as well as some intense white water rafting, which provided its soldiers a chance to recharge their batteries after a busy spring. F Bty embarked on a 4 day, 90km paddle on the Rideau Ca-nal up to Kingston, where they spent their last day touring Fort Henry for professional development. Y Bty conducted a four-day exercise within Algonquin Park where the Bty spent three days canoeing, camping, and team building. On the final day, Y Bty members experienced white water rafting on the Ottawa River. HQ Bty spent three days with guides from Wilderness Tours, canoeing, portaging, and rafting on the Madawaska River, re-sulting in a fantastic trip that proved to be excellent for morale.

The Regt was refreshed and ready to get back in the swing of things in August, after summer block leave. 2 CMBG’s main effort in August was Ex STALWART GUARDIAN which saw Reservists from across Ontario deploy to the Petawawa train-ing area, reinforced by the Regular Force Bde. The Regt, as a whole, had a large part in supporting the Ex with mentors from D and E Bty embedded with the Reserve Artillery units to share

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Members of Y Bty run Turret Operator course conduct a live night shoot.

their experiences. The remainder of D and E Bty served as en-emy force. Y, F, and HQ Bty all provided support to the Reserve Artillery units that was critical to the exercise. Of note, Y Bty sup-ported the 32 CBG week-long CAX by manning the Bde FSCC, augmenting three battle group FSCCs, supplying nine FOO par-ties, and JTAC support. For these efforts, Y Bty received two coins from Commander 32 CBG who noted that the CAX training value would have been greatly diminished without the support of Y Bty. For the force on force portion of the exercise, Y Bty pro-vided six FOO parties and three JTACs while augmenting two battle group FSCCs. The exercise clearly demonstrated what the Artillery brings to the fight.

During the first week of September, as has become tradition, 2 RCHA supported Ex COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT which saw E Bty conduct a driving stand, firepower demonstration, and an airmobile demonstration for many military and civilian VIPs. D Bty also conducted their Bty level exercise in September, sup-ported by Y and HQ Bty. Ex ROLLING DRAGON saw the Bty de-ploy with both guns and mortars and focused on less frequently practised training like dispersed positions and Artillery raids.

October has always been a busy month for 2 RCHA, and 2015 was no different. This year marked the inaugural LCol Bobbitt Memorial Mil Skills Competition. This competition consisted of various stands such as, rappelling, obstacle course, KIM games and First Aid scenarios that tested the physical and mental capa-bilities of all the teams. It was a full day event and had all avail-able members of 2 RCHA participating. It proved to be an enjoy-able and challenging event for all, and we look forward to it next year. Y Bty also supported the combined E and F Bty exercise in October. This exercise focused not only on indirect fire, but members of the btys also took advantage of support from 427 Special Operations Aviation Regt (SOAR) utilizing two CH-146 to conduct live and dry Close Combat Attacks (CCA), as well as, air mobile operations for F Bty LCMR and AWLS detachments. The opportunities to conduct live and dry training with CH-146s were new experiences for many members of the btys and the Regt as a whole. At the end of October, E Bty, with support from Y Bty, travelled to Fort Drum, NY to work with 3-6 Fd Artil-lery Regt (3-6 FAR), 10th Mountain Division for Ex MOUNTAIN ECHO. Working with 3-6 FAR provided E Bty with an excellent

Above: E Bty puts rounds downrange during Ex RISING ECHOTop Right: Members of HQ Bty providing support on Ex STAL-WART GUARDIAN.Bottom Right: E Bty provides support to the Basic Tactical Avi-ation Course, slinging M777s under CH-147F Chinooks.


chance not only to build interoperability with a NATO ally, but also gave its soldiers a chance to get to know the wider NATO Gunner family. This exercise proved to be very beneficial for the soldiers and the Regt as a whole and 2 RCHA plans to continue this relationship with our American Gunner counterparts.

November was a month filled with history, remembrance, and connecting with our communities. 2 RCHA supported Remem-brance ceremonies in various communities to include Corbeil, Kingston, and Renfrew. As is tradition, the Regiment conducted the Canoe River Memorial in remembrance of the tragedy that struck its members on 21 November 1950. At the end of the month, D Bty provided a detachment with a 12 pdr gun to par-

ticipate in the Leliefontein parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Dragoons.

As usual the year culminated in December with silly season. 2 RCHA can look back at a busy year that we had and be proud of all the new challenges and accomplishments that 2015 brought. It was a full year filled with new experiences, building relation-ships with other units on base, as well as, internationally, and above all building cohesion as a Regt. It is without a doubt that the 2nd Regt can say we are stronger now than ever before and ready for the challenges that lie ahead in 2016.

LCol ST HattonMaj JD FlandersMaj RJ LyttleMaj RA MacBethMaj JCM MayesMaj RA O’DonnellMaj CD SykoraCapt MJ AstalosCapt A BastienCapt SD BeareCapt LR BellemoreCapt JG BrownridgeCapt FB GuevarraCapt NB HamlynCapt RG HaugCapt TE JewerCapt SB JohnsonCapt D KapaCapt MG KellyCapt SM KeoghanCapt L LavictoireCapt J LynchCapt DC MannCapt MN MathiesonCapt NJ MeidingerCapt BD MillerCapt JR NeeleyCapt SB RebeiroCapt AA RigbyCapt MA RocheCapt SR SalovaaraCapt RC SmithCapt DM SmithCapt JP SouthenCapt MR SticklandCapt S VanthournoutCapt DP WilsonCapt JC ZwicewiczLt JJ AdamczykLt J BouthotLt SM CookLt DW EnnsLt TF EverettLt M LenchukLt EC McDonaldLt JA WalkerCWO WE LundriganMWO JM AucoinMWO DI DesmondMWO MH McGarrigleMWO SD MercrediMWO AG ToddWO MP BelangerWO RJ BlanchetteWO RG CameronWO DW DeansWO MB DolanWO DS DoucetWO M DupontWO LA FlowersWO AM HarveyWO JT KilleenWO J KirkWO MA MelvinWO JG MoloughneyWO JL MurphyWO TC MurrinWO E OliverWO NL OrthWO JR PaquinWO BD QuigleyWO KO SimmondsWO MJ WalshWO GS WilsonSgt SL AlbertSgt TM BarneySgt PG BeauchampSgt M Beaupre

Sgt FJ BélangerSgt ME BernierSgt JS BoucherSgt JMA CarignanSgt JD ClementsSgt CL ComeauSgt AD ConradSgt EJ DéraspeSgt KG DoyleSgt BC DoyleSgt SR GilbySgt JP HamiltonSgt C HanrahanSgt CJ HarrisonSgt TJ HendersonSgt AC HilchieSgt AD HolmesSgt MI KaiserSgt RJ KellySgt AD KeoughSgt E KheirallahSgt DJ KingSgt AD KuiackSgt JPL LavallieSgt CM LeblancSgt RHJ LeCozSgt JSJ LedouxSgt CC MangroveSgt MC McColemanSgt SR MillarSgt TT NechelputSgt EC OsborneSgt ACJ OsborneSgt MJA SaumureSgt CJ SaundersSgt DC SheaSgt D SheppardSgt PJ SpringmanSgt C St-PierreSgt JP ThomasSgt JMV VeronneauSgt LJ WotherspoonMBdr D ArelMBdr JC AveryMBdr JL BennMCpl KP BourgonMBdr DAR CameronMBdr RA ChiarelliMCpl D ChoquetteMBdr SG CunninghamMCpl SLJ DesjardinsMBdr AD DickinsonMBdr CJA DouglasMBdr LK EvelynMCpl DC FivesMBdr JM FrenchMCpl J GallantMBdr SB GedeonMCpl CPH GoreMBdr CM HannahMBdr BJ HorstMBdr M HotsonMCpl MR HunterMBdr KA KingMBdr KFM LacosteMBdr GE LeclairMCpl CM LovellMCpl JM MacDonaldMBdr GG MacleanMCpl JTJ MaloneyMCpl JE MappMBdr MJA Marcoux-DesrochersMBdr BE MarierMBdr MD McClungMBdr TS McEnteeMBdr CL McLeanMCpl JC McmanusMBdr C Meadus

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MCpl TJ MillsMBdr JJ MorinMBdr NJ MorrellMBdr CAP MurphyMCpl MAJ NoletMBdr AT O'DellMBdr TWH PelletierMBdr DJ PelleyMBdr CG Peralta-VintimillaMCpl DE PikeMBdr JD PriceMBdr SF RoordaMCpl JC RoperMBdr CG SaulterMBdr NM SimardMBdr KM SladeMCpl MG SloteMBdr MR Small MBdr GA Smith MBdr GTA St-CyrMBdr JJ StodgellMBdr CM SuretteMBdr DSS Swallow MBdr AM TatchellMCpl CJ ThompsonMCpl DS ThomsonMBdr RL TrekofskiMCpl DE TurcotteMBdr BJ TurnerMCpl DJM VilleneuveMCpl CE WalkerMBdr B WaltonMBdr JP WisemanMBdr SS WisemanMCpl JRM WrightMCpl JG YoungMS KS GiddensCpl JA AikenBdr TL AkaluBdr DEW AlstonBdr DC AnningBdr SM ArltCpl RE AvisCpl J BaggsCpl PJ BairdBdr CD BarryCpl JR BennettCpl DM BentleyBdr KW BerdanCpl BA BlackstockBdr RG BlanchetteBdr SPB BoileauBdr CJ BoothBdr EC BostockCpl MJB BouletBdr DJ BoutilierBdr SP BristowBdr H BueckertCpl SL BueckertCpl J BurtonBdr MAC ButlerCpl AD CallahanBdr AE CampbellBdr BLD CampbellBdr SLL ChaineyCpl SE ColeBdr JAM ComptonBdr TMD CoughlanCpl PJR CoutuBdr DJ CrawfordBdr JJ CroccoBdr TL CzechCpl MMM DallaireBdr RM DaviesCpl DJ DecarloBdr JA DekkerBdr KF DombroskiBdr SP DooleyBdr MAC DoucetBdr JT DouglasBdr CM DowneyBdr R DowsonBdr ML EarleBdr DA ElliottBdr AP EmpeyBdr JW EttingerBdr ST FioreBdr ID FleuryBdr S FoucherBdr CC FrancisBdr KA FraserBdr JML GagnonCpl RG GerredBdr B GodfreyBdr KA GodinBdr MC Goiziou-GallantCpl KB Goreham

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5e Régimentde l’artillerie légère du Canada

CmdtLcol F. Poitras

CD

SMR Adjuc G. Angel

CD

L’année 2015 a été une an-née occupée pour le 5e Ré-giment d’artillerie légère du Canada (5 RALC). Comme toutes les années, nous avons participé à l’exercice annuel de Brigade en fin janvier, l’Ex RAFALE BLANCHE (RB 15). Cet exercice contient du tir réel dans les secteurs de la BS 2 Div CA Valcartier ainsi que la mise en valeur des défis lors de la guerre hivernale. Au même moment, nous avions des élé-ments déployés sur la conti-nuité de l’Op PALACI en appui à Parc Canada dans l’Ouest canadien.

Ensuite, nous avons commencé à nous préparer pour notre montée en puissance pour la Force opérationnelle 1-15. Le premier exercice pour nous préparer était en février avec l’Ex PIÈCES MOBILES (PM 15) à la BS 2 DIV CA Valcartier. En plus d’aiguiser nos talents et nos compétences individuelles à titre de régiment, le 5 RALC a également appuyé le cours de com-mandant adjoint de poste d’observation. De plus, cet exercice a permis de confirmer la qualification de guerre hivernale.

C’est à Wainwright, en Alberta, que la confirmation de tous nos efforts s’est concrétisée. En effet, la montée en puissance s’est confirmée par un exercice au niveau de brigade, Ex MA-PLE RESOLVE (MR 15) ainsi que l’Ex RÉFLEXE RAPIDE (RR 15). Plusieurs membres du Régt se sont rendus à Wainwright pour appuyer la brigade lors des deux portions de l’exercice. La première portion était d’une durée de deux semaines contre un ennemi Batterien réel, caractérisée par Batterien peu de re-pos et beaucoup de mouvement. La seconde portion consistait d’appuyer les attaques d’équipe de combat de manières sta-tiques avec du 155 mm ou avec des tirs de harcèlement avec nos mortiers 81 mm.

Dès le retour des troupes à Valcartier, des changements majeurs étaient à l’horaire. Tout d’abord, un changement de

commandement au niveau de brigade se fait entre le Colonel Dany Fortin et le Colonel Mi-chel-Henry St-Louis. Ensuite, peu de temps après, c’est au tour du 5 RALC de changer de commandant. Le Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-François Duval passe alors le flambeau au Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Poitras. Le SMR Éric St-Pierre cède également sa place au nouveau SMR l’Adjudant-Chef Ghislain Angel.

En juin, le Régt a été en-deuillé par la nouvelle du décès du Bdrc Sébastien Demers de

la bie V. Nos pensées vont à la famille et aux amis de Sébastien qui ont subi cette triste perte de leur fils, de leur frère, et de leur camarade.

Au retour des congés estivaux, le 5 RALC a eu une journée de Défi du Commandant avec une compétition de patrouille de re-connaissance. Cet exercice, très éprouvant physiquement, con-sistait à pouvoir reconnaître plusieurs points dans les secteurs d’entraînement de la BS 2 DIV CA Valcartier. Après trois jours de marches et de défis, le commandant du 5 RALC a couron-né la Bie R. La Bie R devient également les vainqueurs de la première édition de cette compétition. Évidemment, cette com-pétition avait pour but de développer la cohésion et l’esprit de corps au Régt en développant les compétences de bases d’un soldat. L’ambiance au barbecue de postexercice nous confirmait que la mission avait bel et bien été accomplie.

Il ne faudrait pas oublier nos membres qui ont été déployés sur un exercice à long terme sur l’Ex TRIDENT JUNCTURE (TJ 15) au Portugal ainsi que de l’Op RÉASSURANCE en Po-logne. Cet exercice d’envergure international est marqué par la présence de plusieurs membres du 5 RALC, spécialement des membres de poste d’observation et des membres qui sont quali-fiés parachutistes.

Des membres du Régt ont aussi participé à la course de fran-


chissement d’obstacles. La compétition de piste à obstacle a été marquée par la troisième place du Lt Lavigne chez les femmes et de la deuxième place du Sgt Dion chez les 30 à 39 ans. Il est également à noter que le 5 RALC a terminé deuxième à l’épreuve par section et a été couronné champion à l’épreuve à relais.

Le Régt a reçu une autre mauvaise nouvelle au début du mois de novembre. Le décès du BrdC (Ret.) Martin Bédard. Tout le Régt était invité à se recueillir et à offrir du soutien à la famille à la chapelle de la BS 2 DIV CA Valcartier. Nos pensées sont avec les amis et la famille en cette rude épreuve.

L’arrivée des immigrants syriens fait également en sorte que plusieurs des membres sont détachés de l’unité dans le cadre de l’Op PROVISION. L’OP PROVISION a été créée afin de po-tentiellement fournir un lieu d’habitation provisoire aux immi-grants syriens sur la BS 2 DIV CA Valcartier. Le Maj M. Voyer de la Bie Q est le commandant de la compagnie responsable pour les accueillir.

L’année a culminé avec l’exercice annuel régimentaire, l’Ex BOMBARDE BORDÉE (BB 15) en fin novembre. Celui-ci nous a permis de confirmer plusieurs cours régimentaires et de continuer notre prépara-tion pour la montée en puissance. Elle a été suivie des programmes mandatés et nous avons aussi pris le temps de souligner les efforts de chacun avec une fête de la troupe où un groupe rock, un taureau méca-nique et un shack à pa-tate étaient de la partie. Il va sans dire que la fête fut un succès. L’année s’est ensuite terminée avec les diners de batterie et un dîner de la troupe.

Bie X

Parmi les évènements marquants durant l’année 2015 dans la Bie X, il est à noter deux changements dans l’état-major de la bie. Le cmdt de la Bie X est passé du Maj M. Morin au Maj P. Lebel le 18 mai à la BFC Wainwright. Le SMB a aussi changé alors que l’Adjum P. Carrière a cédé sa place à l’Adjum M. Mor-neau le 23 novembre.

Identifié à titre de bie pour la force opérationnelle 1-15, la Bie X a effectué l’entrainement de la montée en puissance et a par-ticipé aux exercices MR et RR 15 du 19 avril au 13 juin à la BFC

Wainwright.La Bie X a aussi appuyé les cours de formation des nouveaux

artilleurs. Autant au niveau des soldats que des officiers. Elle a appuyé le cours de PP1 au CI 2 DIV CA du 15 au 21 juillet. La Bie X a aussi appuyé le cours de DP1.2 du 10 septembre au 2 décembre, exporté de l’École du Régiment Royal de l’artillerie canadienne vers la BS 2 DIV CA Valcartier.

Un détachement de CCFA ainsi que deux détachements de poste d’observation ont participé à l’EX TJ 15 au Portugal du 16 octobre au 10 novembre. La Bie X a aussi appuyé l’Ex CASTOR AGUERRI du 30 novembre au 3 décembre avec du tir d’artillerie et deux détachements de poste d’observation et de contrôleurs aériens avancés.

Malgré le tempo très élevé tout au long de l’année, les mem-bres de la bie ont réussi à entièrement satisfaire les attentes. Avec la multitude d’exercices que la Bie X a appuyé, elle a su augmenter son professionnalisme, sa cohésion, sa polyvalence, sa compréhension du champ de bataille complexe et elle en re-tire surtout une grande fierté de servir dans les FAC.

Bie Q

La Bie Q a eu une année très chargée en termes d’exercices et tâches avec des nouveautés au niveau de la composition de ses effectifs, de ses exercices au niveau régimentaire et de bri-gade et de ses procédures. Elle a d’ailleurs débuté en participant à l’exercice hivernal RB 15 en fournissant un CCSAO à la bri-gade et en déployant les éléments de la Bie Q dans les secteurs d’entraînement de Valcartier. La bie a reçu deux autres postes de capteurs acoustiques (PCA) pour sa troupe SCARA pour un total de six et de nouvelles mises à jour du logiciel pour le RAML ont été configurées. La montée en puissance de la batterie s’est effectuée durant l’Ex MR 15 du 20 avril au 3 mai à Wainwright où

les membres ont fourni un CCSAO et déployés ses éléments.

Lors de la période estivale, le 9 juillet il y a eu le changement du SMB de l’Adj S. Gauvreau à l’Adjum A. Filion. Les cadres de la bie ont participé à des déploiements interna-tionaux, soit pour un exercice et un tour en théâtre opérationnel. Le CB, Maj M. Voyer, a été déployé au Koweït du 15 juin au 15 octo-bre dans le cadre de l’Op IMPACT. De plus,

le Capt D. Hoyt a été employé comme officier d’ISTAR au niveau de la brigade lors de l’Ex TJ 15 au Portugal du 16 octobre au 10 novembre. Cette participation de la chaîne de commandement a permis d’approfondir les connaissances des procédures SAO et ISTAR qu’utilisent les autres pays et d’augmenter les compé-tences des membres de la bie.

Durant l’année 2015, la Bie Q a développé ses capacités de systèmes aériens téléguidés miniatures (MUAS) en détachant ses éléments aux autres unités de la brigade pour plusieurs ex-ercices. Cette nouvelle capacité de surveillance aérienne facilite la préparation et la planification des opérations pour les unités. Les armes appuyées apprécient énormément ce que leur ap-porte la Bie Q.

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L’année s’est terminée avec l’Ex BB 15 pendant lequel, pour la première fois, la bie a appuyé le cours d’officier de SAO de Gagetown du 16 au 27 novembre. Cette coopération entre le 5 RALC et l’école d’artillerie a solidifié la relation entre les deux entités et a amélioré l’affiliation pour permettre une meilleure collaboration pour les tâches dans le futur.

Somme tout, ce fut une année très chargée pour la Bie Q qui a présenté de nombreux défis que les membres ont accomplis avec succès et fierté.

Bie R

La bie a commencé l’année avec sa participation sur l’Ex RB 15 en fournissant des éléments en appui au 3 R22R. Par la suite, la bie a été déployée dans le cadre de l’Ex PIÈCES MO-BILES (PM 15) pour appuyer le Régt et le cours de commandant adjoint du poste d’observation. De plus, la bie fut incluse sur l’Ex MR 15. Lors de cet exercice, plusieurs membres de la batterie ont participé au support du groupe tactique d’artillerie (GTA) et au CMTC. Le GTA au 3 R22R et les opérations démontées ont eu leurs lots de défis. Au cœur du GTA de la Bie R se trouvait plusieurs éléments internationaux attachés ; une équipe SALT du 1st Anglico Marines, une équipe d’observateur Britannique du Right Flank Rifles, une équipe d’observateur de Bayonnet Coy de la Georgie ainsi qu’un JTAC du US Air Force.

Ce fut un été chargé pour les membres de la batterie, une équipe d’observateur a participé au Festival aérien de Bagotville pour exposer les capacités du VBL III OPV et un détachement de M777 a participé à l’activité de rayonnement CON FORZA au parc d’attractions de la Ronde. Plusieurs tirs de salut ont eu lieu pendant cette période, la batterie a souligné la fête du Canada et les changements de commandant du R22R, tous à la Cita-delle.

Au mois de juillet, Capt Derek Gaudreault, Bdrc Marco Drolet, Bdr Benjamin Morin-Boucher et Bdr Guillaume Anglehart-Methot ont quitté pour l’Op RÉASSURANCE avec la Compagnie A du 3 R22R dans le cadre de l’opération visant l’intégration d’éléments multinationaux en Pologne. La rotation de G21 se terminera au début de l’année 2016.

Au retour des vacances d’été, la bie a pris part à une compé-tition de patrouille au niveau de détachement. La performance de tous les détachements fut au-dessus de la moyenne régi-mentaire. Grâce à ces excellents résultats, la bie a eu le grand honneur de remporter la première épreuve d’une compétition ré-gimentaire pour déterminer la meilleure bie au cours de l’année. Depuis, le fanion de la suprématie flotte fièrement au-dessus de la porte du commandant de la batterie, Maj S. Guay.

Dans le cadre d’exercice au niveau de bie, nous avons été déployés au mois de septembre et octobre lors des Ex ROMÉO SICCUS et ROMÉO DÉFENSIF. Lors de ces deux exercices, la bie a exécuté plusieurs déploiements à sec, des tâches de harcèlements, insertions héliportées, creusage d’une position défensive d’infanterie, champ de tir C6, C7, ainsi que des par-cours de combat en tir réel. Cet exercice a été réalisé en col-laboration avec le 5 RGC et le 430 ETAH qui ont offert leur ap-pui. Finalement, l’année 2015 fut une année remplie de défis et d’opportunités afin de faire refléter la capacité et le profession-nalisme de la bie au sein du Régt et du 5 GBMC.

Bie CS

L'année a débuté sur une bonne note pour la Bie CS en fournissant un appui complet à l'unité durant RB 15. Avec une coordination à la hauteur des attentes, elle a pu fournir toutes les ressources nécessaires autant pour l'équipement et

l'alimentation que les divers exercices d'élingages faits par la Bie X dans les secteurs d'entraînement de la BS 2 Div CA Val-cartier. Une fois de retour au régt, la Bie CS mettait déjà l’accent sur le prochain exercice, Ex PM 15, afin de permettre aux véhi-cules et l'équipement d'être prêt à l'emploi. La Bie CS a été en mesure compléter l'entraînement individuel et collectif de son personnel au cours de cette semaine.

Le printemps a finalement cogné à nos portes. La priorité de préparer l'envoi de véhicules et du matériel essentiel à notre tra-vail s'est installé vite dans nos tâches: destination Wainwright, Alberta. Après un mois d'acharnement et de dur labeur pour les diverses sections techniques, la Bie CS a été en mesure de fournir toutes les ressources nécessaires pour le déploiement de l'artillerie à MR 15. Un merci particulier aux mécaniciens qui ont fourni un rendement exceptionnel et travaillé plusieurs heu-res supplémentaires.

Au retour des vacances d'été, la Bie CS a enclenché L'Ex SUPPORT MONTAGNEUX, afin de mettre au défi le personnel au niveau physique et mental en complétant une ascension de 1200m dans le Parc des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie. Sur une durée de trois jours, les gens ont dûment complété un total de 50 km au travers les divers sentiers du parc national. Un accent a particulièrement été mis sur la cohésion d'équipe en or-ganisant les marches en groupes et le soir venu, un rassemble-ment autour d'un feu de camp avec les membres de la bie. Avec un paysage hors du commun et une température clémente, la Batterie CS a trouvé ce séjour mémorable. Une ligue de balle molle et de hockey balle a également été planifiée, durant la saison estivale. Entraînant ainsi les diverses cellules composant la bie à participer activement une contre l'autre.

Par ailleurs, la Bie CS a organisé la compétition de pa-trouille régimentaire 2015 en appuyant activement le déroule-ment complet de l'exercice de quatre jours dans les secteurs d'entrainement de la BS 2 DIV CA Valcartier. Cette compétition a permis de pousser les limites physiques et mentales de chacun des membres du 5 RALC. La Bie CS a été en mesure de remplir toutes les demandes et de coordonner toutes les ressources essentielles au bon déroulement ainsi que de l'intégration de plusieurs soldats venant de plusieurs unités du 5 GBMC.

L'automne s'est enclenché avec la préparation et l'exécution de l'Ex SUPPORT GUERRIER 15. Cet exercice consistait à ex-ercer la batterie dans un contexte tactique sans avoir à appuyer le 5 RALC. De plus, les NIACs ont été complétés au niveau de batterie en donnant des leçons et un entrainement sur le ter-rain. Cet entrainement a permis d'accomplir plusieurs objectifs d'entrainement qui intégraient les notions de base du soldat.

La fin novembre fut une des périodes des plus intenses pour la Bie CS. La bie a organisé et coordonné l'Ex BB 15. La com-plexité de l’exercice a permis à l’état-major du régt et les élé-ments d’appui de mettre au défi leurs flexibilités et d’atteindre les objectifs des cours et du cmdt. L’effort a été constant et la bie a répondu aux attentes. Le point culminant de l’exercice a été la coordination d’un tir régimentaire avec les trois unités de la réserve. Le PCR et le PC 95 ont coordonné le tir de cinq élé-ments de tir, la surveillance aérienne, les attaques rapprochées aériennes ainsi que les tâches de harcèlement. La gestion de plusieurs parties mobiles durant cet exercice a permis de tirer d’excellentes leçons sur notre capacité à coordonner de nom-breux éléments dans un contexte réel.

L’année de la Bie CS s’est terminée par l’organisation de l’Ex PIÈCES PHYSIQUES 15, compétition sportive régimentaire qui a été tenue dans le cadre des épreuves pour l’obtention de la suprématie régimentaire. Cette compétition réunissait six épreuves : Deck Hockey, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Hand Ball, Soccer et la natation.


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4th Artillery Regiment (General Support), RCA

COLCol T.J. Leigh

CD

RSMCWO T. Neill

MMM, CD

4th Artillery Regt (General Support), RCA (4 Regt (GS)), saw 3 Sub-Unit Command Teams change in 2015. We welcomed Maj Y. Leclerc-Desjardins to 119 Bty, Maj J. Howe to 127 Bty, and Maj G. Dunlop to HQ & Svcs Bty. New BSMs included MWO S. Cloutier to 119 Bty, WO C. Virgoe to 127 Bty, MWO J. Furber to 128 Bty still under command of Maj G. George, and MWO P. Penney moved from 128 Bty to HQ & Svcs Bty. We also welcomed in our new RSM; CWO T. Neill.

4 Regt (GS) soldiers con-tinued to embrace high tempo commitments across Canada and the world with professionalism and excellence. The unit was tasked for the first time to provide the lead IRU unit for the At-lantic Provinces beginning in October. With the continuation of high readiness exercises across Canada, the Regt continued to do its part in providing Artillery coordination and targeting aug-mentation for the CA. Sub-units were also extremely busy force generating mission elements for the three Mechanized Brigade Groups, and participating on numerous exercises throughout the year. The year concluded with the Regt successfully defending its title against The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School (RCAS) during the annual St Barbara’s Day sports competition.

119 Bty

Command of 119 Bty passed from Maj D.Y.G. Brassard to Maj J.G.E.N.Y Leclerc-Desjardins in June. In addition to a new Bty Commander, 119 Bty bid farewell to its BSM, MWO Francis who was promoted to the rank of CWO, and welcomed MWO S. Cloutier as the new BSM. Right from the start of the year,

119 Bty along with other Regt sub-units participated in win-ter warfare Ex TEMPERED WARRIOR 15. In February, the exercise focused on pa-trolling, cold weather opera-tions and survival techniques, all preparation for the Regt’s to deployment to Goose Bay in 2017. In March and early April, the ASCC and E Tp CP Detachment finalized their preparations for Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 15 and deployed from 22 April - 21 May. The Bty transitioned to prepara-tions for Adventure Training at Baxter State Park, ME, USA from 22-26 June which culminated in the arduous as-

cent along the boulder covered ridge of Mount Katahdin. From 15 Sep – 18 Oct, Maj Leclerc-Desjardins and Capt Gargano de-ployed to Meaford on JOINTEX 15 as members of 1st Canadian Division’s Headquarters as the Director of Fires and FSCC Of-ficer respectively. Members of the Regt set an incredibly high standard of professionalism and fires subject matter expertise within 1st Can Div’s Joint Operations Centre, receiving praise from Commander 1st Canadian Division, MGen D.J. Milner. 119 Bty conducted a level 3 exercise during Ex TURBULENT WINDS 15 from 13 – 29 Oct. Their primary task was to support The RCAS’s AD Officer Course. The Bty performed exceptional-ly well, with Sgt May being awarded the Cmdt’s Coin for his out-standing performance as TSM of the JMANPADS Troop. During this time, the Bty assumed the lead for the Regt on 5th Canadian Division’s IRU task, which they will hold until 31 March 2016. Maj Leclerc-Desjardins deployed to Kuwait on Op IMPACT as a Targeting Officer, departing in November and returning in July 2016.

Winter training is conducted.


127 Bty

Members of the Bty deployed on Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 15 as part of 1st Canadian Division’s Fire Support, Airspace, and STACCs. Sgt R.A. Gerrow was employed as an Observer/Controller/Trainer for the JMANPADS detachment on the exercise. The Bty conducted an introductory Close Quarter Combat course from 8 – 11 June, an activity that was well received by all partici-pants. Several members of 127 Bty attended international training, col-laborating and learning from foreign expertise. Sgt Spital completed the Joint Tactical Targeting Course in the United Kingdom, WO Arm-strong completed the NATO Joint Targeting Staff and Battle Damage Assessment Courses and Capt Gargano completed the NATO Col-lateral Damage Estimation Course at the NATO School Oberammer-gau Germany. On 30 June Maj J. Howe assumed Command of 127 Bty from Maj B. Insley, and WO C. Virgoe replaced MWO R. Keeting. In July 127 Bty conducted Adven-ture Training in Gros Morne Na-tional Park in Newfoundland. The training included activities such as cod jigging with a traditional hand reel, experiencing the local culture through its food and music, and tak-ing in the stunning natural beauty of the province by traveling up the en-tire western side of the island to the town of St-Anthony and the Viking Settlement at L’Anse-aux-Mead-ows. The bty conducted multiple hikes in the park, culminating with the ascent of Gros Morne Mountain, a challenging 16km route with a steep climb over boulders and shale to the peak at 806m elevation. 127 Bty provided OPFOR and CIVFOR to Ex STRIDENT TRACER 15, 5th Canadian Division’s collective

training event for 36 and 37 Brigades. 127 Bty’s support to the exercise allowed the Reserve soldiers of 5th Canadian Division to hone their soldiering skills in a challenging scenario, focusing on the execution of offensive, IA, and CIMIC Operations. 127 Bty directly contributed to the success of the exercise through their professional conduct and mastery of soldier skills.

128 Bty

128 Bty began 2015 in reconstitution. In April, C Tp was stood up under the leadership of Lt D’Souza and WO Roy (later Sgt Fletcher) and the Bty undertook Ex TITAN WARRIOR. This short but complex exercise introduced Conduct-After-Capture (CAC) training, making extensive use of OPFOR resources, escape-and-evasion activities, promoting junior leadership and encour-aging esprit-de-corps, confidence and team building. By June, the Bty began its transition from reconstitution operations to the Road to High Readiness (RTHR) with 1 CMBG. Members of the Bty travelled to Ottawa for Op DISTINCTION. The Bty conducted adventure training, Ex ARTESIAN UNDERTAKING,

which included the completion of a 90 km canoe trip along the Restigouche River which built outstanding cohesion and morale

with the Bty. The ASCC partici-pated in Ex JUPITER RAM with 1 CMBG in 29 Palms, California, USA from 6 – 23 August. Gnr Deley and Gnr Duncan Roth participated as shooters in the CAFSAC team in August, and Gnr Handley was a member of the Regtl Ironman team and placed 78th overall. Members of the Bty participated in JOINTEX 15 in the Divisional FSCC, Divi-sional STACC, and the ASCC. The Bty undertook Ex TURBU-LENT JAVELIN as part of the Regtl Ex TURBULENT WINDS. The Bty provided OPFOR to 119 Bty, which directly supported the AD Officer’s course. The ASCC deployed to Edmonton to partici-pate in Ex UNIFIED RESOLVE with 1 CMBG HQ as part of their work-up for Ex MAPLE RE-SOLVE 16. Members of 128 Bty also participated in the Cana-dian Patrol Competition held at CMTC Wainwright in November. Bty members included the patrol commander Sgt Blakemore, the patrol 2IC MBdr Rattie, and Gnrs Dooley and Mioc. Gnr Vink from 119 Bty as well as Gnrs Winn, Thoma, and Scevious from 127 Bty rounded out the team.

HQ & Svcs Bty

HQ & Svcs Bty welcomed Maj G. Dunlop, who replaced Maj R. Moore, as the new Bty Commander. MWO P. Penny assumed the BSM appointment from MWO R. Hausman (ETQMS) who was the acting BSM when MWO G. Lees was posted to the 5th Canadian Division Training Center in June. In line with Regt

Regiment Ball Hockey team.

The CO takes the Regiment for a ruck march.

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Winter Warfare training, HQ & Svcs Bty conducted Ex TEM-PERED WARRIOR from 16 – 20 Feb. The bty conducted an ATCIS course during August and September while also provid-ing support to all other Regt driver courses. From 22-23 Aug, Maint Tp sent personnel to Summerside PEI to conduct a “Kid-die Commando” course in support of the Atlantic International Air Show. From 25-27 Aug, the bty conducted adventure training (Ex FIRST RIDE) in Hopewell Hill, NB. The main focus of the Ex, led by the CPO Lt A. Hope, was on physical fitness, team build-ing and fostering esprit-de-corps. The bty conducted numerous activities throughout the week, which included horseback rid-ing, canoeing, swimming, hiking and biking. It was challenging training that proved very popular amongst the participants, and was recommended to be expanded, and conducted again in the

future. From 22 Aug – 11 Dec, Maint Tp sent 1x EO Tech and 1x Veh Tech to the Nevada Automotive Test Center in Reno, Nevada as part of the TAPV Reliability, Availability, Maintainabil-ity, Durability Testing, where they assisted in reliability testing of the vehicle platform and Remote Weapon System (RWS). In October the bty participated in Ex TURBULENT WINDS. The exercise began with a focus on the set-up and establishment of a Brigade Services Area (BSA) as well as IBTS annual certi-fication. Once the BTS requirements were achieved, the focus shifted to providing logistical and technical support with trans-portation, communication and administration. The bty played an integral part in supporting the AD Officer course with rations, maintenance and signals support.

LCol TJ LeighMaj BD DegaustMaj GM Dunlop Maj GA GeorgeMaj JM HoweMaj YJGN Leclerc DesjardinsCapt CJ CarterCapt ST ChledowskiCapt JD CoberCapt AJD CogswellCapt DS CoulterCapt SP DuvallCapt CJ FarrellCapt JM GarganoCapt BJ Gendron-HouleCapt MC JohnsonCapt BH KellyCapt CJ KerCapt PA LittleCapt ML MacNeillCapt NA MorrisCapt BG MullinsCapt SLAA OmariCapt CL PatzerCapt JM RouleauLt A BarskiLt MA BernhardtLt F D'SouzaLt JK DunksLt APR HopeLt LG Jamois-ParadisLt BC JohnsonLt NK KawamuraLt JJF LangloisLt TS PuusaLt JL RickettsLt IS StoicaLt TJH Wilson2Lt JM Bouchard

2Lt VML BourassaCWO TK NeillMWO S CloutierMWO JL FurberMWO PH PenneyWO CP ArmstrongWO SA AttruxWO KD BurkeWO SK BusheyWO SE CanningWO KR GardyWO JFA GuillemetteWO SW HofmanWO GD HoganWO JJL LandryWO DM LeggeWO CA LohnesWO BG PayneWO KK RichardsWO DW RobertsWO SJW RoyWO JRD SauvageauWO CSG VirgoeWO MA WheelerSgt M AllainSgt DD BenedettiSgt RG BlakemoreSgt TJ CarnegieSgt JAC ChampagneSgt MJD CharetteSgt JAJ CloutierSgt JJ CorlissSgt RTA CurnewSgt SM DavidsonSgt RA DesruisseauSgt SC FletcherSgt RA GerrowSgt CC HaleSgt SJ Hennessey

Soldiers conduct house clearing drills in the training area.


Sgt AJ HowlettSgt PS LabrecqueSgt RR LevesqueSgt LR MacKinnonSgt JFT MartineauSgt MG MaySgt JSB McKnightSgt MD McNeilSgt RD MendesSgt KM O'DonnellSgt H PelletierSgt GA PersicoSgt CA PriceSgt JR RattieSgt MJ ReickerSgt M RiouxSgt BM SecordSgt EM SpitalSgt A ThibodeauSgt SDR WalkerSgt RJ WhittenMBdr JM AstlesMBdr AA BabinMBdr CC BenoitMBdr BJ BesawMBdr IR BlaedowMBdr F BoivinMBdr DG BosséMBdr MJG BoucherMBdr MJR BreauMBdr DA CampbellMBdr JL CarterMBdr GK CordyMBdr DC FlynnMBdr DL GibsonMBdr JS Grass MBdr KCJ GriffinMBdr KC HartjesMBdr JJ HarveyMBdr AA HolmMBdr BRJ HookMBdr BT HoquetMBdr MN HyattMBdr JJ KovacsMBdr EJB LandryMBdr JRF LarocqueMBdr RJ MacsonMBdr N MathesonMBdr JPT McKennaMBdr M MillsMBdr BR PetersMBdr C PrudhommeMBdr NA RandallMBdr GE RichMBdr AC ShannonMBdr LJ Sheppard MBdr WA Van NordenMBdr AT WamboltMBdr TB WolfeMBdr SR WorsleyBdr KA AsmarBdr JFP BayerBdr MS BeatonBdr GMG Bernier-MailhotBdr MJ BlouinBdr D BouchardBdr MY BusqueBdr JIL CarterBdr TM CurrieBdr TR DoolerBdr P DumontBdr DP FinnamoreBdr GGR FrancheBdr JJ GalangeBdr TAD HarwayBdr BG InkpenBdr KJA KingBdr CD LauderBdr M LavoieBdr JM LaycockBdr AM Lorimer-CarlinBdr CA LutherBdr SP MacDonaldBdr MP MacGowanBdr M MacKenzieBdr T MacQueenBdr MW MakepeaceBdr DCA MarticotteBdr TJ MartinBdr SM MassinenBdr WAP McAvoyBdr E McGeeBdr DCA MillerBdr MD MillerBdr MJ MooreBdr CM MosesBdr SMM MunroBdr BA Naugler

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The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School

CmdtLCol B.M.V. Giroux

CD

RSMCWO J.R.F. Vidal

MMM, CD

Within a frenetic year of conducting world-class Individual Train-ing, The Guns of The Royal Regiment of Ca-nadian Artillery School (RCAS) rarely fell silent as sub-units united in the provision of fire-power. From far-flung international exchanges to constant field deploy-ments, Gunners of The RCAS continually ap-plied steel on target, forging the future of The Royal Regiment of Ca-nadian Artillery (RCA) under the watchful in-struction and tutelage of both IGs and AIGs.

2015 witnessed the departure of LCol Masson and CWO Beaudry, as the former command team handed over to LCol Giroux and CWO Vidal. LCol Masson was posted to Ottawa as the Deputy Director of Land Force Development, while CWO Beaudry was appointed as both the Formation Sergeant Major of the Combat Training Centre and RSM RCA.

National calendar training demands necessitated the close work, communication, and cooperation of the Btys of The RCAS to form a sum greater than their individual components. A typi-cal field training exercise would witness 45 Bty providing FOO candidates as 67th Bty trained students both in the CP and on Recce while W Bty provided guns and Gunners to put bullets down range. Indeed, when Advanced Training conducted the DP3 Bty Commander’s course, the entirety of The RCAS, from Commandant to Privates Awaiting Training in Steele Troop, were out in the field to ensure high-quality training to students from all across Canada.

2015 yet again witnessed W Bty deploy a contingent to New

Zealand under the ban-ner of CANZEX, with the addition of a new capability of MUAS support, as a Raven B deployed outside of Canada on its maiden international flight. An-other milestone was the back-to-back win of The RCAS softball team led by MWO Henry, proving the nature of the pro-jectile is irrelevant, as regardless of its com-position, Gunners can knock it out of the park.

Embracing both fam-ily and community, The RCAS led Base Gag-etown with a whopping $21, 000 raised in sup-

port of the United Way. The annual Kids Christmas Party, Fam-ily Day, and the Atlantic Gunners Association reunion yet again proved to be wildly popular and exciting events.

HQ Bty

Maj Phillips departed and Maj Warren assumed command. With Capt Drake and MWO Miller fulfilling BK and BSM roles respectively, the new BC also assumed many secondary duties..

Members of HQ Bty travelled far-and-wide to exotic locations such as Valcartier, Shilo, and New Zealand. WO Larade, within the Standards Cell, ensured exported training was being run to a high standard, in addition to those courses conducted inter-nally at The RCAS. Bdr Vardy of Steele Troop joined the W Bat-tery CANZEX contingent, and worked with 16 Fd Regt’s 161 Bty (Close Support) RNZA operating the L119 105 mm Light Gun and 81 mm Mortar.

After many months of hard work and dedication, the Grand

Students from FOO 1501 observe a target while passing fire orders during a fire mission.


Bty Room ammunition and equipment display was completed in July by Capt Doucet, and WOs Babineau, Martin, Graham, and Brown. The improvements to the display will help students and visitors familiarize themselves with previous and current equip-ment and ammunition used by The RCA.

Steele Troop was kept busy as Capt Fortin and WO Berube managed over a bty’s worth of personnel, many of whom re-mained highly transient as they came and went to complete BMQ-L, BMOQ-L, and DP1 training. In addition to completing training, Steele Troop members were tasked to assist W Bty and fulfilled many tasks for Base events, such as the Worthington Challenge. When Capt Fortin left The RCAS to complete Intelligence Officer training, Lt Skel-sey moved from W Bty to assume the duties as Troop Commander.

Capt Kaempffer and WO Larade, as Cadet Liaison Officers with the affiliated 3034 Blue Mountain Rangers, were proud to witness the graduation of several cadets during a magnificent parade at Camp Argonaut. For their tireless efforts in support of the Cadets, LCol Masson and CWO Beaudry were invited to the annual Mess Dinner where they enjoyed, as hon-oured guests, a meal served by the proud community of Browns Flat.

67th Depot Battery

This has been another busy and exciting year for both A Troop (Gun line) and B Troop (STA) within 67th Bty. The operational tempo of The RCAS was definitely felt by the Instructors as they were tasked with multiple courses and secondary duties in sup-port of National training aims. The newest crop of IGs and AIGs posted in were immediately integrated and put to work instruct-ing the next generation of Gunners and Officers. Multiple gun line courses were run throughout the year in support of The RCA’s needs which included: DP 1.1 ( 2 x RegF serials and 1 x PRes serial), DP 1.2, Gun Area TSM ( 1 x RegF serial and 1 x PRes Mod 1 and 2), GATS ( 1 x PRes and 1 x RegF serial) and DP1 NCM. There were also multiple STA courses run by B Tp to include: MUAS Det Comd, STA TSM, STA Tech Supervisor, and the STA Officer course.

Maj Bourque assumed command of the Bty from Maj Wil-liams. The incoming BC was quickly thrust into The RCAS operational tempo as four courses fully loaded with young Of-ficers and seasoned NCOs commenced within two weeks of him taking command in September. The DP 1.2 was exported to 5 RALC which brought its own set of unique planning and man-ning challenges, but was a success for the new Officers. Ad-ditionally, 67th Bty saw a change of SIs for both A and B Troop. Capt Astalos handed over to Capt LeBlond for Gun line duties, while Capt Gendron-Houle handed over to Capt Haliburton for STA. Additionally the ASIs changed as WO Dupont handed over to WO Craig for A Troop and WO Simpkins handed over to WO

Smith for B Troop.The Instructors in both A and B Troop conducted various

COE support tasks in the form of IG/AIG Assistance taskings to 1 RCHA, 2 RCHA, 5 RALC, 2 Fd Regt and Ex STALWART GUARDIAN in support of the PRes Gunners from Ontario host-ed by 2 RCHA. These tasks provided a valuable training tool for the Commanders of the respective Regts by providing unbiased

feedback and coaching regarding unit training events. WO Sarnelli was also tasked in the fall to travel to Yuma, Arizona to participate in PGK trials, giving him an excellent opportu-nity to see the emerging precision capabilities of Artillery ammunition. Members of B Troop were busy conducting COE tasks as well, trav-elling to various Artillery and Armoured units to support the implemen-tation of the Raven B MUAS. Assisting in the provision of training for the Bty Commander and Artillery Operations courses, IG and AIGs

from 67th Bty were employed as guest lecturers and evaluators. After all the hard work and dedication shown by the staff of

67th Battery, there was also time for fun as multiple events including the Tree-Go aerial obstacle course and paint ball in-creased morale and gave bragging rights to the victors. 67th Bty eagerly awaits its 105th anniversary on 1 April (no fooling).

45 Depot Battery

The command team of 45 Battery witnessed both a change of command and appointment, as Maj S. Evans took over from Maj R. Nicholson, who was appointed as the CIG, while MWO Har-tery left for Base Gagetown and was replaced by MWO Good-land who moved over from W Bty.

FSCC Cell

The FSCC Cell maintained a high tempo, conducting FOO, OPDC, PRes FOO and PRes BC courses, in addition to pro-viding IG assistance on multiple occasions. Capt Gerbrandt as-sumed the role of SI with WO Gagne as the ASI. The Bty bid farewell to Capt Osbourne who moved to Advanced Training, WO Attrux who was posted to 4 Regt (GS) and WO Coxworthy who moved to FSCC Standards.

COE tasks conducted by the Cell included instructing All-Arms Call for Fire (AACFF) training, assessing AACFF for the Worthington Cup Challenge, and assisting the Army Learning Support Centre with the creation of a fire planning demonstra-tion video. Capt’s Chiu and Gerbrandt and WO Gagne attended the Naval Gunfire Liaison Officers course in Coronado, CA. They worked with MARLANT towards increasing the profile and capabilities of Canadian naval fire support for land operations. The FSCC Cell also worked to integrate new kit, such as the LAV 6.0 and the Target Locating Module, STERNA, into fire sup-port TTPs.

DP 1 NCM 1501 practicing their newly acquired skills on a winter exercise.

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Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Cell

The term JTAC has officially replaced Forward Air Control in keeping with the terminology used by the US and NATO; though the responsibilities of the Cell remain the same. The JTAC Cell continues to conduct all certification training for the CAF’s JTACs, whether from the Army, RCAF or CANSOFCOM. This year the Cell ran three courses: two JTAC and one JTAC - Instructor. This year also saw the implementation of Precision Strike Suite – Special Operations Force (PSS-SOF) software training as a separate but complimentary course to the JTAC and JTAC-I courses. Candidates ranged in rank from Cpl to Maj whose trades included the combat arms, special forces opera-tors, and aircrew. We also saw the first of what will be many al-lied students, as the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) began sending candidates on our courses in exchange for providing us with one of their experienced JTACs as an instructor. Courses continue to be split between the ground school (academic and simulator) in Gagetown, NB and the field portion in Wainwright, AB. Due to the operational commitments of the RCAF on Ops, the live fire portion of the air control phase of one of the courses was divided over three training areas to achieve the require-ments. This had instructors and candidates visit air weapons ranges in Shilo, MB, Cold Lake, AB, and Gila Bend, AZ over the course of several months. A logistical and scheduling challenge, all training aims were met, though in far from ideal conditions.

We said goodbye to some experienced JTAC-Is with the de-parture of WOs Morrell and Zaremba. We also welcomed our first instructor from the NZDF, SSGT Parker.

The JTAC Cell continues to be involved in JTAC Capability Management and assists the Air-Land Integration Cell (ALIC) with a number of issues and working groups. In June, members of the Cell were awarded a CADTC Commander’s Commen-dation for the work accomplished in maintaining and advancing Canada’s CAS capability.

AD Cell

The AD Cell welcomed two new members, Capt Smith and Sgt Nowell, from The Royal School of Artillery, UK. Capt Smith was on the UK IG Career Course and Sgt Nowell on the UK Gunnery Career Course. WO Porter moved to the Stan-dards Cell as the AD Rep, and WO Dowe was posted.

In addition to its provision of support to the COE, the AD Cell ran and supported cours-es throughout the year. WO Beaver acted as The RCAS’ advisor on naval gunfire Ex CAGE 3B in NS, with the RCN in January. The purpose of this exercise was to qualify Naval Officers in the employment of naval fires with input from each environment. A visit was also conducted to the AD Airspace Management Cell in Ft Sill, OK, to compare the AD training of the US and Canada. As well, the Cell supported the Artillery Operations Course where they provided staff to the CAX, introducing students to the planning and cur-rent operations aspects of airspace coordination.

Courses run by the Cell included the AD Officers Course,

the AD Tech Supervisor and three serials of Tactical Data Link course. The AD Officers Course was exported to the 4 Regt (GS), and received outstanding Regtl support when the entire unit deployed in support of the final FTX. The Tactical Data Link course is run on behalf of the CA, and is the only mechanism in the CA to train and qualify soldiers in the use of NATO standard tactical data links.

Advanced Training Cell

Advanced Training Cell maintained a high tempo and saw significant changes to its manning. Capt Woodill was promoted to Maj and took over as OC from Maj Evans who departed to command 45 Bty. Providing both continuity and guidance, MWO Smith remained as BSM. Capt Paish departed to begin employ-ment with 67th Bty after completing a year as the IG Course Officer. WO Tomlinson, who acted as Course Programmer, was posted to Shilo. Capts Beatty and Osborne took over as Course Officers for IG 1501, while WO Munro returned from second lan-guage training to act as Course Programmer. Capt Knox be-came the AIG Course Officer with WO Cloutier as the Course Programmer.

This year the Cell ran numerous senior Artillery Officer and NCO courses. IG 1401 concluded with eight students receiving brown hats and AIG 1401 awarded six students their white hats. Artillery Operations 1501 saw twenty-eight students complete the course, while Bty Commander 1501 graduated eleven stu-dents. Fourteen students completed BSM 1501. IG 1501 com-menced with six candidates and AIG 1501 with eighteen.

The Cell also began several other significant projects, includ-ing the IG QSTP writing board, review and improvement of Op LION, The RCAS tactical framework for courses, and signifi-cant improvement of course material for the Artillery Operations Course.

W Bty

Maj Chetwynd and Maj James conducted a Change of Command in July. This was closely followed by the change of appointment between MWO Goodland and MWO Hale. Maj Chetwynd moved to the Tactics School.

Twenty lucky members of the Bty participated in CAN-ZEX, an exchange that en-abled W Bty Gunners to work alongside their New Zealand counterparts. Members of each of the Troops, along with se-lect personnel from other Btys travelled to the other side of the world, including: Lt Ramey, WO Deziel, WO Morrell, Sgt Martin, MBdrs Lawrence, Go-odridge, and Neves, Bdrs Col-

burne, Lavoie, Morency, Moore, Vardy, and Zoghaib, Gnrs Laird, La Grange, MacDonald, Proud, Haight, L.Gingras, and Linaric. The exchange gave the soldiers a unique opportunity to train, hone skills and build friendships. The highlight of the trip was spending two weeks in the Wairouru training area where they had the opportunity to display their soldier skills and learn about the systems and equipment theNew Zealand Artillery trains with.

Gunners from W Battery conduct live fire training in the Gagetown Range and Training Area.


Members of STA Troop had the chance to showcase the Raven B, which allowed the New Zealand Army the opportunity to see firsthand a bit of the diversity within the RCA.

Gnr Guinet was awarded the RCAS Soldier of the Quarter. WO Evans received the CTC Commander’s Commendation for his work as a Troop Sergeant Major, while WO Prevost received the CADTC commendation for exceptional leadership. MBdr Zapporzan was chosen as the CTC Soldier of the year and was an Honoured Guest at the 2015 Army Run held in Ottawa.

A team consisting of Sgt Giberson, Bdr Naud, Gnr Haight, and Gnr Linaric participated in the annual Worthington Challenge, consisting of teams from all across Canada. They completed several stands which included completing a 25 mm LAV shoot on mobile and static targets, soldier’s obstacle course followed by a 7km run to the 9 mm pistol range, driver obstacle course, night navigation on foot and AFV recognition. They represented The RCAS very well, displaying strong leadership and soldier skills.

Physical fitness remained a top priority within the Bty and it was not more recognized than the efforts put forth by Capt I.

Turner who competed in the CAF National Triathlon Champion-ship where she was awarded the gold medal for finishing first in the Sprint Distance. She also finished second at the CAF Na-tional Running Championship 5km run and completed her first Ironman in 6 hours, 1 minute. MBdr Magee and Gnr Paulin were selected as part of the CADTC team to participate in the 2015 Army Run half marathon in Ottawa.

One of W Bty’s tasks is to provide support, through indirect fire, driving, STA and/or observation to national courses. This past year W Bty supported all RCAS training. Troop Command-ers with their Troop Sergeant Majors worked hard to balance the demands of supporting courses and getting soldiers the in-dividual training they require. Constant tasks coupled with field deployments make up the life of a W Bty soldier. Every Gun-ner takes pride in their ability to continually enhance their skills and knowledge of their competencies while providing support to training the Gunners of the RCA.

LCol BMV GirouxMaj DG BourqueMaj HSL EvansMaj AD JamesMaj RAH NicholsonMaj NY SkidmoreMaj WM WarrenMaj OM WingMaj KJ WoodillCapt JJ BanksCapt JMF BeattyCapt PR BeaudinCapt CG BrumptonCapt JMG CalnanCapt MJ ChiuCapt MJ ConleyCapt MB CrosierCapt JR CussonCapt CT CuttingCapt JQ DavidsonCapt NR DayCapt TJB DegaustCapt LJA DoucetCapt TR DrakeCapt MJ GerbrandtCapt JRL GrannanCapt DL GuymerCapt ID HaliburtonCapt AW JewerCapt NE KaempfferCapt JRF KnoxCapt JSM LavalleeCapt PM LeblondCapt CD OsborneCapt SR PaishCapt FJD PerreaultCapt AW PrymackCapt B.J RathCapt GA RichardsCapt MW RiopelleCapt BE RitchieCapt LC SchutteCapt RD SmithCapt MAL StevensonCapt RP TelferCapt IJ TurnerCapt IK Van DykeCapt CMC YuvanLt JC BrownLt S GosselinLt BJS HibbertLt SC PuillandreLt VR PynnLt GDD RameyLt PAW SebertLt CD SkelseyLt IS Stoica2Lt JSJN Beaulieu-Labonte2Lt JYEA Berry2Lt NRW Besterd2Lt GJW Blandford2Lt JM Bouchard2Lt VML Bourassa2Lt AJ Brunelle2Lt GM Cianciosi2Lt JA Erion

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WO RW FraserWO M GagneWO JAM GingrasWO PJM GoyerWO AL GrahamWO ANE GuntonWO CA HarrisWO R JofreWO SE KerWO TDC KidsonWO SD KroekerWO AJ La HayeWO DA LaradeWO EJP LarocqueWO JF LatulippeWO JMF LeblancWO MJL LemieuxWO TRS LillyWO K LuceWO KD LutenWO SF MalleyWO FR MartinWO KG McKinnonWO KJ MorrellWO DMJ MunroWO CGG NowellWO JER PinetWO B PlamondonWO CJ PorterWO JFGJ PrévostWO GS RoacheWO PE RogersonWO SC SarnelliWO AP SmithWO SL St-LaurentWO JP SzilbereiszWO PR TurnerWO SDR WalkerWO DE WalshWO MJ WaterfieldWO AM WeaverWO TS ZarembaSgt C ParkerSgt J AucoinSgt NSP BennettSgt JP BolandSgt TJ ChetwyndSgt RG DavidSgt NA FaderSgt BP GibersonSgt CA GilesSgt RB HannamSgt CE HoquetSgt JB KellowaySgt JS LacosteSgt MF MacIntyreSgt MEJ MartinSgt RAC O'NeillSgt JW PalmerSgt AE SampsonSgt PD SheehanSgt CS WalkerSgt TA WaltonSgt JC WilliamsMBdr KP BranchMCpl MJR MernerMBdr CA NevesMBdr GA LemayMBdr AJ ZaporzanMBdr JMJF BoucherMBdr JFG WarrenMBdr MR ChasseMBdr JKC NorthrupMBdr MCB BurrowsMBdr AJ VeldhuizenMCpl KA GreerMBdr DP ScottMBdr MC MageeMBdr AM WilsonMBdr CF AckerMBdr PA LawrenceMBdr SN KeanMBdr KD BrownMBdr AD GoodridgeMBdr DW LeforteBdr CJA MurrayBdr RB PitmanBdr CL ByrneBdr R YorkBdr FI MacDonaldBdr WD HaweCpl TF WhiteCpl NMR SimardBdr CB BoweBdr EAG Cere-BurnsBdr TM ColburneBdr JH Harnum

Bdr JM SeeBdr BC UnderwoodBdr TJ FergusonBdr WJMJG VallerandBdr EJ HalleyBdr KV RamnarineBdr R ZoghaibBdr LNO NaudBdr M GuinetBdr EL BoilyBdr JH VienneauBdr P McCloskeyBdr CBMA ArsenaultBdr CO LavoieBdr AD FoleyBdr A RasuevCpl TL ClearyBdr WD PettenBdr JR HolowatyBdr DDW WilliamsBdr TA BeersBdr KL MillerBdr AR MorencyBdr TB ThomasBdr L GauthierBdr CW ReeseBdr MA LinaricBdr JSJ St-PierreBdr MP ShaveBdr JRR PeddleBdr SW HaightBdr JK SladeBdr MQ RamosBdr JR VardyBdr GA MooreBdr B BrownBdr JTJ HillierBdr A Huntinghawk-BransonCpl AL McCauleyGnr SP BakerGnr PAJ BlanchetteGnr KD BradstreetGnr KP BrettGnr SD BrownGnr PSA CailyerGnr MD CantwellGnr GM ChartrandGnr CT DechetGnr A DeLorenzisGnr KJJ FontaineGnr DS FosterGnr AR GallettaGnr JM GenereuxGnr HJR GingrasGnr AJ GrayGnr J Guilmette-TetreaultGnr JJ HaffordGnr JRD HandleyGnr DTG HarrisGnr MP HarveyGnr TD La GrangeGnr OMCJ Labonte-BourguignonGnr KJ LairdGnr JM LoveGnr PM MacDonaldGnr MH MailletGnr J MarshGnr HJS McKennireyPte A MontreuilGnr D MorneauGnr AM MustoeGnr JJA NadeauGnr GE Patovirta-SaffiotiGnr O PatryGnr RD PaulinGnr ADE ProudGnr ND RempelGnr TW RosmanGnr NJRS Rouleau-PaquinGnr JT SeredaGnr G Simard-DesgagnesGnr TW SiscoGnr CD SooleyGnr JF TurpinGnr RS VandervaateGnr AJM ViauGnr AJ VoutierGnr KM WarcopGnr MB Yerlitz-PidduckPte(B) XM BouliannePte(B) LA LechmanPte(B) CR StevensonPte(B) SRP SeguinPte(B) JA RevesPte(B) MJ Di NozziPte(B) BC WilliamsPte(B) MWA James


Pte(B) CJ Larios-LacayoPte(B) DJ MacInnesPte(B) TP SwindellPte(B) AJ SolodiukPte(B) SD KentPte(B) JW MoultonPte(B) LO MurphyPte(B) DJA ThompsonPte(B) DJD DuthiePte(B) RD MacDonaldPte(B) JH MartinPte(B) GLB BrownPte(B) JS BenjaminPte(B) JFA CurtisPte(B) KL LarsenPte(B) VCG GoblePte(B) P LuongPte(B) JL ScheffelmaierPte(B) RGS O'DriscollPte(B) JA BoilyPte(B) NJ HamelPte(B) MJ Van WortPte(B) DS KellyPte(B) TT PappasPte(B) JAJ HarveyPte(B) DA CampbellPte(B) WE HearseyPte(B) DOJ JohnstonPte(B) TN StevensonPte(B) ZB Scott

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The Royal Canadian Artillery Heritage Campaign

One goal of the Campaign is the establishment of an endowment which will permit the continued

development of Bursary and other programme to support the Regimental Family.

Please see where and how you can help.

La Campagne du Fonds du patrimoine de l’Artillerie royale

canadienne

La campagne vise a creer un fonds de donation pour permettre le development contenu du programme de

bouvres d’etude et d’autres programme qui appuient la famille regimentaire.

Songes a ce que vous pouves fairs pour aider.

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Recognition & Awards / Prix et reconnaissance


RECOGNITION & AWARDS / PRIX ET RECONNAISSANCE 2015Order of Military Merit /

L’Ordre du mérite militaire (Officer) O.M.M.

Col T.J. Bishop

Col Comdt Commendation / Mention élogieuse du Col Comdt

CWO (Ret’d) C. RuskCol D. BouchardCWO W. Tremain

LCol J.D.S. MassonLCol (Ret’d) S.B. Strachen

Capt (Ret’d) D. BurnettLt (Ret’d) P. Kernohan

LCol (Ret’d) I. KennedyHLCol (Ret’d) R. Dallaire

The George Blackburn Memorial Bursary / Le bourses commemoratives George Blackburn

Deborah PrasadElizabeth BobbittRachel Pospolita

Melissa ChetwyndJoseph KawabataStephanie VoyerKayleigh Beaudry

Isabelle Tibbetts-Hobson

Order of Military Merit / L’Ordre du mérite militaire (Member)

M.M.M.

Maj J. PhillipsCWO R.J. BeaudryCWO G.E. Hoegi

CWO (then MWO) T.K. NeilMWO T.D. Buchanan

MWO (then WO) J.D. HawtinWO T.D. Berube

CDS Commendation / Mention élogieuse CEMD

Maj Bouchaert

The Captain General’s Diamond Jubilee Bursary / Bourse du Jubilé de diamante du capitaine-gé-

néral

Sonia Barrera Hernandez


1st (Halifax-Dartmouth)Field Artillery Regiment, RCA

COLCol J.R. Woodgate

CD

RSMCWO B.W. Gittens

MMM, CD

84th Independent Field Battery

Honorary ColonelHCol R.G.C. Sobey

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol C.D. Crosby

1st (Halifax-Dart-mouth) Fd Artillery Regt RCA had yet an-other eventful year of generating soldiers for the garrison of Artil-lery in Nova Scotia. 1st Field Regt and 84th Ind Fd Bty continued working together to meet a collective man-date that sees highly trained Gunners ready for deployment either on expeditionary or do-mestic operations. The Regt is healthy, with a strong esprit de corps amongst soldiers and Officers who are proud to serve in one of the oldest Artillery units in the nation.

2015 challenged the Regt to balance collective Gunnery train-ing with tasks to support 36 CBG’s Territorial Battle Group (TBG) while conducting several training courses.

The Regt’s Gunnery training culminated in Ex STEEL THUN-DER (6 – 8 Mar), with 5 CDSG in Gagetown. As the spring approached the unit shifted training to IBTS with Ex TRACER MARKSMAN and support to 36 TBG exercises which took place

prior to summer task-ings and individual training courses held at summer training schools. Following the summer training pe-riod, the Regt fielded a bty as part of Ex STRIDENT TRACER (DIVCON) held 22 - 28 August. Of note the CO, LCol L. Gallant was tasked as lead planner and CO of the TBG for Ex STRIDENT TRACER. Fall 2015 was extremely busy for the Regt with the con-duct of two live fire ex-ercises (Ex THUNDER STRIKE I and II); which

was our participation in a joint FTX with The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School in support of the IG Course. We also supported to 36 Brigade’s TBG training exercises. A De-tachment 2IC course was also conducted from September to December, paving the way for the unit’s next generation of the Detachment Commanders.

Finally, the Regt conducted a Change of Command, parading

LG-1 Firing on Ex.

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both 51 Bty in Halifax and 84th Bty together as the Regtl family on 24 October. LCol J. Woodgate assumed command of 1st Fd Regt from LCol L. Gallant, who the Regt had borrowed from the Halifax Rifles. When he took command in 2012, LCol Gallant im-mediately and wholeheartedly wore the Gunner hat badge with pride and served the Regt well. Good shooting Sir, “Once a gun-ner, always a gunner”! LCol Woodgate, welcome to the Regt.

This past fall also saw some appointment changes. Maj D. Boudreau assumed command of 51 Bty from Capt D. Neish. The Regt also welcomed new Regular force cadre with Capt R. Johnson joining as Adjt and Sgt L. Bidal joining us as Chief Clerk. The Regt also bid farewell to two former Commanding Officers who retired from the CAF this past fall. BGen D. Henley OMM, CD and Col A. MacDonald, CD were celebrated at a Regtl Mess Dinner on the occasion of the Change of Command.

Throughout the year, the Regt had some noteworthy accom-plishments. Bdr Biersworth of 84th Bty received the Brigade

Commander’s Commendation for representing not only the Regt, but also 5 Canadian Division as a chosen member of the 36 Canadian Brigade’s team competing in the Canadian Patrol Competition last November in Wainwright. The team took third place in this challenging national competition winning a bronze medal which was marked improvement for the Division over the previous year. Finally, 84th Bty deserves recognition for the sup-port it afforded to Ex FRONTIER SENTINEL, 14 - 16 October. This Joint Task Force Atlantic training event held in Yarmouth, NS exercised the Reserves, Navy, Air Force, Canadian Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and NS’s Emergency Measure Organization (EMO).

The Regt closed out 2015 with a Soldier’s Appreciation Din-ner followed by the Saint Barbara’s Day Ball held on December 12th when the soldiers and Officers took a “tactical pause” to celebrate all that was accomplished in 2015.

LCol SL GallantMaj KR DohertyMaj GD GallantMaj JJ GoetzMaj GP HatcherMaj DL BoudreauCapt RG DavisCapt RJ JohnsonCapt SD MisnerCapt MV RoeslerCapt DV TibbelCapt JPQ DulongCapt ALP MaynardCapt DA NeishLt L Han2Lt BA Sidney2Lt DC MuiseCWO WB GittensMWO JH LameyWO DA ColbourneWO RJ MeleeWO DS ClarkeWO DJ LloySgt SG AdamsSgt SBA DavisSgt CL Hunt Sgt RHD PitmanSgt AM AlqenaiSgt LAM BidalSgt AK GrimmerSgt CD MacdonaldSgt JM SaundersPO2 PV LeblancSgt BJ DeveauSgt WD GrimshireSgt GJ OliverMBdr HD Cottreau-MuiseMBdr SD NielsonMBdr DSF HopeyMBdr TM LeeMBdr JR MaccormickMBdr EM OwenMBdr RD PeplerMBdr RP Sangster

MCpl MG BreeseBdr LT ChurhillBdr JPQ ComeauBdr ACL Doelle Bdr GFT Doelle Bdr CS Hunt Bdr DL LombardBdr AL MacleanBdr NJ MurphyBdr JD SmithBdr MJ TheriaultBdr TA ThurberBdr JL WatkinsBdr CB Doucette Bdr SD ShortallBdr ZJF LadouceurCpl NM LeblancBdr MB BishopBdr MJB ByronBdr MT FraserBdr DSM HarrieBdr GA LangfordBdr MAM LeblancBdr SN LloydBdr AM Lorimer CarlinBdr PA Lorimer CarlinBdr JA MacleodBdr SLD McGrathBdr SD NazveskyBdr CA ReesBdr JA SampsonBdr MC SevignyBdr CJP StubbetBdr JM ThibodeauBdr JWT WisemanGnr MVT YorkeGnr JTJ MillerGnr CHC MacNevinGnr CVR MeleeGnr EJ ShoreGnr MA WarwickPte(B) JA HynesPteT SA Jobes


2nd Field Artillery Regiment, RCA

COLCol M.G.S Pelletier

CD

RSMCWO J.A.C. Barros

CD

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol S. Gregory

L’année 2015 en fut une très occupée pour le 2nd Fd Regt. En effet, plusieurs événements importants ont été soulignés par les membres de l’unité, renforçant ainsi les liens avec la communauté, en plus de participer à l’entrainement col-lectif, l’instruction individuelle et les ac-tivités différentes en collaboration avec les autres unités du 34e GBC. De plus, le manège Côte-des-Neiges a été en rénovation majeure pour une partie de l’année privant le Régiment d’une su-perficie d’entraînement considérable, mais démontrant une grande flexibilité des membres du Régt pour accomplir sa mission sans amoindrir la qualité de l’entraînement.

Premier événement d’importance au printemps, après deux ans comme Com-mandant, le Lcol Garon a remis le com-mandement du Régt au Lcol Pelletier. Après avoir servi l’unité depuis 26 ans, elle devenait ainsi la première femme à commander le 2nd Fd Regt. Il y eut aussi d’autres changements de person-nel comme le changement du Capt-Adjt et de l’Adjudant des Opérations. Ainsi, le Capt A. Dufour, muté à Wainwright a été remplacé par le Capt F. Pérusse, alors que l’Adj Fugère est retourné au 5RALC et a été remplacé par l’Adj S. Énault. Les grandes connaissances opérationnelles de ces nouveaux membres en font des joueurs-clés dans la pro-gression des capacités du Régt. De même, le Lt I. Stoica a effectué un transfert dans la force régulière, le Maj K. Fontaine a été transférée en Ontario à son retour de mission, et le Lcol Bérubé a quitté pour prendre le commandement du 6e RAC à Lévis. Arrivant de la 2e Div CA, le Maj J. Brunet s’est joint à

l’unité en tant que réserviste de même que le Capt F. Duplessis, de l’ERFC de St-Jean.

Au plan de l’instruction individuelle, une vingtaine de membres ont réussi leur formation pendant la période estivale, sur les cours de soldat de base, d’artilleur et technicien. À noter que le Lt Leong et le Lt Cervantes ont tous deux réussi leur cours d’OOA, alors que les Maj Brunet, Capt Larocque et Capt Tremblay-Michaud ont complété avec succès leur cours de com-mandant de bie à Gagetown.

L’entraînement collectif fut cette année encore un succès. D’abord, un Exécu-trek a eu lieu pendant le tir réel en mars, permettant aux employeurs de nos mem-bres de venir voir leurs compétences au travail. Au retour de l’entraînement estival, le Régiment a participé à 3 au-tres exercices de tir réel à la BFC Val-cartier, perfectionnant ainsi les NAC de l’artillerie. Alors en exercice le 27 sep-tembre, la 7e bie a souligné ses 160 ans d’existence avec un tir commémoratif en présence d’anciens commandants et SMR et membres de l’Association des ar-tilleurs de Montréal. La bie a aussi tiré en mémoire du Bdr Charles Hunter, décédé

pendant l’été, dernier membre de la 7e bie à avoir participé à la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. L’entraînement collectif a culminé avec la participation à l’Ex BOMBARDE BORDÉE du 5RALC en novembre, alors que la 7e bie s’est jointe à ses collègues du 5RALC, du 62e RAC et du 6e RAC pour effectuer du tir régimen-taire, fort apprécié des membres.

L’unité a continué à représenter la branche de l’artillerie à Montréal. Notons d’abord la participation de la 7e bie à Con-

Coup parti, Ex First Sheldrake, BFC Valcar-tier, Septembre 2015.

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Forza à la Ronde le 1er juillet, activité de reconnaissance des militaires organisée par la 2e Div CA, alors que les canons ont tiré sur la musique du R22eR jouant l’ouverture 1812 de Tcha-ïkovski. Suivant la tradition, les canons ont aussi tiré un salut lors de la Parade du Jour du Souvenir du 34e GBC le 11 novem-bre au Centre-ville.

Avec la volonté de préserver les excellents liens avec les au-tres unités du 34e GBC, l’équipe de commandement du Régt, le Lcol Pelletier et l’Adjuc Barros, ont tenu à être présents pour représenter l’unité à différents événements. Ainsi, ils ont as-sisté aux autres changements de commandement et aux dîners régimentaires du Régt de Maisonneuve, du Black Watch (RHR), des Fusiliers Mont-Royal, du Royal Montreal Regt, du 34e Regt Génie, du Canadian Grenadier Guard et des Royal Canadian Hussars. Plusieurs projets sont en discussion avec ces unités en vue d’exercices conjoints en 2016.

En ce qui a trait aux liens avec la communauté, le Régt a eu le privilège de recevoir en octobre le Droit de Cité de la Ville de Westmount. Citoyen de Westmount, notre Col (H) sortant, le Col (H) Charles DeKovachich a été l’artisan principal de l’octroi de cet honneur. Ainsi, le Régt a paradé, baïonnettes au can-on, le 17 octobre, dans les rues de Westmount, permettant au Lcol Pelletier de recevoir du Maire Trent le droit de cité de sa

Coup parti, Ex First Sheldrake, BFC Valcartier, Septembre 2015.

ville. Cet événement était aussi le prélude à la participation dé-sormais annuelle du Régt à la Parade du Jour du Souvenir de Westmount organisée par le Royal Montreal Regt, cette année, le 8 novembre.

À la fin de l’année, le Régt a souligné le départ de son Col (H) sortant, le Col (H) DeKovachich qui a servi et représenté l’unité comme honoraire ces 6 dernières années, et ce avec une grande fierté et une dévotion incomparable. À ce moment, nous avons accueilli le Lcol (H) Stephen Gregory en tant que nouveau Lcol (H) qui, sans avoir d’expérience militaire passée, est un ad-mirateur de notre beau métier. Il avait organisé l’Op HUSKY en 2013, permettant à nos artilleurs de marcher sur les pas des ar-tilleurs canadiens de la campagne de Sicile, en Italie. L’arrivée du Lcol (H) Gregory au 2nd Fd Regt est un privilège, et nul doute que plusieurs projets remarquables pour faire rayonner l’unité sont en préparation.

L’année 2016 sera bien remplie elle aussi. En effet, l’unité vise à continuer d’augmenter son effectif, mais aussi d’offrir des opportunités d’entraînement différentes à nos membres, comme en intégrant les mortiers 81mm aux exercices. Nous célébrerons le 160e anniversaire du Régt en septembre 2016 et travaillerons sur la création de notre Musée régimentaire.

LCol MGS PelletierMaj JPPE BrunetMaj JJL PinsonneaultMaj A Tremblay-MichaudCapt JCRP BoutinCapt JPL CloutierCapt JGJ LarocqueCapt F PerusseLt JC Cervantes CalleLt JH HaLt CZ LeongLt R YeSLt D MontpetitSLt M TriguiSLt JES VokeyElof CMC PatoineElof H RamgolamAdjuc JAC BarrosAdjum JJG St-HilaireAdj CE BerendtAdj JAJS EnaultSgt REAR CasesSgt JRB CastonguaySgt OAPF Dalphond

Sgt JBDK De SouzaSgt MAJD DuvalSgt TA FelderSgt SP HandSgt JLD LanglaisSgt JMC LepageSgt S MooreSgt JG SaundersSgt JFF VerreaultBdrc CA AfonsoBdrc JMG AubinBdrc P ChamounBdrc D DupuyBdrc S GarciaBdrc A LalchanBdrc M NemmaouiBdrc NJR RoyBdrc M SiroisBdrc M WinterBdrc HDM YungCplc DE LevesqueBdr MA AbrigoBdr LG BokorBdr MA Chiasson


Bdr FJPN DansereauBdr JE Diaz LopezBdr NK DinhBdr TJPL DufortBdr S Dufour-LabelleBdr LD EdnerBdr A FodjoBdr MAG GodinBdr JN Jara-PintoBdr RS JohnstonBdr A JoshiBdr KT KhuuBdr MRB LevasseurBdr LG Levesque-AubeBdr CLRG Louis-SeizeBdr P MaklanBdr JNT MatteBdr KM MicourtBdr MFN MunozBdr HM NguyenBdr S OdaBdr E OlivierBdr GJE PharandBdr K PochytayevBdr D PozdnniakovBdr PG QuirogaBdr RA SandovalBdr L ToussaintBdr Y Tshitenge NtambueCpl JAL ButlerCpl A Gellen-Kamel

Cpl LC LuongArt M Bosse-BlaisArt JC CoteArt G DaskosArt E DominiqueArt P HackenbeckArt JM IngramArt JCF JosephArt JJA KosseimArt P LascelleArt D SaldanaArt J TomakiArt Y TougasArt D VarinSdt R AhmedSdt LE Allard-RiendeauSdt J BeaudrySdt N Bouchard-UrizaSdt E CoteSdt J DugasSdt ACH FongSdt GCM Sdt A LeblancSdt FSPS LevasseurSdt KMD L’HeureuxSdt M McraeSdt A NanuSdt H RifaiSdt GCM Ste-Marie-SergerieSdt COC Sylvestre

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3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company), RCA

COMaj L. Andreola

CD

RSMCWO G.M. Louvelle

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol J.K.F. Irving

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol J. Quinn

It was, as usual, a very busy year, and along with that of course comes change. 3 Fd Artillery Regt has changed. We welcomed our new Commanding Officer Maj Lou Andreola and said good bye to LCol Stephen Strachan. The parade was held at the conclusion to a very suc-cessful summer training cycle.

The year commenced with winter training and with the snow and cold New Brunswick dealt us it was truly a winter experience. The Regt de-ployed to support The Royal Regi-ment of Canadian Artillery School’s IG course in Feb. Lots of bullets went down range and local defence was exercised. Our Gunners did extremely well.

3 Fd Arty Regt RCA “The Loyal Company” seized an opportunity this summer to participate in a Canadian New Zealand Exchange (CANZEX). Four members of the Regt departed Canada on the 29th of June, while Capt MacCready, the Contingent Leader, de-parted on 23 June with the Advance Party. The members were at-tached to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt Royal New Zealand Artillery (RNZA) at Linton Military Camp, New Zealand.

MBdr Kennedy, Bdr Beniah, Bdr Sok, and Gnr Daigle arrived in country on 1 July after a grueling travel itinerary which was close to 48 hrs long including layovers and flight times, and crossing an international date line. Once on ground, and after sorting out their kit, the next day the team deployed to the training area to join 163 Bty already in the field. The members were shown to a gun and fit in immediately. The members of 163 Bty made the team feel right at

home. The whole experience was found to be very rewarding, and certainly something to be proud of for the members of 3 Fd Arty Regt who came away with new ideas, new skills, an appreciation of Allied Forces, and most of all new friends and comrades within the family of Artillery.

As the summer came to a close, we said good-bye to our CO, LCol Strachan, and welcomed in Maj An-dreola. Additionally, Capt Meehan made the transition from Bty Com-mander of 115 Bty to Ops O of the Regt and Capt MacCready took Command of 115 Bty. Capt Reid-McPherson took Command of HQ Bty from Capt Watters.

The following internal awards were given out this year:Loyal Company Association Coin: MCpl M. Flanagan and Bdr L. Clark.Commanding Officer’s Coin: MBdr Kennedy - Top Gun Det; Bdr Daigle - Top Gun Det; Bdr Sok - Top Gun Det; Gnr Caines - Top Gun Det; Gnr Hanrahan - Top Gun Det; Gnr O’Dell - Top Gun Det; MCpl S. O’Dell - 89 Bty; Bdr Smith A - 89 Bty; Sgt Blinn - 89 Bty;

Col Comdt presents LCol S.B. Strachan a Commendation

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Sgt Smith - 89 Bty; WO Young - 5 DIVTC; Lt Guthrie - Top Student DP1.1 and Mrs Anita Pender.Honorary Colonel’s Coin: Bdr Harold Sgt S. Williams Sgt J. Robichaud CWO R. Parker LCol (Ret) Strachan CWO (Ret) R. MacFarlandRegimental Sergeant Majors Award of Excellence: Gnr O’Dell

New Zealand Exchange MBdr Kennedy, and Bdr’s Daigle and Sok learning to rig the L119 for Helicopter transport.

Top Soldier of the Year, The Nancy Hewlett Memorial Trophy: Gnr. CainesFall training commenced on September 3 with a vengeance with

our small arms exercise followed by our Live Fire Exercise that cul-minated in our support to the RCAS for the IG course. Throughout, all our gunners shone and met the challenge, and were completely successful in their endeavours.

8 Nov marked a significant event in the history of our Regt with the presentation of two key items. The first, a sword carried by LCol Harrison, a past Commanding Officer 1920-1922, who dur-ing WW1 made sure that required ammunition made it to the front lines. The second was the medals of Maj Inches, who commanded the 1st Canadian Heavy Bty, and later became RSM of the Regt 1912-1914 and then Commanding Officer 1930-1934. These do-nations were from Maj (Ret) Paul Blanchet.

A 6 inch Howitzer was donated to the Regt by our Honourary Colonel John Irving which was re-furbished by the craftsman and engineers of Source Atlantic. This was made available by Mr. Joe Koncovy under the guidance of Master Gunner, CWO (Ret) Joe Jordan

As the year comes to a close, 4th Artillery Regt (GS) hosted the annual Saint Barbara’s Day dinner where all the Officers from the Atlantic Area gathered to celebrate with a Mess Dinner. Finally our own Soldiers Appreciation dinner was held this year in Woodstock NB, home of 89 Bty. Reflection of the work of the dedicated mem-bers of 3 Field Regt is one the troops should be proud of. The hard work and loyalty of the members shows in the level of excellence they strive to achieve.

Maj L Andreola HCol KF Irving HLCol J Quinn Maj WB Leblanc Capt MA Caines Capt JCG Linder Capt DAJ MacCready Capt DJJ Meehan Capt AV Melvin Capt MJ Molloy Capt CS Reid-Mcpherson Capt TN Watters Lt WA Casey Lt JA Guthrie CWO GM Louvelle MWO PM Gillingham MWO KD Mclean WO E Bergeron WO BL Grant WO KM Hayes WO NR Mason WO DT Mclaughlin WO AA Sangster WO BJ Short WO PD Deveaux Sgt BK Blinn Sgt MJ Desrosiers Sgt GR Jones Sgt CR McCollum Sgt JA Robichaud Sgt CD Smith Sgt SJ Williams Mbdr NW Burns MBdr B Clark Mbdr AK Diggs Mbdr RA Gibson Mbdr RRD Kennedy Mbdr JW Marston Mbdr CE O'neill MBdr AM Smith Mbdr DA Stairs Mbdr LJ Tompkins Mbdr MA Flanagan Bdr CM Boucher Bdr NS Bowmaster Bdr SL Brittain Bdr JC Brittain Bdr EM Brown Bdr MJ Burns Bdr PE Butler Bdr LWJ Clark Bdr MD Clark

Bdr JPH Cogger Bdr BK Costain Bdr RG Crawford Bdr PG Cullins Bdr AR Daigle Bdr RD Doherty Bdr JF Douglas-Rich Bdr KM Firth Bdr MH Fletcher Bdr CJE Fraser Bdr GCM Golder Bdr GC Gormley Bdr DJ Grant Bdr F Habold Bdr MS Hanrahan Bdr DR Hoben Bdr E. Hunter Bdr MB Lavigne Bdr D Mcsheffery Bdr MAT O'Dell Bdr SL Patterson Bdr JW Robinson Bdr JL Rowsell Bdr RGR Ruckstuhl Bdr MA Smith Bdr B Sok Bdr NC Spencer Bdr C Sprague Bdr KS Thomson Bdr APC Vail Bdr CD Wetmore Bdr JA White Bdr AL Williams Bdr MI Williams Bdr MB Woodhouse Gnr CA Beresford Gnr PR Brooker Gnr C Bryant Gnr DC Caines Gnr TC Chatterton Gnr BJ Cronkhite Gnr CC Donkin Gnr AM MacDougall Gnr JFD Peterson Gnr RJ Robichaud Gnr KW Rodson Gnr KA Shannon Gnr DL Theberge Gnr AL Thomson Gnr JJ Tompkins Gnr JD Urdang Gnr W Williams


5th (British Columbia)Field Artillery Regiment, RCA

COLCol J.E.

Fortoloczky, CD

RSMCWO A.R. Dadds

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol S.T. McDonald, CMM, CD

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol W.D. Murray, CD

2015 proved to be an ex-cellent year for the 5th (British Columbia) Fd Regt, Royal Ca-nadian Artillery. The year was busy with many exercises and much individual training over the summer months. This was a huge success as we sent the equivalent of an average pa-rade night on career courses over the course of the summer. This translated into numerous promotions and advancement of positions for our personnel upon return to the Regt in Sep-tember.

In January, the Regt de-ployed on Ex COASTAL SAS-QUATCH to the Comox area. The FTX took place around the Mount Washington Alpine Ski Resort and included elements from other Island Units including the Canadian Scottish Regt, 11 Fd Ambulance, and 39 Signals Regt. Ski Patrol Staff from the Ski Resort were leveraged on the final event of the FTX to give a de-tailed briefing on the terrain and current avalanche threat before sections took part in a simulated search and rescue scenario in the alpine terrain. This was a culminating event which challenged the sections to confirm all of the skills learned over the previous days including navigation, first-aid, shelter and fire construction.

In April, the Regt proudly supported a Sunset Ceremony at Royal Roads University, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the institution’s heritage as a Military College. The scope of this event included bands from across Canada and the USA as well as a demonstration by the Snowbirds. Also in April, we partnered with

15th Fd Regt and deployed to Yakima, Washington to support Ex DUCIMUS THUNDER. This was an infantry-led exercise for which we provided indirect fire support and taught select infan-try personnel the procedure for all arms call for fire.

As summer approached, taskings and courses were populated with our personnel and we bid farewell to our guns to CFB Shilo in support of train-ing at 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre Detachment Shilo (3 CDTC DS) and the Divisional Artillery Concentra-tion, Ex WESTERN GUNNER. Eighteen members of this Unit deployed on the Artillery Con-

centration, many of them confirming the skills learned on courses at 3 CDTC DS during the weeks prior.

In September the unit returned from a short break over the sum-mer and began work to check off annual IBTS requirements. The Regt also welcomed CWO Alan Dadds as the new RSM.

Capt L. Goodfellow was presented the 3rd Canadian Division Commander’s Commendation for his efforts in planning a funer-al service for a fallen member of the First Battalion, PPCLI who was training in Wainwright, AB. WOs Lisa Kachanoski and Fra-ser Thompson were promoted to their current rank and the former RSM, CWO Brian Lougheed was commissioned to the rank of Capt. The Unit Officers were very excited to have Capt Lougheed join their ranks. As RSM he skillfully assisted the 2IC with profes-sional development of the Officers, Senior NCOs and WOs. We

Guns firing in support of the Royal Roads Sunset Ceremony cele-brating the school’s heritage as a Military College. April 25th 2015.

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LCol JE Fortoloczky Maj BY LeBlanc Maj S Boyechko Capt TMJ Claus Capt MP Dailey Capt BC Plaxton Capt LR Goodfellow Capt WB Sylvester Capt JD Eke Lt A Jackson Lt LD Rushton Lt TL Slack Lt KL Spielmacher 2Lt LM Bayles 2Lt EE Misener 2Lt SR Crosman OCdt CN Life OCdt A Rendle OCdt JP Volpe OCdt N Ziegler CWO BJ Lougheed CWO AR Dadds MWO RJ Gardner WO JD Street WO FB Thompson WO LA Kachanoski WO JA Lenius Sgt WP Coles-Webb Sgt AF McDiarmid Sgt DA Newton Sgt MF Spears Sgt EC McNeely Sgt DW Pennington Sgt CL Gatherum Sgt SD Colyn Sgt AD Ballantyne Sgt RJ Gow Sgt DG Barry Sgt JJV Eng Sgt H Walker Sgt PJU Fortin MBdr SST Dawe MBdr BA Walts MBdr JKY Cheung MBdr KM Parrott-Ruiz MBdr JMM Perron MBdr CR Shillington MBdr WA MacKeigan MBdr QA Howells MBdr NE Raymond MBdr DT Power MBdr JA Nelson Bdr CR Kimmerly Bdr RH Riggs Bdr SC Conquist

Bdr AB Dupont Bdr DV Rogers Bdr SC Challis Bdr NB Carpenter Bdr IH Riddell Bdr DJ McDonald Bdr AJ Eriksen Bdr TBD McCreight Bdr CA Yuill Bdr JG Van Der Leek Bdr GCSP Pakozdy Bdr PG Lang Bdr MH Andrews Bdr WM Long Bdr CBS Stephen Bdr E Quinn Bdr SF Ferguson Bdr MJ Kenyon Bdr JW Gan Bdr AM Mujtabah Bdr R Murray Bdr EG Sorensen Bdr SCQ Rein Bdr SKP Hickey Bdr EM DesgrosseilliersBdr SY BaeBdr RN ReidBdr RA MajorBdr A SpeltBdr AJ ChanBdr KW MajorBdr LM CoxBdr J.S. MenardBdr CV AdamekGnr JJK NagelGnr J BertucciGnr KD HallGnr CRWS SpidelGnr ZC TunnellGnr S MirovskiGnr GW CrossGnr J BarkerGnr DJ ForemanGnr R PeacockGnr AB AssuGnr MS MolinariGnr AB BroughGnr W KsenhukGnr SL RatchGnr CA HattonGnr J AdairGnr RJ RodriguezGnr JA RyanGnr DW PenningtonGnr MW DietrichGnr JCE Palfrey

also said goodbye to WO H. Slack as the Ops WO as he was posted to the Regional Cadet Support Unit Pacific Region after a lengthy seven years in that position with us. Sgt P. Fortin was sub-sequently appointed as the Ops WO. We look forward to a very productive and challenging 2016.

The 5th (British Columbia) Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Ar-tillery Band performing at the Centennial Celebration of the Bay Street Armoury. November 22nd 2015.

CO, LCol John Fortoloczky and HLCol Dale Murray present the former RSM, CWO Brian Lougheed with a departure gift from the Unit at the RSM Change of Stick ceremony on May 16th 2015.


6e Régiment d’Artillerie de Campagne, ARC

CmdtLCol M.P.C. Bérubé

CD

SMRAdjuc L. Gravel

CD

Lieutenant-colonel HonoraireHLcol P. Letourneau, CD

Nous sommes déjà au cré-puscule de l’année 2015. Le temps est à la réflexion sur nos accomplissements tout en regardant vers le futur. Une autre année prend fin pour le 6e Régt d’artillerie de cam-pagne. Plusieurs opportuni-tés d’instruction ont parsemé celle-ci : CBRN, champ de tir C7 et autres. De nombreux membres ont portés assis-tance aux divers cours de Tech, QMB, TEII et autres afin de former la prochaine gé-nération d’artilleurs. Le régt a également su montrer sa fierté et reconnaissance parmi plus-ieurs membres de la commu-nauté lors de deux parades de l’armistice, à Montmagny et Lévis. Le 6 RAC fait également sa part afin d’appuyer les FAC dans leurs mandats. Actuellement, un membre est déployé sur Op MOBILE; le Capt M. Dumas de la 58e Bie. De plus, plusieurs se sont portés volontaires afin de supporter Op PROVISION.

Le 6 RAC a pu fléchir ses muscles et confirmer ses connais-sances lors de trois exercices de tir réel ou des centaines d’obus furent tirés avec succès. Délivrant ainsi un appui feu efficace au grand plaisir des artilleurs, tout en restant mobile et profession-nel. En outre, un exercice de tir de grande envergure a eu lieu dans les secteurs d’entrainement de la BFC Valcartier. En effet, le 2e, 6e et 62e Régt d’artillerie de campagne, ainsi que le 5e

Régt d’artillerie légère du Can-ada, ont effectués du 27 au 29 novembre un exercice de tir régimentaire d’artillerie réel. Le but de celui-ci était de confirm-er l’interopérabilité des unités et valider les apprentissages des artilleurs. Fait notable, le Lgen (Ret) Roméo Dallaire était présent afin de tirer son dernier coup en tant que Lcol Honoraire du 6e RAC. La présence des médias a pu mettre en valeur la qualité des membres et fournir une visibilité importante au sein de la communauté de la grande région de Québec.

Le Régt compte actuellement 152 membres. Avec un effectif autorisé largement supérieur à ce nombre, le recrutement demeure un défi important. Malgré tout, de nouveaux membres se sont joints pour servir au sein du Régt. Il y a également eu des changements dans des positions clés. Le Maj P. Coté a pris la position de Commandant Adjoint du Régt, succédant ainsi au Maj Garant qui prendra prochainement sa re-traite des FAC. Le Maj Vézina a pris le commandement de la nou-vellement formée, Bie LCMR. Finalement, le Capt Boucher a pris les rênes de la 58e Bie de Val-Belair.

Le 6 RAC a également su contribuer au développement des jeunes de sa communauté. Le régt a généreusement prêté équi-pements, véhicules et personnel pour les nombreux corps de

Mission de tir lors d’exercice Obus Imprévus

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Lcol MPC BerubeMaj DAP CôtéMaj B GarantMaj JGG VézinaCapt TC BeckrichCapt JEJ BoilyCapt DJGP BoucherCapt DE CarrièreCapt JYCM CourtemancheCapt PP DesrosiersCapt MJL DumasCapt JGC GauthierCapt PLGF LemieuxCapt MAJR ParéLt PA BouletLt SJP DrouinLt MA FortinLt HJX Gagnon-MarquisSlt AJY PagéSlt(f) MJM Paiement-MarchandÉlof GJRR DallaireAdjuc JGAL GravelAdjum JHR DesmeulesAdjum JHL DesrochersAdjum JPD JeanAdj JMP CharlandAdj JVD CharlandAdj A CoulombeAdj PMM JeanAdj JGD LaplanteAdj RL OuelletSgt P BeaulieuSgt JCM BélangerSgt JNA DupuisSgt JFSP GaudetteSgt JRM LabbéSgt JFK LabrecqueSgt JJM LavoieSgt A LemieuxSgt JGE MarceauSgt PPJS MorinSgt P PelletierSgt JAG RoyerBdrc D BelangerBdrc CMGE BeauchampBdrc JDS BoucherBdrc J CarrierBdrc AA ClarkeBdrc VMM CollinBdrc YJP FournierBdrc MCGM St-LaurentBdrc MJTL St-PierreBdrc JBB TremblayBdrc GJR VézinaBdr JG AugerBdr L AvoineBdr DMM BeauchampBdr LMH BeaudetBdr PLJE BeaulieuBdr SJN Bédard-RoyBdr CMC BelangerBdr AA BelangerBdr PL Bélanger SoucyBdr JJJ BlaisBdr DJS BoutinBdrc MD BretonBdr CHJ Brochu

Bdr M ButeauBdr SJ Cadorette-RiouxBdr JA CaronBdr LMA CarrierBdr MSA ChamberlandBdr SJC CharlandBdr EC ChouinardBdr J CoulombeBdr MA CroteauBdr JYJF DaigleBdr JF DeschênesBdr REJHNC DionBdr JMA DionneBdr RMMMI FradetteBdr R GagnonBdr DJMP GagnonBdr OJJP Gagnon-ClaveauBdr SP Garant-PoitrasBdr KC GosselinBdr SJM Goyette-TurcotteBdr JF HarveyBdr SCR Henri-RichardBdr JSMA JeanBdr MKM LabrecqueBdr JBAM LabrieBdr MMJ LaferrièreBdr PLMF LavigneBdr JAJ LeclercBdr G LétourneauBdr KLC LevesqueBdr BJPB NadeauBdr SJM NoreauBdr YJM OuelletBdr S Ouellet-CarrierBdr V PayeurBdr FJA PelletierBdr K PelletierBdr VME PorlierBdr JS PoulinBdr W RenaudBdr PE RicherBdr JJ RobergeBdr F Rowley-BernardBdr SJR TêtuBdr GRN TurcotteArtil(r) JDJ BlanchetArtil(r) A BoisArtil(r) TMG Boudreau-PaquinArtil(r) B CompaoreArtil(r) FSA Henri-RichardArtil(r) C LaflammeArtil(r) NL Laliberté Artil(r) J LamontagneArtil(r) JS PoulinArtil(r) JJ RobergeArtil(r) SJ RoyArtil(r) CJD SimardArtil(r) SAJ TardifArtil(r) GJD TremblayArtil(f) AJD BourgaultArtil(f) FJDM CoutureArtil(f) S JenkinsArtil(f) SJJ LachapelleArtil(f) OJCL LeclercArtil(f) AMN MailhotArtil(f) SJA Vézina

cadets qu’il supporte. Les jeunes cadets ont pu donc mener des activités stimulantes et enrichissantes, afin qu’on leur transmette les valeurs des FAC.

Le 6 RAC peut donc se féliciter d’une autre année d’instruction très occupé. L’année prochaine promet d’être tout aussi intéres-sante et nos membres continueront de servir leur communauté, ainsi que les FAC, avec l’enthousiasme et le professionnalisme qui lui accorde sa réputation d’excellence. Les rendre, jamais.

Dernier coup du LcolH sortant, Lgen (Ret) Roméo Dallaire lors d’exercice Bombarde Bordée.


7th Toronto Regiment, RCA

COLCol R. SmidMMM, MB, CD

RSMMWO M. Reyes

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol E.B. Beno, OMM, CD

As usual, the past year in 7th Toronto Regt, RCA has been very busy. The Regt maintained two in-dependent firing sub-units. Both 9 Bty (105 mm) and 15 Bty (81 mm) deploy concurrently with their own support and their own manoeuvre arms element. After a successful 2 week Ex STALWART GUARDIAN 15, in which the Regt was exposed to a fully functioning Service and Support Bty, the Regt is developing a similar capability within its own HQ Bty.

This also has marked the final year under the leadership of LCol Paul Szabunio. He dedicated an immense amount of thought and ef-fort in utilizing the local Artillery Associations and confirming the Regtl Family concept. His efforts were expertly augmented by our HCol and HLCol; all of whom developed the Regt’s Sen-ate into a strong advisory board for the CO with the backing of the Toronto Gunners Association and the Limber Gunners Asso-ciation. This partnership proved fruitful in March at the Toronto Garrison Officers Ball, which was a tremendous success. The event had the theme of VE Day +70. The wait staff was dressed in 1940’s attire and the 800 guests entered the dining room un-der an arch of burlap sandbags. Each garrison sub-unit and the HMCS York were invited to provide a display from their respec-tive museums. In the Artillery tradition, there were no speeches during the dinner resulting in the dancing and after party starting at least 90 minutes earlier than anytime in living memory of the annual event. The only Guests of Honour were the families of 4 local soldiers who lost sons in Afghanistan. We will remember them. The proceeds from the event went towards sending a

handful of unit Officers, SNCO’s and junior ranks on an all-expenses paid trip to the Netherlands in the spring to trace the Gunners’ paths to victory 70 years prior.

The outgoing and inclusive per-sonality that the Regt has taken on was again displayed as Maj J. Stew-art led the “200 Years of Firepower” at Old Fort York during Open Doors Toronto in May. The Band serenad-ed picnickers, while soldiers flipped burgers and the Ladies Auxiliary provided baked goods made with recipes from the Fort’s 19th Century Cookbook. Maj Stewart stood in as

GPO and fired two salutes that day. The unique five-gun bty was made up of a 6 pdr, manned by the Fort`s Guard, a 9 pdr manned by 2 RCHA in full dress, a QF 25 pdr manned by the local Limber Gunners in Korea War period battle dress, a C3 howitzer manned by 7 Toronto and finally a M777 manned by 2 RCHA in CADPAT. It was a memorable event for Gunners and civilians alike.

The Regt had a Change of Command on 29 November from LCol Szabunio to LCol Ryan Smid. LCol Smid has been with the Regt for almost three years before taking command. Most recently he was the Regt`s DCO and in both 2014 and 2015 he was the Bty Commander of 48 Bty at RST in Meaford.

The Regt also saw the posting of WO R. Morningstar, who had been with the Regt as the RSS Ops WO for almost 4 years. WO Morningstar remains in the area as he is taking SLT at CFB Borden. He will be missed, but the impact and mentorship he provided the junior leaders of the Regt will ensure his legacy remains. He was replaced by the very capable WO N. Sylvester,

All dug in! Ex STALWART GUARDIAN.

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who comes from 2 RCHA by way of the CF Recruiting Group. We look forward to the impact his vast expertise in the OP`s will have on the Regt.

December 7, 2015 marked the handover of 9 Bty Command from Maj J. Dean to Capt M. Ortiz-Sosa. Maj Dean was appoint-ed Bty Commander in May 2013. The Bty has undergone sig-nificant change over the last 2 ½ years. Originally a Gun and Mortar Bty, it now operates as an independent 105 mm C3 Howitzer Bty. Training culmi-nated in March with Ex BLACK HAND, which saw the unit fire Regimentally in Meaford, ON. 9 Bty enjoys a healthy compe-tition with 15 Bty in garrison as well as the field. This training year has seen a lot of success, including the completion of PWTs, IBTS Training, Parade of Remembrance up Yonge Street, Remembrance Day Salute, Gun Displays at the CF Staff College and Chanukah Festival, and of course Gun-nery training in Meaford. 9 Bty soldiers remain in fierce com-petition for positions on the Basic Parachute Course, Ironman Competitions and the Niagara Marathon. 9 Bty currently has soldiers working in support of Op PROVISION with the Auxiliary Security Force in Trenton supporting the arrival of Syrian refu-gees. We are also fortunate to welcome Capt E. Leslie, coming from 30th Field. The Bty then busied itself with preparations for the Christmas season, and is looking to 2016 which will bring Basic Winter Warfare Training, more live fire exercises, and Ex BLACK HAND where we will welcome 56 Fd Regt to fire with us. Keep up the great work!

Meanwhile in 15 Bty, two members were deployed on Opera-tions. Bdr Tenzin was handpicked for the DART response after

the earthquakes in Nepal and Bty Commander Maj S. Graham deployed in the fall as a Targeting Officer in the fight against ISIS.

15 Bty took the lead in organizing a running and marching team for the 32 CBG Niagara Ultra Marathon. Sgt A. Kase put together a team of soldiers from the Regt for this event. Keeping up the dismounted mortar spirit Sgt Kase also helped mentor the Regt’s Army Ironman team alongside Capt E. McBride who was the Team Captain. Every team member completed the race in a respectable time. Additionally of note, the BSM WO T. Bankas-ingh was selected as the RCA PRes Sgt of the Year.

Our bond with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada has contin-ued to grow as the Bty sent two members on their Jump Course this summer; Capt Laxton and Sgt Kase. Since becoming quali-fied both have been on jumps this fall.

Maj Graham shifted the bty’s training from technical skills to dismounted tactics, which was displayed during FTX COU-GAR SPIRIT in October. In Maj Graham`s lieu, Maj N. Grewal has stepped in to fill the role of BC and since has seen the bty provide support to 56 Fd Regt during their dismounted mor-tar exercise, Ex AUTUMN MORTAR. A contingent of 8 soldiers took part, consisting of a complete Mortar Detachment, an OP Detachment Commander and Signaller, and a Recce Officer. Not only were we able to provide perspectives based on our

dismounted mortar experi-ence but we were able to see how a different unit deploys in this capacity as well. It was a great training exercise and an opportunity to build combined training between our Regts.

The Regimental Band and 130 Training, HQ and Service Bty has been led by Capt M. Ortiz-Sosa for much of the past 2 years. The band per-formed their normal, busy and diverse musical performances across the Toronto area and sent many members to the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa as well as the RCA Band in Edmonton. Also, bandsman MCpl K. Villar was able to top

the 2015 PLQ course at CFB Petawawa, a course run for all trades. 130 Bty ran an OP Detachment Member course in the spring as well as maintaining a Troop of BMQ soldiers and a Troop of pre-PLQ soldiers. 130 Bty also deployed one of its pers, MCpl Shvetsov on Op REASSURANCE.

Looking forward to 2016, the Regt will observe the 150th an-niversary of the founding of a permanent Artillery presence in Toronto. We look to build our relationships with our Regtl family as well as other Artillery units within the Division and those ma-noeuvre elements in 32 CBG. We will be respecting old tradi-tions and building new ones and, as always, remain

Ubique.

St Barbara’s Day Mess Dinner.

Promotion of current CO; LCol Smid.

LCol RD Smid Maj JW DeanMaj SA Graham Maj NS Grewal Maj JD Stewart Capt DAR ClarkCapt JA Henry Capt EC LaxtonCapt EJ McBrideCapt TQ On Capt M Ortiz-Sosa

Capt BTK Stewart Capt PA Thompson Capt T RasheedCapt A Zafar Lt NA Arrigo Lt MR Galloway Lt D Kim Lt JW Kim Lt JN Lum Lt J Ma Lt MA Tempeny


2Lt FYH Fa 2Lt EM Lam 2Lt DQ On2Lt Orellano2Lt J Proner2Lt AJ Won OCdt N Chung OCdt HW Kang MWO PMG Reyes WO TO Bankasingh WO MI Bechmanis WO JM Brake WO DM Hicks WO JM MurrayWO NB SylvesterWO RD Woodhams Sgt CS An Sgt H Aygun Sgt MS Bhatti Sgt OJ Edwards Sgt JD Etorma Sgt PDJ Gawley Sgt CJR HarrisSgt MB Jackson Sgt AR KaseSgt P KhlyustovSgt C LalorSgt EJ LaplanteSgt M Lee Sgt JC LombaraSgt GO Lloyd Sgt RY MinSgt RM McNutt Sgt DY MusgraveSgt PDP Pereira Sgt AG Polyvyanny Sgt PAC Spanos Sgt RR Tallud Sgt WEE Tiernay Sgt VL Wickett Sgt JCS Wood MCpl D AntonovMCpl JA Browne MCpl JR BuccellaMCpl S Choi MCpl JL D’Cruz MCpl OG Fleet MCpl M Grys MCpl A Hwang MCpl M Hwang MCpl CAL IsipMCpl R LiMCpl JL Loo MCpl EC MikkolaMCpl B MonizMCpl KW Noh MCpl AC PottsMCpl SE RoodzantMCpl AA Shvetsov MCpl K Stradalowicz MCpl KA Vallar Cpl SW AbraCpl K Ahmed Cpl CA AntonecchiaCpl S BardoukCpl EC Beccera TaipeCpl S Breker Cpl KJ BrophyCpl D Chan Cpl K ChenCpl CL Coppell Cpl SMC Costa Cpl F D’AmicoCpl N DamolidisCpl GJB De GuzmanCpl M DehghanCpl CA DesormiersCpl PCR Devlin Cpl JB DewhirstCpl AK Dickey Cpl EM DunsmoreCpl TR EdwardsCpl JD ErdmannCpl GM Espeut Cpl JS Farrell-JobstCpl DV ForresterCpl MCW GaymanCpl BR Gee Cpl MM GoodingCpl JCA HammondCpl BL Heatherington Cpl SJ Joynson

Cpl IP Klaver Cpl P Koch Cpl KJC Koufis Cpl Y KrulevichCpl J LattaCpl MMW Litwin Cpl TCW LiyanageCpl SC LockwoodCpl LE Lopez-Carbajal Cpl AR Lovatt Cpl JA MacDonellCpl DEG Maranan Cpl S MarilovicCpl M Martins Rosa Cpl FE Maturana-FariasCpl JM McCullochCpl KA Merrick Cpl AR Naraine Cpl WG Nasir Cpl AW Noh Cpl A OussatchevCpl YS Park Cpl J PerezCpl BI Phillips Cpl JEM RaeCpl KR RahamanCpl DS Rego Cpl AMJ Rocco Cpl MJ RossCpl AB Rugira-BusigoCpl SJ Rush Cpl VA SandfordCpl DS Sehdev Cpl LS Shao Cpl GMV SilvaCpl JE Smith Cpl CH Swain Cpl ET SullivanCpl S Tenzin Cpl BE TimmonsCpl GE Turpin Cpl GA TuysusianCpl JA VenturanzaCpl SK Waterman Cpl LDWC YipCpl DB Yu Pte AJ Altobello Pte IS Badial Pte MAB Broderick Pte SM ChlipalaPte RP Dos SantosPte HC Fong Pte S Han Pte RS HuangPte RMH KrushniskyPte ECH Kwan Pte JAP Lewis Pte GY Li Pte DJ LimogesPte MM MakhmudPte AB Opong-Akom Pte SM Pereira Pte AP PukasPte NN Sadiasa Pte RWI Scoular Pte J Singh Pte K Thayaparan Pte KEK Tustin Pte DMS Weaver Pte(R) T AitchisonPte(R) ZA EverettPte(B) N GezehanPte(B) MWB HallPte(B) MU Hassan Pte(R) D Howells Pte(R) MB Hussain Pte(R) TH Jeong Pte(R) Y KimPte(R) A Kondarassov Pte(B) DY Lee Pte(B) YW MaoPte(B) JM MazzilliPte(R) M Pazhwak Pte(B) MT PowerPte(B) CP ReaumePte(B) K SianiPte(B) S Thillairajan Pte(B) KL Tran Pte(B) PG Van Overdijk Pte(B) JJ Watt Pte(B) M Zaozernyy

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10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA

116th Independent Field Battery, RCA

COLCol M.D. Neville

CD

RSMCWO D.R.

Sembalerus CD


Honorary Colonel – 10 Field RegimentHCol L. Schneider

Honorary Colonel – 26 Field RegimentHCol R.H. Felstead, CStJ, CD

Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel – 26 Field RegimentHLCol L. Dangerfield

Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel HLCol W.F. Linton


10th Fd Regt

This has been another exciting year for 10 Fd Regt. It started off with the unit sending instructors and candidates to the 38 CBG battle school for a variety of courses, including a BMQ Co-Op course developed in partnership with the province of Sas-katchewan. The remaining leader-ship and soldiers conducted the classroom training for the ATG-run Mortar Course. Following the classroom training, the unit joined up with the 38 CBG ATG to conduct the field portion of the mortar course dur-ing Ex FROZEN GUNNER. The ex was challenging and proved to be rewarding for the soldiers of the ATG in attendance.

For the summer training period, most members of the Regt were called to either courses, summer taskings or as instructors for a course. Even with most of the unit away for the summer, the Regt was still able to conduct the Canada Day Gun Salute at the Regina Legisla-ture. As courses concluded, most members of 10 Fd Regt took part in Ex WESTERN GUNNER, as part the 3rd Cdn Div PRes Arty concentration.

As a busy summer came to a close the Regt, as a whole, reunit-ed in Regina for the annual PRV weekend. These routine yearly briefings were pushed right to accommodate a special event to honour the long standing relationship between our Forces and the City of Regina - a Freedom of The City Parade and Gala. Prior to this year’s event only the Royal Regina Ri-fles and the RCN were af-forded this privilege. 10th Fd Regt marched down Victoria Avenue past City Hall where the CO, LCol Neville approached with the other COs, swords drawn to request freedom of the city from Deputy Mayor Wade Murray. This historical ceremony con-nected the unit with our city, and was a critical opportunity for the unit, as part of the community, to be on display for the citizens at a significant moment in time. Follow-ing some words from the Deputy Mayor and BGen

Wayne Eyre, Comd 3rd Can Div, respect was paid with a march past to conclude the ceremony.

This event also presented a good opportunity for the Regina Armoury to invite the public to an open house to remove a little bit of the mystery as to what it is we do. 10th Fd presented a weap-ons display showcasing some of the current weapon systems

in use but also some pieces from the past, includ-ing but not limited to personal weap-ons, the 81 and 60 mm mortars. A C3 Howitzer and 25 pdr bracketed the front entrance when of the build-ing, while a Com-mand Post in the parking lot pro-vided visitors an inside view of life in the box.

Upon the com-pletion of the open house, the parade floor was trans-formed for the eve-ning’s Gala. Ad-vance tickets were available to allow the citizens of Re-

gina to take part in more military tradition by means of a mess dinner. Forces members were dispersed throughout the tables to allow our guests to be fully included in the events of the eve-ning. This weekend paved the way for another year filled with strong training and relations for our Gunners and the citizens of Regina.

As summer turned to fall, members of the 10 Fd Regt met up with the ATG to commence a series of Combined Training weekends throughout the fall. The exs challenged and devel-oped basic artillery skills to ensure the unit and ATG would be well prepared for the ex to come this winter.

With the comple-tion of the ex, the unit then conducted the Re-membrance Day Salute. By end November, the unit attended the annual St. Barbara’s Day Mess Dinner held in Regina, SK and were honored with the presence of the Lieu-tenant Governor of Sas-katchewan. The festive evening was well attend-ed by members of the unit and local dignitaries alike. The year concluded with Ex MERRY BARBARA which was hosted by 26 Fd Regt. This brought to-gether the ATG for a final time in December in Shi-lo, MB. This was a good

Members of 10 Fd take part in the Freedom of the City Parade in Regina.

Bdr Gerber from 116 Ind Fd Bty conducts fire suppression operations near La Ronge, Saskatchewan during Op LENTUS.

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year for the unit and all members are looking forward to another challenging year of training come 2016.

26th Fd Regt

The Regt had a number of important training events through-out the year. A basic mortar course ran from January to March. This enabled the ATG to field a mortar troop on our live fire exs in addition to a gun bty. This challenging course culminated on Ex FROZEN GUNNER, where members of 26 Fd worked with the other units in the ATG in a regimental context. Ex BUSH-MASTER CHALLENGE was another calendar highlight where the Regt travelled to the boreal forest northeast of Kenora to conduct force-on-force patrol-ling against 116 Ind Fd Bty. This exercise helped hone the unit’s infantry patrolling skills and overall the ex was well re-ceived by all in attendance.

On 7 November, approxi-mately 150 very well dressed civilian and military attendees attended the 67th Annual 26th Fd Artillery Regt Brandon Mili-tary Ball honoring this year’s guest of honour LCol (Ret’ d) Norbert Dufresne. The suc-cessful affair was put together by a committee of Reserve, Regular and Honorary mem-bers from 26 Fd Regt to en-courage positive relations in the community. The annual military ball was started by a former long standing HCol of 26 Fd Regt, Betty Coleman, who was also extremely active within the Brandon community. The ball has run continuously for 67 years and it was the first one where Betty was not in attendance.

Prominent military members in attendance this year included Shilo’s Base Commander and Base RSM, Commanding Officer and RSM of 1 RCHA, as well as other members of the Base and Regt. The civic and business communities was represented by the Brandon Mayor, Police Chief, Fire Chief and other distin-guished members. From our friends to the south the Minot Air Force Base was represented by 10 members who made the trip to attend. As a mixed civilian and military affair it was an excel-

lent opportunity to mingle and create new relationships. The meal and entertainment were, as always, fabulous. During

the meal the RCAF Band, Command Brass, played exceptional tunes of military music, and the local talent of the 26 Fd Regt Pipes and Drums regaled the audience with traditional marches to accompany the end of the delicious meal. The night would not be complete without dancing, lots of dancing. No one was disap-pointed by the performance of the RCAF Jet Stream, whom has performed for the past three years by popular demand.

Despite many events happening in the surrounding areas at the same time the evening was a roaring success with a lovely meal, excellent wine and amazing company. The Regt is looking forward to next year with hopefully more faces in attendance and the same wonderful atmosphere of fun.

One change of note for 26 Fd saw Capt I. Skuce handover command of 13 Bty to Capt M. Wilson. Overall 2015 proved to be an exciting and challenging year. As always the unit strived to perform the highest level of gunnery possible. Ubique

116th Ind Fd Bty

116th Ind Fd Bty continued its annual support to domestic operations. In February, three members of the unit deployed to Lake Winnipeg, MB on Ex ARCTIC BISON as part of 38 CBG’s Arctic Response Company Group (ARCG) annual readiness training.

116th Ind Fd Bty continued to incorporate the unique and vari-able terrain of the Canadian Shield into its local unit training on a regular basis. One highlight was Ex BUSHMASTER CHAL-LENGE in April, when 26th Fd Regt travelled to the boreal forest northeast of Kenora to conduct force-on-force patrolling against 116 Ind Fd Bty. Another highlight was Ex BOREAL GUNNER

in May when 116 Ind Fd Bty conducted a half ATV-mounted and half dismounted mortar ex. The challenges of the rugged terrain required use of basic mountain operations skills in order deploy mortars to the re-mote locations such as steep cliff sides.

From 8-15 August, mem-bers of 10th Fd, 26th Fd, and 116th Ind Fd Bty, alongside gunners from 39 and 41 CBGs, deployed to CFB Shilo to par-ticipate in Ex WESTERN GUN-NER – the 3rd Cdn Div reserve artillery concentration. Despite running five artillery courses concurrently with Ex WEST-ERN GUNNER that had tasked many 3rd Cdn Div gunners

as instructors, course staff or course candidates, the remain-ing available soldiers, NCMs and officers who attended the ex quickly fused as one cohesive unit on the gunline, in the CP, at the OP, and at the HQ. According to MBdr Danielson who participated from 116 Ind Fd Bty: “I saw the BSM, sweaty and dirty loading salvage alongside gunners. I saw the BQMS, after running rations and water from sun-up to sun-down, turn around and head right back out with the recovery crew to replace the CP that went down. I saw a fourth gun come into action because two people from the Recce Tech course volunteered their time to come and command it. I saw four very strong gun dets each roar and move and load and fire at the end of the ex during the

Bdr Hertz from 116 Ind Fd Bty takes a break during a dismounted mortar exercise in the Canadian Shield near Kenora, ON.

The head table being piped in during the 67th Annual Brandon Military Ball.


open action competition.” This was the third time in a row that Gunners from across 3rd Cdn Div held a summer gun concen-tration in CFB Shilo.

Individual highlights include Bdr M. Gerber who was the sole

soldier from Ontario to deploy to La Ronge, SK to fight forest fires as part of Op LENTUS. In December, Major J. Baker was promoted to his current rank. He continues to serve as 116 Ind Fd Bty’s Commander.

LCol MD NevilleCWO DR SembalerusMaj T RupcichCapt TG Jaworski OCdt SA McDowell OCdt AJ White MWO NA Marner WO TM Appel WO PGC CoteWO DR Melsted Sgt KG Appel Sgt MR Hague Sgt L Imamovic Sgt TH Matthies Sgt MI SweatmanMBdr CL Anderson MBdr JE Bencharski MBdr RW Betker MBdr RRM Bliss-Roth MBdr MS Fairbank MBdr AL Hovrisko MBdr DW McAuley MBdr CI Sangwais MBdr JWT Smyth MBdr ZJ Vanderhulst Bdr WM Appel Bdr JL Bilan

Bdr RJ Casement Bdr CD Delongchamp Bdr J Hui Bdr S Lipp Bdr BCM Mault Bdr LR McKay BdrBVG McKay Bdr RM Nicholas Bdr S Vroomen Bdr T McMurdo Bdr FT O’SoupBdr MT Gottselig Bdr M HagglundBdr TA Watson Gnr AJ Guenther Gnr RE Hoffert Gnr A Kilpatrick Gnr MK Melendres Gnr DSR PearceGnr AM Richardson Gnr JJ Wiley Gnr TE Poier Gnr J Topping Pte JG Guenther Pte TW Naegeli Pte A Osiowy

Capt PG HaugheyCapt TMJ RivardCapt MG WilsonCapt BM GrimeauCapt GM PopovitsCapt SC RogowskyLt JRT NorrisLt ZD SmithsonWO AW FurmidgeWO FJ PrattWO DG HeggWO CE LelondSgt TA AlexanderSgt AR BoutilierSgt JR ClarkSgt ME BoutilierSgt RC HouleSgt DJD LamirandeSgt CD McMullenSgt WA PankratzSgt KE QuirinSgt EVM WindlMBdr SRA Beaumont-SmithMBdr DJ Ellingson

MBdr RJ HawkinsMBdr DW HouleMBdr CM RossBdr TA CampbellBdr NG ChingBdr TS DurstonBdr KSA HaasbeekBdr JS Hebert, Bdr RL LoweBdr RA MarshallBdr KJ MathewsBdr J McKinnonBdr ET NickelBdr RW PeroBdr KJ ReimerBdr MS SchaworskiBdr JDA Van DammeBdr SPM VroomenGnr ET BolechGnr DAB BoneGnr SAS CochraneGnr MHP GarciaGnr BE KnoxGnr JWR Price

Capt JGM Baker Lt DIPM Small 2Lt PA Weedon 2Lt MW MymkoMWO RK Henry WO JA Marchant WO RD Braid Sgt KL Perry Sgt RA Scott MBdr KH Allard MBdr NE Cousineau MBdr LD Danielson MBdr M Gerber

MBdr RG GoertzenMBdr JD Hertz MBdr GR Larocque MBdr SE Magill MBdrMDA Watson Bdr DT Leblanc Bdr RC McInnis Bdr RK Paul Bdr PW Wall Gnr JJ Nystrom Gnr AM Smith Gnr SR Traini Gnr JA Zavala

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COLCol M.B. Armstrong

CD

RSMCWO M.H. Coit

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol M.D. McKay, CD

2015 was a busy and ex-citing year for the 11th Fd Regt, RCA. We kicked off the New Year with the an-nual New Year’s Day Levee held simultaneously at the Guelph Officers’ Mess and the Hamilton combined Ar-tillery and Signal Officers’ Mess, planned by our Artil-lery Support Group (ASG) and Hamilton Artillery Asso-ciation (HAA), respectively. This is an annual open door event for members of the Regt, their families, and the local community at large.

Not long thereafter, the unit participated in Ex AR-ROWHEAD PRECEPT, where we provided our ex-pertise on firepower to 31 CBG’s Territorial Battle Group (TBG) on a computer assisted exercise (CAX). The unit also conducted a mortar conversion course culminating in a winter dismounted mortar exercise in February named Ex POLAR GUNNER. In March, Ex SPRING GUNNER involved Bty level fire planning on a live fire exercise. This was followed by another TBG field exercise in May where our FOO Dets provided fire support to the Supported Arms Commanders during an area defence.

Couples night, hosted by the Guelph Officers’ Mess, marked the retirement of Capt J. Page. Capt Page started his career as a Gunner with 11 Fd and served as a medic with 23 Fd Amb, before returning and finishing his career as Bty Commander of 11 Bty. We wish Capt Page success on his future endeavours.

In April, Capt R. Johnston deployed to Kuwait for Op IMPACT as the Ground Liaison Officer (GLO). His primary role was augmenting the ATF-I Comd’s SA on friendly ground force ma-

noeuvers and briefing fighter pilots on blue/green force dis-position, SOM, and named ground operations that were being supported by CF18 airstrikes. His secondary duty was the Auxiliary Secu-rity Force (ASF) Commander, where he trained and led a platoon of troops for the over-all defence of Canada’s criti-cal equipment, aircraft, and camp. Capt Johnston rep-resented 11Fd Regt proudly and was awarded a Com-mander’s coin for his perfor-mance.

Spring was a busy time for gunners in the community. We participated in various Emergency Preparedness

Week events in conjunction with the City of Guelph and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. This included putting on displays alongside other emergency services to show the resources lo-cal reserve units can provide in the event of civil emergency or natural disasters.

As well, the unit held a change of Honourary Colonel parade for outgoing HCol Gary E. Burton, and incoming HCol Michael D. McKay. The Colonel Commandant, BGen (Ret’d) J.J. Selbie, attended the parade as the Reviewing Officer. This also marked the appointment of HLCol William (Bill) H. Hammill. In May, the unit also held a change of Regimental drill cane parade for out-going RSM CWO T. Cooke and incoming RSM CWO M. Coit. CWO Cooke thereafter took the position of RSM at 31 Combat Engineer Regiment in St. Thomas.

Definitely the highlight of this year was the unveiling of the LCol John McCrae statues in Guelph and Ottawa, in which 11 Fd

Sgt Haines double checks the round after ordering LOAD during a Fire Mission on Ex Protective Thunder at 4 CDTC Meaford.


Regt played a pivotal role. May 3rd marked the centennial an-niversary of the writing of the poem, In Flanders Fields by LCol John McCrae. LCol McCrae was born in Guelph in 1872, and served with 11 Fd for a number of years. Led by HCol Michael D. McKay, The RCA commissioned two statues of John McCrae to mark the historic moment. The Ottawa statue was unveiled on May 3rd at the National Artillery Memorial on Sussex Drive, just east of the downtown core. The Guelph statue was unveiled on June just outside the Guelph Civic Museum. The Guelph statue had the distinction of being unveiled by the Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, as well as the Colonel Commandant. The event was a huge success, with a public reception being held at the Guelph Officers’ Mess after the unveiling.

Over the summer, 11 Fd Regt was also heavily involved with Regional Summer Training at 4 CDTC Meaford filling various staff and student positions. The end of the training year culmi-nated in Ex STALWART GUARDIAN, a combined arms exer-cise planned by 4th Cdn Div with the Artillery portion planned

LCol MB ArmstrongMaj GG FrankCapt SW BeckCapt RDM JohnstonCapt JM JonesCapt AP PrenticeCapt GA RichardsCapt RC PrenticeCapt KC SmithLt M Barrera-HernandezLt HS BhattiLt JC BrownLt ASG Huntley2Lt TR Baxter2Lt M Farahbakhsh2Lt LV MehkeriOCdt CR MeranteCWO MH CoitMWO KJ McLeodWO BK BellmoreWO EF HaugenWO RE KennySgt DRC BaileySgt SG BairdSgt BW FarrowSgt KJ FrancisSgt NA GriffithSgt CAB HainesSgt TRG PinkneySgt DR PullenSgt AJ RamseySgt JT SchmidtSgt PE SimmonsSgt CP SpraakmanSgt GDm StackSgt KJ SteeleSgt LA VamosMBdr TA BowersMBdr AJ BrierleyMBdr DA CrowMBdr BJ GregoryMBdr HAN KennyMBdr CB KmiecikMBdr WJ LaffierMBdr JC LankMBdr JJ LapierreMBdr PQD NguyenMBdr AR OrtizMBdr AC PottsMBdr HXW ZhouBdr JA AasmanBdr RH AndrewsBdr ST DohertyBdr DM FelettoBdr DA FrancisBdr RG GhentBdr ZL GilbertBdr PG HaidBdr PK Hatzinger

Bdr BM HeislerBdr LWT HempeyBdr RD IvanyBdr J JoukakelianBdr JG KendallBdr DTW LowartzBdr TJ Maltman-TaylorBdr DV MartinBdr MD McGuireBdr TW PoirierBdr TA RolfeBdr CC SmethurstBdr KT SojkaBdr KD ThompsonBdr CJ SwartzentruberBdr JA ThorneBdr DTW VuBdr DW WainwrightBdr PC WallerCpl KM KnightCpl AJ LauCpl WJH PowerGnr CC CranstonGnr CW FawcettGnr NR GallarzaGnr RA LavrenchGnr HM LawGnr A MoslehiGnr FA TavorminaGnr D Varona-MarinGnr JYB WanGnr DJ YonevPte CR AcostaPte DJ BellPte CH DeBakkerPte JC ErnstPte ML FazekasPte AK FekriPte DRG InnesPte DPW JashewskiPte TAW JohnstonPte OB Kemp-GriffinPte IA Lagos-LapierrePte CE LangerPte GAR LawrencePte DJ LevinterPte KA LynnPte MJ MacNeilPte LCM MedlandPte MG MesmanPte JB PerdicarisPte MJ QuillmanPte MC RimmingtonPte JE RojasPte DJ SargentPte AC SchultzPte MW ScroggiePte EB Wagner-RoachCIV SA D’costa

by 2 RCHA. Some of the superb training opportunities involved digging in gun pits with Engineer support in a Regtl defensive position, Chinook and assault boat mortar deployments, fire and movement, and Regtl Fire Planning. This exercise was well re-ceived by the Gunners. Of note, Sgt. Steele and Sgt D. Bailey received the CO 2 RCHA’s coin for their excellent performance on the exercise.

Fall included IBTS training on Ex BASIC SKILLS and dry fire and movement on Ex SPARTAN GUNNER in CFB Borden. Ex PROTECTIVE THUNDER involved Bty level fire missions, det level HF tasks, and Number 1’s open actions.

With such a busy and successful year, Gunners of the 11th Fd Regt have much to be proud of and reminisce the good memories created with The Regtl family. The unit would also like to wish the best of luck and good shooting to 2Lt K. Thompson, Lt J. Brown, and Capt G. Richards who transferred to the Regu-lar Force this year.

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COLCol B.A. Purcell

CD

RSMCWO G.M. Dempsey

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol W.J. Rodgers

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol A. De Genova

In its 95th year of service to Canada and to Canadians, 15th Fd Artillery Regt, RCA had an excellent year of train-ing, education, performance and community outreach. The year saw consistent continuity in individual and collective train-ing. It was also a year where new Battery Commanders and a new Battery Sergeant-Major were introduced, members were decorated and one of its mem-bers deployed on Canada’s mis-sion to Nepal. The Regtl Band furthered its reputation as one of the very best military bands with musical performances that brought credit to both the CAF and the unit.

Commencing in January, dry practice training on the 81 mm Mortar began followed by small arms review; all leading to a mor-tar exercise in Washington State in late February. Given the unit’s location in the heart of Vancouver, early in the year several fan-out drills simulating a major earthquake were conducted. The Lower Mainland of BC is considered a seismic prone area and as such, the 39 CBG’s domestic operations scenarios are largely based on this premise. The unit conducts regular training on the use of power tools, rescue equipment, first aid and search and rescue techniques. A carpenter by trade, 2Lt I. Oceguera taught lessons on the use of chainsaws, which the unit possesses along with oth-er emergency equipment. At the end of April and into early May, 39 CBG conducted Ex DUCIMUS THUNDER at Yakima Training

Center in Washington. It was an opportunity to train a combined arms (Infantry and Artillery) team in the COE. The exercise provid-ed unique and challenging train-ing on select BTS at Level 3 to set the conditions for later suc-cess during Ex COUGAR DE-STROYER and Ex WESTERN GUNNER. The primary focus of the year was Ex WESTERN GUNNER held in Shilo, MB, of which the Commanding Officer of 15 Fd Regt RCA, LCol Brent Purcell, acted as Exercise Direc-tor. The Regt provided the com-bined manning for three guns, a FOO and BC parties, and other elements for the exercise.

In the spring, an Airbrakes and a MSVS course were run fol-lowed by second serials of both in the fall in support of the Collec-tive Individual Training Year (CITY) regimen that British Colum-bia units participate in. The unit also supported summer course tasks and sent students on a variety of Individual Training courses across Canada. Some members attended the LUSAR, CIMIC and other specialized courses which gave greater capability to the unit outside of its traditional role. Along with tactical and technical training, the Regt also performed the ceremonial gun salutes for Canada Day and Remembrance Day.

Following the devastating earthquake on 25 April, in Nepal, that killed over 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000, 2Lt R. Prasad answered the call for CAF members who could speak Nepalese and/or Hindi. After a quick DAG, he was deployed as

2Lt Roshan Prasad answered the call for CAF members who could speak Nepalese and/or Hindi. After a quick DAG, he was deployed as part of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) on OP RENAISSANCE 15-1 to Ne-pal.


part of the DART on Op RENAISSANCE 15-1. While in Nepal, 2Lt Prasad experienced the second 7.3 magnitude quake that oc-curred on 12 May that followed the initial 7.8 magnitude quake.

As with previous years, several members were recognized for their performance. 2Lt R. Jones received the Lieutenant Bill Mar-tyn Memorial Sword for the Subaltern of the Year. The Brigadier RT DuMoulin Trophy for the Most Efficient Member of the WOs’ and Sgts’ Mess went to Sgt C. Skuce. The British Columbia Ex-Artillery Sgt’s Association award for the Most Proficient Detach-ment Commander went to Sergeant K. Keene. The Lieutenant Colonel Jackson Trophy for the Most Proficient Bombardier of the Year went to Bdr S. Weststeijn. The Most Proficient Corpo-ral award was presented to MCpl M. Wong, The Gunner of the Year trophy, in memory of Gunner Douglas Corsor, Jr, went to Bdr M. Kwoun Kim and lastly, Pte J. Deacon received the British Columbia Ex-Artillery Sgt’s Association award for being the Most Efficient Recruit.

31 Bty

Major I. Watt took over as Battery Commander of 31 Bty at the start of the summer and was joined by WO C. Roberts in the fall as he returned to the unit from 39 CBG HQ. Primarily a head-quarters and holding bty for recruits, it has had a very full year of service and training. New recruits, Ptes with BMQ and Ptes with BMQ Land qualifications are continually in training while waiting for completion of DP1. Their training nights consist of lectures, drill and the preparation of kit in antici-pation of their courses. They also partake in collective and individual training, and some Artillery training with 68 Bty when feasible. Upon comple-tion of DP1, the new Gunners are transferred to 68 Bty.

68 Bty

Major A. Grieve assumed command of 68 Bty this year. The Bty can trace its lineage back to 68th Bty, Canadian Field Artillery (CFA) when it was a feeder Bty for Gunners heading for the battlefields of Eu-rope in World War I. 68th Bty CFA was later reformed in England and took part in the North Russia Expeditionary Force 1918-1919. With this proud history, 68 Bty today is the Field Artillery bty of the Regt and has four 105 mm Howitzer C3s and two 81 mm Mortars.

Ex ARCHANGEL GUNNER was held at Chilliwack, BC from 23-25 January and concentrated on the Basic Cold Weather Training required for an Artillery Regt to deploy, move, patrol, observe and conduct area reconnaissance in basic winter condi-tions. Later, the Regt attended Ex CAUSTIC SHOCK from 20-22 February at Yakima Training Center (YTC), Washington. It was a Bty level training exercise that included the deployment, reconnaissance and local defense of an Artillery Sub-Unit firing mortars. The aforementioned Ex DUCIMUS THUNDER and Ex WESTERN GUNNER were both held successfully in the spring and summer. Ex DAMAGED GUNNER, held in October, was a domestic operations exercise. The context of the training was for the unit to exercise its contingency planning, rapid reaction and urban ops skills in order to enhance preparedness for future do-

mestic operations.

15 Fd Regt RCA Band

The 15th Fd Artillery Regt Band participated in many military and public engagements. The Band provided solo trumpeters on 22 occasions during the week leading up to 11 November, two Victory in Europe Day ceremonies in May, and five military funer-als during the year. The Band was televised in its performances of the national anthem at a Vancouver Canucks game, a BC Li-ons game, and at the Davis Cup tennis championship. The Band also provided musical support for the BC Army Gala dinner, the ANZAC 100th Anniversary parade, the 39 CBG Change of Com-mand parade, the Battle of Britain parade, and the 15th Fd Ar-tillery Regt’s Canada Day and Remembrance Day gun salutes. The Band sent several members to participate with other military musicians from the US Armed Forces and from the Naden Band of the RCN in the annual International Military Band Concert held in Victoria. The Band participated in the Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon in July, and also performed with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir in its annual With Glowing Hearts Remembrance Day concerts. There were many other public performances during the year in and around the Lower Mainland. But, just in case that all was not quite enough to keep everyone busy, the Band also participated in the annual Vancouver Santa Claus parade. All in

all, another busy year for the Regtl Band.

Affiliated Cadet Units

The 2472 RCACC (15th Fd Artillery Regt, RCA Ca-det Corps) and 111 Pega-sus RCAC (Royal Canadian Air Cadets) Sqn are housed and affiliated with the Regt. Both Cadet units had an ac-tive training year consisting of citizenship and training both locally and in other parts of Canada.

2015 has been an incred-ibly busy and successful year for 111 Pegasus Sqn. In Feb-ruary, they hosted their annu-al spring tag days. Tag days

are crucial to the running of any sqn, as they are the main source of revenue for the entire training year. At 111, they have two tag day weekends per year, one in the winter and one in the spring. They also held their annual Effective Speaking team competition. In Effective Speaking, cadets prepare and deliver speeches to a panel of judges, and are marked on their delivery and content. April was another busy month for them, as they competed in the Lower Mainland drill team, first aid team, and band compe-titions. The drill team competition involves a team of 15 cadets executing a series of complex drill movements, in which they are marked on their execution, dress, and deportment throughout the day. The first aid team involves a team of cadets who perform a simulated first aid rescue scenario, and are marked on their abil-ity to diagnose and treat medical complications. Finally, the band competition involves all members of the Sqn Band performing a memorized drill routine while simultaneously playing music. Dur-ing the final weeks of the training year, they also participated in numerous gliding days in which they are given opportunity to try their hand at flying the Schweizer SGS 2-33 glider used in the Air

Saluting our fallen on Remembrance Day.

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Cadet program, under the supervision of an experienced pilot. Fi-nally, the training year culminated in their 76th Annual Ceremonial Review and awards dinner. This involves the cadets performing a parade in which they display the knowledge they have gained over the training year and includes performances by the drill team and band. Additionally, it is an opportunity for outstanding cadets to be recognized for their performance over the training year with more awards being presented at the awards dinner.

At the start of the new training year, the sqn had a change of command, in which Captain A. Smith took over from Major D. Timms. This was an exciting opportunity for everyone, as Major Timms moved on to command another sqn, and 111 received the new perspectives and experiences that come with a change of leadership. They also participated in a parade commemorating the Battle of Britain, and helped the Royal Canadian Legion Pop-py Drive. The sqn participated at Crab Park with 15 Fd Regt RCA and 2742 RCACC on Remembrance Day. As the training year has only recently started, there have been no competitions yet, but 111 RCACS will field, as in the past, a drill team, first aid team, effective speaking team, and a band. Before winter break, they

will be hosting their Annual Christmas Potluck, in which cadets are encouraged to bring food from home to share with the rest of the sqn and celebrate the holiday season. Lastly they are prepar-ing for FTX HOATH, a Winter Field Training Exercise at Manning Park in January.

During the renovation of the Seaforth Armoury, Bessborough Armoury has become the temporary home of the 135 Bell Irving Air Cadet Squadron and the 72 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. The Armoury has also been a venue for The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada holding their annual association dinner in our historic building rather than the Brigade Headquarters where the unit is currently based.

As 2015 came to an end, 15th Fd Artillery Regt, RCA looked forward to 2016 and to the Regt’s 96th Birthday on 2 February. The members of the unit are committed to continued service to Canada, and to maintain their preparedness for both domestic and international operations. They look forward to the future but reflect on the work and service done in the past as they continue to work to represent the highest standards of the CAF, the CA, and The RCA.

LCol BA PurcellMaj AW GrieveMaj JP LajoieMaj IC WattMaj NJ WattsCapt DR BannonCapt WA BaxterCapt S FilykCapt C HuiCapt AS PetersCapt MR RosalesCapt IP SchollCapt IEA SkuceCapt JE TempestCapt KE WalkerCapt TH YooLt JC GirardiLt JR MorrisonLt IM Oceguera2Lt R Prasad2Lt MG StaplesOCdt RT JonesCWO GM DepmseyMWO RF GarrettMWO CE McHughWO AJ BradyWO SD NelsonWO HL PorrittWO CA RobertsSgt D CalogeroSgt AD ColemanSgt KS KeeneSgt CRJ KetlerSgt D LuSgt SJ PennerSgt BJ RaeSgt RP ScheibSgt DC ScottSgt CSA SkuceSgt AJ UkrainzowSgt SB WeaverSgt JC WongMBdr Y BolgakMBdr JR BramaMBdr RD CrawfordMBdr AJ DykeMBdr TJ HauserMBdr ST HilbichMBdr KA HodgsonMBdr KR JamesMBdr K MaruyamaMBdr DN PennerMBdr IM PitmanMBdr SJ SlugoskiMBdr DS SwitzerMBdr DM SylkaMBdr DF TaylorMBdr CV WatrichMBdr EH WongMCpl AL AdamikMCpl JC CooleyMCpl GE VargaMCpl MH WongBdr B AleksicBdr S Alikhani

Bdr JD BaldizonBdr RK BlighBdr MP CasbyBdr AJ ChanBdr JM ChartersBdr NN CheungBdr YB ChoiBdr AW ClarkBdr AM ColeBdr OV CouturierBdr XR DandurandBdr EKG DevereauxBdr IS DhuggaBdr CW DrewBdr PAS DrouinBdr GL DunkleyBdr SP FigueroaBdr SA FreemanBdr J FujiiBdr PC GalBdr TS GuBdr SPA HammondBdr TL HillierBdr IC HoBdr E HuangBdr BH JiangBdr M KimBdr MK KimBdr DA LacomelBdr KC LawBdr MJ LudwigBdr WV MartinezBdr CN McCafferyBdr TG McGeeBdr AC NelsonBdr JEK NorsworthyBdr JA OveryBdr DP PareBdr NR PatchBdr WL RossBdr JM RozarioBdr CW SewellBdr MB SingsBdr BE SmithBdr A SolomakhaBdr MW SoltysBdr MH SoltysBdr MF StewartBdr RG StoneBdr MM SumptonBdr SH TangBdr GLD ToddBdr RC TothBdr PHE TsangBdr GR TseBdr MW VanderzalmBdr CN VeenstraBdr AJ VothBdr TC WangBdr CT WellerBdr SE WeststeijnBdr CM WongBdr AL YoungCpl X GaoCpl DM Hon



COLCol J.C. Wilson

CD

RSMCWO D.S. Baker

CD

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol G.D. Surkan

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol A. Mawji

Soldiers of 20th Fd Artil-lery Regt, RCA were once again challenged by the various Collective Training, Individual Training, public duties and social events the year had to offer.

The New Year started with a Winter INDOC and a Range FTX at CFB Wain-wright during Ex FERAL TUNDRA. Surprisingly for January in AB, there was very little snow which challenged movement and training. Many soldiers got a chance to fire 40 mm grenades from the M 203 for the first time in their ca-reers.

In March the Regt conducted Ex FERAL VALLEY with support from 20th Ind Fd Bty who joined us in CFB Wainwright. This ex-

ercise was significant as it was the confirmation FTX for the Detachment 2IC Course that had been run in the unit. This was a great opportunity for members of the unit to get some much needed qualifications.

April 18th saw a histori-cal moment in the history of 20th Fd Regt with the change of command from LCol Darrell Paquette to LCol Jeff Wilson. The event was well attended with the Regt joined on pa-rade by its affiliated Cadet Corps and the RCA Band. The event was presided over by Commander 41

CBG with the Colonel Commandant present as a special guest. The new CO was privileged to receive his pennant from the

LCol Paquette and LCol Wilson signing the change of command docu-ments as the Colonel Commandant and Col J. Conrad, Comd of 41 CBG officiate.

Gnr MP BrownGnr MR CavanaghGnr TCA ChenGnr CGP EmerslundGnr ST HuangGnr N KalamGnr NL LeungGnr LL LloydGnr TD MartinGnr NX TintingerGnr RVT Van TunenPte JG DahlPte S DavidPte JC Deacon

Pte RS DellowPte BJ EyrePte EJH FangPte JD FosterPte CO HaleyPte R HerathPte IH JeonPte AL LamPte R MiaoPte BA NelsonPte K PearenPte H PurdonPte BM Wong

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Colonel Commandant, a truly rare honour indeed. During the parade WO K. Pierce was awarded a Commander 3rd Canadian Division Commendation for his role as the 2IC for the 2013 41 CBG Nijmegen Team.

With very little time to catch a collective breath, the Regt con-ducted Ex GALLANT TROJAN in CFB Suffield at the beginning of May. This exercise focused on direct fire with the C3s and the C6 firing in SF mode. No true Gunner can say they don’t enjoy the chance to use the guns in this fashion and the competive-ness it brings out between detachments. Excellent weather and the spirit of progressive training allowed this to be a highlight of the training year.

A rapid period of public duties began for the Regt in May start-ing with the Victoria Day Salute on 18 May and eventually the Canada Day Salute on 1 July. There were two additional salutes; the installation of a new Lieutenant Governor of AB and the Opening of the AB Legislature. Ms. Lois Mitchell, MC was sworn in on 12 Jun with the usual ceremony. The Salute Troop was there to fire the 15 gun salute, which they conducted perfectly. With time to get the guns cleaned and prepped, they conducted the next public duty only three days later. This time it was for the Opening of the AB Legislature. Captain P. Arsenault of the RCA band was happy to let some of their newer members participate in the Gunnery at the salute. Their participation was definitely a unique way to be indoctrinated into the Gunner family. As well, the program allowed for the Lt Governor to inspect the Salute Troop. Captain J. Vienneau presented his troop to Her Honour who was quite pleased with the turn out of the soldiers.

Ex WESTERN GUN-NER was held at CFB SHILO from 9-18 Au-gust. Although it was not a large FTX, those who did attend were put through a week long Artil-lery concentration where they were able to hone both their old and newly acquired skills from the summer IT period.

The training season kicked off with the an-nual PWT range, Ex GALLANT PWT at CFB WAINWRIGHT 18-20 September. This year, the Regt invited 41 Service Battalion to participate. During that weekend everyone one was qualified up to their respective levels, with additional training in IBTS. Bdr McCormack, in spectacular fashion, shot a perfect score for PWT 3. He was later awarded the Top Shot of the year award.

Ex GALLANT CITIZEN was conducted at CFB WAINWRIGHT from 23-24 October. This live fire FTX saw the focus of training at the OP with members of the OP Detachment Member Course practicing live. In addition, in efforts to increase opportunities for combined training, five vehicles from the Lord Strathcona’s

Horse (RC) Recce Squadron and G11 from A Bty, 1 RCHA met up with the ATG under control of Major S. Kuervers. This provid-ed a great opportunity for all soldiers who participated, regard-less of what cap badge they wore.

On 1 November, to mark the start of Veteran’s Week, the unit participated in the unveiling of a memorial for Lieutenant Colonel John McRae at the old base grounds, now the village of Griesbach. The memorial park was a community project, but the Regt’s society was more than happy to contribute. The event was well attended and had participation from both the Gunners

and members of Health Services. LCol Wilson was part of the dedication revealing a plaque on the significance of the poppy.

The close of 2015 saw one of the most memo-rable occasions on the Regt’s calendar, Ex GAL-LANT BARBARA. This weekend training event was centered on a virtual battlespace exercise in Red Deer; AB. Members from 20th Ind Fd Bty also in participated. The high-light of the weekend was a combined unit St Bar-bara’s Day Ball. Prior to the dinner a few awards and commendations were handed out. Receiving

CO’s Commendations were; 2Lt McQuillan, WO Pierce, MBdr Senger, Bdr Quaale and Gnr Dixon. Lt Kuprowsky was awarded Jr Officer of the Year, MBdr Hall received the Leadership award and Bdr Funk received Soldier of the Year. Having both units present helped to solidify relationships in 2015 going forward into the New Year.

As the year drew to a close, members of the Regt can look back with a profound sense of accomplishment at their various achievements in 2015, while looking ahead to the challenges that await them in 2016.

WO K. Pierce receiving a 3 Canadian Division Commander’s Com-mendation from Comd 41 CBG.

Members of the regiment and the RCA Band in front of the Alberta Legislature Building during Victoria Day Salute.

LCol JC WilsonMaj LA ChubbsMaj SJ KuerversMaj JR SniderMaj MJ WaldnerCapt SL BrushCapt IL Haney

Capt FG HelmsCapt HF MitchellCapt JG VienneauCapt MG VlaicovLt CD HoltLt HT DerksenLt JFG King


Lt JW Kuprowsky2Lt DJ McQuillan2Lt JD TaylorCWO DW HuedepohlMWO DS BakerMWO EM SimensenWO QD GillardWO KS PierceSgt JL AndersonSgt BE NeveauxSgt C PylypowSgt MR StanierSgt JJ StrongSgt MDH Ubbing MBdr SR ConrodMBdr DH CramerMBdr KMJ FudgeMBdr SK GregorskiMBdr JA HillMBdr NJ HoltMBdr EB KeenMBdr JP LeducMBdr SD McGreerMBdr SD PetersonMBdr AW SengerMBdr MD ThorntonMBdr K ToorMBdr CM VonalbedyhllMBdr DJ WilliamsBdr IA BlairBdr JB BallBdr KJ BellaBdr MDM BertrandBdr JJEM BrousseauBdr RJ ButlerBdr KM CariouBdr JC ChaconBdr ME Cotton-DumouchelBdr DD CrosslandBdr AL DaviesBdr PL EdingaBdr DK EsayankoBdr MAB FandreyBdr TR FeserBdr ALI ForsytheBdr AM FunkBdr ALI Forsythe

Bdr IJ GathercoleBdr I GoncharenkoBdr JC GraingerBdr JMD GuentherBdr AP HiscockBdr RD HuculiakBdr J JohnsonBdr K KellyBdr MS Kingston-CollinsBdr JG LefebvreBdr J McCormack Bdr KN MachanBdr CD MullalyBdr AK NeilsonBdr M NeufeldBdr KW PowerBdr MP PylychatyBdr RQ QuaaleBdr ES SchleglBdr MC SchmidtBdr JA SchoonbaertBdr CP SebestenBdr CE StangBdr TB StoneBdr MS SzarozBdr RR ThomasBdr SR ThorpeBdr RW WaiteBdr RV WeldonBdr AW ZacherGnr JRJ ButlerGnr TRA DixonGnr JC LarocqueGnr BHY LiGnr ST ManageGnr KW OneillPte(B) JJ BenzPte(B) AG DebrePte(B) TE EmberleyPte(B) BJ FeegPte(B) JT GelowitzPte(B) TE HarighPte(B) PC MccollumPte(B) SR SmythePte(B) DJ StirratPte(B) B SzutarskiPte(B) J Vantwout

MBdr Holt giving putting lessons to member of the Edmonton Oilers during the Edmonton Oiler Foundation Charity Golf Tournament.

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COLCol J. Hampson

CD

RSMCWO L. Guyon

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol H. Nanji

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol T. Sparling

30th Fd Artillery Regt, RCA had a big year in 2015. Manning a bty of 105 mm C3s in support of 33 CBG and providing a HQ element to 33 Territorial Brigade Group remains the Regt’s primary function. With the addition of a STA capabil-ity the Regt is growing to over one hundred and forty all ranks. As the National Salute Troop, the Regt pro-vided salutes on Parliament Hill and around the National Capital Region on numer-ous occasions, including the opening of Parliament and providing the Army Run starter-gun. 2 Bty had a change of com-mand and participated in a plethora of 33 CBG and Regtl exer-cises. 1 Bty was once again stood up after being stood down in 2014. A detachment was sent to Fort Wellington to participate in Parks Canada’s commemoration of the Canadian efforts against the Fenian’s in 1866 to 1871. Morrison Artillery Park (MAP) is becoming the go to place for Gunners in Ottawa with the gun park hosting The RCA Senate and several other high level RCA events yearly.

2 Bty

2 Bty began 2015 with Ex POLAR DEFENDR, a mortar exer-cise with two training objectives. The first was the ability to layer fires of mortars and C6 machine guns in the sustained fire role. The second was to have members of the Cameron Highland-

ers conduct All Arms Call For Fire (AACFF). Both ob-jectives were achieved suc-cessfully, bringing another level of understanding in a combined arms battle.

In March, 2 Bty combined their efforts with 42nd Fd Regt and 49th Fd Regt to form a combined Regt mi-nus. This consisted of a Mor-tar Bty formed to complete the confirmation shoot for an 81mm Mortar course and a second Bty composed of howitzers. The training ob-jective for the howitzers was to complete a fire plan with

PYSOPS being employed as an element in the fire plan. The fire plan first had the Tactical PYSOPS Team (TPT) integrated. Fol-lowing this the Bty engaged targets followed by the TPT finishing with surrender messaging and surrender directives. The work up this fire plan consisted of a series of voice procedure exercises requiring the FOO to be able to modify the fire plan on fires and combat team net.

In August, 2 Bty split into two entities for 4th Canadian Divi-sion’s Ex STALWART GUARDIAN 15. At the ATG level we had a blend of Regulars and Reserves providing FOO, STA and FSCC support. The gun line participated in a series of training events including preparing a planned defendable position with gun pits, a mortar raid delivered by both Chinook and assault boats, and Regtl fire planning. For his outstanding performance as an OP Det Commander, MBdr Dent was awarded a 2 RCHA CO’s coin.

Member of 30th Fd Regt with the Staff at Fort Wellington, Prescott, ON.


Command of 2 Bty changed hands in September from Capt D Montague to Maj M. Koshman. Ex DELTOID FLEX, taking place in October, consisted of quick actions, GPO’s open actions, smoke withdrawals, and concluded with a fire plan that was ad-justed and completed through the use of infrared and thermal optics. The Bty was pleased to host three former members for their last rounds; LCol Dana Clarke, Maj Paul Heenan and Maj Pierre Lepine all started out in 30 RCA in the 1970s and will all be retired by the time this article is published. Good shooting, gents. End of Mission!

November’s Ex AUTUMN LANCE brought more AACFF with the Cameron Highlanders and the Ontario Regt, RCAC, calling for fire via a combat team net. This exercise also had the gun det commanders carry out sniping gun tasks. We also took the op-portunity to say farewell to our former BC as Capt D. Montague fired his last round with us. Well done, Master Gunner! Enjoy your retirement.

1 Bty

Capt C. Brown took command from Capt D. Atkins who is off on the Army Operations Course. Amongst its many tasks, 1 Bty prepares recruits to attend their basic training and Artillery DP1. 1 Bty did what it does best and produced (yet another) Artillery NCM Top Candidate from 30th Field Regiment, Gunner Riley Courtland.

1 Bty was also at the forefront of demonstrating the crucial importance of the Artillery to 33 CBG CIMIC and IA training by providing a Targeting Cell. Working with CIMIC and IA operators from 33 CBG IA Coy, 1 Bty’s Targeting Cell conducted training which consisted of creating targeting folders based on person-nel, structure, and belief targets; using both lethal and non-lethal effects; and the preparation of targeting boards.

Heritage Troop

In September, the Regt formalized its restoration and com-memorative program by standing up its new Heritage Troop.

The troop is comprised of serving Gunners and other members of the Regtl family including volunteers and retired members. It is tasked with restoring and conserving the Regt’s growing collection of historic guns. Working with the Bytown Gunners Firepower Museum, they will support the Regt’s ceremonial du-ties by engaging Canadians with displays and demonstrations of its historic guns at commemorative and ceremonial events throughout the National Capital Region and beyond.

This year the Regt reached the final stages in its restoration of its Second World War era 17 pdr Anti-Tank gun. Produced in 1945, the gun was used as a monument in Carleton Place, and finally ended up in a local farmer’s field, from which it was acquired by the Regt in 2013. It has been painstakingly restored and was first displayed during the Ottawa Tulip Festival in May. Once complete, it will be used to commemorate one of our ante-cedent units, the 1st Anti-Tank Regt, RCA. In addition to ongoing restorations, efforts in 2016 will focus on standing up a det ca-pable of operating the 17 pdr gun, as well as a det for the Regt’s 1870 9 pdr Rifled Muzzle-Loading gun.

The Bytown Gunners Firepower Museum

The Bytown Gunners Firepower Museum had its grand open-ing in May. Since then, museum volunteers have given more than four thousand hours to grow and maintain the artefacts. The museum created a technical museum library and indexing system where historical “equipment reference books” are cata-logued, retained, controlled and loaned out through volunteers. The museum has made a number of acquisitions of actual field Artillery pieces and equipment including (but certainly not limited to):

-a 155 mm Howitzer;-a 40 mm Bofors AA Gun (on loan from 42nd Fd Regt);-a 1950’s era M135 2 ½ Ton Truck;-another 9 Pdr RML gun (on load from the Canadian War Mu-

seum);-the famous “Noon Day” Parliament Hill cannon; and

Performing a smoke withdrawal on Ex DELTOID FLEX; CFB Petawawa.

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-an L-5 Pack Howitzer which was fired as part of the Remem-brance Day ceremonies at the National Military Cemetery and the National Artillery Monument in Ottawa.

The number of visits to the Bytown Gunners Firepower Mu-seum has surpassed expectations. Since its grand opening, it has hosted Scouts groups, high school students, local Cadet Corps, and roughly five hundred other local visitors.

Cadets

The Regiment is affiliated to two cadet corps: 2317-30th Fd Regt, RCA Cadet Corps at MAP, and 2958- 1st Anti-Tank Regi-ment, RCA Cadet Corps at the Legion in Manotick.

30 Fd RCA Cdt Corps

2015 was a very busy year for the Corps, with many changes at the senior levels. Capt S. Hodder took command from Capt C. Moynahan. Cadet CWO K. Clairoux took over Cadet RSM duties from outgoing Cadet CWO C. Langevin, and Cadet MWO A. Binda took over the position of Cadet BSM from Cadet MWO K. Damphousse.

Field exercises saw our cadets learning winter and wilderness survival skills, including sleeping in improvised shelters and ab-seiling down a vertical rock face. In the fall, they travelled to CFB Trenton where they practiced their abseil and rapelling skills on vertical surfaces and from a mock helicopter. Ongoing week-end marksmanship training indoctrinated cadets in safe firearms handling and helped to develop their skills and accuracy.

30 RCA cadets competed in the Canadian Cadet Organiza-tion’s winter biathlon program, with individual cadets advanc-ing to regional competition. The cadets were active in the Ot-

tawa community, participating in remembrance parades with the sponsoring Legion, 480 Westboro Branch, and participating in volunteer and fundraising activities throughout the city. Over half the Corp’s cadets were selected for summer specialty training or worked as staff cadets at summer training centres.

Cadets were present for many Regtl activities and many Regtl members volunteer their time to help cadet training and Corps operations.

1 Atk RCA Cdt Corps

The corps has gone from success to success with a full slate of officers and volunteers. Capt J. Dewis remains the CO with Cadet CWO K. Costa taking up the Cadet RSM duties.

This past year the Corps enjoyed several field training exer-cises focussing initially on basic skills and then ramping up to the point where cadets were navigating cross country in the dark and sleeping in extemporaneous shelters made from local mate-rials. The Biathlon team made us very proud this year making it to provincial level competition and we will be entering a full team in January. The marksmanship team continues to compete at the zone level and did quite well.

In June we went exploring in the Arbraska Lafleche caves in Quebec. The Gun Run is still a popular event with the ca-dets competing fiercely in racing the replica 9 pounder guns while tearing them apart and re-assembling them to pass over, through or under several obstacles. A number of the cadets at-tended regional expeditions and enjoyed mountain biking, hik-ing, canoeing and white water rafting. Half of the cadets were selected for summer camp courses to bring new knowledge and experience to the Corps.

LCol JA HampsonMaj MTA CalnanMaj NKJ KoshmanCapt DP AtkinsCapt CF BrownCapt PJ CostelloCapt EEM LeslieCapt TDS MaccaulCapt GT McCabeCapt RT MontagueCapt CR RoachLt NAB Drescher-BrownLt JDM JeffreyLt SW LemnaLt DJ McLellan2Lt IW Argue2Lt TMB Bloom2Lt JD Mueller2Lt AJ McIlvenna2Lt JD Mueller2Lt GA NewfieldOCdt JE Cruz BotelloCWO LN GuyonMWO WR HallMWO DH RobinsonWO EC FisherWO SJ MeinertWO DCB RogersSgt DES ButtsSgt GO ClarkSgt MCJ CookSgt AM DiasSgt DF GastonSgt YM GodatellaSgt SW HoodSgt RA InnissSgt CMM KoshmanSgt KR MackaySgt JDT PhillipsSgt PEL SillanpaaSgt V SoondrumSgt MJW ThorpMBdr ML CheesemanMBdr AM CherubiniMBdr ND CookMBdr ME DentMBdr P Gobeil

MBdr RW JenningsMBdr CA KnowlesMBdr RJ LoeppkyMBdr JE MeahanMBdr A RamanathanMBdr CW RatcliffeBdr CG Ames-AffleckBdr JD AnsteyBdr WJ BellCpl JGM BironBdr GR BrownBdr MHP CathcartBdr MW CretesBdr ME Douglas-O’NeillBdr CEJ EngeBdr BJ GrummettCpl CM HiseyCpl JC HoganBdr RH HopkinsonBdr MCS HuiBdr K JeaurondBdr S KochBdr NEP KrausbarCpl MMC LongmanBdr VA MarcantonioBdr FW MilneBdr JR MorrisBdr SM NtamwiraBdr MN Plante-AjahBdr B RomagnoliBdr WR ShelsonCpl JCJ St-PierreBdr SM StavenjordBdr RA StewartBdr NA TempelmanBdr CP WithersBdr MT WolstenholmeCpl J WuBdr SC WynneBdr KDC YoungPte W AgocsPte D ArmstrongGnr OPB BrophyPte ACW BuddGnr TJ BurtonGnr TA CairnieGnr R Courtland


Gnr TJ D’ArceyGnr GPJ GagnonPte G GrahamPte P HarroldGnr JL HeinsGnr CR HoareGnr KA HollandPte YH HuminskiGnr MA KeaysGnr V KochPte MM LavoiePte R LotfiPte SH Martin

Pte DN NguyenPte SM OakesPte KL OlynikPte AD OstromGnr MR RuttanPte JM SheppardPte R SimonPte K StuartGnr BD SzadkowskiGnr EJ WhitfieldPte(B) GT Dorken Pte(B) SG GariepyPte(B) JS Sherrer

42nd Field Artillery Regiment(Lanark & Renfrew Scottish),

RCA

COLCol S.M. Fritz-Millett

CD

RSMMWO D.W. Franken

CD

As always, the Regt had a very chal-lenging and “action-packed” year. Dur-ing the January to March time frame, we joined forces with 30th and 49th Fd Regts to conduct an Artillery Mortar course, cul-minating in a successful live firing exer-cise at Petawawa in March. IBTS were reinforced with rifle and machine gun practice in April and then the Regt adjust-ed its focus to getting our personnel away on a myriad of Regional Summer Training Courses at Meaford as well as national courses at Gagetown and Shilo. We man-aged to qualify a number of our Gunner NCOs in new disciplines, which resulted in a strengthened Artillery mind set and several promotions throughout the year. In August, we joined forces with the other 4 Division Artillery units to participate in Exercise STALWART GUARDIAN at Pet-awawa where our personnel were able to demonstrate their newly acquired Artillery skills.

In September, we re-constituted the Regt and prepared for several individual training courses conducted at the Bde level. Furthermore, we once again joined forces with 30th and 49th Fd Regts to form a composite Gun Bty for two very successful 105 mm live firing weekends in October

and November at Petawawa. With the on-set of Op PROVISION in November, we deployed MBdr S. Storie to Kingston, ON to support that effort. We also made the final preparations to facilitate the upcom-ing arrival of over 20 secondary school Co-op students in the New Year as part of our main effort to strengthen the Regt’s numbers and forge closer ties with the communities in our area. At the end of our very busy year, we gathered the Regt on the 4th and 5th of December to celebrate St Barbara as well the annual Christmas Dinner.

As with any year, we had a number of departures as some of our personnel re-tired or moved on to other Reserve units, or Component Transferred to the Regular Force. They will be missed, however at the same time we wish them all success in their future endeavours. In July, we bid farewell to our RSM, CWO Dale Batten. His profound dedication of many years to The RCA and, in particular, his mentorship of the young Gunners and Subalterns of the Regt provided a tremendous boost to our overall effectiveness as a Fd Artillery

Unit. We wish him every success in the future. We are indeed fortunate in that our new RSM, CWO Dennis Franken is a first

MWO Sean Chase successfully completes his 12th Ironman Competition at Petawawa in September 2015.

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class Gunner with an outstanding reputation across the Regt for his superior performance and dedication over many years. Consequently, the Regt remains in good hands.

We look forward with great enthusiasm to meet “head on” the many challenges and outstanding training opportunities that await us in 2016.

UBIQUE

33 CBG Commander, Col Bindon, congratulates CWO Dale Batten on his promotion.

LCol SM Fritz-MillettCapt WPR DavisCapt K DonakLt CJ MillarCWO DW FrankenMWO SC ChaseWO AC BeswickWO SJD PepinSgt MR GarbuioSgt DA KeenanSgt RE KuehlSgt JT ShulistSgt N TchorekMBdr WC AndressMBdr TL DrewMBdr KJ GambleMBdr LR GambleMBdr SE StorieMBdr ODC ValdiviaBdr RA BaldwinBdr JJ BenoitBdr NA BygottBdr JRD ClouthierBdr BM DavidBdr BR Davidson

Bdr RT DavisBdr JWJ DesjardinsBdr NLL FongBdr MM KeuhlBdr NE MacFarlandBdr DA MaskBdr R MaskBdr BD MinerBdr AR MooreBdr GAR RigoBdr DRS SalterBdr D ShoreBdr AM SolarBdr M WrenBd AK YoungGnr CJ BishopGnr CD BrissetteGnr DLH CaesarGnr JL FordGnr CG GeorgeGnr RRJ JonesGnr KB KruegerGnr M MaskGnr DC SchardtGnr BKM Tessier

The CO presides over the Change of RSM Ceremony between CWO Dale Batten and MWO Dennis Franken.

CO, LCol Steve Fritz-Millett congratulates CWO Dennis Franken on his promotion



COLCol V.L. Knox

CD

RSMMWO S.B. Leask

CD

Honorary ColonelHCol C.E. Healy

The 49th Fd Artillery Regt be-gan 2015 on the usual note. Offi-cers and Senior NCOs gathered for breakfast at the armoury on New Year’s Day for the Regt’s annual Levee. After each group toasted the other in their respec-tive Messes, the Junior Ranks joined the lead-ership for a light lunch.

Various exer-cises throughout the year afforded our Gunners the opportunity to practice their skills in both sol-diering and gunnery. In January we held a winter warfare exer-cise north of Sault Ste. Marie and in April we held a leadership exercise for MBdrs and above. In May we headed to Grayling for an Artillery exercise; Ex YORK STEEL, and also Ex EXPOSING GREATNESS which was a day for the Regt to show the com-munity just what it is we do. Throughout October we conducted dry deployments to hone our Gunnery skills. The unit went down to Grayling once again for a live fire ex in November where we were fortunate to fire over 100 rounds.

In September, Capt Nadon was promoted to Ma-jor and took over 30 bty from Maj Knox. October 17 saw a Regtl Change of Com-mand where LCol Groulx departed and newly promoted LCol Knox was welcomed as the new CO of the Regt. The Regiment also welcomed two new Regular Force members to our ranks; WO Berthier and Capt Binkley have stepped into the Ops WO and Ops O jobs

respectively this year.The Regt participated in several courses offered throughout

the year by the 33 CBG Battle School. 49th Fd members as-sisted in BMQ (Sudbury and Sault) courses, a Mortars course (Sault) as well as many other taskings that arose.

On November 11, the Regt gathered in downtown Sault Ste. Marie for the city’s Remembrance Day ceremony. This year we were able to send two guns to other ceremonies, one to St. Jo-seph Island and one to the Sault waterfront to fire a three round salute to honour those that gave their lives for our freedom. No-

49th Fd Regt in Grayling Michigan (Ex BRAVE NOBILITY).

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First live mortar firing of the Regiment

LCol VL Knox Maj RJ Lambert Maj BP Nadon Capt RJ Binkley Capt MD Grbich Capt GG King Capt DA Pearse Lt SD Cartier Lt MD Jaschinski Lt IE Skelton 2Lt BL Ayton 2Lt SP Sparling OCdt MJ Budau MWO SB Leask MWO KJ McCracken WO NAH Berthier WO MC Davis WO CR Predum Sgt CT Beauchamp Sgt NQ Drew Sgt PW Hocken Sgt SG Linklater Sgt RK Peer Sgt AS Sanderson Sgt TJ St John Sgt LC Trick Sgt JD Zeppa MBdr PC Belanger MCpl RD Craig MBdr AH Huffels MBdr JC Kent MBdr BW Maeers MBdr SR Pyke MBdr JG Sheppard MBdr AJ Socchia MBdr BA Williams Bdr KV Broadhagen Cpl AL Byers Bdr SJ Cain Bdr JHA Collins Bdr JP Collins Bdr KM Cortesia Cpl RB English Bdr EA Golec Cpl LM Harvey Bdr CF Hicks Bdr BFE Houle Bdr VTK Humalamaki

Bdr KN Johnstone Bdr JR Jones-Lablance Bdr JB Knox Bdr AC Lusterio Bdr KPN MacDonald Bdr EB Malleau Bdr RJ Maltman Cpl LA McCormick Bdr SA McCron Bdr JM McIntyre Bdr CN McKeachnie Cpl KC McKeachnie Bdr CW McLean Bdr BA Miron Bdr BA Moore Bdr BR Pinder Bdr PAJ Poirier Bdr NR Robert Bdr JJ Rosene Bdr CR Roy Bdr BA Wilkins Pte R JF Andrews Pte R JB Begley Gnr JJ Bolton Pte J Brown Pte R JJ Brown Pte R D Bryant Pte R SC Clancy Gnr BT Connor Gnr JJR Cormier Gnr DG Gauthier Pte R AP Glew Gnr KD Greenwood Gnr DS Hertz Pte R DM Houle Pte B LJC Jones Pte R DJ Lamming Gnr NM Maitland Pte R JA Mantulak-Lang Gnr AR Marcil Pte R CJG McCoy Gnr JS McCormick Pte B WG Robinson Gnr AC Snider Pte R BN St John Pte B SO Sterling Gnr JM Stevens

vember 24, the Sault Ste. Marie 49th Fd Pipes and Drums cel-ebrated their 100th anniversary with the Tartan ball at the Delta Inn in Sault Ste. Marie. The celebration included performances from the pipes and drums as well as the Sault’s highland danc-ers.

The year came to a close with our traditional Soldiers’ Christ-mas Dinner on December 3. Officers served troops the tradition-al turkey dinner, after which a number of awards were handed out. Soldiers then retired to their Messes, where a year of suc-cessful training was celebrated with camaraderie and friendship.

Members of 30 Bty during the Winter Warfare (Ex BON SAULT).



COLCol

R.J. ChristopherCD

RSMCWO P.D. Elliott

MMM, CD

Honorary ColonelHCol B.E. Robertson, CD

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol P Williamson

The New Year of 2015 commenced with the Regtl New Year’s Levee, with significant participation from members of both the Regt and the public. This was an indication of the strong relationship be-tween the 56th Fd Regt RCA and the surrounding communities. In Decem-ber 2014 it was announced that for the second year in a row 56th Fd Regt had the distinction of receiving word that one of our Sgts, Sgt G. Philpott of 54 Bty, was the proud winner of the RCA Sgt of the Year Award for the Primary Re-serve.

January found the mem-bers of the Regt training in winter warfare with Ex COLD START I. Winter warfare skills were again put to the test in Meaford during February with Ex COLD START II, which included the qualification shoot for the successful candidates on the DP1 Artillery course. When the exercise concluded on Sunday the newly qualified Gunners proudly received their Artillery cap badges.

March saw the Regt running a qualification course for the 81mm mortar, culminating in a live fire field exercise in Mea-ford with Ex SPRING GUNNER. In April members of the Regt commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of St Julien, where 10 Bty played a distinguished role in a desperate action.

Members of 10 Bty, based in St Catharines, made their way to Belgium for the ceremonies to mark the anniversary on the site of the battle itself. The month of April concluded with Ex GHOST RECON, an innovative Escape and Evasion Exercise conduct-ed in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police and Brantford Police Ser-vice.

Soon the regular cycle of training saw members departing as candidates, instructors or support staff for RST, as well as for a number of other train-ing activities. In August members deployed for the annual summer Ex

STALWART GUARDIAN, where a number of challenging ele-ments were incorporated into the training, including mortar raids conducted via Chinook helicopter and firing from a fully built up gun position, constructed with some assistance provided by the Combat Engineers.

September began the regular cycle of training, with soldiers refreshing individual skills with annual IBTS training. With the start of fall training the Regt held a Change of Command pa-rade, with incoming Commanding Officer LCol Robert Christo-pher taking over command from the outgoing LCol Chris Marvin.

November saw members of the Regt active in the annual

LCol R. Christopher holds binoculars as he and his Honorary Colonels observe the fall of shot from a live fire 81mm mortar mission at 4 CDTC Meaford, Nov 2015.

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Thank-a-Vet Luncheon held in Brantford, and participating in tra-ditional Remembrance Day Ceremonies throughout St Catha-rines, Simcoe and Brantford locations. Ex AUTUMN GUNNER in Meaford also saw the Gunners honing their skills with the 81mm mortars.

In December members of the Regt deployed to several loca-tions in Ontario in support of Op PROVISION, in order to facili-

Engaging targets during Ex COLD START.

tate the government movement of Syrian refugees to Canada. Also, at a formal parade, 56 Fd Regt thanked outgoing Honorary Colonel Edward Pancoe for his many years of dedicated service to the Regt, and welcomed incoming Honorary Lieutenant Colo-nel Paul Williamson. We then held a celebration in honour of St Barbara and our annual Christmas dinner.

Aboriginal leaders of Six Nations, as guests of the Regiment, pose in front of an 81mm mortar at 4 CDTC Meaford, Nov 2015. Newly promoted HLCol P. Williamson escorts them.

LCol RJ ChristopherLCol CH MarvinMaj PJ PittCapt K Fitzgerald-SlomanCapt JW HillCapt D VandevenneCapt DB VreugdenhilCapt KR WebbCapt M WhitworthLT HE OhlkeLt Z PocucaLt S Puillandre2LT S Abbruscato2Lt RA Deboer2Lt G MacDonald2Lt NR MetherelOCdt G GalambosOCdt N KansaraOCdt JS MooreCWO PD ElliottMWO C ChabanMWO MJ LeitchMWO JW McDonaldWO R FeketeWO JR MorganWO KJ SmithSgt MJ BradleySgt A BrownSgt M BrunchSgt J CavinSgt DM DubasSgt C GagenSgt DR HeldSgt SM JeffreySgt MJ KuzSgt BS LannonSgt JA LongSgt JD MartinSgt MC MonteblancaSgt GW PhilpottSgt DR ShaughnessySgt S WestSgt S WoodMBdr KD BoeseMBdr T BurgieMBdr RN GiesbrechtMBdr TJ McLaughlinMBdr JJ OlthofMBdr KW RogersMBdr JR RoosMBdr MD WoronchankaMCpl J Da Silva

Bdr BR BatesBdr M ChabanBdr NL ChappelBdr S CloutierBdr J Den BestenBdr CJ EikelenboomBdr N EikelenboomBdr JA FraserBdr AR GareauBdr KS GriffinBdr RC GrimwoodBdr BL HenryBdr SG HooBdr MJ HoweBdr M KelbaBdr L KizurBdr BJ KyleBdr J MartinBdr MG McCayBdr SM McCormickBdr AR PennBdr BR PikulaBdr JR RoutleyBdr JW SuttonBdr MA WalchukBdr BM WatermanBdr RC WilmerBdr JM ZolnierowiczCpl RJ OnduskoCpl GD RolosonCpl J VigneauxGnr M BarkerGnr MN D’IntinoGnr PW DowdGnr NM DurrantGnr MJ HaleGnr ME HillGnr C HillikerGnr JW JacobGnr MM JeanGnr TJ Kilmer-GallantGnr JA MartelGnr DJ MatasajeGnr AJ SmithGnr H VanderpostGnr N WrenPte G DuffyPte GS FlemingPte H Guzman-DiazPte C HenryPte MD LarocquePte ED Lockie


62e Régiment d’Artillerie de Campagne, ARC

CmdtLCol D. Roux

CD

SMRAdjuc R. Blouin

CD

Colonel HonoraireHCol G. Maltais

Lieutenant-colonel HonoraireHLcol F. Normand

2015 a été une année chargée pour le 62e Régt d’artillerie de campagne et l’année 2016 s’annonce tout aussi riche en défis pour nos artilleurs. Du-rant les premiers mois de l’année, des exercices concernant les habiletés hivernales ont été con-duits dans les secteurs hors base.

Puis, au cours du mois de mai, les détachements du 62e RAC ont pris part au défi du SMR consistant à mesurer les aptitudes de chacun des détache-ments entres eux et de créer un esprit de compé-tition saine au sein de l’unité. Le détachement gagnant a dû se démarquer lors de compétitions d’exercice élémentaire, de premiers soins, de patrouille de reconnaissance, de connais-sances sur les armes individuelles, de section et de peloton, de connaissance de l’obusier C3 105 mm etc.

Pendant l’été, la grande majorité des militaires membres du 62e RAC ont travaillé au TEII à Valcartier. Certains ont complété leur Qualification élémentaire en leadership, d’autres ont entre-pris de se perfectionner au niveau du cours de technicien tandis qu’une dizaine de nouveaux venus ont été qualifié comme artil-leur sur leur PP1. Tous ont complété leur été sur la CONMIL. Cet ex de bde devait au départ nous permettre d’effectuer que des NIAC. Après plusieurs changements positifs au plan initial effectué par l’adj des ops nouvellement arrivé en poste, Adj Bel-

val, le régt a pu compléter également plusieurs NAC Artillerie.

Également, durant la dernière fin de semaine du mois de juillet, le régt fut représenté au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières afin de tirer une salve d’honneur afin de sonner le coup de départ de la course. Le cmdt 2e Div, Bgén Lafaut, était présent lors de cet événement et a pu ap-précier le travail des artil-leurs de la Mauricie.

Du 23 au 25 octobre, le 62e Régt d’artillerie de campagne a fait sa marque auprès des em-

ployeurs de la région de la Maurcie-Centre du Québec. Le régt s’est déployé dans les secteurs de Valcartier pour un exer-cice de tir réel. C’est lors de cet exercice, que l’unité a conduit l’Exécutrek, grâce auquel, près d’une trentaine d’employeurs ou futurs employeurs de militaires ont eu l’occasion de constater de leurs propres yeux ce en quoi consiste réellement le travail d’un artilleur au sein d’un régt d’artillerie. Les participants ont eu droit à toute une expérience ! Ils ont été transportés dans les secteurs à bord de véhicules blindés légers et ils ont tous égale-ment pu tirer un coup sur les canons. Chaque commandant de détachement a pris le temps de leur expliquer les rouages sur les pièces afin que les participants puissent repartir avec une expérience enrichissante ainsi qu’une vision réaliste des tâches d’un artilleur réserviste. Plusieurs médias étaient présents lors

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de cet événement, et plusieurs articles ont été publiés dans des journaux locaux suite à cette fin de semaine. Il indéniable que le régt a profité d’un rayonnement sans pareil grâce à ce type d’activité.

Du 13 au 15 novembre avait lieu l’ex sans tir réel CULASSE PRECISE. L’ex avait pour objectif la préparation tactique pour l’ex BOMBARDE BORDEE qui se tenait du 27 au 29 novembre, dans les secteurs de la BFC Valcartier. Les militaires se sont donc déployés dans les différents secteurs du grand Shawin-igan pour peaufiner leurs aptitudes au sein de la Batterie.

Il n’est pas peu dire que tous ont été tirés hors de leur zone de confort lors de l’ex du 27 au 29 novembre. Cet ex a été conduit en collaboration avec le 6e RAC, le 2d Fd ainsi que le 5e Régt. En tout, le 62e RAC a tiré 200 obus.Tous les artilleurs ont reçu un défi de taille. Bien que conduites pendant 48 heures seule-ment, les opérations ont été menées à un tempo élevé. La troupe a conduit entre autres un mouve-ment routier de nuit qui a duré près d’une heure et demie, met-tant à l’épreuve les habiletés des chauffeurs et des c o m m a n d a n t s de détachement. Il est primordial également de souligner le fait que l’équipe de reconnaissance du 62e a orienté, dimanche matin, quatre batteries dans les Plaines de Sangro. En tout, plus d’une quinzaine de canons ont été arpentés par nos techniciens d’artillerie. Ce fut tout un défi pour l’équipe !

Toujours désireux de former la relève en matière de leader-ship, le régT a envoyé une dizaine de membres du 62e RAC ont été envoyé sur leurs cours de PP2- adjoint de pièce, du 12 septembre au 29 novembre. Ces membres occupent à présent, pour la majorité, des postes d’adjoint de pièce au niveau de la 81e Bie. Ils ont également joint les rangs des 25 stagiaires qui ont débuté le 19 décembre au manège militaire le cours de PP3 Commandant de détachement. L’ex confirmatoire est prévu le week-end du 11 et 12 mars 2016. Plusieurs autres cours sont à l’horaire du régt, dont membre du détachement d’observation et superviseur technique du secteur des pièces

Les 7 et 8 novembre, les militaires du 62e RAC ont bravé la température pour commémorer la perte de nos héros nation-aux devant les cénotaphes de Victoriaville et de Shawinigan. En effet, le 7 novembre avait lieu la parade à Victoriaville en collaboration avec la Légion filiale 86, les corps de cadets de la ville et environs, des membres de la GRC ainsi que divers corps policiers de la région des Bois- Francs. Le tout a été conclu par une invitation de la part de la Légion au Lcol Roux, à l’Adjum Chevalier ainsi qu’au Capt Théberge. Ce dernier, originaire de

Victoriaville, a reçu le titre honorifique de vétéran de l’année. Rappelons-nous que le Capt Théberge a été déployé en Af-ghanistan en 2011. C’est avec un grand honneur que la Légion canadienne lui a fait cette invitation.

Le 8 novembre, ce fut au tour de Shawinigan de se recueillir. Suite à la traditionnelle parade au centre-ville de Shawinigan, les amis du régiment ont été invités pour le traditionnel buffet. Puis, ce fut au tour des joueurs de hockey des Cataractes de Shawinigan et leurs partisans de se recueillir en mémoire des soldats disparus lors d’un match de la LHJMQ. La cérémonie a débuté par une mise au jeu protocolaire avec le commandant du régt, l’écrivain et éditeur Bryan Perro et quelques vétérans. Le tout a été suivi par l’interprétation de l’hymne national par la musique du régiment.

Le régt a été l’hôte le 5 décembre du traditionnel dîner ré-gimentaire de la Sainte-Barbe. Des officiers des quatre régi-

ments d’artillerie du Québec ainsi que de presti-gieux invités tels que le BGen (à la retraite) et colo-nel commandant du ARC; James Selbie, le MGen Tremblay et le LGen (à la re-traite), l’honorable Roméo A. Dallaire étaient présents et ont pu savourer le repas en com-pagnie d’un peu moins d’une cen-taine d’officiers d’artillerie du Québec.

Dans un autre ordre d’idée, le 62e Régt est heu-reux, encore cette

année, de sa participation à la collecte de sang organisée par Héma Québec, le 18 novembre, au sein même du manège de Shawinigan. L’objectif fixé pour cette année était de 200 don-neurs. Cet objectif a été dépassé, pour un nombre total de 230 personnes. Le Régt est heureux de souligner que le nombre de donneurs a augmenté cette année. Deux autres collectes de sang se tiendront dans nos murs, l’une organisée par les Cata-ractes de Shawinigan et l’autre par notre régt et la Sûreté du Québec. Les artilleurs qui ont participé à cette collecte ont aussi été sollicités afin de faire des dons pour Centraide. Cette année, les membres ont donné un montant de 1500 $ qui a été remis à Centraide-Mauricie.

Le régt a été l’objet de plusieurs mentions cette année, dont l’octroi du Médaillon du Colonel Commandant du 35e GBC QC à l’Adj Belval, après quelques semaines qu’il ait fait son entrée au sein de la famille du 62e RAC. Enfin, soulignons le départ de deux piliers de la troupe du régt. Le Bdrc Annie Garceau et le Bdr François Gagnon quittent le 62 RAC après plus de 25 années de services. Leur présence a toujours été appréciée des jeunes artilleurs. Bonne chance dans leurs projets futurs UBIQUE !


lcol DJG Rouxmaj SJF Massécapt PO Beauchesnecapt GJY Bérubécapt JPR Boisvertcapt JVL Darveaucapt AJPJ Ferlandcapt M Paprockicapt JEE Thébergelt YFKP Le Bot-Béliveauslt MJC Blanchetteslt SJJ Boisclair Boisvertslt DJMS Lemayélof AFJS Boyerelof CDR Maziadeélof DF Veilleuxadjuc JJPR Blouinadjum JBD Chevalieradjum DMJ Garceauadjum JBJP Savardadj SJY Belvaladj GJ Binetteadj JMM Duplessisadj CG Lambertadj A Lamysgt OJLC Arelsgt SJA Béchardsgt MJF Bergeronsgt JLP Berniersgt JJR Boisvertsgt MJ Côtésgt CMB Dallairesgt BJJ Désiletssgt SGE Gauthiersgt JMF Lapointesgt JRDP Lefebvresgt MB Levasseursgt RS Pearsonsgt MRERM Richersgt MERK Richersgt MRERTM Richersgt MFJ Rinfretsgt MNV Thiviergebdrc FJJN Bertrandbdrc WT Blaisbdrc BHR Chamberlandbdrc LMJ Cloutierbdrc P Daiglebdrc DRF Désiletsbdrc A Duchainebdrc MDA Garceaubdrc MJD Gauthier-Fréchettebdrc BJJRG Giguèrebdrc JCE Isabellebdrc RD Martineaubdrc FLSJ Poudrierbdrc E Renaudbdrc PL Séguinbdrc CJJPS Sylvestrebdrc NJJ Valléecplc AMGG Bélandcplc MHGI Cloutiercplc AC Latulippematc MAC Lauziercplc FJAJY Ringuettecplc M Rivardbdr Y Bérubébdr CJRS Blanchettebdr BC Boulébdr JDD Bourrébdr VJE Bourré-Laprisebdr NE Caronbdr MPG Casabonbdr A Changbdr JJM Chrétienbdr JRD Côtébdr WJ Ducheminbdr S Dufresnebdr RMR Fay-Milettebdr MALJ Ferronbdr JPJF Gagnonbdr O Gagnon-Berthiaumebdr MJN Gélinasbdr C Gélinasbdr G Gélinasbdr G Hérardbdr JJ Houde Lordbdr GEJB La Rosebdr AJM Lafrenierebdr SMM Lamarre

bdr FJD Lambertbdr AJMD Landrybdr ACJM Lapointebdr CM Lemirebdr JJDL Lesieur-Giguèrebdr F. Lessardbdr SWFJ Lévesquebdr JERJ Marcouillerbdr SJJ Massicottebdr JFJN Mathonbdr YJ Mc Laughlinbdr MVS Paquettebdr A Parent-Lamybdr JRJ Pelletierbdr RJJ Potvinbdr RJA Provencherbdr SJR Santerrebdr M Thibeault-Tremblaybdr FJF Toupinbdr JFJR Tremblaybdr PA Trépanierbdr SJC Vincentbdr PJGF Vincentcpl IJS Bastarachecpl AJGL Berniercpl FAJA Berniercpl SMHM Boisvert-Quessycpl DP Caroncpl M Côtécpl KMG De Carufelcpl SJD Desallierscpl ALPMM Dubécpl MVR Dumascpl SMCR Hillerscpl VJCD Lambert-Fréchettecpl JOF Levasseurcpl AT Loisellecpl CSA Luneau-Poissoncpl MMM Milette Côtécpl RGJ Peddlecpl J Pelletiercpl JF Plamondoncpl MJA Poulincpl AME R.Bellemarecpl RER Saulniercpl AAML St-Germaincpl PF St-Yvescpl MOJC Tardifcpl ÉJG Thiviergecpl IMC Trépaniercpl J Trudel-Mongraincpl JMJ Veilletart CJC Bergeronart AAJ Brunelleart V Lafranceart WHP Leachart NH Lefebvreart SO Savardart RJY Tessierart MGGJ Thiffeaultsdt B N Gagnonsdt B M Gagnonsdt(B) J Paquinsdt(r) VIM Allardsdt(r) A Arsenaultsdt(r) MJM Baribeausdt(r) CMJ Bernardsdt(r) SBA Binettesdt(r) CMLB Chevaliersdt(r) A Constantsdt(r) LKB Dubésdt(r) CEJM Gélinassdt(r) J Laflammesdt(r) G Lamarresdt(r) PL Larosesdt(r) GAJ Marcouillersdt(r) CJ Mauraissdt(r) JJ Nietosdt(r) JP Noëlsdt(r) F Pagésdt(r) CMGD Poitrassdt(r) JJS Renièresdt(r) IMB Rousseausdt(r) J Roysdt(r) PS Roysdt(r) PL Smithsdt(r) TJM St-Pierresdt(r) CR St-Pierresdt(r) ABSJ Thiffeaultsdt(r) WJM Vincent

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20th Independent Field Battery, RCA

BCMaj H. Han

BSMMWO G.J. Wittebolle

CD

Honorary Lieutenant-ColonelHLCol W.C. Peterson

2015 was a year of growth for the 20th Independent Field Battery. At the beginning of the year, the unit had 63 active mem-bers, with 65% attendance rates on regular parade nights. By the end of the year, the unit grew to 69 active members with a 90% attendance rates on regular parade nights. The unit successfully enrolled new sol-diers and Officers with seven new Privates complet-ing BMQ and two new Officer Cadets completing BMOQ. Ten newly qualified DP1 NCMs returned from summer training, nine of whom were promoted to Gunner. The unit qualified two Recce Techs and two CP Techs bringing the unit closer to its goal of fielding a complete Battery. Several members completed PLQ with Bombardiers Ames, Merrick and Pickerell being promoted to Master Bombardier. Lt Bittman and Capt Mein completed their FOO course and became the unit’s first FOOs since the Battery officially re-rolled in 2011 from Air Defence.

The battery took part in the 3 Division Artillery concentration, Ex WESTERN GUNNER 15, and was one of the largest troop contributing units to the exercise. Immediately following this con-centration in August, a FOO party participated in Ex WESTERN DEFENDER 15 and Ex GALLANT CITIZEN providing Artillery advice to the supported arms. September training focused on

IBTS train-ing and began with Ex MUS-KET GUNNER, where the unit re-qualified on C-7 rifles. Ex SHAKY GUN-NER, in Octo-ber, refreshed the troops’ dis-mounted mor-tar, ETHAR and patrolling skills and with sup-port from 20th Fd Regt, the unit provided a fir-ing troop to Ex MAPLE STRIKE 1502. Ex EASY GUNNER, held

in CFB Suffield mid-November, was focused on detachment lev-el training on the C3 howitzers culminating in Battery shoot and a live local defence battle. In December, the Battery participated in Ex GALLANT BARBARA, conducting convoy training in the virtual environment with 20th Field Regiment.

The unit sent several members on deployment throughout the year. Bdr Merritt deployed to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, for six weeks supporting Op NUNALIVET. MBdr Merrick participated in the 3rd Cdn Div CAFSAC team with the team winning the Clarence B. Smith award for the best overall Reserve team in Canada.

The unit was very active in the community, with recruiting at-tractions held during the Canada Day celebrations and the Le-thbridge County Airshow. In April, the Vimy Ridge Armouries opened its new museum to the public during the Vimy Mixed

Firing the C3 during Ex EASY GUNNER.


Maj H HanCapt JCW McDonaldCapt RL MeinLt MAH BittmanOCdt A NormanOCdt A WiebeOCdt D RigauxOCdt C CusackMWO GJ WittebolleWO AA HermanSgt W BarnardSgt DW HansenSgt ASE LapthornMBdr DL AmesMBdr CP CrowchiefMBdr CD EelhartMBdr KW GeigerMBdr GPL HallMBdr DJ MerrickMBdr JD PickerellMBdr DRC WeissBdr AC BrooksBdr JS CalhounBdr BJ De RijkBdr RDIG Gordon Bdr SJ HarrisBdr BC HillBdr DN HutchisonBdr KG Mann

Bdr JT Merritt Bdr SL McLean Bdr JPG NelsonBdr BD NguyenBdr JD PaxmanBdr TAJ SchamberBdr JJ Thorkildsen Bdr WiggillGnr IL BeginGnr PJ BoronGnr SR KeizerGnr WN LesiukGnr T MclaughlinGnr SC SkubanGnr D ShorttGnr CR Van DriestenGnr G WaterhousePte AS BrownPte RD DamjanoffPte DS DicksonPte DA ElniskiPte N FergusonPte E GellenyPte TJD NearingPte J O’GormanPte BW RegierPte A Rasmussen-GrungerPte J ShoreyPte CG Skretting

Special-Guest Night. The museum contains artifacts represent-ing Lethbridge’s military history from the past 100 years; the opening was well received by the local community. Participation in the Remembrance Day ceremonies was high, with the unit sending minute guns to services in Lethbridge, Taber, and Fort MacLeod. After the ceremonies, the troops received warm wel-comes at the Local Polish Club, 702 Wing, the Army and Navy club and the Royal Canadian Legion, General Stewart Branch.

The battery grew significantly closer to the Southern Alberta Light Horse from Medicine Hat in 2015. On 28 November, Maj H. Han and Maj S. Payne stood up 3 Troop in the Vimy Ridge Armouries and held a flag raising ceremony at the Vimy Ridge Armoury.

Major S. Payne (OC A Sqn SALH), Major H. Han and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel W.C Peterson giving speeches during the stand up of 3 troop, A Sqn, SALH

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The Royal Canadian ArtilleryBand

COCapt P. Arsenault

CD

BSMMWO D.J. Keels

CD

The RCA Band had an extremely busy and success-ful year, reaching out to communi-ties in Edmonton and across Cana-da by performing at street parades, festivals, stam-pedes, ceremo-nies, and public concerts.

The musicians of the RCA Band continued their annual participa-tion in the Calgary Stampede parade and Spruce Mead-ows in Calgary, Victoria Day cele-brations and Can-ada Day events at the AB Legislature, and numerous Change of Command cere-monies at 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton. They were invited back to perform the halftime show at the Edmonton Eskimos game on August 28th, as part of Military Appreciation Night. The RCA Band was also proud to continue “A Musical Salute: A Tribute to Our Veterans” at Edmonton City Hall, a cel-ebratory concert held prior to Remembrance Day.

The RCA Band continued their highly successful Education-al School Concert Series (ESCS) in the spring. The ESCS is geared towards students in grades 4-6, and is intended to ex-plore various instruments and styles of music through educa-tional and popular selections. Since the series launch in 2013, the RCA Band has performed for over 4000 students from Ed-monton and neighboring communities.

Throughout the year, the small ensembles of the RCA Band have been performing noon hour concerts at City Room in Ed-

monton City Hall. Once a month the public can be treated to a var-ied program by one of the RCA Band’s many groups. The rep-ertoire, which on any concert could include Celtic mu-sic, jazz, classical, or pop, is varied in style and there is something for ev-eryone.

From February 19-23 the RCA Band Soul Or-chestra travelled to Whitehorse for the annual Sour-dough Rendez-vous Festival,

where they performed 3 shows held in a large tent on the festival site. They performed music by Funk legend James Brown, the great American pianist, bandleader and composer Herbie Han-cock, and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. They also played with the iconic Canadian children’s music performer Fred Penner.

A highlight for many musicians in the unit was Ex AGORA EL-WOOD, completed in April. This involved travelling to Resolute, Nunavut, a town of just over 200 in the high Arctic. The RCA Band was invited by Major S. Wright, Director of the CAF Arc-tic Training Centre. The exercise focused on winter training and community relations. The RCA Band performed a concert at the Polar Continental Shelf Program facility, two school concerts, and one evening concert at Resolute City Hall. The programs fo-cused on introducing students to modern and traditional military band instruments through a variety of musical styles. The musi-cians also spent a night at Crystal City, a nearby training area. In


Capt PMJ Arsenault MWO DJ Keels WO CF Chaddock WO NE Depoe WO DJ Moulton WO JAB Parent Sgt JYS Beyries Sgt SJS Boisvert Sgt JR Brancato Sgt JD Cooper Sgt JM Douglas Sgt AB Gaw Sgt FA Iannuzzi Sgt AR Lorway Sgt JA Maitland

Sgt MS Maloney Sgt DL Pain Sgt KB Pearce Sgt PD Richey Sgt ACK Vanderkraay Sgt MG Walters Sgt DA Wiley Bdr VG Baker Bdr SJ Gallant Bdr STY Kuo Bdr CT Learmonth Bdr GJ Moffat Bdr JM Potash Bdr IM Smith Bdr RDC Spady

preparation for Ex AGORA ELWOOD the RCA Band completed their Basic Winter Warfare training.

From May 1-4 the RCA Band travelled to Ottawa to participate in the John McCrae Statue unveiling. The unveiling was on the 100th anniversary of the writing of “In Flanders Fields.” The RCA Band also returned to Vernon, BC, to participate in the Okana-gan Military Tattoo. While there they worked with cadets at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. RCA Band Musi-cians led masterclasses, which are essentially group lessons, had a side-by-side rehearsal with the cadets, and performed a concert featuring their small ensembles.

This year the RCA Band said goodbye to Band SM, MWO Curtis Bain, who was posted to the Central Band of the CAF in Ottawa. They welcomed MWO Daniel Keels, posted to Edmon-ton from the Royal 22è Régt Band in Québec City.

The musicians of the RCA Band would also like to send out a special thanks to all the reservists who were able to join them and help make this year so successful.

The RCA Band has a long tradition of providing musical sup-port to the CAF. They have been based in Edmonton since 1997, but their existence can be traced back to the end of the 19th cen-tury. It is one of six Regular Force bands stationed throughout

Canada, with a complement of 35 full-time musicians. From mili-tary parades, ceremonial occasions, and government functions, to formal concerts and entertaining their fellow soldiers, the RCA Band can be heard performing in a variety of musical styles na-tionally and abroad. For more information about the RCA Band, visit their website at http://www.rcaband.ca.

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The Royal Canadian Artillery Association/

L’Association de l’artillerie royal canadienne

PresidentHLcol D. Dussault,

CD

V/PresidentLCol (Ret’d) R.W.

Elliott, CD

2015 was a year of real transition for The Royal Canadian Ar-tillery Associa-tion (RCAA). We are now b e g i n n i n g to see the fruits of the t rans fo rma-tion process started some five years ago. The rec-o m m e n d e d structural and organizational changes have largely been implemented, in so far as current membership permits. The RCAA Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of Col (Ret’d) Gary Burton has been formed to provide strategic direction to the President and Ex-ecutive Committee of the RCAA. The President and Executive Committee are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association and are assisted by the services of an Executive Di-rector. Unfortunately, the detailed work of the Association, done by the RCAA committees, is not being effectively done due to a lack of volunteers. The issue of membership and staffing of the committees is the number one task for the RCAA in 2016.

In February the RCAA Executive announced that Lt J Norris of

L ’ a n n é e 2015 a été une année de transition réelle pour l ’Association de l’Artillerie royale ca-n a d i e n n e (AARC). Nous commençons m a i n t e n a n t à voir les ré-sultats du processus de transformation qui a été enta-mé il y a envi-ron cinq ans. Les change-ments struc-turels et or-ganisationnels

recommandés ont en grande partie été mis en œuvre, dans la mesure où les membres actuels le permettent. Le conseil d’administration de l’AARC, présidé par le Col (retraité) Gary Burton, a été formé pour fournir une orientation stratégique au président et au comité de direction de l’AARC. Le président et le comité de direction sont responsables des activités quotidi-ennes de l’Association et sont secondés par un directeur gé-néral. Malheureusement, le travail détaillé de l’Association, ac-compli par les comités de l’AARC, n’est pas exécuté de façon efficace en raison du manque de bénévoles. La question des membres et de la dotation des comités sera la principale tâche

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26 Fd Regt RCA had been awarded the LCol Jack deHart MC, CD Bursary and that Bdr PB Koch of 7 Toronto Regt RCA had been awarded the Master Gunner EM (Chip) Evoy MM Bursary for 2015.

The highlight of the year was the unveiling in Ottawa of the statue of Lt Col John McCrae on 3 May 2015, one hundred years after he penned the iconic poem In Flanders Fields. The statue is located adjacent to the Artillery Memorial on Green Island. Some 600 seated guests were on hand to watch The Honorable Pierre Poilievre unveil the statue. On the previous evening a mixed guest night for 237, including 43 VIPs and donors, was held at the Canadian Museum of History hosted jointly by the RCA and the RCMS.

The RCAA held its Annual General Meeting and Seminar in Ottawa, 11-12 September 2015. The theme for the Seminar was “Sustaining the Relevance of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery – The Strategic Campaign Plan and Family Strategy”. The aim of the Strategic Campaign plan is the identification and prioritization of capabilities that will ensure the RCA is relevant, employed and valued by the Canadian Army 2020 – 2035. The identified priorities focus on Ground-Based Air Defence, beyond line-of-sight surveillance and target acquisition, long range 24/7 precision strike and digitization of Artillery command and control. The family strategy session focused on exploitation of the inter-net to improve communications within the greater artillery family.

The AGM was held on the second day with the traditional mess dinner the previous evening. Due to travel restrictions re-sulting from the election process attendance at the dinner was limited to 100 members and guests. The AGM and Seminar for 2016 will be held 21-22 October 2016 at 30 Fd Regt’s Morrison Artillery Park in Ottawa.

The most significant outcome of the AGM and Seminar was the inauguration of the RCAA News Briefs, an e-newsletter de-livered weekly to subscribers with current news stories, Gunner news and notice of deceased Gunners.

de l’AARC en 2016. En février, le comité de direction de l’AARC a annoncé que

le Lt J. Norris, du 26 RAC, ARC, a reçu la bourse du Lcol Jack deHart, CM, CD, et que le Bdr P.B. Koch, du 7th Toronto Regi-ment, ARC, a reçu la bouse du maître artilleur E.M. (Chip) Evoy, MM, pour l’année 2015.

Le fait saillant de l’année a été le dévoilement de la statue du Lcol John McCrae, à Ottawa, le 3 mai 2015, cent ans après qu’il a écrit le célèbre poème Au Champ d’honneur. La statue est située près du Monument commémoratif de l’Artillerie cana-dienne sur l’île Verte. Quelque 600 invités étaient présents pour regarder l’honorable Pierre Poilièvre dévoiler la statue. La veille, 237 invités, y compris 43 dignitaires et donateurs, ont participé à une soirée spéciale tenue par l’ARC et le SSRC au Musée canadien de l’histoire.

L’AARC a tenu son assemblée générale et son séminaire annuels à Ottawa, les 11 et 12 septembre 2015. Le thème du séminaire était « Maintenir la pertinence du Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne – Plan de campagne stratégique et stra-tégie pour la famille ». Le plan de campagne stratégique vise à établir et à classer par ordre de priorité les capacités qui as-sureront la pertinence de l’ARC et qui garantiront son emploi et son appréciation par l’Armée canadienne (2020 – 2035). Les priorités établies sont axées sur la défense aérienne basée au sol, la surveillance et l’acquisition de cibles au-delà de la portée optique, les frappes de précision à longue portée pouvant être utilisées à tous moments et la numérisation du commandement et contrôle de l’artillerie. La séance sur la stratégie pour la famille a mis l’accent sur l’exploitation de l’Internet afin d’améliorer la communication au sein de la grande famille de l’artillerie.

L’AGA a eu lieu le deuxième jour, et le dîner régimentaire tra-ditionnel s’est déroulé le soir précédent. En raison de restrictions concernant les voyages entraînées par le processus électoral, le nombre de participants a été limité à 100. L’AGA et le séminaire de 2016 auront lieu les 21 et 22 octobre 2016 au parc d’artillerie Morrison du 30 RAC, à Ottawa.

Le résultat le plus significatif de l’AGA et du séminaire a été la mise en œuvre des Actualités en bref de l’AARC, un bulletin électronique hebdomadaire contenant des reportages, des nou-velles sur les artilleurs et des avis de décès d’artilleurs.

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Regimental Headquarters, RCAQuartier général

régimentaire, de l’ARC

Regt MajMaj M.J. Draho

CD

RHQ SMWO D. Simpson

CD

Over the past year, the staff of RHQ RCA were kept very busy. We oversaw commu-nications within the Regimental Family and coordinated the numer-ous activities of The RCA Regimental Fund and RCA Heritage Fund, including the dis-tribution of scholarships and bursaries. RHQ had a large change-over for staff this APS. We said a sad goodbye to two of our long time, key personnel, within RHQ. Captain Chris Barth and MWO Cal Gibson both took their retirement in the Fall, handing over the reins to Captain Lindsay Jackson and WO Donnie Simpson. Captain Gyslain Clement also joined the team as the new Assistant Adju-tant, replacing Captain J.F. Gervais who returned to Regimental life at 1 RCHA.

RHQ was heavily involved with the activities surrounding the unveiling of the John McCrae statue at The National Artillery Me-morial in Ottawa on 3 May, on the centenary of his writing the iconic poem “In Flanders Fields”.

After a one year hiatus, this year’s JOC saw an epic com-ing together of Gunners from across Canada occur in Shilo, with the largest JOC ever run occurring in the Fall. Over sixty students, both Regular and Reserve Force, attended the mo-mentous event. A good time was had by all in attendance and the outstanding Mess Dinner set the precedent for the years to

Au cours de l’année qui vient de s’écouler, le personnel du PCR ARC a été très occupé. Nous avons supervisé les communications au sein de la famille régi-mentaire et coordonné les nombreuses activi-tés du Fonds régimen-taire de l’ARC et du Fonds du patrimoine de l’ARC, y compris la remise de bourses d’études. Le PCR a subi un fort roulement de personnel pendant la dernière période ac-tive des affectations. À regret, nous avons dit au revoir à deux de nos membres clés de longue date du PCR.

Le capitaine Chris Barth et l’Adjum Cal Gibson ont tous deux pris leur retraite à l’automne et ont remis les reines au capitaine Lindsay Jackson et à l’adjudant Donnie Simpson. Le capitaine Gyslain Clement s’est aussi joint à l’équipe; il est le nouveau capitaine adjudant adjoint. Il remplace le capitaine J.F. Gervais, qui a repris la vie régimentaire au 1 RCHA.

Le PCR a participé intensément aux activités de dévoilement de la statue du John McCrae au Monument national aux artil-leurs, à Ottawa, le 3 mai dernier, à l’occasion du centenaire du poème emblématique Au champ d’honneur.

Après un hiatus d’un an, des artilleurs venus de partout au Canada se sont réunis cette année à Shilo pour un Cours d’officiers subalterne (COS) de proportions épiques. C’était le plus grand COS jamais tenu en automne. Plus de soixante sta-

RCA SM MWO Gibson fires his last round at his DWD Mess Dinner.


come. The Regimental Major encourages all units to support next year’s JOC with equal vigor.

Other key initiatives that occupied RCA RHQ this year includ-ed the completion of the re-write and update of The RCA Stand-ing Orders which included modifications to the female Artillery Mess Dress, the start of the distribution of the new Artillery cap badges to units, the update to the retirement gift program for members, the new Canex initiative and the start of the transition to a new integrated RCA/RCAA website.

Following tradition, RHQ organized and conducted, at CFB Shilo, the ceremony commemorating the Canoe River disaster. This railway tragedy took place on November 21, 1950, and caused the death of 21 persons, including 17 gunners from 2 RCHA who were travelling to the United States en route to the Korean War. We will remember them, and all those we have lost over the years.

The Regimental Major and the RHQ RCA encourage all gun-ners to help preserve and promote the proud past, present and future of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.

Ubique.

giaires, autant de la Force régulière que de la Réserve, ont par-ticipé à ce grand événement. Tous les participants se sont bien amusés et l’excellent dîner régimentaire a établi un précédent pour les années à venir. Le major régimentaire a encouragé toutes les unités à appuyer avec autant de vigueur le COS de l’an prochain.

Au cours de l’année, le PCR ARC a aussi participé à d’autres initiatives clés, notamment le remaniement des ordres perma-nents de l’ARC, incluant des modifications à la tenue de mess des femmes de l’Artillerie. On a aussi commencé la distribu-tion des nouveaux insignes de coiffure de l’Artillerie aux unités, mis à jour le programme de cadeaux de retraite des membres, soutenu la nouvelle initiative du CANEX et débuté la transition à un nouveau site Web intégré de l’ARC/AARC.

Comme le veut la tradition, le PCR a organisé et tenu, à la BFC Shilo, une cérémonie en mémoire de la catastrophe de Canoe River. Cette tragédie ferroviaire, qui s’est produite le 21 novembre 1950, a causé 21 morts, dont 17 artilleurs du 2 RCHA en route pour la guerre de Corée en passant par les États Unis. Nous nous souviendrons d’eux, ainsi que de tous

ceux et celles que nous avons perdus au fil des ans. Le major régimentaire et le PCR ARC encourage tous les artil-

leurs à aider à préserver et à promouvoir avec fierté le passé, le présent et l’avenir du Régiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne. Ubique.

2IC 1 RCHA and RSM 1 RCHA present retiring RCA Adjt, Capt Chris Barth, with a departure gift on behalf of 1 RCHA.

JOC 2015 Course Photo

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The RCA Museum - Musée de l’ARC

In 2015, The RCA Museum went on the road to many communities across Manitoba, bringing the Artillery story and our collection to over 45,000 people. The Museum brought guns, vehicles and historical displays to many commu-nity events, such as Heritage Days at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg, Thresher-men’s Days at the Manitoba Agricultur-al Museum in Aus-tin, Parks Canada’s wartime event “We’ll Meet Again” at Low-er Fort Garry, the Brandon Air Show at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, and to a number of community pa-rades.

In June 2015, the temporary exhibit The Great War: 1914-1915 closed after a very successful run since August 2014. This interactive exhibit examined the outbreak of the First World War and its effects on Canada with a focus on how soldiers were recruited and trained as well as their first experiences in bat-tle. It was exceptionally popular with school groups. Due to this heightened demand public tours of the museum were up 26% over 2015. The next WW1 exhibit will be The Somme: The Mechanization of War and will open 1 July 2016.

In July 2015, the museum hosted participants from the Bran-don Open Doors event, during which our vehicle storage space at M101 opened to the public for the first time. Visitors were awed by the scope of the museum’s vehicle and gun collection as well as the workshop and equipment available to museum staff to care for and restore.

The museum’s next temporary exhibit, The Airborne Gun-ner, was developed with and supported by donations from the Retired Airborne Gunners Association. The exhibit featured uni-forms, parachute gear, and specially designed equipment from WW2 through to peacekeeping operations in the 1970’s, much of it on loan from members of the association. Included in the exhibit was a Jeep used by the Airborne that was commonly air-dropped during training exercises. This exhibit closed at the end of November 2015.

The next temporary exhibit will be Designed for Victory: Wom-en, War and the Vote recognizing women’s support of the war effort through the 20th century as well as commemorating 100

En 2015, le Mu-sée de l’ARC s’est lancé sur les routes pour visiter de nom-breuses collectivi-tés dans l’ensemble du Manitoba, amenant l’histoire de l’Artillerie et notre collection à plus de 45 000 personnes. Le Musée a apporté des armes, des vé-hicules et des expo-sitions historiques à de nombreux évène-ments communau-taires, comme les journées du patri-moine au musée de l’agriculture du Manitoba à Austin, l’activité spéciale Nous nous rever-

rons de Parcs Canada à Lower Fort Garry, le Festival aérien de Brandon au Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, et de nombreux défilés communautaires.

En juin 2015, l’exposition temporaire La Grande Guerre : 1914-1915 a pris fin après avoir eu beaucoup de succès depuis août 2014. Cette exposition interactive examinait le déclenche-ment de la Première Guerre mondiale et ses effets sur le Can-ada, en se concentrant sur la façon dont les soldats étaient re-crutés et entraînés, ainsi que leurs premières expériences au combat. L’exposition a été exceptionnellement populaire après des groupes scolaires. Par conséquent, les demandes de visite du public ont augmenté de 26 % en 2015. La prochaine exposi-tion sur la Première Guerre mondiale sera La Somme : La mé-canisation de la guerre et commencera le 1er juillet 2016.

En juillet 2015, le musée a accueilli des participants à l’évènement portes ouvertes de Brandon, pendant lequel notre espace d’entreposage des véhicules au M101 était ouvert au public pour la première fois. Les visiteurs ont été émerveillés par la portée de la collection de véhicules et d’armes du musée, ainsi que par les ateliers et l’équipement utilisés par le personnel du musée pour l’entretien et la restauration.

L’exposition temporaire suivante du musée, L’artilleur aéro-porté, a été développée grâce à des dons de l’Association des artilleurs aéroportés à la retraite. L’exposition présente des uni-formes, de l’équipement de parachutage, et de l’équipement spécialement conçu de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale aux opérations de maintien de la paix des années 1970, la plupart étant des prêts de membres de l’association. Dans l’exposition se trouvait un Jeep utilisé par les parachutistes qui étaient sou-


years since the first women were able to vote in Manitoba, an effort that was accelerated by the war experience.

With the outstanding support from CFB Shilo and the arrival of a new Museum Director, Andrew Oakden, The RCA Museum will continue to improve and connect with Canadians on behalf of The Royal Regiment in 2016. It is truly a privilege to tell the story of the Canadian Gunner.

vent largué pendant les exercices d’entraînement. L’exposition s’est terminée à la fin de novembre 2015.

La prochaine exposition temporaire sera Conçu pour la vic-toire : Femmes, guerre et droit de vote en reconnaissance du soutien des femmes à l’effort de guerre pendant le 20e siècle, ainsi que pour commémorer les 100 ans depuis que les pre-mières femmes ont pu aller voter au Manitoba, un effort accéléré par l’expérience de guerre.

Avec le soutien exceptionnel de la BFC Shilo et l’arrivée du nouveau directeur du Musée, Andrew Oakden, le Musée de l’ARC continuera à s’améliorer et à tisser des liens avec les Ca-nadiens au nom du Régiment royal en 2016. C’est un réel priv-ilège de raconter l’histoire de l’artillerie canadienne.

Andrew Oakden, Director / Directeur

Kathleen Christensen, Senior Curator / Conservatrice

Dayna Barscello, Assistant Curator / Assistante- Conservatrice

Clive Prothero Brooks, Collections Manager / Gestionnaire des artéfacts

Rob Love, Chief Mechanic / chef mécanicien

Cheryl van der Raadt, Administrative Coordinator / Coordonatrice administrative

Kathy Beaven, Security / sécurité

Brett Bambridge, Security / sécurité

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REGIMENTAL FAMILY / FAMILLE RÉGIMENTAIRE

Regimental Family

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Statue Unveiling Ceremony – 3 May

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Statue

Kingston Gunner Breakfast (Robert See, Charlie Simonds, Bart Gauvin & George Oehring)

Shilo Artillery Reunion 2015 (WO Pratt, WO Carrasqueira, Matt Corbett, MBdr Ball, Capt Dinner, Maj O’Donnell)


The winning team at the first annual Col Cmdt’s Quiz night during the 2015 JOC in Shilo.

Former 7 Toronto CO LCol Szabunio and his son Hudson at the Nov 11 ceremonies at Queens Park.#7 – L-R: LCol Dana Clarke, Maj Pierre Lépine and Maj Paul

Heenan fired their last rounds as serving Gunners. These gentle-men represent over 128 years of dedicated service to the Guns!

The Colonel Commandant and Senior Serving Gunner unveil the portrait of the previous Colonel Commandant Lieutenant-General (Re-tired) Jeffery in the Home Station Officers’ Mess at the JOC.

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The RCA Heritage Campaign/ Campagne du Patrimoine de l’ARC

National ChairLGen (Ret’d) J. Arp

CMM, CD

Like all charities the RCA Heritage Program supports a variety of projects from bursaries for our kids, to the writing of our his-tory, to the erection of a statue to honour one of our own who is truly a great Canadian, and more besides.

Please see where and how you can help..

Comme toutes les œuvres caritatives, le Programme du patrimoine de l’ARC appuie une vaste gamme de projets, qu’il s’agisse de bourses à l’intention de nos enfants, de la rédaction de notre histoire, d’une statue rendant hommage à un véritable grand Canadien qui fait partie des nôtres, et bien d’autres pro-jets.

Songez à ce que vous pouvez faire pour aider.

The Royal Canadian Artillery Heritage Campaign

La Campagne du Fonds du patrimoine de l’Artillerie royale

canadienne

In Memoriam donations / Dons commémoratifsTo make a donation to

The Royal Regiment of CanadianArtillery Heritage Fund

in memory of someone special or some special group

Pour faire un don auFonds du patrimoine de l’Artillerie royale

Canadienne en mémoire d’une

personne ou d’un groupe particulier

CALL (204) 765-3000 est/poste: 3595FAX: (204) 765-5289

EMAIL: [email protected]: www.artillery.net

FORWARD YOUR DONATION TO/FAITES PARVENIR VOTRE DON A L’ADRESSE SUIVANTE

Regimental HeadquartersThe Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery

Canadian Forces Base ShiloP.O. BOX 5000 Stn Main

Shilo, MB R0K 2A0

This announcement has been written by The RCA Heritage Campaign Committee. Cette annonce a été écrite par le Comité de la Campagne du fonds do patrimoine de L’ARC

OR


Regimental Fund Financial Statement/

État de compte du Fond RégimentaireFinancial statement from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2015 /

Bilan financier du 1 Jan au 31 Déc 2015Financial Statement from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2015 / Bilan financier du 1 jan au 31 déc 2015

REVENUE/REVENU Professional Development/Pay Allotments/Dons des membres 121 086,50 $ Développement professionnelAdvertising/Publicité - $ JOC/COS 8 407,93 $

Quadrant Subscriptions/Abonnements au Quadrant 15,13 $ Brooks Essay Competition/

Canadian gunner/L'Artilleur canadien 4 089,79 $ Concours d'écriture Geoffrey Brook 500,00 $

Interest/Intérêts 15 266,94 $ Total 8 907,93 $ Miscellaneous/Divers 11 770,04 $

Donation/Donation 37 364,23 $ CommunicationsTotal Revenue/Revenu Total 189 592,63 $ Canadian Gunner 13 051,75 $

Quadrant 5 169,35 $

General Expenses/Dépenses Générales RCA Photo Contest 200,00 $

Postage/Frais de poste 357,63 $ Web site 406,71 $

Office supplies/Fourniture de bureau 442,93 $ Total 18 827,81 $ Donor rewards/Récompenses des donateurs 5 394,46 $

Bad Debt/Frais de crédit - $ Gunner Assistance/Aide aux artilleursPrinting/ Frais d'impression 695,00 $ Bursary Awards/Bourses d'études 7 000,00 $

RCAA Membership/Cotisation de L'AARC 1 500,00 $ Emergency Assistance/Aide d'urgence 4 500,00 $

Total Expenses/Dépenses totales 8 390,02 $ Total 11 500,00 $

Programme expenses/Dépenses des programmes Gunner Recognition/Regimental identity/Identité régimentaire 18 051,91 $ Reconnaissance des artilleursProfession Development/Dévelopment professionnel 8 907,93 $ Top student awards/

Communications/Communications 18 827,81 $ Bourse du meilleur étudiant 1 000,00 $

Gunner Assistance/Aide aux membres 11 500,00 $ Retirement/Retraîte 17 383,56 $

Gunner recognition/Reconnaissance des membres 18 383,56 $ total 18 383,56 $ Unit Grants/Subventions 28 364,37 $

RHQ Reserve/Réserve du QGR 6 009,64 $ Grants/SubventionsTotal 110 045,22 $ RCA Band/Musique de l'ARC 1 000,00 $

RCA Museum/Musée de l'ARC 15 000,00 $

Overall Statement/État de compte Petawawa Museum/Musée de Petawawa 250,00 $

Total Revenue/Revenu Total 189 592,63 $ 1 RCHA 3 440,00 $

General Expenses/Dépenses générales 8 390,02 $ 2 RCHA 2 410,00 $

Programme Expenses/Dépenses des programmes 110 045,22 $ 5 RALC 1 960,00 $

Balance/Balance 71 157,39 $ 4 GSR 1 930,00 $

RCAS 1 680,00 $

Investments/Investissements ERE 694,37 $

Regimental Fund/Fond Régimentaire 224 618,46 $ Total 28 364,37 $ 150th Anniversary fund/ Fond du 150e anniversaire 17 742,42 $

RHQ RCA Reserve/Réserve du QGR ARC 6 009,64 $

Regimental Identity/Identité régimentaireChristmas gifts/Cadeaux de noël 726,28 $

Accoutrements/Fournitures d'apparat 3 047,98 $

Track Suits/Vêtements de sport 14 277,65 $

Total 18 051,91 $

Financial Statement from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2015 / Bilan financier du 1 jan au 31 déc 2015

REVENUE/REVENU Professional Development/Pay Allotments/Dons des membres 121 086,50 $ Développement professionnelAdvertising/Publicité - $ JOC/COS 8 407,93 $

Quadrant Subscriptions/Abonnements au Quadrant 15,13 $ Brooks Essay Competition/

Canadian gunner/L'Artilleur canadien 4 089,79 $ Concours d'écriture Geoffrey Brook 500,00 $

Interest/Intérêts 15 266,94 $ Total 8 907,93 $ Miscellaneous/Divers 11 770,04 $

Donation/Donation 37 364,23 $ CommunicationsTotal Revenue/Revenu Total 189 592,63 $ Canadian Gunner 13 051,75 $

Quadrant 5 169,35 $

General Expenses/Dépenses Générales RCA Photo Contest 200,00 $

Postage/Frais de poste 357,63 $ Web site 406,71 $

Office supplies/Fourniture de bureau 442,93 $ Total 18 827,81 $ Donor rewards/Récompenses des donateurs 5 394,46 $

Bad Debt/Frais de crédit - $ Gunner Assistance/Aide aux artilleursPrinting/ Frais d'impression 695,00 $ Bursary Awards/Bourses d'études 7 000,00 $

RCAA Membership/Cotisation de L'AARC 1 500,00 $ Emergency Assistance/Aide d'urgence 4 500,00 $

Total Expenses/Dépenses totales 8 390,02 $ Total 11 500,00 $

Programme expenses/Dépenses des programmes Gunner Recognition/Regimental identity/Identité régimentaire 18 051,91 $ Reconnaissance des artilleursProfession Development/Dévelopment professionnel 8 907,93 $ Top student awards/

Communications/Communications 18 827,81 $ Bourse du meilleur étudiant 1 000,00 $

Gunner Assistance/Aide aux membres 11 500,00 $ Retirement/Retraîte 17 383,56 $

Gunner recognition/Reconnaissance des membres 18 383,56 $ total 18 383,56 $ Unit Grants/Subventions 28 364,37 $

RHQ Reserve/Réserve du QGR 6 009,64 $ Grants/SubventionsTotal 110 045,22 $ RCA Band/Musique de l'ARC 1 000,00 $

RCA Museum/Musée de l'ARC 15 000,00 $

Overall Statement/État de compte Petawawa Museum/Musée de Petawawa 250,00 $

Total Revenue/Revenu Total 189 592,63 $ 1 RCHA 3 440,00 $

General Expenses/Dépenses générales 8 390,02 $ 2 RCHA 2 410,00 $

Programme Expenses/Dépenses des programmes 110 045,22 $ 5 RALC 1 960,00 $

Balance/Balance 71 157,39 $ 4 GSR 1 930,00 $

RCAS 1 680,00 $

Investments/Investissements ERE 694,37 $

Regimental Fund/Fond Régimentaire 224 618,46 $ Total 28 364,37 $ 150th Anniversary fund/ Fond du 150e anniversaire 17 742,42 $

RHQ RCA Reserve/Réserve du QGR ARC 6 009,64 $

Regimental Identity/Identité régimentaireChristmas gifts/Cadeaux de noël 726,28 $

Accoutrements/Fournitures d'apparat 3 047,98 $

Track Suits/Vêtements de sport 14 277,65 $

Total 18 051,91 $

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MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE RCA REGIMENTAL FUND 2015 /

DONATEURS MENSUEL AU FOND RÉGIMENTAIRE DE L’ARC 2015

MGen JGE TremblayBGen KR CottenBGen SC Hether-ingtonBGen BW McPhersonCol TJ BishopCol JM BouchardCol LH BoucherCol RK ChamberlainCol GF DameCol JSSD FortinCol MD HodgsonCol GW IveyCol LP McGarryCol TR YoungLCol ERP AndresenLCol JAY AudetLCol JE BeauchampLCol BJ BedardLCol DC BuchananLCol JMF CasaultLCol DG ClarkeLCol AM DejacolynLCol JS DuboisLCol JMA DufourLCol JS DumasLCol RS DunnLCol RN FarrellLCol SK FortinLCol JAS GagneLCol SF GallagherLCol SG HaireLCol GJ HardwickLCol RG HartLCol EMC HarveyLCol ST HattonLCol TJ HoganLCol SJ HunterLCol SA JohnsonLCol JMA LafortuneLCol CS LandryLCol JAM LavoieLCol MA LeachLCol TJ LeighLCol IC MacVicarLCol JDS MassonLCol DC McKeeverLCol JB McNairLCol JRM McNicollLCol KAR MichaudLCol SW MorrisonLCol SLM MurrayLCol DC NausLCol NF NotaroLCol SD O’LearyLCol JP PayneLCol F PoitrasLCol JG PospolitaLCol AE ReiffensteinLCol JJ RichardLCol DA RusselLCol JJ SchamehornLCol T ScharlachLCol JE St. DennisLCol JAC St-PierreLCol MJC SullivanLCol SW TaylorLCol JH VieveenLCol UJF WolanskiLCol JR WoodgateMaj DA AaltonenMaj WD ArmstrongMaj J AudetMaj BP BakerMaj JLC BelangerMaj CM BiglerMaj BJG BosseMaj D BourqueMaj AWJ BradleyMaj DYG BrassardMaj JE BruceMaj JEP BruneauMaj SC BurkeMaj JA CauseyMaj JA ChetwyndMaj T Chiasson

Maj JSM CloutierMaj CD ComeauMaj JCM CoulombeMaj DR CrabbeMaj KP CurrieMaj BD DegaustMaj ED DeneauMaj JAC DeschenesMaj MSJ DestrempesMaj KR DohertyMaj FL DorrisMaj MJ DrahoMaj KF DuffMaj KL BouckaertMaj RW DupuisMaj RD EmbreeMaj EM EsselaarMaj CW EthelstonMaj HSL EvansMaj JR FisherMaj KS FossMaj CM GardnerMaj GA GeorgeMaj CA GillisMaj VMB GirouxMaj FH GouldMaj DW GrebstadMaj NJ GroutMaj SMN GuayMaj KF HaireMaj GR Hamilton-BrownMaj JG HamptonMaj PJ HeenanMaj SA HeerMaj SD HeijMaj SL HewittMaj DK HigginsMaj PJ HillierMaj JM HoweMaj CD HudsonMaj WH HuntMaj BC InsleyMaj TJ IsbergMaj AD JamesMaj LT KennedyMaj TJ KennedyMaj DM KennyMaj S KiropoulosMaj JEJ LacombeMaj JFD LahaieMaj SM LangMaj JSP LavigneMaj JGD LebelMaj GENY Leclerc-DesjardinsMaj JBG LessardMaj RN LittleMaj WK LittleMaj VM LizotteMaj SD LloydMaj AD LockridgeMaj RS LottMaj DL LynkMaj RJ LyttleMaj HRA MacBethMaj DR MathesonMaj JCM MayesMaj SD McBeanMaj WG McHattieMaj RJ MeadeMaj TK MichelsenMaj RC MoonMaj RA MooreMaj M MorinMaj HBJ NelsonMaj RAH NicholsonMaj JP O’DonnellMaj JAR OtisMaj JA PedersonMaj JPM PerreaultMaj JA PhillipsMaj JAM PlanteMaj LB PlemelMaj IC PlummerMaj PD PreauxMaj D Prendergast


Maj JJS ProulxMaj MG RaymondMaj TR RobertsonMaj NS RobyMaj RJ RoyMaj RM SaundersMaj PP SevignyMaj JM SimardMaj CS SinesMaj NY SkidmoreMaj DW SmithMaj MR SmithMaj JT SpearsMaj JLA St-PierreMaj CR TaylorMaj M VoyerMaj CF WalkerMaj WM WarrenMaj J WattsMaj NJ WilliamsMaj MP WilliamsMaj OM WingMaj K WoodillCapt PC AmberleyCapt JGD AugerCapt MW BattenCapt PR BeaudinCapt MD BeckerCapt TC BeckrichCapt LR BellemoreCapt BG BillingCapt RJ BinkleyCapt WP BossenceCapt JLA BouchardCapt NI BoudreauCapt BAC BroeskyCapt DD BrownCapt JG BrownridgeCapt CG BrumptonCapt JP BrunelleCapt AR BurkeCapt CJ CarterCapt MJ ChiuCapt ST ChledowskiCapt KA ChristensenCapt BJ ClarkeCapt TM ClausCapt GL ClementCapt JD CoberCapt AJD CogswellCapt YP Cote-BaribeauCapt JYC CourtemancheCapt JCG CourtemancheCapt MB CrosierCapt AD CurrCapt JR CussonCapt C CuttingCapt WPR DavisCapt NR DayCapt TJ DegaustCapt M DlevoCapt M DeshaiesCapt TJ DinnerCapt K DonakCapt LJ DoucetCapt TR DrakeCapt SP DuvallCapt MN EinerCapt JD EkeCapt EP EllowayCapt JG EvansCapt CJ FarrellCapt NZ FengCapt AD FrigaultCapt D FumanCapt AD GalbraithCapt JM GarganoCapt JG GelinasCapt JB GendronCapt BJ Gendron-HouleCapt JF GervaisCapt GM GirouxCapt JR GrannanCapt MD GrantCapt YN GuertinCapt JR GuillemetteCapt DL GuymerCapt M HainesCapt ID HaliburtonCapt RG HaughCapt PG HaugheyCapt AJ HaymanCapt ME HaynesCapt TF HicksCapt S Hinman-MillerCapt MA HiscockCapt AG HoltCapt JB HuddlestonCapt VC Hughes

Capt GM ImperialCapt SW IrvingCapt AS JawedCapt AW JewerCapt RD JohnstonCapt N KaempfferCapt DJ KairnsCapt BH KellyCapt CJ KerCapt PD LanouetteCapt JT LarkinCapt JSM LavalleeCapt JF LavoieCapt PM LeblondCapt PR LeclairCapt J LeeCapt JD LeslieCapt CR LewingtonCapt AKO LiCapt PA LittleCapt JP LoganCapt MW MackenzieCapt ML MacNeilCapt NB MaherCapt D MaheuCapt DC MannCapt NA MathiesonCapt G McCabeCapt CJ McConnellCapt BN McCoolCapt JC McDonaldCapt JL McGregorCapt NJ MeidingerCapt CJ MeyersCapt B MilesCapt Ae MirosnikovCapt M MolsberryCapt MJM MontminyCapt JD MorganCapt NA MorrisCapt PK MorrisCapt BG MullinsCapt DA NahirneyCapt GA NoelCapt JLM O’BrienCapt SL OmariCapt CD OsborneCapt JGA OstiguyCapt RT ParentCapt CL PatzerCapt FJ PerreaultCapt BS PettigrewCapt A PhamCapt A PoirierCapt DL PossCapt P PreauxCapt B RathCapt A RichardsonCapt M RiopelleCapt PR RobergeCapt MA RocheCapt MR RosalesCapt EJ RossCapt JM RouleauCapt LC SchutteCapt JP SenecalCapt K SimpsonCapt DA SkinnerCapt SC SloatCapt KC SmithCapt AA SnowCapt MA StevensonCapt B StewartCapt PA StewartCapt D TanguayCapt RP TelferCapt JE ThebergeCapt RE ThompsonCapt TC ThordarsonCapt T ThorntonCapt WS TilbrookCapt MC TranquillaCapt IK Van DykeCapt N VerleunCapt RY VillemaireCapt AG WhitmanCapt BV WiltshireCapt PA WilversCapt SD YoungsonCapt CMC YuvanLt M BernhardtLt JJ BoudreauLt J BouthotLt SM CookLt MR DoullLt KF D’SouzaLt JK DunksLt AK GartonLt MJ Graham

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Lt APR HopeLt DC HoytLt MJ Hughes Lt JR HuverLt LG Jamois-ParadisLt BC JohnsonLt NK KawamuraLt AP LacombeLt WJ MaloneLt B NealLt KE NielsonLt JJ PelletierLt JL RickettsLt CD SkelseyLT RP WalkerLt TJ WilsonCWO JMG AngelCWO RP BartlettCWO RJ BeaudryCWO JJ DegreadyCWO RE FillierCWO RC FancisCWO JG GabannaCWO GE HoegiCWO WE LundriganCWO KC MattssonCWO DT MoyerCWO TK NeillCWO JAM ProvencherCWO SA Rice CWO JN Saint-PierreCWO JR VidalCWO CJ WagarMWO JM AucoinMWO BW BaldwinMWO JR BeaucheminMWO RP BourqueMWO TB BuchananMWO MG CampbellMWO S CloutierMWO DJ ConnorMWO JN CrepeauMWO JJ DoranMWO MA EstabrooksMWO JL FurberMWO RA GallantMWO DA GoodlandMWO TE Hale MWO AM HarrisMWO MA HarteryMWO JD HawtinMWO JAR HenryMWO KM HoodMWO SAJ HyskaMWO BR JensenMWO TJ JesseauMWO KT JohnsonMWO RJ KeatingMWO JRA LadouceurMWO BA LarocqueMWO JAN LeducMWO GP LeesMWO JP MacMullinMWO MJ MartinMWO RD MillerMWO DE MilliganMWO M MorneauMWO JG NormandMWO PE ParisienMWO PH PenneyMWO LC PerronMWO JG PigeonMWO PJ PinelMWO B PopovitchMWO CA RigbyMWO DL RobichaudMWO CA RoehlMWO AJ SkinnerMWO RW SmithMWO AM SnodgrassMWO JAG StirmeyMWO RD TholbergMWO AG ToddWO MA AlexanderWO JM AllaireWO DR AllenWO TC AndersonWO DT AndersonWO C AngersWO CO ArmstrongWO SA AttruxWO RK BagnallWO KM BalickiWO DB BallardWO RE BarkleyWO JRA BazinetWO BD BeachWO RW BeattyWO JP Beaudry

WO JH BeaulieauWO JD BelangerWO BK BellmoreWO SJY BelvalWO JJC BenardWO NHA BerthierWO TD BerubeWO D BlaisWO FJ BosseWO JS BouchardWO JG BoursierWO RD BraidWO HJ BromleyWO GJ BrooksWO PA BrownWO JN BuenacruzWO KD BurkeWO SK BusheyWO WT ButtsWO TO CameronWO KW CarpenterWO R CarrasqueiraWO JR CarriereWO CH CarrollWO DS ClarkeWO JS ClarkeWO JG CloutierWO DA ColbourneWO BE ColwellWO MA ColwellWO E ComeauWO PGC CoteWO DJ CouplandWO EP CraigWO TJ DaltonWO CB DamjanoffWO JJP DeveaultWO JD DezielWO JE DiazWO MB DolanWO PG DolomontWO M DupontWO JAJ EnaultWO TR EngramWO DR EvansWO RJ EverettWO RK EwingWO TS FallsWO RM FianderWO BW FlynnWO JLS FlynnWO JAMJ FortinWO RW FaserWO AW FurmidgeWO M GagneWO BE GardinerWO KR GardyWO JES GauvreauWO JBR GenereuxWO JAM GingrasWO JD GosselinWO PJM GoyerWO AL GrahamWO CP GreslWO JFA GuillemetteWO PD HarpelleWO CA HarrisWO CJ HarrisonWO CR HerbertWO AA HermanWO RD HewittWO SW HofmanWO JAS HoudeWO STE HowellWO A JacksonWO JPD JeanWO R JofreWO JAW KausWO SE KerWO TDC KidsonWO JK KirkWO KJ KirkpatrickWO JWG KleinWO SD KroekerWO AJ LahayeWO JJP LandryWO JPE LangevinWO JGD LaplanteWO R LarocqueWO EJP LarocqueWO JF LatulippeWO JMF LeblancWO TRS LillyWO AM LittlerWO CA LohnesWO K LuceWO KD LutenWO DA MacDougallWO SF Malley


WO FR MartinWO SA McGowanWO KG McKinnonWO MA MelvinWO SE MersonWO J MoloughneyWO GD MorencyWO RJ MorningtarWO KJ MorrellWO DMJ MunroWO JL MurphyWO TC MurrinWO JP MylerWO JDE NeronWO PR NoelWO JG NormandWO CGG NowellWO EE OliverWO NL OrthWO RA PaquinWO BG PayneWO CA PeckfordWO JDS PepinWO JRE PerreaultWO RC PethickWO JAA PicardWO K PierceWO B PlamondonWO HL PorrittWO JM PowerWO KBV PowerWO JJ QuerquesWO BD QuigleyWO CE ReidWO MA ReindersWO KK RichardsWO GS RoacheWO DW RobertsWO NR RobicheauWO PE RogersonWO SJW RoyWO S SarnelliWO JRD SauvageauWO RS SeguinWO BJH ShortWO KO SimmondsWO JA SimourdWO AD SimpkinsWO DM SimpsonWO JW SimpsonWO HR SlackWO AP SmithWO JRH SoucyWO SL St-LaurentWO JM StrohmWO PJ ThibaultWO JA TomlinsonWO AO TullettWO PR TurnerWO JMJ Van DammeWO CSG VirgoeWO SD WalkerWO DE WalshWO MJ WaterfieldWO GR WeagleWO AM WeaverWO MA WheelerWO AT WierengaWO JA WilliamsWO LJ WilliamsWO MS WisemanWO BG YoungWO TS ZarembaSgt SC AikensSgt M AllainSgt MD AllarySgt NH AlmonSgt KG AppelSgt DR ApperleySgt JDJ ArsenaultSgt J AucoinSgt KJM AudetSgt CJ BallSgt JPS BeaupreSgt JCD BedardSgt JL BedardSgt JF BelangerSgt JRF BelangerSgt S BelangerSgt JPG Bellemare-CaronSgt GR BillardSgt JD BlairSgt MLJ BlakelySgt RE BlowesSgt AHL BoggsSgt JP BolandSgt JMJ BoucherSgt DD Boyd Sgt BL BrickellSgt CL Bristow

Sgt AD BrownSgt WE BruceSgt JA BurhoeSgt MD BurnsSgt MD ButlerSgt SDF CairnsSgt RA CantinSgt TJ CarnegieSgt SPJ ChabotSgt JACT ChampagneSgt MJD CharetteSgt DAJ ChelkowskiSgt TD ChurchillSgt JAJ CloutierSgt PB CollierSgt CL ComeauSgt DC ComptonSgt JD ConwaySgt KA KroftSgt LJ CunninghamSgt RTA CurnewSgt JCF D’AnjouSgt SM DavidsonSgt M Desrosiers-OuelletSgt RA DesruisseauSgt D DeveauSgt BC DoyleSgt G DoyleSgt MGA DufourSgt JMC DunvilleSgt PD DurandSgt PC EmbrettSgt AJR EmerySgt NA FaderSgt AD FlemingSgt SC FletcherSgt DC FlynnSgt PJU FortinSgt DB FortinSgt JMA FugereSgt JGM GauthierSgt RA GerrowSgt BP GibersonSgt SR GilbySgt CA GilesSgt DJ GillespieSgt RJN GirardSgt HJJN GirouardSgt SC GodfreySgt CH GoldingSgt JAS GoneauSgt JC GourlieSgt PP GreeneSgt PY GregoireSgt W GuaySgt WH HacheySgt CC HaleSgt RW HallSgt GK HamelSgt J HamiltonSgt RB HannamSgt TA HarpeSgt JJ HawkinsSgt RM HawkinsSgt TJ HendersonSgt SJ HennesseySgt GCC HetheringtonSgt AC HilchieSgt TS HillierSgt JI HinchSgt AD HolmesSgt BT HoquetSgt RC HouleSgt AJ HowlettSgt WJ IngramSgt RA InnissSgt JME JanvierSgt WD JarrellSgt KT JenkinsSgt MC JenkinsSgt JLC JouvetSgt RJ KellySgt RA KennisSgt E KheirallahSgt DJ KingSgt JS LacosteSgt JGD LaplanteSgt PM LapointeSgt MOJ LaporteSgt DJ LavigneSgt S LavoieSgt CM LeblancSgt RHJ LecozSgt JSJ LedouxSgt JJR LeszczynskiSgt ER LevesqueSgt RR LevesqueSgt SA LevesqueSgt JD LoganSgt PN Lortie

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Sgt MF MacIntyreSgt LR MackinnonSgt KR MacRurySgt ML MaddisonSgt B MakthepharakSgt CC MangroveSgt JFTD MartineauSgt RR MathesonSgt J MauriceSgt MG MaySgt PG McBurnieSgt MJ McCauleySgt JSB McKnightSgt SL McNeilSgt MD McNeilSgt WA MedcalfSgt RD MendesSgt S MillarSgt KA MitchellSgt R MontgomerySgt CJI MortonSgt TT NechelputSgt DJW NittynenSgt S NormandSgt DAW NovosadSgt SD O’BrienSgt KM O’DonnellSgt JW PalmerSgt JRR PaulSgt SJ PearsonSgt H PelletierSgt RAA PenneySgt DA PepinSgt GA PersicoSgt TJ PhillipsSgt SW PlanettaSgt CA Rice Sgt DE QuinnSgt J ReickerSgt CM ReinSgt JJCB RenaudSgt GJLP RheaumeSgt M RiouxSgt M RobichaudSgt JJR RoySgt DG SabadosSgt CJ SamsonSgt MJA SaumureSgt CJ SaundersSgt BM SecordSgt E SewardSgt DC SheaSgt PD SheehanSgt WJD SimoneauSgt JR SpragueSgt PJ SpringmanSgt JJP St-HilaireSgt TS StackhouseSgt TE SymeSgt A TahanSgt ID TaylorSgt IT ThibeauSgt A ThibodeauSgt MJF ThiffeaultSgt OG ThoneSgt JP TimmsSgt MJL Tremblay-LavoieSgt JGJ TurgeonSgt EJG VeilleuxSgt TA WaltonSgt DH WhiteSgt RJ WhittenSgt MLM WilkinsonSgt WS WilliamsSgt RG WilsonSgt H WiswellSgt LJ WotherspoonSgt DM WrightSgt JFJK YanireMBdr SR AdamsMBdr SL AlbertMBdr D ArelMBdr JM AstlesMBdr JC AveryMBdr NC AveryMBdr TR BadcockMBdr MJM BeauregardMBdr S BelangerMBdr CM BellMBdr CC BenoitMBdr J BesawMBdr BR BinghamMBdr GG BishopMBdr IR BlaedowMBdr N BlanchetteMBdr F BoivinMBdr NW BonkowskiMBdr DG BosseMBdr MJG BoucherMBdr LJL Brouillard

MBdr MC BurrowsMBdr BA BurtonMBdr AFG ByrdeMBdr DA CampbellMBdr JT CareyMBdr JBJ CarleMBdr R CaronMBdr WA CastellanosMBdr BJ CharronMBdr RG ChevrefilsMBdr RA ChiarelliMBdr MA ChouinardMBdr BA CorbettMBdr GK CordyMBdr JP oteMBdr CM DallaireMBdr GM DaltonMBdr JD DemickMBdr E DepasMBdr ST DiazMBdr L DoucetMBdr MBM DroletMBdr JAL DupuisMBdr RJ DutchakMBdr DM ElliottMBdr MA ElliottMBdr TJ ElliottMBdr JP FavronMBdr DS FosterMBdr JW FowlerMBdr JM FrenchMBdr JC GermainMBdr HS GingrasMBdr JLF GingrasMBdr SJ GirardMBdr SC GourichenMBdr IE HarrisMBdr JJ HarveyMBdr JB HelkaMBdr AA HolmMBdr BR HookMBdr BJ HorstMBdr R HoustonMBdr MN HyattMBdr PJ JacquesMBdr SN KeanMBdr RA KendallMBdr GK KettleMBdr KA King MBdr GB KinnearMBdr DM KnapMBdr JJ Kovacs MBdr KF LacosteMBdr F LafranceMBdr SK Lake MBdr JJC LalondeMBdr B LandryMBdr EJ LandryMBdr KJM LanglaisMBdr JR LarocqueMBdr PA LawrenceMBdr B LeblancMBdr MJ LebrasceurMBdr GE LeclairMBdr DW LeforteMBdr DF LemieuxMBdr ED LizeMBdr O LoiselleMBdr DJ LyndeMBdr FA MacLarenMBdr RJ MacsonMBdr M Marcoux-DesrochersMBdr JSL MassicotteMBdr N MathesonMBdr P McCloskeyMBdr EJ McConnellMBdr JP McKennaMBdr PA McLeodMBdr DE McNeilMBdr CA MeadusMBdr JT MercierMBdr JA MillsMBdr M MillsMBdr RJ MoranMBdr JB MoreauMBdr CD MorinMBdr JJ MorinMBdr JK NorthrupMBdr DL O’DellMBdr DE OliverMBdr VM ParadisMBdr TW PelletierMBdr CG PeraltavintimillaMBdr BR PetersMBdr DF PetkovichMBdr D PigeonMBdr PJ PoirierMBdr C PrestonMBdr D PrevostMBdr JL Pridham


MBdr NA RandallMBdr AM RegimbaldMBdr S RenaudMBdr SR ReynoldsMBdr GE RichMBdr EJ RobidouxMBdr JJ RochefortMBdr R RodrigueMBdr JJ RoyMBdr CL SaundersMBdr DJ SedgwickMBdr AC ShannonMBdr L SheppardMBdr TF SheppardMBdr RM ShorttMBdr MR SmallMBdr GD StackMBdr BA StansfieldMBdr G StaplesMBdr KM StarkMBdr G St-CyrMBdr JJ StodgellMBdr CM SuretteMBdr FA TaylorMBdr RL TrekofskiMBdr FK TribeMBdr JF TurmelMBdr BJ TurnerMBdr RE UmlahMBdr KD VanderzwaagMBdr AT WamboltMBdr A WilsonMBdr TB WolfeMBdr IJ WrightMBdr AM VallieresMCpl RC LefebvreMCpl CE LoykowskiBdr RJ AbbottBdr PN AbelBdr OJ AlcimeBdr DM AndersonBdr SJ AndersonBdr GJ Anglehart-MethotBdr JJM ArbourBdr BD ArdoleiBdr J ArsenaultBdr KJ ArsenaultBdr KA AsmarBdr F BaahBdr JJR BarabeBdr J Barbe-GagneBdr JF BayerBdr MS BeatonBdr DJ BeaudoinBdr SM BeaulieuBdr R BeaulieuBdr PJ BedardBdr R BelangerBdr PJ BellowsBdr KW BerdanBdr G Bernier-MailhotBdr M BerthelotBdr CD BlainBdr Sw BlaisBdr SPB BoileauBdr CJ BoothBdr RA BoretzBdr MG BosseBdr EC BostockBdr D BouchardBdr MJG BoucherBdr JRN BoudreauBdr SJI BouffardBdr D BpurqueBdr JC BowserBdr FN BradfordBdr BJ BretonBdr JP BretonBdr SP BristowBdr JFS BrochuBdr JE BrownBdr JCF BrunetBdr TM BurgieBdr MY BusqueBdr MAC ButlerBdr CJG ForrestBdr DJAR CameronBdr AE CampbellBdr M CanartBdr D CaouetteBdr JC CardonaBdr CCJ CarletonBdr TJ CaronBdr JIL CarterBdr SM CarterBdr TE CartwrightBdr L CespedesBdr NJ ChabotBdr SLL ChaineyBdr E Champagne

Bdr E Chouinard-LavigneBdr DD ClarkBdr MEC ClementBdr TM ColburneBdr CJ ComeauBdr S ConnorsBdr R CooperBdr NJ CopelandBdr KS CormierBdr EW CornectBdr P CossetteBdr SJJ CossetteBdr TM CoughlanBdr S CurranBdr DM CurrieBdr TM CurrieBdr J CussonBdr MM CyrBdr TL CzechBdr JJ DaigleBdr CM DaSilvaBdr RM DaviesBdr JA DekkerBdr E DelisleBdr S DemersBdr KF DombroskiBdr TR DoolerBdr MA DoucetBdr BB Duchesne-TanguayBdr ML EarleBdr AW EgloffBdr DR ElsonBdr BD EmberlyBdr JRJ EmondBdr W EttingerBdr DT FairbairnBdr DP FinnamoreBdr ST FioreBdr AD FoleyBdr NL FolzBdr MJ FonnerBdr MR ForbesBdr KA FraserBdr JAM FridgeBdr LJ FournelleBdr JA FurberBdr J FurmanekBdr JE GabelBdr DG Gagne-MichaudBdr MJ GagnonBdr S GagnonBdr SJ GalipeauBdr MIG GallantBdr DE GarrettBdr DE GavelBdr CEJ GervaisBdr RR GilksBdr JR GobeilBdr NM GodfreyBdr DJ GoguenBdr MC Goiziou-GallantBdr JM GossenBdr PJ Goulet-ThiboutotBdr KC GriffinBdr PJ GuerraBdr PP GulliverBdr DR HainesBdr SD HallBdr EJ HalleyBdr DG HardyBdr O HarnoisBdr PD HarpelleBdr TAD HarwayBdr CW HealyBdr JC HebbBdr AJ HenleyBdr ME Hernandez-MoscocoBdr BC HillBdr MT HillmanBdr JR HolowatyBdr OR HunkaBdr JA IkerengeBdr BG InkpenBdr NJ IronmanBdr P IsabeleBdr MA JacobBdr JC JiminezBdr TR KahrsBdr K KulakovBdr J LaChanceBdr FH Lachance-QuessyBdr L LagaceBdr KT LangasBdr LJF LangloisBdr BR LanteigneBdr G LaRoseBdr C LauderBdr M LavoieBdr IC LeckieBdr DS Lefave

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Bdr JMJ LefebvreBdr C LutherBdr RG LynchBdr C LyonsBdr FI MacDonaldBdr JA MacDonaldBdr MP MacGowanBdr M MackenzieBdr T MacQueenBdr MA MaggioloBdr T MaalikovBdr H MaquetBdr D MaraBdr DC MarticotteBdr TJ MartinBdr MS MassinenBdr G MaximilienBdr TM McAvinnBdr W McAvoyBdr C McBrideBdr BR McClellandBdr CD McCoyBdr BS McDonnellBdr TD McElhinneyBdr E McGeeBdr PD McGregorBdr TA McIvorBdr RA McKayBdr JJ McNivenBdr D MeuretBdr S MilletteBdr F MilneBdr JJ MolnarBdr BR MontgomeryBdr JW MooreBdr JW MorrisBdr CM MosesBdr DS MoultonBdr K MoultonBdr S MountainBdr F MurphyBdr CJ MurrayBdr IE MeyersBdr P NadeauBdr EJ Narvaes LinaresBdr BA NaughlerBdr A NdayizigiyeBdr S NeptonBdr AM NicholsonBdr KM NortonBdr S NyimuBdr KR OlsonBdr N OsadchukBdr SE O’QuinnBdr DS OuelletBdr JM OuelletBdr A Ouellet-PoirierBdr A Ouellet-TremblayBdr DR ParachoniakBdr C ParentBdr RC ParkinBdr BJ ParsonsBdr SD PasanenBdr D PaulBdr MJ Pauze HouleBdr TA PayntonBdr KJ PelletierBdr LP Pena-BarretoBdr TD ParreeBdr T PerryBdr RL PetiquanBdr W PettenBdr RB PitmanBdr M PoirierBdr SF PoirierBdr KJ PottsBdr OA PowellBdr RJ ProssBdr JD ProulxBdr AW QuiltyBdr A RasuevBdr C ReeseBdr M ReidBdr MJ RibeiroBdr RG RichardsBdr SJ RicherBdr MA Rioux-GoyetteBdr RD RitchieBdr EG RobichaudBdr CM RobinsonBdr K RochBdr JK RosamondBdr DJ RoseBdr A RoyBdr EJ RoyBdr S ScarcelloBdr BJ SeangBdr JM SeeBdr EJ Shaw

Bdr DE SimsBdr KMC SimundsonBdr TJ SjolieBdr BD SmithBdr D SopkowBdr CJ SousterBdr DP St JohnBdr DA St LaurentBdr SE StatonBdr AW StilesBdr N StisiBdr GT StubbsBdr DM TalbotBdr GO TaylorBdr TJ TessierBdr CA ThachukBdr C ThibaultBdr SR ThompsonBdr NJ ThomsonBdr SR ThorburnBdr M TremblayBdr MC TremblayBdr BD TriversBdr JJ TurcotteBdr JL TurpinBdr B UnderwoodBdr ML UrquhartBdr JA VialetteBdr EB VisserBdr DL WhalenBdr SM WhiteBdr BJ WickensBdr DM WilsonBdr JF WilsonBdr EA WolkiBdr DN WonnenburgBdr AJ WordenCpl FR CoteCpl MJ GagnonCpl DW GouldCpl MJ KeenanCpl JB LegaultCpl M MorneaultCpl CJ RozonCpl NT ShawCpl S WardGnr BA AinsworthGnr TL AkaluGnr PW Albert-McGrathGnr S AllaireGnr DE AlstonGnr PL AresGnr M ArmalyGnr DJ ArmandaGnr CG ArnottGnr CB ArsenaultGnr J ArsenaultGnr SC AveryGnr JJ BaberGnr JR BairdGnr JN BakerGnr TW BallingerGnr J BarriaultGnr CD BarryGnr S BastaracheGnr DN BaumanGnr D BeacheminGnr FJ BeaumontGnr K BeausoleilGnr JA BelairGnr JM BelandGnr MF BelangerGnr LM BennettGnr C BergeronGnr DJ BergeronGnr M BergeronGnr P BernierGnr JS BertinGnr SP BlackGnr JD BlaisGnr CW BlanchetteGnr D BloyeGnr EL BoilyGnr GS BoisvertGnr VJ BoivinGnr VS BotyukGnr JR BouchardGnr A Boucher-DumontGnr NT BoudreaultGnr AS BoulayGnr DJ BoutilierGnr A Boyer-GregoireGnr K BradstreetGnr JR BramaGnr M BrazeauGnr GJ BredewegGnr KP BrettGnr BJ Brind’AmourGnr PM Brockhoff


Gnr FJ BrodeurGnr MJ BrouilletteGnr AM BrownGnr KJ BrownGnr MB BrownGnr WA BrownGnr AF Browning-EberhardtGnr BC BurnsGnr E BzdylGnr AJ CabotGnr BL CampbellGnr J CampbellGnr JF CantinGnr MD CantwellGnr R CaronGnr EJ CarriereGnr NM CarriereGnr AP CasswellGnr DJ CayaGnr DC ChabotGnr S ChabotGnr KS ChabwaGnr D ChalifourGnr JS ChamberlainGnr R ChamberlainGnr JS ChampagneGnr C ChapdelaineGnr CD ChapieskiGnr A CharbonneauGnr P CharestGnr AJ ChenardGnr DN ChmayGnr FH ColganGnr DD CollinsGnr CL ConnaroeGnr PM ConnellyGnr JD CopocGnr M Corbin-RatteGnr CG CorrigalGnr M CoteGnr DJ CousineauGnr NJ CoutureGnr VR CurkowskyjGnr M CurrieGnr J DaiGnr WJ DaigneaultGnr DJ DansonGnr JP DaveyGnr SJ D’AvignonGnr MD DavisGnr PC DelaneyGnr JG DeleyGnr FN DelucaGnr DJ DemersGnr OS DesbiensGnr DM Desilets-ProulxGnr NT DesrochersGnr KG DillonGnr VA Di MaggioGnr D DionGnr R DooleyGnr LM DormerGnr KM DostieGnr J DreyerGnr S DubeGnr SC Dufour-LaforestGnr K Duncan-RothGnr BD DurdleGnr MB DussaultGnr TR EaglesGnr KL EatonGnr MT ElliottGnr JG EppGnr MJ FaberGnr MM FaucherGnr AG ForgetGnr JD FosterGnr WK FosterGnr GG FrancheGnr EA FrancoGnr IM FrankGnr CH FraserGnr D FrechetteGnr S GagneGnr FJ GalarneauGnr IA Galbraith-McTavishGnr R GanongGnr R GarciaGnr SH GaronGnr L GauthierGnr MA GauthierGnr BR GeorgeGnr SL GerrishGnr EJ GillmanGnr HJ GingrasGnr MA GormanGnr KE GrahamGnr SM GreggGnr VJ Guerette

Gnr M GuinetGnr KS GustafsonGnr BA HamiltonGnr KD HandleyGnr MR HankeGnr M HarmanGnr JH HarnumGnr DT HarrisGnr D HarrisonGnr DT HarteGnr SE HaywardGnr AJ HeislerGnr SD HerouxGnr BW HigginsGnr JD HildebrandtGnr JT HillierGnr D HillisGnr AL HobsonGnr JL HolmesGnr BW HoltzGnr CE HooperGnr WO HudsonGnr A Huntinghawk-BransonGnr B IngramGnr SR IrwinGnr CS JacksonGnr RJ JacksonGnr K JeaurondGnr GF JeddrieGnr JP JoanisGnr ZD JoanisGnr JP JohnstonGnr A Jolicoeur-HebertGnr MC JonesGnr PA JosiahGnr JN JungheimGnr N JutrasGnr DG KassayeGnr S KatsoulisGnr KH KeaysGnr AR KennedyGnr RC KennedyGnr DR KerteszGnr AD KittsonGnr DJ KivesGnr D KlimenkoGnr LJ KnightGnr SR KohorstGnr DD KrallGnr MM KrushniskyGnr SR KuhnGnr TD La GrangeGnr DJ LabrecqueGnr MJ LacroixGnr KD LaflecheGnr JM LafontaineGnr KJ LairdGnr C LajoieGnr EJ LakustaGnr AJ LalancetteGnr J Lalonde LeblancGnr NA Lamothe-BastienGnr CO LangGnr MJ LangevinGnr P LarocheGnr A LariveeGnr MJ LaverdureGnr M LavoieGnr PG LavoieGnr J LaycockGnr SL LebelGnr SW LeblancGnr M Lefebvre-JouvetGnr KA LegerGnr GA LemayGnr M LemieuxGnr AT LeppGnr M LincourtGnr DJ LindegaardGnr L LongpreGnr D LosierGnr BR LucasGnr J LunaGnr C LutherGnr PM MacDonaldGnr JS MacIsaacGnr KF MackayGnr SR MacLeodGnr JW MacNielGnr JA MacQuarrieGnr C MaertensGnr DR MaheuxGnr MM MailhotGnr KD MakiGnr T MarionGnr AJ MarshallGnr CJ MarshallGnr R MartelGnr JK Martin

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Gnr SD MartinGnr AF MasonGnr NJ Massicotte-GagneGnr DA MathesonGnr EE McShaneGnr GS McDonaldGnr MD McDonaldGnr M McGuireGnr HJ McKennireyGnr BL McMullenGnr NS McMullinGnr BJ McNeilyGnr NJ MeisnerGnr SJ MelocheGnr S MeshtagGnr J MetcalfeGnr DR MilesGnr DC MillerGnr MD MillerGnr KA MilneGnr J MiocGnr MP MiskolcziGnr SL MitchellGnr SO MitchellGnr N MolloyGnr J MonaghanGnr JJ MondigoGnr C MoonGnr GA MooreGnr MJ MooreGnr S MooringGnr AR MorencyGnr BJ MorganGnr GW Morin-NoelGnr FM Morissette-BarriaultGnr TA MorrisGnr B MurphyGnr BP NauglerGnr R NederlofGnr HR NicholsonGnr CA NobleGnr JW NolandGnr S NovikovGnr TC O’GormanGnr N OlandGnr JL O’LearyGnr KM Ollivier-BrownGnr KS OnoGnr J PalmerGnr S Paquin-DpontGnr D ParentGnr MP PatenaudeGnr JD PaxmanGnr DH PearsonGnr JR PeddleGnr M Pelletier-MarceauGnr KJ PerronGnr RC PickeringGnr N PinardGnr MJ PlanteGnr PE PlayfordGnr PL PoliquinGnr MR PorterGnr KE PortilloGnr PJ PoulinGnr S ProctorGnr SR ProulxGnr M Proulx-St LouisGnr CS ProvoGnr J PsallidisGnr YJ QuesnelGnr KJ RacineGnr KV RamnarineGnr C RenoGnr F Ricard-GirardGnr M RichardGnr P RicherGnr MG RiouxGnr BL RobbinsGnr N RobinGnr M RobitailleGnr A RockwellGnr M RollinGnr K RooleyGnr ME RoordaGnr A RosalesGnr DE RossGnr M Ross-LeclercGnr PM RouillardGnr BC RousseauGnr MJ Rousseau-ChoqueGnr SR RouselleGnr JJ RoussyGnr CF RoyGnr E RoyGnr F RoyGnr MJ RoyGnr VR RuelGnr JD RutzGnr KL Sauve

Gnr FJ SavardGnr MJ SceviourGnr R ScheerGnr BE SernoskiGnr JP ShallenbergerGnr CE SharpeGnr MK SharpeGnr DJ SierraGnr S SillettaGnr PA SimardGnr SJ SimoneauGnr RK SimpsonGnr M SiroisGnr TW SiscoGnr TC SlavinskyGnr H SlimaniGnr Z SlipetzGnr J SlosseGnr SE SmithGnr JJ Soguilon Gnr ST SooleyGnr JP SoucyGnr JR SpragueGnr J StaplesGnr MF StarzynskiGnr CL StensethGnr NG Stinziano Gnr M St-JeanGnr K St-Onge-PereiraGnr DE StrebergGnr S SuchardGnr CA TaylorGnr JL TaylorGnr RJ TaylorGnr LM TenaleGnr D TessonGnr MS ThebergeGnr MM TheriaultGnr JO TherrienGnr F ThibodeauGnr MR ThomaGnr W ThomasGnr BA ThompsonGnr DR ThueGnr WJ TimmonsGnr JC TinkGnr M ToellyGnr BK TongGnr A TottenhamGnr BS TremblayGnr J TremblayGnr KM TritesGnr PJ TrudelGnr AJ TurcotteGnr M TurnerGnr D TyGnr PO Vaillieres St-GelaisGnr JB ValiquetteGnr C Vander SteltGnr AG VazGnr F VerreaultGnr MA Vienneau-BujoldGnr NC VinkGnr J ViscountGnr AJ VoutierGnr BR WaltersGnr JJ WardropeGnr WW WeddereinGnr CS WelkGnr GA WeltenGnr JE WhittakerGnr MS wilkieGnr BM WilsonGnr ZR WinnGnr K WirzmanGnr CA WoosterGnr R WrethamGnr NG WrightGnr HM WuGnr MB Yerlitz-PidduckGnr R YorkGnr DS YounanGnr BY YoungGnr JM YoungGnr SG YoungGnr DM ZiebaGnr R Zoghaib

***Above details are based on unit returns to RHQ RCA. Errors or omissions should be reported to your unit in order to be rectified.


The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (ERE) Listing by Ranks 2015 /

La liste par grade du personnel employ l’extrieur du Regiment royal de l’Artillerie canadienne

2015MGen JG Tremblay Comd CDABGen KR Cotton Cmdt CFCBGen JS Fortin DComd I CorpsBGen SC Hetherington Comd 3 Cdn DivBGen BW McPherson Pentagon LO BGen DA Patterson Comd 4 Cdn DivBGen MN Rouleau Comd CSOFCol TJ Bishop Comd CFRGCol JM Bouchard Dir EthicsCol LH Boucher COS 2 Cdn DivCol RK Chamberlain COS DRTCol GF Dame Dir Snr ApptsCol MD Hodgson Def Att SerbiaCol GW Ivey ATLCol M Lafortune ATLCol M Lavoie VCDS- C ProgCol AS MacDonald Comd 5Cdn Div HQCol LP McGarry SJS Current OpsCol JR McNicoll Comd TF CongoCol DA Russel Dir CALWCCol MJ Sullivan COS 5 Cdn DivCol PJ Williams SJS-Arms ControlCol TR Young G1 Cdn ArmyLCol E Andresen JTFC HQLCol Y Audet CFDLCol A Barbier 2 Cdn Div HQLCol P Beauchamp 1 Cdn Div HQLCol B Bedard CFCLCol D Buchanan C Army OUTCANLCol F Casault SJSLCol A Dejacolyn 1 Cdn Div HQLCol JS Dumas 5 Cdn Div HQLCol R Dunn C ArmyLCol JF Duval CACSCLCol R Farrell CFWCLCol M Ferland C Army OUTANLCol S Fortin CACSCLCol S Gagne RMCLCol S Gallagher 38 CBG HQLCol S Haire CFCLCol R Hart NATO IMSLCol MC Harvey C ArmyLCol T Hogan C ProgLCol S Hunter CSORLCol S Johnson CADTC HQLCol D Jones NATO Affiliated OrgsLCol C Landry PSTCLCol M Leach 27 CBG HQLCol I MacVicar JTFA HQLCol S Masson C ArmyLCol D McKeever CJOC HQLCol J McNair CACSCLCol W Molaski CADTC HQ Det OttawaLCol S Morrison CMTC Det KingstonLCol S Murray Asst CMPLCol D Nauss SPHLLCol M Notaro CFCLCol S O’Leary CFB BordenLCol P Payne C Army OUTCANLCol J Pospolita TF JerusalemLCol A Reiffenstein CDA OUTCANLCol J Richard C ArmyLCol J Schamehorn CADTC HQLCol T Scharlach CANSOFCOM HQLCol D Smith 5 Cdn Div HQLCol J St Dennis CFCLCol C St-Pierre 35 CBG HQLCol J Vieveen DGDSLCol F Wolanski ACO Orgs (S)Maj D Aaltonen CANSOFCOM HQMaj P Amberley CFDMaj A Anderson CANSOFCOM HQMaj J Audet 2 Cdn Div HQMaj B Baker CADTC HQMaj C Beazley 5 Cdn Div TCMaj ME Begin CJOC HQMaj C Belanger CJOC HQMaj C Bigler CFCMaj K Bouckaert CFLSMaj A Bradley RMCMaj D Brassard ATLMaj J Bruce C Army Det KingstonMaj P Bruneau DGCFGA

Maj S Burke CFCMaj A Charchuk Tac SchoolMaj J Chetwynd Tac SchoolMaj T Chiasson C ArmyMaj JF Claveau C ProgMaj M Cloutier C ArmyMaj M Coulombe CFSUMaj D Crabbe C ArmyMaj E Deneau CFCMaj J Destrempes 35 CBG HQMaj B Diilio C ArmyMaj C Deschênes CFDMaj JP Doris 5 Cdn Div HQMaj KF Duff C ArmyMaj R Dupuis C ArmyMaj C Ethelston CFB ShiloMaj R Embree C ArmyMaj J Evans 4 Cdn Div HQMaj M Fortier CANSOFCOM HQMaj K Foss DGMCMaj L Frenette JPSU Det EdmontonMaj G Garant C ArmyMaj C Gardner C ArmyMaj P Gilbert 2 Cdn Div HQMaj C Gillis SJSMaj F Gould CFCMaj R Gratton JTFE HQMaj D Grebstad SJSMaj K Haire CFCMaj G Hamilton-Brown 3 Cdn Div HQMaj J Hampton 1 Cdn Div HQMaj P Hannan DGMPMaj P Heenan CFDMaj S Heer DGMCMaj S Heij ADM(RS)Maj S Hewitt 33 CBG HQMaj D Higgins CFDMaj RE Holah CACSCMaj B Insley SJSMaj T Isberg 3 Cdn Div HQMaj G Keach CFWCMaj L Kennedy 36 CBG HQMaj T Kennedy CADTC HQ Det OttawaMaj D Kenny DG IS PolMaj PJ Kernaghan CJIRU-CBRNMaj S Kiropoulos DGMPMaj D Lahaie CFDMaj S Lang CDLSMaj D Lebel CANMILREPMaj C Legendre CFSU (Ottawa)Maj S Lemieux CMTCMaj G Lessard SPHLMaj R Little TF Middle EastMaj W Little CJOC HQMaj V Lizotte 5 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnMaj S Lloyd CFRC HalifaxMaj A Lockridge CADTC HQMaj R Lott 1 Cdn Div HQMaj D Lynk CADTC HQMah H Maclachlan CJOC HQMaj D Matheson CACSCMaj S McBean CADTC HQMaj W McHattie CADTC HQMaj P McRory C Army OUTCANMaj R Meade JTFC HQMaj T Michelsen TF JerusalemMaj S Miller Asst CMPMaj R Moon ACT OrgsMaj R Moore CFCMaj M Morin ATLMaj M Morrissette JTFE HQMaj S Nicholson PSTCMaj J Pederson 2 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnMaj M Perreault CFDMaj J Phillips CFLSMaj RM Pierce RMCMaj G Plante CACSC Det ValcartierMaj I Plummer CFB KingstonMaj S Pollock CADTC HQMaj D Prendergast 1 Cdn Div HQMaj B Proulx CADTC HQMaj G Ramacieri RMCMaj Y Robert 3 Cdn Div TC Det shilo

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Maj T Robertson JMCMaj N Roby CFINTCOM HQMaj E Ross CSORMaj R Roy CJOC HQMaj R Saunder NATOMaj P Sevigny CJOC HQMaj L Seymour 3 Cdn Div HQMaj R Sheppard CFB ShiloMaj S Shrubb 3 CDSBMaj M Simard 2 CDSBMaj C Sines CFDMaj M Smith 3 CDSB WainwrightMaj S Smoley C ArmyMaj J Spears CMTCMaj R Stimpson JTFA HQMaj P St-Pierre 2 Cdn Div HQMaj C Taylor ACO Orgs (S)Maj P Vachon 5 RALCMaj S Vahey CJOC HQMaj J Vaughan CFDMaj J Watts CJOC HQMaj M Williams CJOC HQMaj N Williams C Army OUTCANMaj O Wing RCASMaj A Wood CJOC HQCapt D Aliberti CFCCapt M Anthony CACSCCapt D Auger 5 CDSBCapt N Bach 33 CBG HQCapt N Barber CFRC TorontoCapt M Batten 3 CDSB Det WainwrightCapt M Becker 2 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnCapt J Best CFRGCapt B Billing C ArmyCapt W Bossence IPSC Det ShiloCapt A Bouchard CTC HQCapt L Bouchard NS (NB) RCapt R Bower CFRC TorontoCapt J Bowering CFINTCOMCapt B Broesky CFB SuffieldCapt D Brown 3 Cdn Div HQCapt J Brunelle CFDCapt T Burt CATEUCapt G Canuel 1 Cdn Div HQCapt V Charley CFRGCapt G Clement CFB ShiloCapt S Dawson 3 Cdn Div HQCapt A Dufour CMTCCapt V Duong CFRC ReginaCapt F Duplessis RMC Det St JeanCapt G Dupuis 2 Cdn Div TCCapt C Durant CJOC HQCapt G Evans 4 Cdn Div HQCapt R Fillier 41 CBG HQCapt A Frigault CTC HQCapt A Galbraith ATL RMCCapt R Gillespie Op SNOWGOOSECapt M Graham 5 Cdn Div TCCapt K Gregory 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloCapt D Giroux CF H Svcs Gp HQCapt Y Guertin 1 CPRGCapt E Guillemette 5 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnCapt M Haines 5 CDSBCapt A Hayman 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloCapt J Hill ATL RMCCapt M Hobson CACSC Det GagetownCapt A Holleran CFRC Halifax Det FrederictonCapt A Holt 4 Cdn Div HQCapt J Hornell 5 CDSBCapt J Huddleston 5 Cdn Div HQCapt G Imperial ATL RMCCapt S Irving SJSCapt A Jawed 3 Cdn Div HQCapt D Jenness CFRC Cal Det EdmontonCapt C Lardner 5 CDSBCapt M Lavery 2 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnCapt W Leblanc CAAWCCapt P Leclair RCSU Atl Det HalifaxCapt J Leslie CJOC HQCapt D Levandier CATEUCapt D Levangie 5 Cdn Div HQCapt R LewisCapt N Maher 4 Cdn Div TCCapt D Maheu ATL RMCCapt K Mattsson 4 Cdn Div TCCapt C McConnell RMCCapt JR Mccullough CFB SuffieldCapt A McQuarrie 4 CDSBCapt C Meyers JTFP HQCapt A Mirosnikov 1 Cdn Div HQCapt J Morgan 4 Cdn Div HQCapt D Nahirney CFDCapt R Parent 1 Cdn Div HQCapt A Pedneault CFLRSCapt Y Pelletier CFRC Det MontrealCapt D Poss CADTC HQCapt M Provencher 33 Sig RegtCapt W Pryor 3 Cdn Div HQ

Capt G Ramacieri ATL RMCCapt G Riddoch CFLRSCapt E Robison RMCCapt A Roman CFLRSCapt JC Senecal 2 CDSBCapt M Shoniker C ArmyCapt D Skinner CMTCCapt S Sloat CFB ShiloCapt A Snow CFINTCMCapt P Stewart DGIS PolCapt J Tegart 1 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnCapt W Tilbrook CSORCapt D Tofts CADTC HQCapt M Tranquilla CJOC HQCapt R Turner CTC HQCapt A Vamos CANSOFCOM HQCapt R Villemaire CFRC OttawaCapt C Ward ATL RMCCapt G White CFB BordenCapt B Wiltshire 3 Cdn Div HQ Det SaskCapt P Wilvers C ArmyCWO R Beaudry CTC HQCWO E Degready CDA HQCWO R Francis CADTC HQCWO M Gabanna 2 CDSBCWO K Mattsson 4 Cdn Div TCCWO R Montague DGMCCWO C Roehl CADTC HQCWO A Skinner DGMCCWO C Wagar DGMCMWO B Baldwin 5 CDSBMWO M Beauchemin CJOC HQMWO R Bourque CTC HQMWO T Buchanan SJSMWO P Carriere CDA HQMWO M Campbell CACSCMWO S Clouthier CFB ShiloMWO P Crepeau METCMWO D Elson 1 CRPGMWO M Estabrooks CADTC HQMWO A Fillion METCMWO R Gallant 4 CDSBMWO A Harris 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloMWO M Hartery 5 CDSBMWO R Hewitt CSORMWO S Hyska CDA HQMWO B Jensen CMTCMWO KT Johnson CADTC HQMWO R Keating CDA HQMWO J Ladouceur METCMWO S Leduc 2 CDSBMWO G Lees 5 Cdn Div TC MWO J MacMullin CFB SuffieldMWO J MacPherson DGLEPMMWO M Matin C ArmyMWO E Neron CFLRSMWO P Parisien CFLSMWO P Pinel CTC HQMWO B Popovitch RMCMWO C Rigby SLT 4 CDSBMWO D Robichaud CFDMWO D Rogers CJOC HQMWO J Simourd 4 CDSBMWO J Stirmey C ArmyMWO P Thibault 5 Cdn Div HQMWO R Tholberg DRDC MSU Det SuffieldMWO A Tullett CATEUWO J Allaire 5 CDSBWO D Anderson 32 CBG HQWO D Attrux RMCWO D Ballard 5 Cdn Div HQWO S Beaudry 5 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnWO D Belanger 430 Tac Hel SqnWO G Brooks SLT CFB ShiloWO D Buchan CSORWO R Carrasqueira RMC Det St JeanWO C Carroll 4 CDSBWO J Clarke SLTWO D Compton CFSU OttawaWO K Croft 4 Cdn Div TCWO D Coupland CSORWO J Diaz 4 Cdn Div TC Det OttawaWO P Dolomont CFB ShiloWO B Dowe 1 CRPGWO S Enault 2 Fd RegtWO T Falls 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloWO B Flynn CMTCWO J Flynn 3 Cdn Div TCWO R Genereux COS VCDSWO J Goguen Gunnery Career Crse UKWO D Gosselin 2 Cdn Div TCWO M Guerin CFLRSWO P Harpelle 4 Cdn Div TCWO C Harrison CTC HQWO C Herbert 3 CDSBWO A Jackson 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloWO M Jenkins CFLRSWO R Larocque 1 CRPG


WO S Ledoux RMC Det St JeanWO K Leet 1 CRPGWO M Lepage CFLRSWO G Macdonald CDI Det KingstonWO D Macdougall 5 Cdn Div TC WO D Major 31 CBG HQWO S McGowan SLT CFB ShiloWO S Merson 4 Cdn Div TC Det PetawawaWO R Morningstar CFB BordenWO P Noel 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloWO G Normand PSTCWO C Peckford CSORWO S Pepin 42 Fd RegtWO R Pethick RCSU Atlantic Det GagetownWO J Power 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloWO K Power CADTC HQWO J Querques 4 Cdn Div TCWO C Reid JPSU Det PetawawaWO M Reinders 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloWO A Simpkins CTC HQWO J Simpson 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloWO H Slack RCSU PacificWO A Storey CATEUWO J Strohm DGMCWO J Tomlinson SLT CFB ShiloWO G Weagle 5 Cdn Div TCWO J Williams 4 Cdn Div TCWO B Young CFTDCSgt S Aikens CFB ShiloSgt M Allary 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloSgt N Almon 5 Cdn Div TCSgt D Apperley JTFC HQSgt J Arsenault 5 CDSBSgt M Beriau CFLRSSgt S Bigras CFLRSSgt BR Bingham CFB BordenSgt J Blair 3 Cn Div TC Det ShiloSgt B Brickell 4 Cdn Div TCSgt L Brouillard CFLRSSgt A Burton CFRC CalgarySgt M Butler CFRC FrederictonSgt T Cameron 5 CDSBSgt SP Chabot 2 Cdn Div TCSgt B Charron 2 CDSB Det WainwrightSgt T Churchill 3 CDSB Det WainwrightSgt F D’Anjou 2 CDSBSgt P Embrett 5 CDSBSgt J Erling CFSU GeilenkirchenSgt M Fellice-Simard 1 CRPG Sgt R Frank Asst CMPSgt D Gervais CFLRSSgt S Gervais CFLRSSgt S Godfrey CTC HQSgt C Golding RCSU PrairieSgt D Goudreau CFLRSSgt P Grabauskas CDI Det KingstonSgt M Guilbault 1 CRPGSgt W Hachey 5 CDSBSgt M Harnish CAAWCSgt J Hawkins 3 Cdn Div TCSgt M Holland 32 CBG HQSgt E Hoszko 4 CDSBSgt P Houde 2 CDSBSgt D Hoyt 4 CDSB Sgt E Janvier CFLRSSgt D Jenkins 5 Cdn Div TCSgt K Jenkins CFLRSSgt B Joksimovic 4 Cdn Div TCSgt JP Lachance CFLRSSgt J Lalonde CFLRSSgt B Landry 4 Cdn Div TCSgt J Lindsay 1 CRPGSgt O Loiselle 2 Cdn Div TCSgt N Lortie CFLRSSgt J Lussier CDI Det KingstonSgt B Makthepharak CFRC OttawaSgt S Marois CFLRSSgt M McCauley CFLRSSgt M Mercado 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloSgt S Paquet CFLRSSgt R Paul CFLRSSgt S Pearson DG IS PolSgt F Pitre CFRC MontrealSgt P Poirier CFLRSSgt B Ponza 36 CBG HQ

Sgt B Renaud CFLRSSgt M Robichaud CTC HQSgt J Roy 2 Cdn Div TCSgt T Sheppard CFB ShiloSgt P St-Hilaire Infantry SchoolSgt A Tahan CFLRSSgt I Taylor 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloSgt G Thibault JTFE HQ Sgt R Thompson 4 Cdn Div TC Det PetawawaSgt T Thordarson CFRC Halifax Det MonctonSgt O Thorne 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloSgt R Umlah 38 CBG hQSgt G Vaillancourt CFLRSSgt R Weron 4 Cdn Div TCSgt M Wilkinson 3 Cdn Div TCMBdr R Beaulieu CFLRSMBdr W Belair CFLRSMBdr S Belanger CFLRSMBdr D Boudreau CFLRSMBdr B Burke CDI Det KingstonMBdr P Damphousse CFLRSMBdr A Daudelin-Corbeil CFLRSMBdr J Demick 4 Cdn Div TC MBdr E Depas CFLRSMBdr M Elliott SJSMBdr B Gaffey CATEUMBdr T Gervais CFLRSMBdr S Girard 2 CDSBMBdr S Guimont CFLRSMBdr I Harris CMTCMBdr J Hosford 5 Cdn Div TCMBdr J Houle 3Cdn Div TC Det ShiloMBdr R Jackson 4 Cdn Div TCMBdr G Kettle 5 Cdn Div TCMBdr E Lachance 2 Cdn Div TCMBdr F Lafrance CFLRSMBdr R Lemieux SJSMBdr D Lessard CMTCMBdr T Mecharka CFB SufieldMBdr J Mills CFB ShiloMBdr K O’Connell 3 Cdn Div TC Det ShiloMBdr D O’Dell CFB Goose BayMBdr V Paradis CFLRSMBdr KJ Pelletier CFLRSMBdr PL Poliquin CFLRSMBdr D Ringuette-Farrell CFLRSMBdr A Regimbald CFLRSMBdr S Rousselle CFB TrentonMBdr C Thibault CFLRSMBdr S Thompson CFSU OttawaMBdr JF Turmel CFLRSMBdr D Tymchak 3 Cdn Div TCMBdr I Wright CFB SuffieldBdr A Agregan CFB SuffieldBdr B Ardolei CFLRSBdr D Armanda 2 CDSBBdr J Bowser 5 CDSBBdr F Bradford CMTCBdr F Brunet 2 CDSBBdr A Caswell CDI Det KingstonBdr P Coad SECLISTBdr B Eden CFB SuffieldBdr J Gallagher 5 Cdn Div TCBdr B Higgins 2 CMBG HQ & Sig SqnBdr E Hillis 4 Cdn Div TCBdr R Johnston CFB ShiloBdr A Lepp CFB SuffieldBdr S Macpherson 5 CDSBBdr J Melo CACSCBdr S Morin CFLRSBdr I Petrenko CSORBdr M Pleu-Duchesneau CMTCBdr O Potvin 2 CDSB Det St JeanBdr S Rouillard CFB SuffieldBdr ES Rowe CFLRSBdr J Scanie-Jenkins 3 CDSB Det WainwrightBdr E Shaw CFB ShiloBdr T Siedlecki Tactics SchoolBdr N Stisi 4 Cdn Div TCBdr K Urquhart CFB ShiloBdr F Verreault 2 CDSBBdr J Ward CSORBdr D Whalen CMTCGnr M Blake CFB SuffieldGnr A Latter CMTC

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