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The Brigade - SF16
Commanders Message
Our Brigade has enjoyed tremendous successes
over the last few months thanks to continued
participation in training and exercises by all of our
units.
We had a large number of our Reservists taking
part in the Divisions Road to High Readiness and
being integrated into Regular Force units. This has
been so successful that a dozen of our soldiers
were asked by name to deploy overseas.
As we continue to grow as a Brigade and welcome
new soldiers we rely heavily on our Battle School
to produce a large number of new recruits. Thanks
to their continued dedication troops are graduating
from the school that are ready and able to
contribute to their units.
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38 CER - Exercise
SUSPENDED SAPPER
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We Remember
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Honouring Sergeant
Charles Henry Byce
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles celebrated their 133rd birthday on November 9th.
The unit formed under the command of Lieutenant Colonel William Nassau Kennedy
in 1883 as The 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles.
New St. James Mural Features Brigades First World War History
Winnipeg, Man. This past summer, local Artist, Dave Carty, painted a new mural in the St. James neighbourhood of Winnipeg. The mural, located at the corner
of St. Matthews Avenue and Wall Street, captures some of Winnipegs significant history from the early 1900s. Of particular interest to 38 Canadian Brigade
Group members is Cartys homage to Minto Armory, and the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. The Rifles have served and fought with distinction in many battles since its
inception. The one illustrated in the mural is from the ``D Day`` Juno Beach landing, ``Operation Overlord`` of WW2.
The Brigade
18 Field Ambulance
at OP Reassurance
By Capt Lazlo Benak
Photo Credit: MCpl Shilo Adamson, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Photo Submitted
Thunder Bay, Ont. From the operating room to the field hospital, in his thirty
years practicing medicine, Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Thibert has been on the
frontlines providing world class care in the field of plastics in both civilian and
military theatres. For his outstanding work on the Early Management of Ballistic
War Injuries, the former Commander of 18 Field Ambulance was recently awarded
the Presidents Coin from Interallied Confederation of Medical Reserve Officers.
As the current Chief of Surgery for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences
Centre, LCol Thibert has been able to balance his civilian career with his work in
the military. LCol Thiberts military service includes an international deployment to
Afghanistan in 2008 where he served with the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical
Unit at the Kandahar Air Field.
LCol Thibert remains a committed member of the Canadian Armed Forces as he
sits on the NATO Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services for military
surgical training. As well, he is the plastic surgery advisor to the Surgeon General
of Canada.
To continue his service, this February LCol Thibert will be travelling to Brussels
where he will be leading a workshop on complex wound management at the
NATO headquarters. During his time there he will also lead a fellowship program
specializing in battlefield surgery that will be accredited by the European Medical
Union.
Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Thibert, former Commander of 18 Field Ambulance in Thunder
Bay, has been awarded the Presidents Coin from Interallied Confederation of Medical
Reserve Officers for his work in Early Management of Ballistic War Injuries. Pictured,
LCol Thibert attends to a blistered foot for a Canadian solider participating in the
Nijmegen Marches in the Netherlands in 2012.
EXECUTREK
Photo Credit: WO Nathan Guiboche, 38 Canadian Brigade Group, CWO Ramsay Bellisle, North Saskatchewan Regiment
I would like to think that I have had a fraction of the impact on the lives
of some of my troops as they have had on mine. I have to say they are
predominantly male. A role model can be anyone who you have respect for and
will reciprocate that respect. None of that hinges on male or female. I strive to
actively listen and support whichever troops seek me out and find my style of
mentoring and leadership beneficial to their success.
Born in Prince Albert, Sask. and raised in a rural community just north of the
city, CWO Bellisle joined the Canadian Army 26 years ago. Today, she not
only commutes 140 km once or twice weekly to her office in Saskatoon, but
also works in three different time zones in the course of a year. The service
companies under her command, 16 Service Company in Sask., 17 Service
Company in Winnipeg, and 18 Service Company in Thunder Bay, Ont. provide
transportation, supply, food services and maintenance support to all field units
within 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
While that takes a high level of commitment, even these geographic
gymnastics pale in comparison to CWO Bellisles devotion to her troops. I
cant describe fully how much I love the challenge and resiliency of the soldiers
I serve and mentor, she said.
Like many Reservists, CWO Bellisle has a civilian day job. She works as
a Supply and Services Officer with the Correctional Service of Canada at
Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
My work with the Correctional Service of Canada and as an RSM in the
Primary Army Reserve, have several similarities, she noted.
Both require a keen awareness of human behaviour. Both groups either
demand or require consistency and a structured environment. The main
difference would be one group actively sought out the opportunity to
participate and serve.
Chief Warrant Officer Shelly Bellisle was promoted to her current rank in April, 2016.
She is pictured below with Company Sergeant Major CWO Mark Lavoie at Ex BISON
WARRIOR, August, 2016.
Master Warrant Officer Andrew Hotrum of 38 Service Battalion was chosen to take the on
field salute during both national anthems in front of 33,000 fans.
Target Field, Minn. The series may have gone to the Toronto Blue Jays, but
thanks to the Minnesota Twins hospitality five members of the 38 Canadian
Brigade Group spent a weekend attending the three game series of Major
League Baseball at the Target Field in Minnesota.
For the fourth year in a row Twins management extended an invite to Canadian
soldiers based in Thunder Bay to attend a weekend of baseball when the
home team hosted the Toronto Blue Jays from May 19 to 22. Four soldiers
and their commander, including Sergeant Cody Noyle of the Lake Superior
Scottish Regiment, Private Brad Beecken of 18 Field Ambulance Company,
Master Corporal Laura Ortgiese of the 38 Signal Regiment, Master Warrant
Officer Andrew Hotrum 38 Service Battalion and Colonel Geoff Abthorpe the
Commander of 38 Canadian Brigade Group, attended the three game series in
Minnesota.
The soldiers were extended the VIP treatment throughout the weekend
including MCpl Ortgiese, MWO Hotrum and Sgt Noyle being selected to
receive the on-field salute during the national anthems.
Front row, from left to right- Sgt Cody Noyle (LSSRs), Pte. Brad Beecken (18 Med Coy),
Master Corporal Laura Ortgiese (38 Sigs Regt),
Back row from left to right MWO Andrew Hotrum (38 Svc Bn) and Col Geoff Abthorpe,
Commander 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
During their home opener on Sept. 16 at Brandt Centre, the Regina Pats held their annual
Military Appreciation Night. Along with taking part in the opening ceremonies units from
38 Canadian Brigade Group brought in equipment to display to fans before the game
started.
Regina, Sask. Keeping with their strong ties to the military, the Regina Pats
paid tribute to members of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group (CBG) during their
home opener on Sept. 16. For their first game at the Brandt Centre for the 201617 season, the Pats held their annual Military Appreciation Night where fans
were treated to an evening of hockey and military excitement.
Following the march in of the Canadian flag by 38 CBG members during the
opening ceremony, two soldiers from the Royal Regina Rifles rappelled from
the rafters and ignited the ice symbolizing the beginning of the new season.
As well, the public had a chance to check out military equipment at displays
throughout the Brandt Centre that were brought in by the 38 CBG units
including Saskatchewan Dragoons, 16th Field Ambulance and the 10th Field
Regiment.
While the military activities added excitement to the arena, the Pats kept the
crowd on their feet during the game as they dropped the Prince Albert Raiders
5 to 2 in Western Hockey League pre-season action.
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Influence Activities on
Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE
By Trooper William Halabiski, Fort Garry Horse, 38 Canadian Brigade Group
by the soldiers. We wanted to tie in doing training in Moose Jaw with opening
it up to the public so they could see what we do here on a regular basis, said
Capt Mackenzie Driscoll.
The reserve really is a community force because we work in the community
outside of our military jobs. Its important the people of Moose Jaw know we
exist, know the quality of training we do on a regular basis and hopefully feel a
sense of attachment to our unit because it really is Moose Jaws unit.
The Sask Ds also hosted an open house at the Moose Jaw Armoury during Ex
ALAMO BOUND. Many individuals from local schools, youth organizations,
families from the area, potential recruits, and even former unit
members were invited to come in, tour the building, and view some
of the equipment that soldiers use while on training exercises, and
operations. The overwhelming support from the people of Moose
Jaw contributed greatly to the success of the weekend.
MEMORIAL DAY
It was a horrendous effect on the community,
in
recognition
the
so the
people of Manitou rememberof
the 184th
just for the absolute shock of what happened to
them. Thats part of [why were hosting it], said
committee member Al Thorleifson.
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MANITOU
Sunday, May 22 2016
12:00 to 4:30 pm
Entitled a Memorial Day in recognition of the
184th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary
Force (C.E.F) the May 22 occasion featured a
Memorial Service at the Manitou Opera House
attended by approximately 300 guests, featuring
CONTACT! 12 OCLOCK!
MCpl Zwarich hit the accelerator, and the G-Wagon took off to its next
position, luring the vanguard along behind it. Arriving at the next goose egg,
an area pre-zoned for artillery strikes, we waited.
In case I die, Sgt Barth says to MCpl Zwarich, Take out my fire missions card
and, based on your position, hit them.
Dundurn, Sask The cry of Private Matt Ford pierces the air,
immediately accentuated by a blast from his C9 gun. Pte Ford,
of the Fort Garry Horse, had just spotted the enemy vanguard
during Exercise ARMOURED BISON that ran from May 5th to 9th
at CFAD Dundurn.
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Winnipeg, Man. The Fort Garry Horse is pleased to announce the promotion
of Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Bob Williams to the position of Honorary
Colonel. On September 24th 2016 we celebrated this milestone for Honorary
Colonel Williams with a well-attended parade at McGregor Armoury. Also
celebrated, was the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel (Retd) David Stones to
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment. We thanked outgoing Honorary
Colonel Brian Hastings for his years of dedicated service to the betterment of
the Regiment and his efforts to improve the general morale amongst soldiers of
the Fort Garry Horse.
At the parade, we were honoured by the presence of the Lieutenant Governor
of Manitoba, Her Honour the Honourable Janice C. Filmon, and His Honour the
Honourable Gary A. Filmon. Her Honour presided as reviewing officer of the
parade, inspecting and addressing the soldiers on parade.
We welcome Honorary Colonel Williams and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel
Stones to their new roles the Regiment and we are honoured to have them
with us. We also bid a fond farewell to outgoing Honorary Colonel Hastings
and wish him well in future endeavours, it has been a pleasure to have
Honorary Colonel Hastings with us.
The Fort Garry Horse is a Primary Reserve Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment
under the 38 th Canadian Brigade Group. Founded in 1912, the Garrys have
served in both World Wars through to present day. They have served in modern
theatres such as Bosnia and Afghanistan, and in domestic operations fighting
fires and floods.
FACTA NON VERBA!
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EXERCISE
DEFENSIVE
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CFD Dundurn, Sask. Its midday and despite the heat, an overnight
thunderstorm and an onslaught of mosquitos the infantry members of
38 Canadian Brigade Group continue to man their defensive positions during
Ex BISON WARRIOR.
Members from the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment (LSSR), Royal Regina
Rifles, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada and Royal Winnipeg
Rifles have been ordered to hold their position from imminent enemy attack.
The most important part of making mistakes is learning from them, said LCol
Moran. Maintaining defensive positions is a lot harder, and requires a lot more
coordination and an entirely different skillset than offensive operations.
It has been over a decade since the focus of training has been defensive
operations as reserve brigades focused on preparing soldiers to augment
Regular Force deployments to Afghanistan. Ex BISON WARRIOR was designed
as the first real test for troops in establishing and maintaining a defensive
position for an extended period of time. For many it meant focusing on
fundamentals and taking the time to get things right.
In the end the preparation and training paid off. The 38 Canadian Brigade
Group infantry successfully defended the position from a sizeable enemy
force assault by Contemporary Operating Environment Forces (COEFOR) early
Thursday morning that included gas, which required the troops to utilize their
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training.
Its a slow process of learning and teaching for everybody, said Lieutenant
Colonel (LCol) Sean Moran, Task Force Commanding Officer for Ex BISON
WARRIOR.
For me, this Ex was a success the moment we arrived on the ground and
successfully set up defensive positions, said LCol Moran.
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Dundurn, Sask. Whether its portraying the role of a curious farmer asking
about a bridge being deployed by Combat Engineers, belligerent civilians or
enemy combatants, the Canadian Armed Forces Contemporary Operating
Environment Force (COEFOR) is a vital element that delivers added realism to
38 Canadian Brigade Group (38 CBG) soldiers taking part in Exercise BISON
WARRIOR at Canadian Forces Detachment (CFD) Dundurn August 13-21, 2016.
COEFOR members, comprised of Regular Force members from the Canadian
Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC) augmented by Primary Reserve soldiers,
are tasked with executing a series of carefully-crafted injects during the
exercise designed to expose reservists to the broad spectrum of challenges
they could face in todays asymmetrical warfare environment.
During Exercise BISON WARRIOR COEFOR forces will test defenses, simulate
weapons effects and highlight areas for future improvement.
Most of the mistakes we see on exercises, weve seen before, said CMTC
Corporal Josh Pickford. Because we know what to look for, we know how to
exploit it.
CMTC members are also able to provide Weapon Effect Simulation, including
claymore land mines, mortar strikes and Improvised Explosive Devices.
When in combat simulations, the COEFOR either conduct shoot and scoot
guerrilla-style attacks, or attempt to cause heavy casualties using more
conventional warfare tactics. Ultimately, the goal of COEFOR is not to win, by
completely overwhelming a group of soldiers, but rather to act as the vehicle
to bring to the surface areas where soldiers and leadership can improve going
forward in order to be better prepared in the event they are deployed as part of
a Canadian mission domestically or abroad.
Our goal is to create the reaction soldiers need to have, and push them in the
direction the training staff want them to go, noted Cpl Pickford.
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During the field training portion of Ex BISON WARRIOR, soldiers were outfitted
with the Canadian Weapon Effects Simulation System (CWES). The CWES
system consists of a non-harmful laser-firing attachment to the soldiers rifle
plus eight sensors that are located on the tactical vest with an additional six on
the helmet. The system tells the soldier through a speaker when they are under
fire, if they have been hit and if and how badly they have been wounded.
The voice will tell you when youre being shot at, and if its a near miss,
headshot, sucking chest wound or a fatal shot, said Corporal Anthony
Devlin of the 1 Engineer Equipment Group. Cpl Devlin was among the soldiers
distributing the CWES to be used in the upcoming force-on-force scenario,
which will see the soldiers firing blank rounds to make the scenario as realistic
as possible.
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers have been using CWES since it was deemed
ready for use by developer Cubic Field Services Canada Ltd in 2006.
It was the last time gunners of 38 Artillery Tactical Group (ATG) would be
called to attention by the treasured ATG Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM),
Chief Warrant Officer Dan Sembalerus. He was leaving 38 ATG to advance and
become 38 Canadian Brigade Group, Sergeant Major.
Traditions in the Artillery do not normally have any pomp or ceremony for
RSMs; however, the gunners of 38 ATG were all on board to mark the RSM
Change of stick with tears and cheers. The parade to applaud the outgoing
and welcome the incoming RSM was held on August 18 during a break in firing
on 38 ATG Exercise Defensive Gunner, which was part of Exercise BISON
WARRIOR at CFD Dundurn, Aug 1321 2016.
The mood of the gunners was well captured in the opening words of 38 ATG
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Melvyn Neville. It is a bittersweet
day. We are here to say goodbye to our RSM of 38 ATG, CWO Dan Sembalerus
and welcome our new RSM, Master Warrant Officer Todd Appel.
Neville praised CWO Sembalerus commitment and dedication to 38 ATG,
CWO Sembalerus was my right hand man who constantly provided me with
the overall pulse and morale of the ATG. He is the consummate professional
who backed you guys to the hilt.
We gunners already knew this. Throughout his five-plus years as our RSM,
always smiling, ever approachable, CWO Sembalerus demonstrated that to us
all on a regular basis.
Yeah, we are really going to miss him now that hes moving up, said MBdr
David Ellingson, but (MWO) Appel is a great guy too. Its all good.
Tomorrow I will be taking my (Artillery) cap badge down CWO Sembalerus
said somberly. You have given me back the passion I once had when I first
joined the military and I will take that with me to the next level. Believe you me
- I will fight for you as I always have.
You are in the best of hands with RSM Appel. I have total faith in him as
much faith as I have in you, he concluded.
Once a gunner always a gunner, Sir.
You will be missed.
Ubique!
CFD Dundurn, Sask. From his very first day on the job with 38 Canadian
Brigade Group (38 CBG), Sergeant Michael Louvelles top priority was to
restore the units four Field Kitchens to serviceability in time to serve hot meals
to soldiers at Exercise BISON WARRIOR 2016.
Sgt Louvelle, a 15-year Regular Force veteran, posted to 38 Service Battalion
(38 Svc Bn) from Gagetown, New Brunswick in August 2015 as the units Chief
Cook, implemented his plan to restore 38 Svc Bns ability to begin serving hot
meals in the field in time for Ex BW 16.
Over the next eight months Sgt Louvelle and his two reserve cooks, Corporal
Sang Shin and Private Azeena Harder, set themselves to the task of removing
the grease, oil, rust and dust from the trailers.
We worked in them before so when we saw the state they were in, we knew
there was going to be a lot of scrubbing, Cpl Shin noted.
Their hard work paid off and the Field Kitchen saw its first successful
deployment in four years during Exercise BISON RECON 22-24 April 16 enabling
38 Svc Bn to incorporate the Field Kitchen into its planning for Ex BW 16.
This past August Sgt Louvelle, Cpl Shin and Pte Harder were the three-person
crew in Dundurn, Saskatoon serving fresh cooked breakfast and dinner to more
than 100 soldiers directly through the Field Kitchen and via hay boxes to units
in the field.
Soldiers benefitting from this hard work have high praise for the tremendous
amount of work and energy required to prepare the hot meals they enjoyed.
Hes got three people doing the work of ten, said Warrant Officer Troy Benko.
The quality of food is excellent, echoed by Sgt Jeff Milton, Regimental
Quartermaster for 38 Svc Bn, When the alternatives are hay boxes from the
main kitchens or IMPs, who wouldnt prefer eggs made to order?
The food is better than I would make at home, WO Benko agreed.
Cpl Shin remarked that despite the long hours, rising at 3:30 a.m. to start
breakfast and working until 10:00 p.m. each night Cpl Shin felt proud of his
contribution to the exercise.
Overall I feel very satisfied, with what Ive learned and accomplished.
When asked what the success in restoring the Flying Kitchen to serviceability
means to him, Sgt Louvelles thoughts turn immediately to his two protgs in
the trailers. My concern is for these guys. Theyre part-timers, but they want
to do this trade. What Id like to see is one of them move up to my position.
His satisfaction stems from seeing the pride that Pte Harder and Cpl Shin have
in the hard work that led to this success. The twinkle in his eyes betrays the
pride that he obviously feels as well.
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Photo credits: MBdr Lynn Danielson, 38 CBG Public Affairs, Cpl Jean Archambault
Bumping into him, you would not know right away that he is a Sergeant
Major said Master Bombardier (MBdr) Dusty Watson. He is that easy to talk
to.
The kitchen trailers are out of retirement and keeping soldiers happy in the field.
Command Team
Commendations
Corporal Sang Shin, Sergeant Michael Louvelle, and Private Azeena Harder (pictured, right) from 38 Service Battalion, receive a Command
Team Commendation from 38 CBG Commander, Colonel Geoff Abthorpe.
In August 2015, 38 Service Battalion Food Services Section was given the challenging task of recertifying 38 CBG for
food services and to re-establish deployable feeding capabilities to support domestic operations and training exercises.
The last time 38 CBG deployed with a field kitchen was April 2011. With limitations to both staff and access to second
line support, the Food Services Section centralised all Brigade Mobile Kitchen Trailers (MKT). They repaired and restored
them, and obtained certification for their operation from 3rd Canadian Division G4 Food Services as the cleanest most
functional MKTs he has ever inspected. 38 CBG recommenced deployed feeding operations for Ex BISON WARRIOR
13-21 August 2016.
Sergeant Robichaud was the Senior Medic and EXCON Medical Liaison to Ex
BISON WARRIOR 16. She facilitated multiple patient transfers and movements
to outside medical facilities and frequently sought internal solutions which
allowed the soldiers to return to duty with minimal time lost. Working all hours,
and faced with increasing challenges with numbers of patients and transport
issues, she always ensured the proper care of all patients brought in. Not
only was she able to react to casualties coming out of the field at all times of
the day, she worked at noting trends in injures and provided preventive tools
to the chain of command to educate them on warning signs. Sgt Robichauds
steadfastness guaranteed exceptional care to all exercise participants. Her
dedication, initiative, and professionalism ensured the Brigade Commanders
end-state was achieved and the Brigade Training Event was a success.
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Ex SUSPENDED SAPPER
By Capt Nicholas Bonderoff, OC 46 ES, 38 CER
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Fort Irwin, Calif. Do you want to go to the Mojave Desert? asked the
Influence Activities (IA) Coy leadership during Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 16.
Going someplace warm certainly appealed to us after spending a few days in
the cold and rain at CFB Wainwright, but we were a bit surprised to actually
find ourselves in Sacramento, California a few months later attending the
U.S. Armys NTC 16-08 Exercise. Sergeant Dan Scott (39 Canadian Brigade
Group), Cpl Rowan Smith (Saskatchewan Dragoons), Cpls Madeline Janzen and
Anna Janzen (North Saskatchewan Regiment) were selected as Psychological
Operations (PSYOPS) representatives from 3rd Canadian Division to integrate
into tactical teams from the (U.S.) 304th PSYOPS Battalion.
After linking up at the garrison of the 304th in Sacramento, we travelled seven
hours by bus to Fort Irwin, CA, during which time we watched the landscape
slowly change to bare sand that glistened in the haze from the heat.
With this new landscape came a whole new set of challenges that included
mangy coyotes, wild donkeys, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and heat. The heat was
unlike anything we had imagined, with average temperatures that ranged from
35 to 44 degrees Celsius.
Once in Fort Irwin, we were welcomed by the iconic painted rocks and moved
to a camp in the field called RUBA, which U.S. team members called the box.
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It was made up of large structure tents covered with insulation. This would
be our home for the next week while we sorted out the gear and as teams
attended briefings on the scenario based in a fictional country.
PSYOPS tasks included helping with non-combatant evacuation operations
(NEO), setting check points for movement of internally displaced persons
(IDPs), and conducting loud speaker operations to support the units on the
ground, as well as collecting IA-specific information and conducting soldierled engagements as needed. Each tactical PSYOPS teams biggest objective
was integration into the maneuver elements on the ground. Each team was
composed of three U.S. PSYOPS personnel, with one of the four Canadian
soldiers being attached to a different U.S. PSYOPS team and spending four
weeks working together in the field.
When the exercise drew to an end, we conducted scenarios in a three-day,
trade-specific, Situational Training Exercise (STX). They consisted of media
assessments, daily patrols into towns where we conducted soldier-led
engagements and crowd control, and reaction to enemy attacks and casualties.
NTC 16-08 was an incredible experience that challenged us on a whole new
level, improving our skills in both tactical PSYOPS and desert survival. We all
felt extremely privileged to work with our U.S. Army counterparts and are very
thankful for the opportunity.
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Photo Credit: Keith Herrin, US Cavalry School, Major Gil Dulle, CO Saskatchewan Dragoons
Exercise
Arctic
Bison
Feb 17-26
2017
We Remember...
Remembrance Day
across the Brigade...
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A Lifetime of Soldiering
Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth William Langridge: 1922 - 2015
By OCdt Michael Zaloba, 38 Svc Bn
He returned to the United Kingdom in 1945, left the military in 1946 and
returned to Winnipeg in 1947. He found employment with the Canadian
National Railway as a carpenter.
On November 22, 1937, at the age of 15, LCol Langridge enlisted with the
British Royal East Kent Regiment. By the age of 18, LCol Langridge had
become Squad Sergeant, and during the evacuation of Dunkirk, took his squad
to Ramsgate to tend to the casualties that had been brought from Dunkirk.
Subsequently, he attended the Royal Engineers Field Defense Course. In 1942,
LCol Langridge was posted to the Royal West African Frontier Force.
LCol Langridge joined the Royal Army Service Corp, where he became a
Transport Officer in 1950. Subsequently, he became a Major in the 16 Canadian
Infantry Brigade in 1953. From 1965 to 1967, he was the first Commanding
Officer of the Winnipeg Service Battalion. After his retirement from the
military in 1970, he was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 17
(Winnipeg) Service Battalion in 1992 and Honorary Colonel in 1997, a position
he held until 2009.
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LCol Langridge was a long-serving member of the St. John Ambulance, and
a member of the provincial council of Manitoba. He was appointed Deputy
Provincial Commissioner in 1983 and President of the council in 1985-1986. In
2001, he had become a Knight of St. John during a presentation ceremony in
Ottawa.
Lieutenant Colonel Langridge retired from service on September 22, 2009. His
wife of 61 years, Dorothy, passed away in early 2016.
Chief Keith Corston of Chapleau Cree First Nations stands proudly with the Eagle Satff with
Isadore Day, Ontario Regional Chief, during the Monument Ceremony for Sergeant Charles
Henry Byce in Chapleau, Ontario.
The ceremony honouring Byce was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in
Chapleau. Members of the community lined the streets, three and four rows
deep. They were joined by military personnel from across Canada and the
United States along with First Nations representatives, dignitaries including
local Members of Parliament, and representatives giving words of recognition
from the Government of Canada, the Prime Minister, Veterans Affairs and the
Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
LSSR member, Corporal Dakota Sagutch, from Lake Nipigon Ojibway First
Nation said, I was proud and honoured, as a First Nations Soldier of the Lake
Superior Scottish Regiment, to be at the ceremony for Sergeant Charlie Byce
and to honour one of our own from the Regiment Family. It was of great pride
for us from the LSSR to attend this ceremony and to meet the Byce family and
the community of Chapleau, Ontario.
Lieutenant Colonel David Ratz, Commanding Officer of the LSSR, spoke about
the importance of the connection of Charlie Byce to of the First Nations and
Metis, and to the Regiment. LCol Ratz mentioned that the Byce family and the
community were extremely grateful for the presence of the members of the
Regiment at the ceremony.
Richard Byce, (left), and Franks Byce, sons of Sergeant Charles Henry Byce, talk about their father
at the Monument Ceremony for their father in Chapleau, Ontario.
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Full-Time BMQ
Civilians to Soldiers
By 2Lt Stacie Nelles, PAO, 38 CBG
Winnipeg , Man. You are no longer civilians. Whether you like it or not, by
graduating from your course today, you are deemed a veteran of the Canadian
Armed Forces, stated Colonel Geoff Abthorpe, Commanding Officer of 38
Canadian Brigade Group (CBG).
Entrenched with responsibility those words were spoken by Col Abthorpe
while he addressed a parade of Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) graduates
at Minto Armoury on July 29, 2016. Having successfully completed the course,
Col Abthorpe declared from the dias that the 45 graduates are now armed with
the foundational core skills and knowledge needed for their military careers;
a vast change from where they all were 26 days ago.
On July 3, 2016, approximately 60 candidates arrived at Minto Armoury to
attend 38 CBGs full-time basic training course. It was a unique opportunity
for the candidates as army reservists normally attend BMQ through weekend
training lasting a period of several months. While that schedule works well for
anyone who is employed in a full-time civilian job, this past summers full-time
course worked well for others, many of whom were students.
the economy is changing, the climate is changing, and the enemy continues to
evolve. We as an army need to stay relevant, agile, and equipped.
During the ceremony Private Henderson was awarded the certificate for Top
Shot, and OCdt Baxter won the Top Candidate award. At the end of it all, I
think my main take away was realizing what I am actually capable of, she
reflects. When you are exhausted and stressed and the only option is to keep
going, you find out what you can handle and how far you can push yourself.
The Canadian Army will give you the tools you need to get whatever job done.
And if we dont- youll improvise. I need you to keep yourself fit, both mentally
and physically. If I call on you to fight tonight- I trust that you will be in good
health, and mentally prepared for the challenges we hit you with, advised Col
Abthorpe.
EVER FORWARD, NEVER BACK.
The full time factor is beneficial to the candidates as they go into course
mode and stay there for the duration of course, said BMQ Course Officer
Lieutenant Ryan Larsen.
Following their first section of training, the number of course candidates may
have gone down, but those still remaining were optimistic.
It was a good feeling to get through the first week, said Officer Cadet Anna
Baxter who is a member of 18 Field Ambulance in Thunder Bay.
But we all knew the course was going to get more difficult and demanding.
By July 29 the candidates were now soldiers having passed their first military
milestone, and many were on their way to the next. As their Commander
reminded them during their graduation parade, The Canadian Armed Forces
are continuing to evolve to keep pace with an ever changing New World Order:
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The Brigade
Recruiting Centres
MANITOBA
SASKATCHEWAN
Kenora Armoury
116 Independent Field Battery Royal Canadian
Artillery
800 11th Ave North General Delivery STN Main
Kenora, Ontario P9N 3W9
807-468-6749, cell 204-290-2043
Brandon Armoury
1116 Victoria Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 1B2
204-728-2559 ext 243, cell 204-740-0111
Regina Armoury
1600 Elphinstone Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 3N1
306-347-9301
SASKATCHEWAN
Yorkton Armoury
56-1st Avenue North
Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 1J5
306-783-4555
Lieutenant-Colonel C.V. Currie VC Armoury
1215 Main St N
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 6M3
306-692-2986
Photo Credit: First Class Ace Rheaume, U.S. Navy Combat Camera, Cpl Jean Archambault
NORTHWEST ONTARIO
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