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VOL UME9,I S S U E1F EB R UAR Y2 01 9Logistician of the yearThe Logistician of the YearAward was created in conjunction withour 50th anniversary and waspresented for the first time in Bordenon February 1st 2019. The intent ofthe award is to recognize the JuniorNCM and Junior Officer of the RoyalCanadian Logistics Service who mostdemonstrated exemplary devotion toduty, integrity, and professionalism inthe delivery of logistic services to theCanadian Armed Forces.Taking on challenges well beyond hiscurrent rank and experience, Cpl Bettshad a direct and positive effect on allactivities in which he was involved.Whether through his in-depthknowledge of administrativeprocedures, his professionaldemeanour or his leadershipattributes, Cpl Betts’ ability topositively impact his surroundingsextended far beyond his currentposition and had a significant impacton morale across his Squadron andCpl Nicholas Betts, HRA from the Wing. Cpl Betts embodies the best406 Sqn in Shearwater, was the firstpersonal and professional attributes ofrecipient and was presented with thea member of the Royal Canadianaward by LGen Lamarre.Logistics Service and is herebyrecognized as the 2018 Logistician ofthe Year.The award itself is builtaround the Logistics Branch CWO'scane that was retired in October 2018when the Log Branch became theRoyal Canadian LogisticsService. The Logistics Branch CWO’scane represents the highest level ofachievement that a NCM can attainwithin the Logistics Service andtherefore is a fitting symbol torepresent the Logistician of the year.The award was created by LCdr G.D.Thompson, a logistics officer workingat D Nav Log and also the artisanbehind GDT Custom ntinued on page 2)
VOLUME9,ISSUE1(Continued from page 1)Upon close inspection of thetrophy, one may notice that it is notperfect. There are screw and nailholes, marks and stains, which aresigns that the wood has been used forother things. It is appropriate thatthese marks of a past life appear onthis tribute to the Royal CanadianLogistics Service, because they are allmarks of logistics service.PAGEThe wood that holds theLogistics occupation coins and fills the“interlocking chain links” of theLogistics cap badge are made from anunidentified softwood (although likelypine) recovered from pallets used toship a member’s furniture and effectshome from an overseas posting.The 3 inch 70 calibre gunsystem mounted in RESTIGOUCHEand MACKENZIE class ships wasdesigned and manufactured in Britainat a time when the United KingdomThe main body is made fromstill had a significant number ofsugar maple recovered from a sugarbush. The holes where the spiles were overseas possessions. It is speculateddriven into the trees to collect the sap that some of the ammunitionand the stains from that sap are readily purchased by Canada was boxed in aformer British possession in the Farapparent. It is hard to think ofEast, where hardwoods are much moresomething more Canadian than aavailable than the spruce normallymaple tree that has been used forused to box ammunition inmaple syrup production.Canada. When the 3 inch 70 calibre2guns were decommissioned at the turnof the Century, the remainingammunition was demilitarized. As theboxes were being broken up, it wasdiscovered that underneath the thicklayers of paint, a number of the boxeswere actually made of exotichardwoods, such as the mahoganyused to make the "interlocking chainlinks”.It is hoped that the recoveredwood used in this trophy will continueto serve the needs of Logisticians hasthey have in the past.The recipient for the JuniorOfficer has been selected but thepresentation was not done before thepublication of the Newsletter. Makesure to look at the next edition to findout more.
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGEInside this Edition50th Flag RelayCanadian Forces Logistics AssociationPage 4 - 50th Anniversary Flag Relay Officially ends inBordenBy Lcol Douglas MartinPage 20 - Op Faust 1945 - A summer of 50th AnniversaryCelebrationsPage 6 - Marching into the FutureBy Lcol Douglas MartinLogistics Branch Chief Warrant OfficerPage 7 - Message from the National Committee Chair- Brigadier-General Virginia TattersallPage 24 - CHIEF’S CORNERCWO P DufourFrom The OccupationsPage 8 - 2 Service BattalionChemical Biological Radiological NuclearDecontamination PlatoonEx DECON BEAR 11 - 18 - 28 JAN 19By Lt N.D. Coutu, 2 Svc Bn Decon Pl ComdPage 10 - 4th Canadian Division Support Base PetawawaThe Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) StandardMilitary Pattern (SMP)By WO Mike Girard, Training Pl WO, 4 CDTC D Coy51st Anniversary CelebrationsPage 12 - Canadian joint Operations CommandPage 13 - 3 Canadian Support UnitPage 15 - Task Force JerusalemPage 17 - 3 Canadian Division Support Group WainwrightPage 18 - Garrison PetawawaContact us: Logistics Branch Secretariat@SJS LBI@Ottawa-HullMailing Address:Logistics Branch Secretariat10CBN, MGen George R Pearkes BuildingNational Defence HeadquartersOttawa ON K1A 0K23
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE450th Anniversary Flag Relay Officially ends in Bordenby LCol Douglas Martin35,000 feet in a C-17, broke the soundbarrier in a CF-18, dove 60 feet belowAfter 580 days – more than asea-level, crossed, by land, two“I truly believe in my heartyear and a half – of travel,that CFLTC is the perfect place for the mountain passes, sailed in HMC shipscelebrations, festivities and adventure, flag to finally come to rest after itsand RHIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatablethe Royal Canadian Logistics Service incredible journey,” said CWO PaulBoats), road in numerous combat and50th Anniversary Flag Relay endedlogistics vehicles, flew in almost allFlowers. “I believe having it residewith a special dedication at thehere at the training centre, will inspire types of CAF helicopters, went skiing,Canadian Forces Logistics Trainingrunning, golfing, curling, was stalkedand challenge the Logisticians ofCentre at CFB Borden on 1 February. tomorrow.”by a wolf in CFS Alert, did twoparachute dives with the SkyHawks,CFLTC staff, veterans, andwas featured on an official 50thThe Flag Relay began onVIPs, along with CWO Paul Flowers, Canada’s 150th Birthday, 1 July 2017 Anniversary T-shirt, was the centralthe architect and lead organizer of the at the National Military Cemeteryfocus in hundreds of group photos andFlag Relay and his 2IC, PO2 Sonjapassed through the hands of nearly(Beechwood) in Ottawa to honourChisholm attended the unveiling of the fallen Canadians. From there the Flag 4,000 Logisticians. Total distance –Relay Flag and Pennant that is now87,000 kilometres – more than twicewas passed from Logistician toprominently displayed in the studentLogistician visiting Logisticians in 11 around the world at the Equator.lounge of CFLTC along with a second countries and all 10 Provinces and thedisplay case featuring numerousthree Territories of Canada. To namemementoes collected during, orjust a few highlights, the Flag soared(Continued on page 5)associated with, the Relay.
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGEwas the last person to sign the ledgerand it is found in the third of three“What transpired with the Log ledgers containing the signatures of50th Flag Relay was an unprecedented nearly 4,000 Logisticians.sequence of events that exceeded allThe other element is a motionexpectations and surpassed its aim tosensor digital photo frame that displaysgenerate esprit de corps, inspirea video containing more than 360teamwork and promote pride andpictures of what the Royal Canadianawareness within the LogisticsLogistics Service accomplished duringService,” said CWO Flowers.its remarkable “Year of theLogistician.”The first of the two displaycases included not only the 50th“I’m proud of the legacy weAnniversary Flag and Pennant adornedwith stains, wrinkles and frays after the are leaving for future Logisticians,”19-month journey, it also contains the said PO2 Sonja Chisholm. “I am trulyhonoured to place my name in historybadges of the eight trades from allwith so many who have sacrificed andthree elements within the Logisticsserved the most versatile service of theService, and the locations the flagCanadian Armed Forces. Opportunitiesvisited; all mounted on royal purplecome but once and this one was worthvelvet to depict what are affectinglythe wait.”known as the purple trades.(Continued from page 4)The second contains objectsthat either travelled with the flag orwere significant to the relay and aremounted on Royal Canadian Navy,Canadian Army and Royal CanadianAir Force colours.Two key elements in thesecond case include the signature ofHer Excellency the Governor General,the Right Honorable Julie Payette. SheLogisticians who are on courseor visiting Borden are stronglyencouraged to stop by CFLTC to seethe Flag, Pennant and mementos eitherto reminisce about the time and placewhen they saw the flag and signed theLogbook or to see this extraordinarypiece of RCLS history for the firsttime.5
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE6Marching into the FutureClosure of the Royal CanadianLogistics Service’s 50th YearBy Lcol Douglas MartinThe Royal Canadian LogisticsService’s 50th Anniversary festivitiesofficially ended on 1 February 2019commemorated by two special eventsat CFB Borden hosted by CanadianForces Logistics Training Centre(CFLTC), the bastion of logisticians.With about a thousand personnel inattendance, the first event was atremendous success and included agraduation parade for 78 HumanResource Administrators – the nextgeneration of Logisticians – who werepresented with their Logistics ServiceCap badge as part of the ceremony.Spectators were welcomed bymembers dressed in historic uniformsfrom the First and Second World Wareras representing the pastaccomplishments as a service. It wasan extremely proud day for thegraduates and the 90 family memberswho had travelled from across Canada Anniversary) Year,” said LGento recognize this momentous occasion. Charles Lamarre, our SeniorLogistician and reviewing officer for“Our logisticians on parade today are the parade. “Clear across Canada weequipped with weapons, representing conducted a number of events andthe ‘warrior spirit’ and the fact that as ceremonies that made sure thatlogisticians we are not bureaucrats, but Logisticians can draw on their pride ofwhat it is to be a Logistician.”supporters of operations; critical tomission success,” said Capt JohnThen specifically to the new HRAs,LaRose, the Master of Ceremonies.LGen Lamarre said, “You have chosen“We are soldiers, sailors, airmen andthe right time to serve the Canadianwomen first, prepared to embrace toArmed Forces. You have chosen thethe challenges that await us, to shaperight time to be a Logistician Thankour future.”you for your decision to serveThe second event, which occurred after Canada.”the parade, was the dedication of theRCLS 50th Anniversary Flag andPennant to remain on display at theCanadian Forces Logistics TrainingCentre. CFLTC staff, veterans, andVIPs, were invited to observeunveiling of the National Relay Flag,which is now prominently displayed inthe student lounge of CFLTC.“It is a great honour for us to behere as we close off the (50th
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE7RCLS 50th Anniversary Closing Message from the National Committee Chair Brigadier-General Virginia Tattersall – “On Friday, 1 February 2019, we officially ended the Royal Canadian Logistics Service's 50th Anniversary. Thisanniversary of the amalgamation of various support trades into the then Logistics Branch offered us an importantopportunity to reinforce a sense of pride and unity among those who serve or have served under the Logistics cap-badgeand to demonstrate to those not part of the RCLS our pride in what we do.I would like to express my appreciation first and foremost to everyone who contributed to or participated in the variousevents and activities organized across Canada and overseas. In particular, I would like to thank Col Dan Riviere andLCol Todd Hirtle for stepping in and ensuring that the National Committee’s plan for the 50th was executed sosuccessfully, notwithstanding the many changes and challenges that arose. I would like to commend the Regions fortheir engagement and support of the 50th at the Regional Level.I would especially like to commend the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre, Cdr Francis Turcotte, Maj CorinneKoekhuyt, CWO Jean St-Laurent and before him CWO Luc Lamontagne, for the tremendous effort of all ranks atCFLTC to celebrate the 50th from the para-drop with the SkyHawks to the LOGGIE FIVE-O photo to the graduationparade on 1 February. Your efforts to lay that groundwork of pride in the RCLS are critical to our long-term unity andesprit de corps.None of this would have been possible without the support of our Senior Logistician, LGen Chuck Lamarre, and theactive involvement of the Logistics Branch Integrator (Col BJ Johnson, CWO Patrick Dufour) and the ColonelCommandant MGen (ret'd) Mark McQuillan.Finally, I would be remiss to not thank CWO Paul Flowers and PO2 Sonja Chisholm for the 50th Flag Relay – it trulywas the unifier for everything we did to mark the 50th and the fact that the flag and mementos will remain here at theschool to bear witness to future generations of our pride at being Logisticians is fitting.It is always a fine day to be a Logistician. Servitium Nulli Secundus.Virginia TattersallBrigadier-GeneralChairNational Committee
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE82 Service BattalionDecon Pl – 25 Jan 2019; after ENDEX is called during Ex DECON BEAR II.to deploy and operate thedecontamination system. The Decon Plis a joint effort between 2 Svc Bn, 2Field Ambulance (2 Fd Amb), and aExercise DECON BEAR II – 18-28contingent of Surge Operators, in thisJANUARY 2019case from 2 Royal Canadian HorsePrepared by: Lt N.D. Coutu, 2 Svc Bn Decon Artillery (2 RCHA). The Decon Pl isPl Comdcomprised of over 35 personnel from 22 Service Battalion (2 Svc Bn) Svc Bn, 20 personnel from 2 Fd Amb,and 34 Surge Operators from 2 RCHArecently deployed its Chemicalwhich together form a platoon of closeBiological Radiological Nuclear(CBRN) Decontamination Pl (Decon to 100 personnel. This effort iscoordinated by the Supply CompanyPl) during Ex DECON BEAR II toOfficer Commanding (OC Sup Coy),conduct continuation training for theMajor J.T. Gaudet, and the Decon PlDecontamination Operators whobelong to Decon Pl, train a new group Commander (Decon Pl Comd),of Surge Operators who will augment Lieutenant N.D. Coutu.The exercise began with theDecon Pl and trial the decontaminationissuingoforders to the Decon Plsystem on operations in an indoorComd,whosubsequently made all theenvironment. This exercise saw thearrangementspossible to move thedecontamination of vehicles andequipment as well as ambulatory and Decon Pl, decon system, and all deconstores to an indoor location withinnon-ambulatory casualties.Garrison Petawawa. For this exercise,2 Svc Bn is the Leadthe large interior space of the TAPVMounting Unit (LMU) for the highbarn was used to accomplish thereadiness decon capability and ismission. The Decon Pl employs overtasked to provide the leadership andqualified Decontamination Operators 15 vehicles to move all of the requiredChemical BiologicalRadiological NuclearDecontamination Platoonstores and personnel needed to conductdecontamination tasks for a 72 hourperiod.Between 21-23 January 2019,the Decon Pl deployed the systemindoors and trained the SurgeOperators to perform decontaminationtasks alongside the DecontaminationOperators from 2 Svc Bn and 2 FdAmb. During this period, the SurgeOperators learned how to performrudimentary decontamination drillssuch as undressing drills and detectiondrills to assist the DecontaminationOperators in the operation of the deconsystem. Their role is critical to ensurethat the Decon Pl can effectivelymanage the demands and fatigueassociated with operating within aCBRN environment for an extendedperiod of time. A great deal of effort ismade by the Decon Pl leadership toensure that personnel operating thedecontamination system follow a strictregimen of work/rest cycles to manageand balance personnel degradationfactors with maximum productivity.(Continued on page 9)
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE92 Service BattalionChalk River, ON, also visited thedecontamination site to learn moreabout this new capability. They areThe exercise culminated with ainterested in comparing 2 Svc Bnconfirmation period between 24-25Decon Standard Operating ProceduresJanuary which saw the Decon Plwith their radiation decontaminationconduct a road move and deploy fortwo full uninterrupted decontamination response plan which has been aneducational experience for bothcycles. This coincided with a visitorganisations. The Decon Pl remainsfrom 4th Canadian DivisionCommander Brigadier General J.J.M.J. ready to respond to CBRN incidents atPaul on 25 January who observed the home and abroad until fall 2019, when5 Svc Bn in Valcartier, Quebec willDecon Pl in action. Representativesfrom Canadian Nuclear Labs (CNL) in assume the high readiness task from 2(Continued from page 8)Svc Bn.The Decon Pl is also preparingto participate in two large scaleexercises in the next six months. TheDivisional exercise, Ex TRILLIUMRESPONSE, will be held in March2019 where the Decon Pl will bedeployed under an ImmediateResponse Unit (IRU) context, whilethe NATO exercise, Ex PRECISERESPONSE 2019, will be a live agentexercise held in July 2019.A 2 Svc Bn Decontamination Operator is usingInactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (ISDL) todecontaminate a member on the ambulatory line afterthey have stripped them of their Chemical Defencecoveralls.A 2 Svc Bn Decontamination Operator sprayingDF200 decontaminant on a Tactical ArmouredPersonnel Vehicle (TAPV) to eliminate the CBRNhazard.
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE104th Canadian Division Training Centre detachment PetawawaThe Medium Support VehicleSystem (MSVS) StandardMilitary Pattern (SMP)by: WO Mike Girard, Training Pl WO, 4CDTC D Coy.The MSVS SMPThe Medium Support Vehicle System(MSVS) Standard Military Pattern(SMP) replaces the tired MediumLogistic Vehicle Wheeled (MLVW).Bigger, stronger, more versatile andequipped with the latest technology,the MSVS SMP is highly anticipatedby everyone. Central Tire InflationSystem (CTIS) for road, track, sandand snow, Anti-lock and ElectronicBrake System ABS/EBS and highercrane capacity are some of the newfeatures found on the trucks.under the field service representative,Mr. Phillip Agar from Valcom/MackDefense. Mack Defense was hired toteach the initial Instructor CadreTraining (ICT) at 4 Canadian DivisionTraining Centre (4 CDTC D Coy).Most vehicles will transition throughEFD for delivery to 4th Division units.As part of the fielding implementationplan, all training centres across Canadawill deliver the steady state of cadretraining. As such, 17 vehicles (Cargo,material handling crane (MHC), loadhandling system (LHS) and trailers)were sent to D Coy to begin the “trainthe trainer” approach.The contracted ICT teamThe ICT team consisted of formerservice members; head instructor Mr.Robert Davis (retired Engineer),These trucks arrived in Petawawa last instructors Mr. Joe Ferguson (retiredSeptember via the Equipment Fielding MSE OP), Mr. Art Elbridge (retiredArmour Corps) and Mr. Al HarperDetachment (EFD) and inspected(retired Armour Corps). The teamworked tirelessly, training 60instructors over a series of eight serialsbetween October and December.The CandidatesHandpicked from units within 4thDivision, candidates received theinitial training; which focused onqualifying future instructors.Candidates required a breath ofexperience prior to receiving training.Qualifications required were; eitherMSVS MilCOT, HLVW, SHLVW orAHSVS with trailer operatingexperience. Training was fast andfurious; all variants were taught withinseven days.ContinuationAn important part of theimplementation is to continue(Continued on page 11)
VOLUME9,ISSUE1PAGE114th Canadian Division Training Centre detachment Petawawa(Continued from page 10)Conclusionsdelivering
Logistician of the year The Logistician of the Year Award was created in conjunction with our 50th anniversary and was presented for the first time in Borden on February 1st 2019. The intent of the award is to recognize the Junior NCM and Junior Officer of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service who
