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Page 2October 17, 2011On the groundMilitary Police test tactical skillsBy Sergeant PeteNicholson, 14 WingphotojournalistMilitary Police membersat 14 Wing Greenwood conductedImmediate ActionRapid Deployment (IARD)training at Camp Aldershotthe last week of September.IARD training is mandatedby the Canadian Forces provostmarshall to assess frontline MPs’ low level tacticalapproach responses to neutralizingan active shooter.Approximately 20 MPstook part. The training consistedof room clearing usingstandard issue weapons andsimmunition (rubber-tipped,paintball-type ammunition).The training was conducted onboth the indoor and outdoorranges at Camp Aldershot.Troops from 3 Military PoliceSquadron clear a room.The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS14 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Jim Jardine, left,and 14 Wing Commander Colonel Jim Irvine as theyprepare to observe 3 Military Police Squadron troopscomplete Immediate Action Rapid Deployment(IARD) training.Images Sergeant P.NicholsonClearing a 9mm pistol.Tackling her dream ...cover.“I didn’t know what Iwanted to do. When I was 31,a friend came to visit and shehad joined the military. Oh, Ishould have, too….”After she challenged herdaughter and was acceptedfor basic training, her “fear offailing” came back.“But, I’d raised two kidsConcerned about RETIREMENT?Want to PLAN AHEAD to be prepared?Unsure of your BENEFITS on release?Want to know how your PENSION works?Wondering if your WILL is sufficient?Are you entitled to EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT?Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) seminarsassist Regular Force and full-time Primary Reservistsand their families in planning, preparing and achievingtheir personal and professional transition to the civilianenvironment upon release from the CF.Members are encouraged to attend at least oneSCAN seminar at a mid-point in their career and thenagain prior to release, to gain updated information.23 – 24 Nov 2011Registration Deadline: 10 Nov 2011Registration form can be found athttp://greenwood.mil.ca/Units/WAdmin/WpersAdminO/Scan_eng.aspFor more info call local 5390 or CSN 568-5390UsefulLinksin Toronto, I spent years supportingmy family. I can dothis.”Through basic training,Martel says she never wantedto know what the class wasdoing that day.“Just take me out and I’lldo it. All the kids were terrifiedof the teachers, but I’mStop by on your wayto work... Coffee’salways hot and freshVarious blends available.765-3875Located in theCANEX Mall(Next to the MilitaryAviation Museum)Mon to Wed • 0700 - 1700Thurs to Sat • 0700 - 1930already moulded - you dowhat you have to do. Thephysical fitness – we did it, itwas hard.”She put her head down andworked and, at the end, wasnamed female athlete of theplatoon.“There was a 19 year old,and she was really mad at me.I said, ‘You should be – I’m41!’”Martel was, in fact, olderthan everyone in her class –they all called her “Mama.”“One would ask me whyhis shirts were green, and I’dask him if he’d washed themwith his towels.“I remember one guy, I sawTired of not getting it? The reality is you have tounderstand music to “master” ANY musical instrument.PIANO, BEGINNER GUITAR, ORGANAND THEORY LESSONS“Give the gift of a lifetime, give the gift of music”Mrs. Cheryl Vanderpryt, Mrs. “V”38 Main St. Jefferson Pines, Kingston, Nova Scotia765-8816 (H) or 760-0025 (C)Canadian Air Force websitehttp://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/index-eng.aspCommunity Gateway Sitehttp://www.cfcommunitygateway.com/en/index.asp14 Wing Greenwood Sitehttp://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/14w-14e/index-eng.aspPersonnel Family Support Serviceshttp://www.cfpsa.com/en/National Defence and the Canadian Forceshttp://www.forces.gc.ca/site/home-accueil-eng.asppotential in him. He told mehe was going to quit. I knowwhat civvy street is like, andI talked to him: don’t quit. Hewas always the one, nothingironed, in trouble all the time.I got up in the middle of thenight once and ironed all hisshirts. I told him in the morning,‘I did this for you, nowsmarten up.’ When we graduated,I was so proud of him.”Martel herself finished andwas assigned her trade: carpentry.“It was my top pick. I’dtaken a women and powertools course at Lee Valley,just a day, so I could take careof myself, hang a picture andMrs. “V’s” Music StudioOver 30 years of teaching students and performancefix things. I thought I coulddo it.”After her 10 months’ trainingat community college inDartmouth, the new PrivateIngrid Martel hit the groundwith 14 Wing Greenwood’sConstruction EngineeringSquadron July 16, her firstposting.“I like it, and I’m glad I didit. This is secure for me andfeels like home.”She’s been working onvarious base projects, learningmore every day.“I can’t wait ‘til I get to thepoint where I can just walk ina room and know, yep, this,this and this needs to be done.That’s the kind of confidenceI want.”When a shadow box shemade for an out-going commandingofficer was complementedby fellow sectionmembers, she was gratifiedwith both the support and theknowledge she did it herself.She had a vision of what shewanted and designed her ownspecial touches in the framingand display fabric.“If you’re going to dosomething, do it right.Combat Camerahttp://www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca/common/combatcamera/home-eng.aspRecruitinghttp://www.forces.ca/Military Family Resource Centrehttp://www.familyforce.ca/splash.aspxVPIhttp://www.vpinternational.ca/
The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 3October 17, 2011Anatomy of a high seas, stormy rescueBy Captain Phil Lawson,413 SquadronEarly September 20, theJoint Rescue CoordinationCentre in Halifax (JRCC)began receiving satellite callsfrom a vessel apparently indistress.Initially, the calls werebroken and were beingdropped. Over the course ofa few calls, JRCC staff wereable to establish there was asailing vessel approximately80 nautical miles (148 kilometres)south of Sable Island,dismasted after rolling overin an intense storm and nowadrift.The weather near SableIsland was described by ameteorology technician asbeing a “miniature hurricane:”a “deep low”collidedwith a cold front, generatingsustained winds between55 knots and 60 knots (93to 111 kilometres per hour).The stricken ship’s captainreported winds gusting to 65knots and sea swells approximately30 feet high.JRCC tasked a C-130 Herculesfrom 413 Squadronat 14 Wing Greenwood tosearch for the missing vessel.JRCC was also able toestablish the vessel had anEmergency Position-IndicatingRadio Beacon (EPIRB)on board, and had the ship’scaptain activate it. Once activatedthe Search and RescueHUGE PRICE DROP!RefurbishedCOMPUTERSStartingNow At$ 9599Satellite Network (SAR SAT)was able to receive the locationof the beacon and providea position for the Herculesto begin its search. JRCCthen tasked a rescue Cormorant,also from 413 Squadron,to pre-position at Halifax’sStanfield International Airport.The time now was 4:30a.m.Once in Halifax, the Cormorantcrew removed allnon-essential equipment toreduce weight, allowing thehelicopter to carry more fuel.Near the rescue scene, threeoil rig platforms were put onnotice by JRCC the Cormorantmight land for additionalfuel, depending on the weatherconditions and visibility.The crew then waited for thecall to continue to the vesselin distress.Over 407 kilometres outto sea, the Hercules was conductingits low level visualsearch for the vessel, flyingfor approximately 45 minutesbefore spotting the vessel.There was nothing left ofits mast and it was coveredin downed sails and rigging.The 48-foot sailboat wasbroadside to the wind, completelyat the mercy of thecresting swells.The Cormorant was giventhe position and tasked to rescuethe vessel’s three sailors.While en route to the sailboat,the Hercules made threeattempts to drop a messageBy Robert C. Sealby, Dispute resolution centrecoordinatorThe Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR), an internationalprofessional organization dedicated to enhancingthe practice and public understanding of conflict resolution,celebrates the 6 th anniversary of the International ConflictResolution Day October 20. In order to increase publicawareness about conflict resolution and its many benefits,ACR has coordinated its efforts with other conflict resolutionorganizations and reached out to local, provincial and internationalgroups to recognize the third Thursday in October asConflict Resolution Day.Since 2008, Canada’s Federal Interdepartmental Committeefor Informal Conflict Resolution has joined with the ACRin celebrating the day. Various activities will take place toraise awareness and build employee skills related to managingconflict in the workplace, creating a conflict-friendly andcompetent work environment.The role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in theCanadian Forces/ Department of National Defence falls+ tax Other models availablekit to the sailors. Due to thehigh winds and severe gusts,the small radio attached toits parachute did not stand achance of making a smoothdescent. The Hercules remainedat low level on top ofthe sailboat, maintaining visualcontact.As the Cormorant approached,the Herculesdropped three smoke markersbeside the sailboat to helpthe helicopter crew locate itquickly, saving precious timeand fuel. Even with the markers,the vessel was still difficultto spot because of thereduce visibility, fog blowingoff the water and the boatdisappearing in and out of the30-foot waves. By radio, theHercules crew was able to talkthe helicopter onto the target.A quick assessment wasdone of the condition of thevessel, and the Cormorantcrew formulated its plan toget everyone off safely. Dueto the hazards of limitedspace, downed sails and riggingand the possibility of thevessel capsizing, the Searchand Rescue Technician (SARTech) team leader had thesecond SAR Tech remain onthe helicopter, better able tohoist people from the waterResources support conflict resolution workunder the director general alternate dispute resolution. Disputeresolution centres (DRCs) and dispute resolution centreoffices (DROs) have been established to provide ADR servicesto all Canadian Forces members, civilian personnel,Non Public Funds employees, Cadet organization membersand contract personnel; including training and promotion,consultations, mediations, group facilitations, organizationalneeds assessments and conflict coaching.14 Wing DRC and Aldershot DRO personnel providedNext Greenwood CourseOctober 22, 23, 29, 30call 1-888-397-5520should the vessel capsize.All three Dutch sailors andthe SAR Tech were lifted offthe vessel without incidentand once on the Cormorant,the SAR Techs began a medicalassessment of the sailors.Their condition was passed toJRCC through the Hercules,as both aircraft began the tripback toward shore. A secondHercules arrived to relievethe first aircraft and crew.Ambulances and membersthe Canada Border ServicesAgency were at the Halifaxairport to receive the wearysailors.What began as a leisurelyADR training to 29 international officers attending the DirectorateMilitary Training and Cooperation Junior Commandand Staff Course at LFAA Detachment Aldershot earlier inOctober.For further information, contact 14 Wing DRC at the AVMMorfee Centre, 765-1494 local 5530 or LFAA TC DetachmentAldershot DRO, Building 70, 678-7930 local 2407.Mimie’sSpecials$21.99PIZZA765-6888765-2232Now Open in Our New Location683 Central Ave, Greenwood16” Pizza 3 toppings~ Plus ~12” Garlic fingersplus tax16” Pizza up to 5 ToppingsImage Corporal B.Kennysailing trip from Michiganto Holland had turned into amayday call on the high seas.With expeditious coordinationfrom JRCC, combined withthe quick reaction time andcoordination of rescue assetsfrom 413 Squadron, whatcould have been a tragedyturned out to be a success.The rescuers aren’t the onlyones who deserve mention:if not for the ship’s captainhaving the right equipment(a sat phone and EPIRB),there may have been no wayof knowing they were ever indanger -let alone have crewsable to find them.$22.992 -12” Pizzaswith 5 Toppings$17.99$17.99plus taxCome in & try our Shawarma!~ Summer Hours ~~ Debit at Your Door ~Delivery in Local Area
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