RICHARD ALLEN SCOTT - Through the Years

RICHARD ALLEN SCOTT
THROUGH THE YEARS
1986
Still on the High Potential Development program, and after 1 year in the rank of Sergeant, I
qualified for the Officer Candidate Program, and in April, after a thorough ‘grilling’ at the “miniboard”
(Directorate Advisory Committee) it was recommended that I be permitted to pursue my
candidacy. Requirements for the process consisted of a very tough set of exams, a research
paper, and, once it was determined that a candidate was successful in all exams and received a
passing grade on a research paper, an appearance before the Officer Candidate Board. I
passed everything, after many months of studying, and was scheduled to appear before the
Officer Candidate Board in early 1987.
My research paper was entitled “The Role of Computer Graphics in Executive Decision Making”,
scored a pretty good 44.99 out of 50, and was reviewed by HQ Exec. Services Branch in their
development of proposed strategic issues for the Senior Executive.
My VW Rabbit died this year, so had to
invest in a new, reliable commuter
vehicle, a 1986 Pontiac Sunbird (standard
transmission) which would be the car the
kids eventually learned to drive in and
wear out clutches. Had to finance its
purchase via the “Bank of Mum”.
With Christine and Mum in Sarnia –
Aug, 1986
My new Poopsie – who managed to escape one
winter never to be seen again
June 2017
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