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COS Army Ops COS VTC
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09 September 2013
CA Rank & Insignia Changes
SITREP Overview
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CA Insignia and Identifiers. The Governor
General has approved a new CA primary
badge, an historic device as our secondary
badge, and a new CA flag. We now utilize
CANARMYGENs and a new March (The Great
Little Army). One further CA insignia change
will be a new Command pocket badge based
on our new secondary badge.
Corps and Division Insignia. The MND
announcement of 19 Apr 13 requires the
restoration of Corps metal shoulder titles for
the RCAC, RCE, RCCS, RCIC, and RCEME in
both official languages. The 8 Jul 13 MND
announcement requires the reintroduction of
Division shoulder patches and distinguishing
flags.
SITREP Overview
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Officer Rank Insignia. On 8 Jul 13, the MND directed the change of CA officer
rank insignia. The NDCDC met on 23 Aug 13 and reviewed the CA proposal.
A new system of rank insignia and gorget patches was endorsed. The CA has
provided DHH with rank insignia proto-types for metal, embroidered slip-on,
and cloth CADPAT. Some finer details on production and distribution of the
rank badges for some orders of dress require further cost review by DSSPM
and then review by CDS prior to approval.
NCM Rank Names. On 8 Jul 13, the MND announced changes to some NCM
rank names. A planning meeting led by CPROG and attended by the CA,
ADM(Pol), CFLA, DHH, and JAG has met to look at the requirements to restore
the CA NCM names (Trooper, Gunner, Bombardier, Sapper, Signaller, Fusilier,
Guardsman, Rifleman, Colour Sergeant, Craftsman plus Ensign) found in the
NDA. They have looked at three CoAs from (i) full amendment of the NDA,
(ii) revision of QR&O 3.01, to (iii) a hybrid of the two. The CA is developing a
BN from CCA to CDS based on CoA 1. If approved, ADM(Pol) will draft an
MC to move forward.
OFFICER RANK
Restore CA Officer rank based
on pre-1968 traditional ranks in
accordance with the MND
announcement.
Restore gorget patches for Colsto-Gen.
New Figure 3-2-1 in ADH 265.
Symbols are based on the pre1968 Canadian Pattern which
continues to be worn by all
commonwealth Nations.
Minor changes to patterns will
be supported IAW Regt’l
traditions pre-1968
No change to Governor
General/vice-regal badges of
rank.
DEU Metal Insignia
St Edward
Crown
Right
Stars based on
Order of the Bath
Left
CADPAT & Slip-on Embroidered Rank
X
WO
NEW High Visibility CADPAT Badges
Gorget Patches
Worn only by Army Generals and
Colonels on the DEU Order of
Dress.
Colonels and Brigadier Generals of
the Medical, Dental, and Chaplain
Branches wear their own distinct
colour.
Not worn by Honouraries (Cols-inChief, Cols Comdt, Cols-of-theRegt, or Hon Cols).
Senior CWOs will retain their cross
sword collar badges.
The gorget patches are not
symmetrical. There is a left and
right design. Pin-on backings
(two). New CA button (20 line) will
be used decoratively. Large gorget
patch worn on DEU jacket collar
(3.5” x 1.25”). These replaces the
cross swords. Smaller version worn
on open shirt collars (2” x 1”).
BGen-Gen
(red)
Colonels
(red)
• RCAC
• RCA
• RCE
• RCCS
• RCIC
• RCEME
• Logistics
Medical Branch
(dull cherry)
Dental Branch
(emerald green)
Chaplain Branch
(Purple)
Summary of Changes
to Orders of Dress
Ceremonial Dress. No change, stars and crowns are still used.
Patrol Dress. No change, stars and crowns are still customary practice.
DEU. Remove naval-style sleeve rank bars. Re-introduce metal
shoulder insignia based on World War I and gorget patches based on
1953 CA Dress Regulations.
Shirt, Sweater, and Overcoat Slip-ons. No change to the current slip-on
colour and design. No change to current embroidered crown and
sword/baton insignia on our slip-ons. Reintroduce the star.
CADPAT Operational Dress. New high visibility thread. No change to
current embroidered crown and sword/baton insignia. Reintroduce a
star. Change the rank badge for Warrant Officer to a larger insignia to
distinguish it from Major based on the Rifles regiment solution in UK.
Mess Dress. The majority of Reserve units still use embroidered sewnon star and crown rank insignia as customary practice. All units will
adopt this sewn-on embroidered rank insignia. Members’ current
naval-style rank insignia will be grandfathered on their personal
purchase mess dress until the member’s next promotion when they must
revert to the restored system of rank.
Re-introduce
Distinctive CA Button
CA will introduce a distinctive
Command button based on CA Historic
Device announced by the MND.
It will be worn by all CA personnel who
do not have a distinctive Corps or
Regiment button including Colonels-toGenerals.
DEU jacket front closure (30 line)
DEU breast pocket (26 line)
Gorget patch (20 line)
It would be introduced as stocks are
depleted.
BUTTON DESIGN SAME
AS NEW CA FLAG
CA Pocket Badge
Already authorized.
Based on 9 Jul 13 MND’s
announcement
introducing a CA historic
device as our secondary
badge, the CA will update
our DEU pocket badge
based on the primary
badge of the WW II
Canadian Army.
Introduce at one-time
NLT August 2014.
Proposed Division Distinguishing Flags
These Flags have been approved and are being ordered.
DIV COMD IN LOC FLAG
DIVISION HQ CAMP FLAG
DIV COMD VEH PENNANT
Division Formation Patches
On 9 Jul 13, the MND renamed the
former-LFAs to Divisions and spoke
about soldiers proudly wearing their
identifying patches..
Introduce a 2” x 3” Division patch in
wool melton to be worn on the left
upper sleeve of the DEU jacket.
Amend to ADH 265, Chapter 3, Sect 5,
para 7, permit formation badges for
CA Divisions at public expense.
Left sleeve is required IOT keep
forward orientation of CMBG and
CBG formation patches which are
designed left-to-right dominant.
Left sleeve is the historically correct
sleeve for the Division formation
patches.
Division pantones are based on WW I
and WW II colours.
LEFT
(shoulder)
2 Div CA
(SQFT)
19-4028 TC
3 Cdn Div
(LFWA)
15-4008 TC
4 Cdn Div
(LFCA)
19-6026 TC
5 Cdn Div
(LFAA)
19-1617 TC
1 Cdn Div HQ
(Kingston)
RIGHT
Royal Canadian Corps
Metal Shoulder Titles
On 19 Apr 13, the MND announced
the restoration of the names of the
Royal CA Corps.
5 x Branches/Corps were directly
affected and restored their names.
New DEU metal shoulder titles have
been ordered as well as cloth
epaulette flashes on the CADPAT
slip-on.
CORPS
ENG
FRE
RCAC
CBRC
RCE
GRC
RCCS
CTRC
RCIC
CIRC
RCEME
GEMRC
Army Primary Reserve Recruiting
State of the Army Reserve
In-Year Recruiting Statistics
31 July 2013
2 Cdn Div
3 Cdn Div
4 Cdn Div
5 Cdn Div
Totals
SIP Target
811
747
967
773
3298
Total Enrolled
180
69
96
130
459
% SIP Achieved
22%
9%
10%
17%
14%
31 July 2012 Stats
25%
36%
9%
28%
24%
31 July 2011 Stats
18%
35%
9%
14%
19%
31 July 2010 Stats
26%
31%
12%
32%
26%
Data: 29 August 2013
State of the Army Reserve
End-year Recruiting Statistics
2 Cdn Div
3 Cdn Div
4 Cdn Div
5 Cdn Div
Totals
End-year 12/13
68%
64%
71%
50%
63%
End-year 11/12
68%
80%
65%
52%
66%
End-year 10/11
69%
80%
75%
68%
73%
Strategies
Attraction
New ARE proposes 117
Class B Recruiters
Forces.ca webside
adapted to the Army Res
by ADM(PA)
E-applications, 1 Apr 14
▪ Army will provide 1
laptop per Cl B
recruiter as of Sep 13
National Coordination
RAMOR
SLA (CMP and C Army, 30 Apr 12)
ACIMS recruiting portal
Army PRes Recruiting Handbook, Jul 13
Annual Directive – Recruitment and
Manning - Army PRes 13/14, 30 May 13
▪ Annex on Marketing and Social Media
to be promulgated
Attrition/Retention: DGPRA’s study
▪ Prelim report May 13, full report Fall 13
New non DP1 qualified list policy
Applicant Processing (proposals aimed at improving retention during processing)
Army Reserve Recruiter-led interviews (NCM applicants)
Recruiter supervised i-CFAT
In-house fitness testing
Civilian medical screening (remote locations)
Coordination between CFRG and Army
Green : Mechanism already in place or final stages of approval
New Army Reserve Establishment
117 Class B Unit Recruiters
Recruiters employed and Divisions intention
2 Cdn Div: 19/25 employed
▪ 6 vacant positions: no intentions to fill
3 Cdn Div: 20/33 employed
▪ 13 vacant positions
◦ 3 vacant positions to be filled this FY, 10 others – unknown intent
4 Cdn Div: 28/40 employed
▪ 12 vacant positions
◦ 2 positions to be re-assigned to 2 Int Coy and 21 EW Regt / Fall 13
◦ 10 remaining to be offsets for Tech Svcs Cl B Sgt positions / Fall 13
5 Cdn Div: 14/19 employed
▪ 5 vacant: 2 to be filled this FY, 3 remaining will be filled FY 14/15
Training
P Res recruiter courses (Residency Phase) completed in Jun 13
OJT not finalized – to be completed 1 to 6 months after the Residency Phase
RAMOR 2013
Pre-RAMOR (VTC)
2 Cdn Div: 10 Sept 13
3, 4 and 5 Cdn Div: 11 Sept 13
Specialised Reserve Occupations (VTC)
Music Officers and Musicians: 7 Oct 13
Chaplains: 8 Oct 13
PAO and PSEL: 9 Oct 13
Common brief (VTC)
10 Oct 13
RAMOR
2 Cdn Div: 15 Oct 13
3 Cdn Div: 17 Oct 13
4 Cdn Div: 18 Oct 13
5 Cdn Div: 16 Oct 13
Soldier-Care Initiatives
Overarching Goal - Raise awareness of
programs, services and benefits
available to soldiers who become ill,
injured or deceased due to mil svc
Background:
Sr Army CoC identified void in awareness of benefits, services and
programs available to ill and injured soldiers
Dir Cas Support Mgt (DCSM) produced an 81-page ref doc entitled
“The Guide” to consolidate relevant benefits, services and programs
Intent:
Produce a soldier-friendly suite of products to promote “The Guide”
as well as related services provided by CF Health Svcs Gp
Products Developed:
Quick Reference Guide to “The Guide”, a one-page, pocket-size
pamphlet that summarizes applicable benefits, services and programs
and directs the soldiers to the appropriate pages of “The Guide”
Soldiers’ Wallet Card to briefly introduce “The Guide”
Mental Health Poster to remind soldiers of resources available to them
(i.e. friends, family, CoC, health specialists, CFMAP) when they face
marital issues, family violence, workplace conflicts, stress, addiction,
and any other personal or professional concerns
Target Audience
All soldiers departing for/arriving from theatre
All Reserve Armoury floors
All CA Divs, down to unit level