Bulletin de L association Canadienne du Renseignement Militaire

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1 Bulletin de L association Canadienne du Renseignement Militaire The Canadian Military Intelligence Association Newsletter The Canadian Military Intelligence Community Forum Support for Members TD MMI... p.3 CMIA Bursary... p.11 The Legion... p.12 Free Webinar... p.16 NCVA Membership... p.26 MHFA... p.27 CMIA Website... p.28 Street Capital... p.29 Upcoming Events Int anniversary... p.5 Scarlet to Green Project... p.6 CANIC... p.20 Our Community QL5A... p.21 Retirement... p.30 In Memoriam... p.31 Articles Word from the President... p.2 Winnipeg Chapter... p.9 CMIA Defence Policy Review... p.13 Home Station news... p.17 JOINTEX p.25 Int on Tap... p.26

2 A Word From the President t continues to be a busy time for your CMIA Board with membership renewal and the planning for significant events this Fall. We have also had some changes to our Board membership. Chuck I Beattie resigned after six years as Vice President Communications. On behalf of our team, I would like to thank him for his outstanding support and dedication to CMIA. Pte Meaghan Hobman of 7 Intelligence Coy also resigned as editor of our newsletter as she will be undergoing her QL5 training. I also extend our heartfelt thanks to her for her contribution to evolve the newsletter into a quality product. We welcome Capt Max Parenteau who has volunteered to step in as our new editor. As we are halfway through year I would like to provide a summary of the progress of our 2017 priorities: Supported members and their families with benevolent assistance. Launched our 2017 bursary program. Joined the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) as its 65th member group. Implemented our new on-line membership tool. Expanded our affinity partners providing new benefits and programs for all our members. Check out our most recent partner Street Capital Provided preliminary comments on the new Defence Policy related to military intelligence to the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA). Continuing the work to republish Major S.R. Elliot s book Scarlet to Green: The History of Intelligence in the Canadian Army The response from our survey was very positive and members are anxiously awaiting its republication later this year. Continuing to support CFSMI and the Home-station as they work to display memorabilia and artifacts to establish a permanent legacy of the military intelligence function. Planning is ongoing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Intelligence Branch and the reactivation of the Canadian Intelligence Corps on its 75 th anniversary in Kingston on the weekend of 27 and 28 October. Organizing our 5 th annual Canadian Intelligence Conference. Developing our CMIA strategy for the next 5 years for approval at the next AGM. On a final note, I would like to highlight the launch of our first CMIA Chapter in Winnipeg under the leadership of Rob Nash. Rob and his team bring CMIA members together in a variety of both professional and social activities. Did you know that regional or local Chapters offer CMIA members the opportunity to host events in your area and bring Regular Force, Reserves or retired members together? CMIA can help with additional financial or other support. If you are interested in leading the CMIA expansion in your area then please contact me by at president@cmia-acrm.ca or any other Board member. I wish everyone a wonderful summer. Hopefully you have time to enjoy the warm weather with family and friends. Andrea Conservando Lucem 2 P age

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5 Upcoming Events Join us to celebrate the 35 th Anniversary of the Intelligence Branch and the 75 th Anniversary of the Canadian Intelligence Corps October 29, 1942 and October 29, 1982 are key dates in the history of Canadian Military Intelligence. Marking these historic dates, the details for the 35 th Anniversary of the Intelligence Branch and the 75 th Anniversary of the Canadian Intelligence Corps are now confirmed. The celebrations will take place at CFB Kingston on the 27 th and 28 th of October To commemorate these historic milestones, CMIA members and their spouses are invited to participate in the activities that are planned over the two days including: A Curling Bonspiel, scheduled for Friday 27 Oct, which will be followed by a reception and the naming of the new Intelligence Branch Bar Room at the Vimy Officer s Mess. The Canadian Army Intelligence Regiment (CA Int Regt) will host a parade Saturday morning (28 th ) to celebrate the 75 th Anniversary of the Canadian Intelligence Corps (C Int C). Following the parade, a reception will be held at the Vimy Officer s Mess where the CMIA will rededicate the book 'Scarlet to Green: A History of Intelligence in the Canadian Army ' by Maj Elliot. An afternoon of comradeship and sharing stories will follow and take us into the evening s 35 th /75 th Anniversary Gala Dinner. CMIA will be hosting an Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Vimy Officer s Mess on Saturday October 28 th for all CMIA and Intelligence Branch members and their spouses to celebrate these milestones. Registration, costs and details of the Anniversary dinner and accommodations will be made available once finalized. Note that CMIA s Annual General Meeting will be held on the morning of 29 October and a light breakfast will be provided. Detailed information on timings and registration for all events will be provided as planning progresses. Be sure to save the date and plan to celebrate with your family, friends and colleagues. CMIA looks forward to celebrating with you. 5 P age

6 Upcoming Events Scarlet to Green Project s highlighted in the CMIA Special Bulletin of 9 March, the CMIA Board A of Directors (BoD) has been investigating the feasibility of publishing a second edition of Maj. S.R. Elliot s book Scarlet to Green: A History of Military Intelligence in the Canadian Army , to commemorate this year s 35 th anniversary of the Intelligence Branch and the 75 th anniversary of Canadian Intelligence Corps. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete the short survey to gauge interest amongst CMIA members in purchasing the book. Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback, the BoD decided to proceed with the first stage of the project, which has been to rebuild the manuscript and source both original and new photos for the second edition. Subject to confirmation of final publishing costs, we hope to secure a publishing agreement within the next month or so as part of the second stage of this project. Based on a preliminary cost estimate (i.e., give or take 15%), we still anticipate that the retail price of this 650-page book should be approximately $69 hard-copy, $56 soft-copy and $9.99 for the ebook version. In addition, the survey results indicated considerable interest among many CMIA members to pre-order the book through the CMIA (i.e., before it becomes available for individual purchases online) and take advantage of a special, one time CMIA-member discount on the book s retail price; we will provide further information on how CMIA members can take advantage of this (yet to be determined) discount in due course. Our aim is to have the book available for purchase in late Fall We are also planning to have a formal book launch as part of the for 35 th / 75 th Anniversary events being planned in Kingston, October, with attendees able to pre-order the book. The intention is also to market the book in due course beyond the CMIA and Branch members, to include academic institutions and public libraries, both in Canada and abroad, where there has been a remarkable growth in the academic study of intelligence in the past 36 years since the book was first published. In closing, we would like to leave you with excerpts from the new Foreword to the second edition, which has been written by Dr. David A. Charters, Professor of Military History (ret.), one of Canada s leading academics in the field of intelligence studies. For those of you who may not be familiar with Scarlet to Green, hopefully these excerpts will underscore why this book should be on the must read list of every military intelligence professional in Canada, both serving and retired, regardless of service uniform: 6 P age

7 When the first edition of Scarlet to Green was published in 1981 the academic study of intelligence, which has consumed much of my career, was in its infancy. So much has changed in the ensuing thirtysix years that the earlier period is scarcely recognizable And it is for these reasons that Scarlet to Green stands out. It was a pioneering work in an almost neglected field. Pioneering historians are not necessarily forgotten, but their place in the pantheon tends to fade with the passage of time and the accumulation of newer work. Thus, it is important to occasionally remind ourselves of their signal accomplishments, and this book is no exception First, one cannot fail to be amazed at the scale of the task Major Elliot set for himself [The book covers] organization, training, command and administration, personnel changes, intelligence support to operations (expeditionary and domestic), communications, liaison duties, field security and counterintelligence, prisoner of war interrogation, and more. the result was a massive tome: 769 pages, more than 400 of which were devoted to the Second World War. Second, what is equally impressive is that Major Elliot did this by himself. Of course, he received input from others, but he did the research, the writing, and the inevitable re-writing... Third, Major Elliot s work is notable for his extensive use of original document sources, particularly for the chapters on World War Two. While this was partly out of necessity, since little had been written in published sources... it is fair to conclude that when Scarlet to Green was published Major Elliot was ahead of the curve and fully deserving of his status as a pioneer in research on Canadian intelligence. Finally, the sheer size of Major Elliot s volume is due in large measure to his intention to tell the military intelligence story at both the level of higher command and down in the weeds. This also allowed him to tell it warts and all. He drew attention to the growing pains during the early years of World War Two: the initial lack of trained personnel, and the problems of retaining them once they had been trained; disputes over control of intelligence tasks and their associated units; gaps in language skills; security breaches; intelligence sharing problems; inconclusive or inaccurate reporting; and lack of timely dissemination of information. All of these issues will be familiar to today s military intelligence professionals and to scholars of the subject. At the same time, in every theatre of combat there were numerous examples of initiative, improvisation, and adaptation on the fly, which are hallmarks of the Canadian way. Out of necessity they also were features of Canadian military intelligence during and after the war. Scarlet to Green was a remarkable work of research and writing for its time. Since its publication the study of intelligence, including that of Canada, has matured dramatically. There are now university courses, academic books and journals, associations, and regular conferences dedicated to intelligence studies. But Major Elliot s work has not been superseded by any study equal in scope and depth. It stands as a tribute to the founders and practitioners of the military intelligence craft in its first sixty years in the Canadian Army, and remains a major contribution to the study of intelligence in Canada. 7 P age

8 The republishing of this book in 2017 is a fitting tribute to the 75 th anniversary of the Canadian Intelligence Corps and the 35 th anniversary of the Intelligence Branch. Articles T Six Months in Winnipeg he Winnipeg Chapter was established six months ago. In that time, our small executive has worked to establish the foundations for future success. We are most grateful for the support of the CMIA President and her team, for their advice and assistance with issues of membership and promotion, and the generous, one-time-only commitment of $500 to help us promote the Chapter in the Winnipeg community. We have identified approximately 100 persons who call Winnipeg their home, at least temporarily, and are actual or potential members of the CMIA. These individuals fall into four distinct groups: Air Intelligence; Army Intelligence; Naval Intelligence; and retired members of the previous three. Further, many of our Army Intelligence members are employed in civilian jobs that give us connections into the wider public and private intelligence community in Winnipeg. While we have potential strength in numbers, each of our tribes is unique in its relationship with and participation in the CMIA. The nature of each group challenges our work to bring the community together. I am best pleased that my two colleagues on the Chapter executive are members of 6 Intelligence Company. In the future, our goal is to have each of our tribes represented on the executive. The needs of the CMIA community in Winnipeg will be best served if the executive includes representatives who look like them. This will improve situational awareness and enhance coordination amongst our tribes. One of the challenges faced by the CMIA is to provide meaningful value for money to the membership. The Winnipeg Chapter shares this challenge. Thanks to a generous contribution from one of our members, the Winnipeg Chapter acquired Associate Unit membership in the Royal Military Institute of Manitoba for This allows CMIA members of the Winnipeg Chapter to attend RMIM events at normal and modest membership prices. So far, CMIA member attendance at RMIM events has been weak and, at the current level of participation, it is unlikely that we will renew our membership In our first six months, our engagement activity focussed on the Canadian Forces School of Meteorology, with the enthusiastic support of the Commandant, Maj Thivierge. Members of the Chapter executive have attended the meet and greets and graduations for the most recent serials of the Meteorological Forecaster, Meteorological Office Supervisor and the Meteorological Inspection Courses. In each case, we discussed the students awareness of the CMIA and its benefits and the need to ensure that all members 8 P age

9 of the INT Branch are equipped to make an informed decision about CMIA membership. While our interactions were positive, only time will tell if our efforts will encourage new or renewed memberships. In recent years, the CMIA has provided $10 for every member who attended the Air Intelligence Working Group dinner. On 7 June, WO John Robins, Winnipeg Chapter Secretary, disbursed the funds provided by CMIA for the benefit of the members who attended the 2017 AIWG dinner. It is interesting, and discouraging, to note that, amongst the senior leadership of the Air Intelligence community in attendance, less than half are members of the CMIA. In the next six months, the Winnipeg Chapter will increase its engagement with the local CMIA community. To this end, 6 Intelligence Company has graciously opened their annual Summer BBQ to the CMIA community in Winnipeg, and the Chapter will provide monies for food and drink to support an anticipated increase in participation. Finally, we will convene the Winnipeg-based members of the CMIA for an Annual General Meeting in early November. After the AGM, all eligible members of the CMIA in Winnipeg will be invited to join us for a Meeting & Greet to celebrate the 35/75 anniversaries of the Intelligence Branch and Canadian Intelligence Corps. Establishing a Chapter of the CMIA takes time, and depends on the support of the national executive. We believe firmly in the social, professional and financial value of membership in the CMIA and encourage other communities to follow our lead. We also believe that Chapters could work in other centres that host a concentration of eligible CMIA members. To that end, we will share the lessons of our experience upon request. E Tenebris Lux LCol (retired) Robert Nash President, Winnipeg Chapter Winnipeg Chapter Upcoming events August Winnipeg Chapter will support the 6 Int Coy, 5 Platoon BBQ, which will be open to all CMIA members and eligible members November Winnipeg Chapter will convene an AGM and host an INT Branch Birthday Party For more information, contact the Winnipeg Chapter of CMIA 9 P age

10 Support for Members CMIA Bursary CALL FOR BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR T he Canadian Military Intelligence Association (CMIA) offers an annual bursary of $1,000, to provide financial assistance to children or family members of Association Members in good standing, who are pursuing full-time post-secondary education at a Canadian university or equivalent educational institution in Canada. Eligibility. The Bursary is available to all children or family of Members of the Association in good standing, to assist them in offsetting costs associated with embarking on a program of post-secondary education at the undergraduate or equivalent level. Preference may be given to candidates who are commencing the first or second year of full time studies, but consideration will be also given to candidates in other years of study. Application. Bursary applications for the academic year are to be submitted no later than 31 August 2017 for the next academic year, beginning September 2017, by to vpap@cmia-acrm.ca. Candidates must submit their application, in either official language, to include: a) a completed and signed copy of the application form at CFBA(b)_ b) a copy of an official letter of acceptance to full-time studies in the program identified in the application; c) a transcript of their high school graduation marks or, if a second, third or fourth year student, a transcript of their all their university marks; d) a curriculum vitae; and e) a short essay (approximately words) indicating why they are pursuing their chosen program of study and how it relates to their career goals. For further details, please go to CFBA(b)_ P age

11 Support for Members The Royal Canadian Legion Visit the Legion at Do you need assistance with applying for your disability benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada? Or have you been injured and don t know where to go for help. Contact a Royal Canadian Legion Command Service Officer The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Network Did you know Service Officers care and can help you, and it will cost you nothing? Yes, that is true, free of charge; the Royal Canadian Legion s Service Bureau Network Service Officers can assist and represent still serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, Veterans, RCMP members and their families regarding disability claims or related issues with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB). They provide free professional counselling and representation services at all levels of the disability claim process under the Pension Act or the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, commonly referred to as the New Veterans Charter. FREE REPRESENTATION SERVICES Professional Command Legion Service Officers provide these services; whether or not you are a member of the Legion. This representation role is mandated through legislation. If you would like assistance in preparing your first application to VAC or representation with an appeal to the VRAB, a Command Service Officer can assist you. They support all who have worn the uniform and those who are wearing the uniform. BENEVOLENT ASSISTANCE As well, financial assistance is available for all serving and former Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members and their families who are in distress or have a clear financial need. Grants are available for food, heating costs, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances or equipment, essential home repairs and emergency shelter or assistance. If you would like Legion assistance in obtaining VAC disability benefits and services free of charge or Legion benevolent assistance, or if you have a friend or family member who needs help, please call or toll-free at to speak with a Service Officer or servicebureau@legion.ca. You can also contact a Command Service Officer in your province at 11 P age

12 Articles CMIA Defence Policy (DP) Review Comments he following provides an initial look at the Defence Policy, Strong-Secure-engaged, from a Defence Intelligence perspective. As one of the role of CMIA is to advocate on behalf of Defence T Intelligence, this preliminary review of the Defence Policy is offered with the hope that it will generate discussions, comments and suggestions. Overall, the new DP clearly establishes the GoC priority on Defence Intelligence. Recognizing that CFINTCOM is the only entity within the Government of Canada that employs the full spectrum of intelligence collection capabilities while providing multi-source analysis, the DP aims at strengthening and modernizing the CAF intelligence capacity and capabilities. Although the aim of the DP is to provide the broad policy direction, determine GoC priorities, and allocate resources, it is silent on the requirement, in a hybrid warfare environment, for the DND and the CAF to develop an overall strategy focused on how to deliver a cohesive, integrated, and agile Defence Intelligence capability. The addition of new resources, both in terms of people and equipment, is certainly welcome (and overdue), but there is a lack of clarity and direction on how all these new capabilities will be synchronized to create the effects desired by the Government of Canada. Indeed, since its inception in 2004, Defence Intelligence has not been in a position to provide the CAF with a strategic direction aimed at synchronizing the effects of capacity and capabilities owned by various commands. It is certainly hoped that the addition of needed personnel as described in the DP will afford the Commander of CFINTCOM the capacity to provide the required strategic direction to whole CAF Intelligence Enterprise. Specific Comments: Ø Canada has committed to a leadership role in NATO with their commitment in Latvia. Unfortunately, they will not have the intelligence collection and processing capabilities available in support of the mission. Canada needs a system of systems of all source collection capabilities deployed to provide situational awareness and indications and warning, the results of which could be shared with our mission partners, NATO, and FVEY. Ø Canada withdrew from participation in the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) capability stating that they would invest in a domestic capability for sovereignty operations and in support of NORAD. However, nothing has been force generated and therefore we are not making a significant contribution to our own National interests or those of our Allies. 12 P age

13 Ø Canada is the only other space-faring Nation in the FVEY. We should be a significant contributor to the overall enterprise effort that supports expeditionary operations, especially in areas such as communications and geo intelligence. As Canada needs an over the horizon collection capability that is supported by NRT transmission for exploitation, we should play a lead role with our closest Allies and generate information that we can shared with NATO. Ø Modern military operations are whole of government commitments but Canada has not demonstrated an ability to develop whole of government intelligence capabilities for collection and analysis which support intelligence led military operations intended to protect our vital National interests. Ø If Canada wishes to play a leadership role in international military affairs, the price is making a significant intelligence contribution aimed at shaping military operations to deter aggression or respond to aggression in a timely fashion, with the right tool, at the right place. Ø We note that there is an underlying focus on "outputs based upon capabilities". Clearly, the term capabilities must be more than equipment, tools or processes. The recruiting, selection, training and retention of the Intelligence and JISR workforce is critical. We believe that the training plant - the "Centre of Excellence" delivering the intelligence specialists, collection managers and intelligence network designers - must be expanded concurrently with the expansion of the military and civilian intelligence work force. From our perspective, this is an operational issue that will need to be addressed post haste. The Defence Intelligence training strategy must keep up with the rapidly evolving context. Ø With the increase in personnel noted for CFINTCOM, we question whether this will translate into Tactical to Strategic resourcing of capacity gaps in the entire defence intelligence enterprise or solely be focused on the military strategic level. If we are to boost the intelligence capability, we very firmly believe that it needs to occur across the entire institution to ensure operationally deployable intelligence readiness at the tactical and operational levels supported by a robust strategic level reach-back capability. Ø Lastly, given the timelines required to complete all the promises made in this DP, namely over the next decade, will it ever be fully implemented? Either changes in government, public interest, or more likely a change in priorities due to the international situation will interfere in its completion. If you examine pre-world Wars I and II you might find some similarities in the last minute rush to arms by some and an apparent lack of interest in current events by some of the major powers of that time. Many of these promises will require a significant amount of training and expertise to be arranged and gained. It will require time to set up and time to become operational. What happens to current operations and intelligence in the meantime? Therefore, 13 P age

14 the significant investment that are identified in the Defence Policy need a clear and deliberate implementation strategy to ensure synchronization of efforts and effects. Support to deployed operations The Defence Policy Strong, Secure, Engaged - speaks of the requirement to anticipate and identify threats and to understand complex operating environments. In this light, it is heartening to note the positive focus on intelligence and JISR enhancements. Understanding is, in large part, provided by an allsource intelligence fusion capability enabled by a modestly robust JISR enterprise. From an operational perspective, high-readiness deployable all-source intelligence collection and analysis capabilities supported by networked ISR and linked via a robust intelligence reach-back capability will be the continuing norm. This underlines one of the key lessons learned from operations in Afghanistan, Libya and the Middle East. Accordingly, we believe that the Combined Joint Intelligence Modernization project must be fast-tracked within the context of shortened procurement timelines. Moreover, this applies to other joint enabling capabilities such as robust satellite communications, airborne ISR enhancements (including the COMINT aspects of SIGINT) for both manned and unmanned airborne platforms and the IT/IM tools needed to manage collection operations and provide fused intelligence products. Domestic operations and support to law enforcement agencies Military support to civilian agencies on national security and law enforcement matters raises important legal and operational issues. The proposed National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians will represent an important new actor in the Canadian intelligence community whose role and impact is yet to be fully understood. There will be a need to devote time and resources from CFINTCOM and the intelligence academic community to better understand the implications and consequences of increased defence intelligence involvement in domestic national security and law enforcement matters. Intelligence collection capabilities The Canadian intelligence enterprise will have to broaden its foreign collection capability if it is to be ready to support the CAF when called upon. This type of support takes a significant amount of time and cannot be done at short notice without posing great risk to CF units. This will require more resources and increased funding. Intelligence partnerships If the Canadian intelligence enterprise is to try and be well prepared in advance of any reactive decisions to deploy the CAF, then the Canadian intelligence enterprise and in particular CFINTCOM will have to seek out new partnerships with regions and areas that they have not traditionally focused on. This would 14 P age

15 require significant changes in CFINTCOM relationships with some foreign militaries outside the traditional NATO one, and an increase in capability and manpower. Targeting Targeting is finally being recognized as a significant shortcoming in terms of adequately trained personnel. Where will this expertise and the supporting elements such as special maps, weapons training etc. come from and be stationed? If not in Ottawa where is the centre of gravity for the intelligence function and will the CAF have to create something entirely new elsewhere? Force Generation There needs to be a permanent surge capability that doesn t rely on using already tasked resources so that people are not taken from other important tasks to resource new ones at short notice. The US Navy keeps a deployable team, people, who are constantly trying to keep an eye on potential deployment areas and are deployed for short notice operations. They are only used to help get over the immediate need for intelligence and are withdrawn once a proper support function has been enabled. Finally, recognizing the need to bring civilian intelligence people, as the military are often either taken away for career purposes or cannot be spared, is important; however, adding 120 military and 180 civilians, will probably take the entire decide to achieve. Furthermore, the document states that 1150 defence civilians will be added for procurement and intelligence. The question remains as to whether this is just for intelligence procurement or for all DND procurement. Historically, any resources that have been added had to be split amongst operators and intelligence capabilities, with the operators getting the lion's share. Support for Members FREE webinars U of Calgary Webinar: Ransomware It Can Happen To You The entire presentation has been made available to CMIA members by the Conference Board of Canada e-library and has been posted to the CMIA main webpage: cmia-acrm.ca 15 P age

16 Articles Intelligence Home Station Wins the Last Home Stations Battle against the Communications and Electronics Home Station uesday May 25 th was the great finale of the home station challenge between the Intelligence Branch and the T Communication and Electronics (C & E) Branch. It was the last of three challenges used to determine who, between the two branches would deserve the title of primus inter pares. Each contender already had won one of the two previous challenges. The challenges struck at the heart of necessary skills and attributes any good officer and senior NCO within the Canadian Armed Forces must have in order to be successful; a joust on an inflatable bouncy castle, a tug of war in an area much too small to accommodate it, a Picture 1 - Members of the Intelligence Branch and Communications and Electronics Branch preparing themselves for a tug of war. Second World War trivia contest that included as many questions not related to the Second World War as there was questions about the actual war, and finally a test of command team situational awareness through a questionnaire about their counterpart. In what will inevitably be called a thrilling clash of military skills only demonstrated by the most elite of organizations, the stage was set for a dramatic conclusion. Without any surprises and even less remorse, the Intelligence Branch dominated all challenges through several spectacular victories while displaying its usual class all along, despite the fierce struggle put up by the C & E Branch. The C & E Branch will have a chance to try and redeem their honour next year, when they can challenge the Intelligence supremacy of the mess. For now, Intelligence officers can savour the bitter sweet taste of their pyrrhic victory, as the sorrows of our sister home station resonate through our hearts - a reminder of our linked destinies. Picture 3 - Vae Victis! It was an honour to have such a distinguished foe, and it will be a pleasure to sit with our fellow C & E Branch colleagues next time Picture 2 - LCol Ratté, cmdt of the Int Home Station, and LCol Lemieux, cmdt of the C & E Home Station in front of the Vimy mess entrance showcasing the Home Station Victors. 16 P age

17 that we are at the mess and share a few war stories about the Battle of the two Branches while we are preparing ourselves for the inevitable return of Mercury. The Intelligence Home Station would not be where it is right now without the help of the C & E Home Station, who did everything in it power to make us feel welcome and assist in the establishment of our own Home Station. In their honour, we say: Velox, versutus, vigilans! By 2Lt Z.L. Brayman and 2Lt A.M. Diallo Articles La maison mère de la Branche des services du renseignement remporte la dernière épreuve contre la maison mère de la Branche des communications et de l électronique Le jeudi 25 mai se tenait au mess des officiers Vimy la grande finale du défi entre les deux maisons mères de la BFC Kingston. Il s agissait de la dernière de trois rencontres à l issue de laquelle on saurait qui, de la Branche des services du renseignement ou de la Branche des communications et de l électronique (C et É), se mériterait le titre de «primus inter pares». Chaque concurrent avait remporté l une des deux rencontres précédentes. Photo 1 - Vae Victis! Les compétences et les aptitudes que tout bon officier ou sous-officier des Forces armées canadiennes doit posséder pour réussir dans cette profession étaient au cœur de ces diverses épreuves : une joute sur un château gonflage; une lutte à la corde dans un endroit beaucoup trop exigu pour accueillir une telle compétition; un jeu-questionnaire sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale qui comporte autant de questions sur des sujets sans lien avec cette guerre que de questions portant réellement sur cette guerre; et enfin un test sur la connaissance de la situation de l équipe de commandement à l aide d un questionnaire administré par la partie adverse. Cet affrontement captivant entre organisations militaires d élite fut le théâtre d une conclusion dramatique. 17 P age

18 Sans surprise et encore moins de remords, la Branche des services du renseignement a dominé toutes les épreuves qu elle a remporté de façon admirable et avec la classe qu on lui connaît, et ce malgré l acharnement des membres de la Branche des C et É. La Branche des C et É aura l occasion de tenter de sauver son honneur l an prochain et de contester la suprématie du mess à la Branche des services du renseignement. Photo 2 - Vae Victis! Toutefois, pour l instant, les officiers du renseignement peuvent savourer le goût doux-amer de leur victoire à la Pyrrhus, pendant que les sanglots de notre maison mère sœur pénètrent dans nos cœurs en sachant que nos destins sont intrinsèquement liés. Ce fut un honneur d avoir un ennemi aussi remarquable, et nous serons heureux de nous joindre à nos collègues de la Branche des C et É la prochaine fois que nous irons au mess et de discuter de nos expériences vécues dans le cadre de la bataille des deux branches, alors que nous nous préparons pour l inévitable retour de Mercure. Notre maison mère ne serait pas là où elle en est aujourd hui sans l aide de la maison mère la Branche des C et É, qui a tout fait pour que nous nous sentions les bienvenus et pour nous aider à mettre sur pied notre propre maison mère. En leur honneur, nous proclamons : Photo 3 - Le Lcol Ratté, Cdt de la maison mère de la Branche des services du renseignement, et le Lcol Lemieux, Cdt de la maison mère de la Branche des communications et de l électronique, devant les vitrines où sont exposés les trophées des maisons mères Velox, versutus, vigilans! Par Slt Z.L. Brayman et Slt A.M. Diallo 18 P age

19 Upcoming Events For Agenda and to Register go to CMIA-ACRM.ca 19 P age

20 Our Community Intelligence Operator Course QL5A 0010 Graduation he Commandant and staff of the Canadian Forces School of Military Intelligence (CFSMI) are proud to T announce the recent graduation of Intelligence Operator Course QL5A 0010 on 26 April 17. In total, six Air, four Land and eight Sea environment candidates successfully completed the course and were presented with their Intelligence Branch Certificates. The Intelligence Operator Course is aimed at preparing the students to participate in production and analysis of intelligence during modern military operations through the exploitation of critical information and basic analysis, which allow commanders to successfully accomplish their missions and dominate the battlefield. Picture 4 - LCol Pascal Ratté, CFSMI Cmd, presenting Intelligence badges to new members of the Branch at the Junior Rank Mess, CFB Kingston, on 26 April Photo by Sgt J.G. Townson. The graduation ceremony was the last ceremony attended by Lieutenant-Colonel F.P. Ratté during his tenure as Commandant of the school. QL5A 0010 was also unique due to the increased attendance compared to past courses and the high proportion of direct entry candidates. This is the first time CFSMI has graduated a course consisting of so many new soldiers, sailors and airmen said Lieutenant-Colonel Ratté. It is encouraging for our branch that so many young Canadians have chosen the Intelligence trade; they will be offered with a tremendous number of extremely interesting and diverse professional opportunities, and with the possibility to have a long and successful career. While all candidates provided persistent efforts during the fourmonth long course, Pte(B) Nathen Carter distinguished himself and was selected as the Top Candidate, receiving the Dixon Trophy for his academic achievements, leadership and professionalism throughout the course. Picture 5 - Capt Pascal Dubois, QL5A 0010 Course Officer, and Sgt Kyle Simpson, QL5A 0010 Course Warrant Officer, presenting the Dixon Trophy to Pte(B) Nathen Carter at the Junior Rank Mess, CFB Kingston, on 26 April Photo by Sgt J.G. Townson. 20 P age

21 Picture 6 - Intelligence Operator Course QL5A 0010 graduates and CFSMI Staff at the Junior Rank Mess, CFB Kingston, on 26 April Photo by Steven McQuaid. Congratulations to the graduates; Cpl V.J. Brousseau, Pte(B) N.L. Carter, Pte(B) S.J.N Choquette, Pte(B) B. Gebrail, LS D.J.F Gendron, OS D.J. Harris, Cpl S.P. Herdman, Cpl K.F.R. Howard, LS J.A. Ilareguy, LS J.C. Leon-Tavio, Pte(B) M.R.A Norman, Cpl P.A. Paquette, Avr(B) R.J. Park, Pte(B) V.E.J Routhier, Avr(B) Y.G.A.T St-Amant, Avr(B) C.B. Styan, LS A. Subbotin and Cpl S.R. Thorburn. E Tenebris Lux By PO2 Greg Lewis 21 P age

22 Our Community Graduation Du Cours De Spécialiste Du Renseignement NQ5A 0010 L e commandant et le personnel de l École du renseignement militaire des Forces canadiennes sont fiers d annoncer la récente graduation du cours de spécialiste du renseignement NQ5A 0010, le 26 avril Au total, six candidats de l environnement Air, quatre de l environnement Terre et huit de l environnement Mer ont complété le cours et se sont vus attribuer leur certificat de la Branche du renseignement. Le cours de spécialiste du renseignement a pour objectif de préparer les stagiaires à assumer les responsabilités d un spécialiste du renseignement dans le cadre des opérations militaires modernes. Ils doivent notamment, grâce à l exploitation de l information critique et à la réalisation Photo 4 - Le Lcol Pascal Ratté, commandant de l ERMFC, remet les insignes du renseignement aux nouveaux membres de la Branche, au mess des membres du rang de la BFC Kingston, le 26 avril Photo: Sgt J.G. Townson. d analyses de base, collaborer à la production du renseignement dont les commandants ont besoin pour accomplir leur mission et dominer les champs de bataille. Cette cérémonie de graduation était la dernière cérémonie à laquelle le Lieutenant-Colonel Ratté a assisté en tant que commandant de l école. Le NQ5A 0010 est aussi unique en raison du nombre plus élevé d étudiants qui l ont suivi en comparaison aux cours précédents, et à la proportion importante de candidats enrôlés directement du civil. «C est la première fois que l ERMFC a diplômé un cours comprenant un nombre aussi élevé de soldats, marins et aviateurs», a précisé le Lieutenant-colonel Pascal Ratté, avant d ajouter : «Il est encourageant pour notre branche que de si nombreux jeunes canadiens aient choisi le métier du renseignement; ceux-ci se verront offrir un grand nombre d opportunités professionnelles extrêmement intéressantes et variées, et la possibilité d avoir une longue et fructueuse carrière.» Photo 5 - Le Capt Pascal Dubois, officier de cours du NQ5A 0010, et le Sgt Kyle Simpson, adjudant de cours du NQ5A 0010, remettent le trophée Dixon au Sdt(C) Nathen Carter, au mess des membres du rang de la BFC Kingston, le 26 avril Photo: Sgt J.G. Townson. Tous les candidats ont fourni des efforts considérables tout au long du cours de quatre mois, toutefois le Sdt(C) Nathen Carter s est démarqué et a été sélectionné Meilleur candidat, recevant 22 P age

23 ainsi le trophée Dixon pour ses réussites académiques, son leadership et son professionnalisme. Photo 6 - Les diplômés du cours de spécialiste du renseignement NQ5A 0010 et le personnel de l ERMFC au mess des membres du rang de la BFC Kingston, le 26 avril Photo: Steven McQuaid. Félicitations aux gradués; Cpl V.J. Brousseau, Sdt(C) N.L. Carter, Sdt(C) S.J.N Choquette, Sdt(C) B. Gebrail, Mat 1 D.J.F Gendron, Mat 3 D.J. Harris, Cpl S.P. Herdman, Cpl K.F.R. Howard, Mat 1 J.A. Ilareguy, Mat 1 J.C. Leon-Tavio, Sdt(C) M.R.A Norman, Cpl P.A. Paquette, Avr(C) R.J. Park, Sdt(C) V.E.J Routhier, Avr(C) Y.G.A.T St-Amant, Avr(C) C.B. Styan, Mat 1 A. Subbotin et Cpl S.R. Thorburn. E Tenebris Lux Par le M2 Greg Lewis 23 P age

24 Articles JOINTEX 2017 A Resounding Success n a snowy day in May, the 1st Canadian Division Headquarters (1 Cdn Div HQ), along with elements from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Army (CA) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), arrived at Connaught Range, Ottawa, for Joint Exercise 2017 (JX17) Phase II. In addition to the goal of institutionalizing a new targeting capability within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), JX17 also had the unexpected benefit of highlighting positive strides in another Chief of the Defence Staff priority: gender initiatives in the CAF. As a result, the two-week exercise was a resounding success on many fronts. O As Canada s high-readiness Joint Task Force Headquarters, the 1 Cdn Div HQ could be called upon at a moment s notice to deploy and conduct full-spectrum operations anywhere in the world. By training during exercises like JX17, 1 Cdn Div HQ ensures it maintains its high level of readiness. During the exercise, along with the RCAF, the CA and the RCN, the 1 Cdn Div HQ was able to successfully validate its Target Engagement Approval (TEA) team. TEA teams coordinated with their Government of Canada partners and supporting elements from the RCN, CA, and RCAF. Together, they delivered results that supported tactical, operational and strategic objectives. The TEA teams were able to test the current CAF targeting processes and develop excellent lessons learned that will further advance of this capability. Participants of JX17 noticed a subtle, yet distinct demographic difference within some of the TEA teams from previous exercises. For the first time, two of the three senior officers on the JTF TEA team were female, and two of the four intelligence officers on the JTF and environmental TEA teams exercised were female, which led to the presentation and incorporation of unique perspectives when exercising the targeting process. These subtle, yet significant details reflect the positive strides the Government of Canada, the CAF, and the Intelligence Branch have continued to make in their ongoing support of women in the CAF: promoting a merits-based, professional fighting force that is representative of Canadian society and values, and that is able to meet the demands placed upon it by the challenges of contemporary warfare. By Major Kim Hazen and Sergeant Ryan Blaschuk, 1st Canadian Division Headquarters 24 P age

25 Articles NCVA Membership We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Military Intelligence Association (CMIA) has joined the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) as its 65th member group. The NCVA, an umbrella organization of more than 65 Veterans associations, was formed in 1932 to ensure a strong and independent voice on issues related to the care and support of Veterans and their families who have been injured as a result of their service to Canada. In addition to NCVA's ongoing and continuing efforts to ensure that the traditional veterans' community receives the most effective services and entitlements possible, in recent years, NCVA has been a leading voice and advocate for the modernday veteran in furtherance of improving the New Veterans Charter. CMIA s membership in the NCVA will ensure that we are part of and contribute to a unified voice to ensure that our members who have been injured as a result of their service and sacrifice for Canada receive the care and support they deserve. For NCVA s analysis of the support to Veterans in Budget 2017 please click here. Articles Int on Tap Bletchley Park s Outpost in Sandy Hill CMIA members enjoyed a fascinating overview of an important part of our intelligence history. During World War ll, an Examination Unit was installed in a Victorian mansion in Sandy Hill to carry out foreign intelligence related activities. This Int on Tap presentation on 26 April, by Diana Pepall, provided an overview of how the unit came to be, who was involved, what it accomplished, and its post war legacy. 25 P age

26 Support for Members Mental Health First Aid Canada - Course Visit MHFA at Veterans Community Course Mental Health Commission of Canada in collaboration with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has developed a Mental Health First Aid Veterans Community Course. VAC has sponsored this course to be delivered, at no cost, to up to 3000 members of the Veterans community. This course is tailored to address the needs of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and the people who care for and about them. Mental Health First Aid Veteran Community Mental Health First Aid for the Veteran Community focuses on the basics, but is also tailored to the needs of Veterans and the people who care for, and about them. 1 in 5 Canadians will be living with a mental health problem this year. This includes Veterans. Who should train in MHFA Veteran Community? Veterans. Family members, relatives and friends. Volunteers and other caring community members. Former RCMP members. Health professionals. Providers of Veteran services. Course Objectives Build the skills and confidence to engage in effective conversations about mental health. Recognize the most common mental health problems and illnesses. Decrease the stigma and discrimination around mental health problems and illnesses. Increase confidence, and willingness, to help others. This course reinforced and reminded me of many of the hard-learned lessons of life that I have encountered over the past half century. Mostly, it has reminded me that sometimes, listening appropriately is the best first aid of all! (Course participant, 2016) Topics Covered Substance-related disorders Mood disorders Anxiety and trauma-related disorders Psychotic disorders 26 P age

27 Crisis First and Interventions For Overdose Suicidal behaviour Panic attacks Psychosis Acute stress reaction Courses are Offered Across the Country You can access the list of courses on line at: Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will be able to find a course in your area. Enter your location, the course type (Veteran Community) and a list of current locations will be listed. Did you know? MHFA in Canada and Internationally Active in 25 countries internationally since In Canada since 2007, over 200,000 participants, 5,000 communities, 14,000 organizations and 10,000 courses. ü More about the program history Support for Members CMIA Website The Canadian Military Intelligence Association welcomes you to check out its website for more information on the organisation, upcoming events, and member benefits! Visit Us! CMIA Website 27 P age

28 CMIA WELCOMES A NEW PARTNER! CMIA is excited to announce the official launch of its new partnership with Street Capital Bank of Canada (Street Capital). CMIA Members will benefit from discounted mortgage rates (up to 20 basis points below Street Capital's already low posted rate*) and will receive personalized service from a mortgage specialist. You can apply for your Street Capital mortgage at Or you can call for more details on this exclusive offer! WHO IS STREET CAPITAL? Founded in 2007 as Street Capital Financial Corporation, the company proudly operated as a successful residential mortgage lender for almost ten years before receiving approval to convert into a Schedule I bank. Street Capital Bank of Canada commenced operations on February 1, Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with offices in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia, Street Capital Bank of Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Street Capital Group Inc., a publicly traded financial services company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SCB). HOW LOW ARE THE RATES? As a CMIA Member, you are eligible for preferred mortgage rates up to 20 basis points below our posted rate! Street Capital does not have branches on every street corner. Without the expense of physical locations, we stay lean and pass the savings directly to you in the form of preferred rates, products & services, terms and benefits. HOW CAN I GET A MORTGAGE WITHOUT VISITING A BRANCH? You can easily apply for a mortgage over the phone with one of Street Capital's knowledgeable mortgage specialists or online at *Premiums may apply Offer not valid in the Province of Quebec. CMIA has an agreement with Street Capital Bank of Canada and may earn a referral fee. To view our privacy policy visit 28 P age

29 Maj Wes von Papineau 42 years of service, effective 4 May17 LCdr Brenda Makowichuk 32 years of service, effective Oct P age

30 EN MÉMOIRE James "Jim" Walter Anderson father of Major David Anderson passed away peacefully on Saturday 17 June 2017 at the age of 87 IN MEMORIAM 30 P age