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On 15 December 2021, Corporal Nicholas Johnson was presented the Signals Intelligence Specialist Member of the Year by the 21 EW Regt Command Team on behalf of Col Parsons and CWO Rochette, the Occupational Advisor and Senior NCM Occupational Advisor respectively. To note is that Cpl Johnson is the 1st and only SIGINT Spec Mbr of the Year to date due to the occupation officially changing names from Communication Research Operators on 1 October 2020.
With the pandemic situation more present and persistent than ever as well as the many constraints that this situation threw at us, the Signal Squadron had to face many challenges of coordination and training, mainly caused by the inability to accommodate a physical regrouping at CFB Valcartier. The delays caused by the metrological conditions on the day of departure and the mechanical/electrical issues experienced at the time of take-off did not discourage the members of the advanced party. It was with excitement that they left the country on 2 December 2021, on their way to OP REASSURANCE. Once all the members of the Signal Squadron were reunited in Latvia, it was easy to notice the level of enthusiasm, maturity and professionalism of the 41 members of the Squadron. Coming from different units spread across Canada such as 3 Can Div HQ, 5 GBMC, 77th Line Regt, CFJSR, 21 EW Regt, 37 CBG HQ and 35 Regt des Trans Det Sherbrooke, our young team quickly integrated with the outgoing members and all proudly contributed the Transfer of Command Authority (TOCA) parade that took place on 15 December 2021 in the International House. It was during this ceremony that […]
TFL Comd’s Commendation o MCpl Desruisseaux – 77 Lines Regt St-Jean Line Tech During Op Reassurance Roto 21-02, MCpl Desruisseaux’s performance as Line Section 2 I/C has been beyond outstanding. In addition to his primary roles, he was also a highly contributing mbr on the Sig Sqn Morale and Welfare Committee, and primary Line Section PD coordinator. Embodying the ethics and values expected of a Sgt, MCpl Desruisseaux promoted the highest standards for honesty, integrity and fairness when dealing individually and collectively with all deployed mbrs. MCpl Desruisseaux could continuously be relied upon to expertly manage all aspects of his subordinates work, making certain all involved had a clear understanding of their responsibilities. o MCpl Carter – 21 EW Regt Kingston Int Op As the junior INT analyst deployed on ROTO 2102 part of Op Reassurance, MCpl Carter has done extraordinary work that has exceeded their responsibilities which led to meeting mission critical goals. During their time in theater, they have regularly assumed responsibilities expected of a higher rank and led multiple projects and tasks. MCpl Carter has produced high quality EMCON reports in support to the eFP Latvia which have been briefed to the Bde and BG Commanders and resulted in enhanced awareness […]
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