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Your Association took full advantage of C&E Week to deliver service to the C&E Family. On 27 Nov, we conducted a Professional Development Seminar in conjunction with AFCEA Canada. Four in-depth panel discussions (Digitalization, Remote Working, Cyber Aspects of Continental Defence and Lessons from Recent Ops) were attended by up to 100 persons; the panels from military, academic and industry backgrounds were moderated by distinguished retired military officers and the President of AFCEA Ottawa Chapter. Then on 28 November, your President took part in the C&E Family Update, describing work done in the heritage, and member services areas during the past year. The Association Annual General Meeting completed the business year for the organization, including an update of the By-Laws of the Association to bring it in line with recent regulatory changes. A capable team from CFSCE supported us with the MS Teams platform to deliver it all virtually. The photo shows the Association President, MGen (Ret) John Leech in action, talking to the screen, with the support team beavering away in the background. We continue to work for our whole Family to deliver quality services to all.
The EW Troop, also known as W Tp amongst the eFP Sigs Sqn is a total of 23 people of different trades coming from 21 EW Regt. This team has come together on this ROTO to provide support to the eFP BG and contribute to a well-rounded EW capability in theatre – ROTO 21-01 was the first one to see the return of the Mobile Electronic Warfare Team (MEWT) platform since Afghanistan. The current EW Troop is comprised of both heavy and light EW platforms as well as a Mobile Analytical Collection Element (MACE) operated by SIGINT specialists and INT analysts. The platforms are supported by a team of technical specialists, mechanics, and signal operators. The EW Troop’s mission is to support the eFP BG by exploiting and denying the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) by adversaries, and promoting awareness and understanding of the EMS to enhance force protection and targeting acquisition. Upon arrival, the team had to overcome multiple challenges with regards to many technical issues, creating interoperability with the eFP BG during Ex SILVER ARROW, as well as learning how to conduct EW in a multinational environment. In all instances, EW Tp was able to push ahead […]
Even on Operation our members took the time to celebrate 118th Anniversary of the C&E Branch – Happy birthday, Jimmy!!! On the Featured Photo (from left to right): Maj Ghassan Basheer, Sgt Stephanie Gartshore, Col Mike Purcell, LCol Steeve Lavoie, MCpl Alex Renaud and Maj Steve Blais.
Sergeant Chris Navas (then MCpl) was selected as the 7 Comm Gp Member of the Year 2020 but was not presented with the recognition due to COVID-19. On 27 September 2021, 7 Comm Gp CO Col Denis Boucher & Formation CWO Shelly Harris presented the award. The citation reads: 7 Communication Group Member of the Year Award presented to Master Corporal Christopher Navas Master Corporal Navas has distinguished himself by displaying exemplary dedication, leadership and initiative during the past year and is awarded the 7 Communication Group Chief Warrant Officer Award. MCpl Navas consistently demonstrates remarkable dedication to supporting critical missions on his own time, selflessly providing technical expertise and guidance to personnel in support of multiple operations domestically and abroad to sustain the Canadian Armed Forces secure communications systems. MCpl Navas’ exceptional commitment and devotion exceed expectations, setting the example for peers and subordinates to emulate. These actions impact the overall of success of the Formation and reflect positively on 7 Communication Group and the Canadian Armed Forces as a whole.
Source: ADM(IM) Updates Major Nelson Charles Lewis was presented the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) commendation for his work as a cyber operations planner at the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).
Source: ADM(IM) Updates / 27 September 2021 On September 2nd, 2021, a Change of Appointment ceremony was held at Carling to officially hand over Group Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) responsibilities from CWO Robert McCann to CWO Pascal Turcotte. CWO Turcotte joins the IM Group from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, where he was the 3 Wing and CFB Bagotville CWO. He brings with him a wealth of practical and operational experience and is excited to face new challenges that the IM Group CWO position will bring. As a departing gift, the outgoing Group Chief was presented with a certificate for his great service by the ADM(IM) on behalf of the entire IM Group, as well as a token of appreciation by the Executive Team. CWO McCann has moved to his new position in the Chief Professional Conduct and Culture Command (CPCC) as the inaugural Command CWO. We wish CWO McCann the best of luck in his new position as Command CWO of CPCC and in all his future endeavours!