Dave Cochrane (Canadian Forces officer)
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Colonel
D. B. "Dave" Cochrane, CD
is a Royal Canadian Air Force
officer. Col. Cochrane is currently the commanding officer of CFB Trenton as well as the primary lodger unit for the base, 8 Wing.
Col. Cochrane assumed his present command on February 19, 2010 eleven days after his predecessor, Russell Williams, was formally charged under the Criminal Code of Canada
with two counts of first-degree murder along with two counts of forcible confinement and two counts of break and enter and sexual assault.
Col. Cochrane graduated from Royal Military College of Canada
in 1986 with a degree in mechanical engineering
, and later qualified as a navigator
. In 2009, he deployed overseas for six months and served in the War in Afghanistan
as commanding officer of Theatre Support Element Roto 8.
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Colonel (Canada)
In the Canadian Forces, the rank of colonel is an Army or Air Force rank equal to a captain of the Navy. A colonel is the highest rank of senior officer...
D. B. "Dave" Cochrane, CD
Canadian Forces Decoration
The Canadian Forces Decoration is a Canadian award bestowed upon members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of military service, with certain conditions. By convention, it is also given to the Governor General of Canada upon his or her appointment as viceroy, which includes the...
is a Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
officer. Col. Cochrane is currently the commanding officer of CFB Trenton as well as the primary lodger unit for the base, 8 Wing.
Col. Cochrane assumed his present command on February 19, 2010 eleven days after his predecessor, Russell Williams, was formally charged under the Criminal Code of Canada
Criminal Code of Canada
The Criminal Code or Code criminel is a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada. Its official long title is "An Act respecting the criminal law"...
with two counts of first-degree murder along with two counts of forcible confinement and two counts of break and enter and sexual assault.
Col. Cochrane graduated from Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Military College of Canada
The Royal Military College of Canada, RMC, or RMCC , is the military academy of the Canadian Forces, and is a degree-granting university. RMC was established in 1876. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers...
in 1986 with a degree in mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
, and later qualified as a navigator
Navigator
A navigator is the person on board a ship or aircraft responsible for its navigation. The navigator's primary responsibility is to be aware of ship or aircraft position at all times. Responsibilities include planning the journey, advising the Captain or aircraft Commander of estimated timing to...
. In 2009, he deployed overseas for six months and served in the War in Afghanistan
War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
The War in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, as the armed forces of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Afghan United Front launched Operation Enduring Freedom...
as commanding officer of Theatre Support Element Roto 8.
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