Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic)
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The Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic) (RCSU(A)) is the Canadian Forces
unit that is responsible for providing support to the Canadian Cadet Organizations (Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets) in Canada's Atlantic provinces - Nova Scotia
, New Brunswick
, Newfoundland and Labrador
, and Prince Edward Island
. The unit is headquartered at Canadian Force Base Halifax
on the lower base at Shearwater, Nova Scotia
and is an integral unit of Maritime Forces Atlantic
.
Garrett Reddy, CD
. The Executive Officer
is Lieutenant-Commander Sidney Green (military), CD
and the Coxswain
is Chief Petty Officer First Class David Cashin, CD
.
, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
and CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick
, and the 1 400 Cadet Instructor Cadre Officers within the region, are responsible for the support, protection, administration, supervision, and training of all cadets throughout the training year and at Cadet Summer Training Centres in the region.
in the Atlantic Region. RCIS(A) is headquartered at Canadian Force Base Halifax
on the lower base at Shearwater, Nova Scotia
with detachments at CFS St. John's
, Newfoundland and Labrador
and CFB Gagetown
, New Brunswick
. The Officer Commanding RCIS(A) is Major
John F. Cater, CD
.
, the Governor General of Canada
, approved a heraldic badge for RCSU(A). The badge was officially unveiled on June 3, 2009 in a ceremony presided over by Her Honour, the Honourable Mayann Francis, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
.
RCSU(A) participated actively in the 2009 centennial celebrations for the Flight of the Silver Dart
and the Cadet Instructors Cadre
branch. In 2010, RCSU(A) took part in various events associated with the Canadian Naval Centennial celebrations, including the International Fleet Review and Royal Visit of Her Mejesty, Queen Elizabeth II in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
RCSU(A) was successful in managing a 2009 outbreak of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 at the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre at CFB Gagetown. The training centre's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Fells, the RCSU(A) Public Affairs Officer, Captain
Doug Keirstead, and the staff of the training centre's medical clinic were commended by Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison
, who was then Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic
, for their actions in the successful management of the outbreak, which was later the subject of a clinical and epidemiologic case-control study by the Public Health Agency of Canada
. RCSU(A) staff were praised by local media for their handing of the outbreak in the July 30, 2009 edition of the Fredericton Daily Gleaner
.
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
unit that is responsible for providing support to the Canadian Cadet Organizations (Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets) in Canada's Atlantic provinces - Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, and Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. The unit is headquartered at Canadian Force Base Halifax
CFB Halifax
Canadian Forces Base Halifax is Canada's east coast navy base and home port to the Atlantic fleet, known as Maritime Forces Atlantic....
on the lower base at Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Shearwater is a Canadian Forces base outside of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It is located between Woodside and Eastern Passage. Shearwater is divided into two separate sections by Pleasant Street, and referred to locally as the Upper and Lower Base, respectively, but is part of the same complex...
and is an integral unit of Maritime Forces Atlantic
Maritime Forces Atlantic
In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. The Commander of MARLANT is a two-star Rear Admiral....
.
Leadership
The Commanding Officer of RCSU(A) is CommanderCommander
Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
Garrett Reddy, 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...
. The Executive Officer
Executive officer
An executive officer is generally a person responsible for running an organization, although the exact nature of the role varies depending on the organization.-Administrative law:...
is Lieutenant-Commander Sidney Green (military), 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...
and the Coxswain
Coxswain
The coxswain is the person in charge of a boat, particularly its navigation and steering. The etymology of the word gives us a literal meaning of "boat servant" since it comes from cox, a coxboat or other small vessel kept aboard a ship, and swain, which can be rendered as boy, in authority. ...
is Chief Petty Officer First Class David Cashin, 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...
.
Subordinate units
RCSU(A) supports the 240 Cadet Corps and Squadrons located throughout Atlantic Canada, comprising approximately 10 500 cadets. The RCSU(A), in conjunction with detachments located in Shearwater, Nova ScotiaShearwater, Nova Scotia
Shearwater is a Canadian Forces base outside of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It is located between Woodside and Eastern Passage. Shearwater is divided into two separate sections by Pleasant Street, and referred to locally as the Upper and Lower Base, respectively, but is part of the same complex...
, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
and CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick
CFB Gagetown
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
, and the 1 400 Cadet Instructor Cadre Officers within the region, are responsible for the support, protection, administration, supervision, and training of all cadets throughout the training year and at Cadet Summer Training Centres in the region.
Cadet Summer Training Centres
RCSU(A) is also responsible for the support of the following Cadet Summer Training Centres:- HMCS Acadia Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre (HMCS Acadia) located at the former Canadian Forces Base CornwallisCFB CornwallisCanadian Forces Base Cornwallis is a former Canadian Forces Base located in Deep Brook, Nova Scotia.It is situated in the western part of Annapolis County on the southern shore of the Annapolis Basin...
in Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. The Commanding Officer of HMCS Acadia is CommanderCommanderCommander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
Nancy Chisholm, CDCanadian Forces DecorationThe 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...
. - HMCS Avalon Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre (HMCS Avalon) located at Canadian Forces Station St. John'sCFS St. John'sCanadian Forces Station St. John's is a Canadian Forces Station located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.CFS St. John’s is located on north shore of Quidi Vidi Lake on part of the former site of Pepperrell Air Force Base, as well as a small adjunct area on St. John's Harbour...
in Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. The Commanding Officer of HMCS Avalon is Lieutenant-Commander Bruce D. Campbell, CDCanadian Forces DecorationThe 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...
. - Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (Argonaut ACSTC) located at Canadian Forces Base GagetownCFB GagetownCanadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
in New BrunswickNew BrunswickNew Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
. The Commanding Officer of Argonaut ACSTC is Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Fells, CDCanadian Forces DecorationThe 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...
. - Greenwood Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (Greenwood ACSTC) located at Canadian Forces Base GreenwoodCFB GreenwoodCanadian Forces Base Greenwood , commonly referred to as "14 Wing Greenwood" or CFB Greenwood, is a Canadian Forces Base located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia. It is primarily operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of two bases in the country using the CP-140 Aurora...
in Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. The Commanding Officer of Greenwood ACSTC is Lieutenant-Colonel Noel Hand, CDCanadian Forces DecorationThe 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...
. - Regional Gliding School(Atlantic) (RGS(A)) located at the former Canadian Forces Station DebertCFS DebertCanadian Forces Station Debert was a Canadian Forces station located in Debert, Nova Scotia. It was most recently used during the Cold War as a communications facility and was home to a "Regional Emergency Government Headquarters" complex.Originally this facility was developed with an airfield...
in Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. The Commanding Officer of RGS(A) is Lieutenant-Colonel David T. Lewis (military), CDCanadian Forces DecorationThe 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...
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Regional Cadet Instructor School (Atlantic)
The Regional Cadet Instructor School (Atlantic) (RCIS(A)) is the training school for officers of the Cadet Instructors CadreCadet Instructors Cadre
The Cadet Instructors Cadre Branch consists of approximately 7,500 Canadian Forces officers whose primary duty is the safety, supervision, administration and training of Royal Canadian Sea, Army, and Air cadets...
in the Atlantic Region. RCIS(A) is headquartered at Canadian Force Base Halifax
CFB Halifax
Canadian Forces Base Halifax is Canada's east coast navy base and home port to the Atlantic fleet, known as Maritime Forces Atlantic....
on the lower base at Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Shearwater is a Canadian Forces base outside of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It is located between Woodside and Eastern Passage. Shearwater is divided into two separate sections by Pleasant Street, and referred to locally as the Upper and Lower Base, respectively, but is part of the same complex...
with detachments at CFS St. John's
CFS St. John's
Canadian Forces Station St. John's is a Canadian Forces Station located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.CFS St. John’s is located on north shore of Quidi Vidi Lake on part of the former site of Pepperrell Air Force Base, as well as a small adjunct area on St. John's Harbour...
, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
and CFB Gagetown
CFB Gagetown
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
. The Officer Commanding RCIS(A) is Major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
John F. Cater, 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...
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Notable events
On January 15, 2009, Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle JeanMichaëlle Jean
Michaëlle Jean is a Canadian journalist and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 27th since Canadian Confederation, from 2005 to 2010....
, the Governor General of Canada
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II...
, approved a heraldic badge for RCSU(A). The badge was officially unveiled on June 3, 2009 in a ceremony presided over by Her Honour, the Honourable Mayann Francis, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia is the viceregal representative in Nova Scotia of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada and resides predominantly in her oldest realm, the...
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RCSU(A) participated actively in the 2009 centennial celebrations for the Flight of the Silver Dart
Silver Dart
Silver Dart may refer to:*AEA Silver Dart - An early aircraft which was flown off the ice at Baddeck, Nova Scotia on February 23, 1909. This was the first controlled powered flight in Canada....
and the Cadet Instructors Cadre
Cadet Instructors Cadre
The Cadet Instructors Cadre Branch consists of approximately 7,500 Canadian Forces officers whose primary duty is the safety, supervision, administration and training of Royal Canadian Sea, Army, and Air cadets...
branch. In 2010, RCSU(A) took part in various events associated with the Canadian Naval Centennial celebrations, including the International Fleet Review and Royal Visit of Her Mejesty, Queen Elizabeth II in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
RCSU(A) was successful in managing a 2009 outbreak of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 at the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre at CFB Gagetown. The training centre's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Fells, the RCSU(A) Public Affairs Officer, Captain
Captain (OF-2)
The army rank of captain is a commissioned officer rank historically corresponding to command of a company of soldiers. The rank is also used by some air forces and marine forces. Today a captain is typically either the commander or second-in-command of a company or artillery battery...
Doug Keirstead, and the staff of the training centre's medical clinic were commended by Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison
Paul Maddison
Vice Admiral Paul A. Maddison, OMM, MSM, CD is the Chief of the Maritime Staff, the head of the Royal Canadian Navy.-Career:Maddison enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1975. In 1980, he graduated from Royal Military College Saint-Jean with a Bachelor of Arts. He served on various vessels and...
, who was then Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic
Maritime Forces Atlantic
In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. The Commander of MARLANT is a two-star Rear Admiral....
, for their actions in the successful management of the outbreak, which was later the subject of a clinical and epidemiologic case-control study by the Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada is an agency of the Government of Canada that is responsible for public health, emergency preparedness, and response and infectious and chronic disease control and prevention...
. RCSU(A) staff were praised by local media for their handing of the outbreak in the July 30, 2009 edition of the Fredericton Daily Gleaner
The Daily Gleaner
The Daily Gleaner, often just The Gleaner, is a morning daily newspaper serving the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick and upper Saint John River Valley. The paper is published Monday through Saturday and began operating in 1880. In April 2006, the paper switched from afternoon to morning publication...
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