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The SITREP

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April 2015 Edition

TIME TO COME “BACK HOME!” CFMPA CFB BORDEN ON

CFMPA TO HOST FIELD PLATOON REUNION

It is with Great Anticipation and Pride that we wish to announce that RENDEZVOUS 75 OR RV75, THE Celebration of the History and Heritage of the CF Field Platoons and Field Sections…and For That Matter ALL Field Training in general will be brought back home to The Home Station of the Military Police Trade in Canada, The Canadian Forces Military Police Academy, the First Week in October! With Much Appreciation to the Academy Commandant Major Adam Batista, and Academy Regimental Sergeant Major Lew Johnstone, this Reunion will not only showcase the preparedness and dedication of Military Police past and present, but also the Legends and deeds that became part of the Greater History and Traditions of our trade and the Canadian Forces Military Police Branch. Though some details are still being looked into, please note that the dates of the Reunion have been changed to October 2,3,4/2015 (A Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The original planned weekend was the weekend before, and that weekend is also the weekend of the Police Officers and Peace Officer Memorial. Respectfully the organizers changed the dates. So mark that weekend on your calendars. The full details will be out next month!

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It is with great pleasure that I am able to say that the new 2015 membership renewal pins have arrived. The Pointsman logo with the number 75 on it, representing the 75th anniversary of the Military Police is one which will be a collector’s piece. With the arrival of the pins, it is requested that if you have not sent in your membership renewal fee ($20.00) that you consider doing it soon. The renewal fees are not just to ensure that you receive you token, it helps to ensure that the Web Page is up and running, the cost of the mail box is provided out of the funds, as well as the cost of shipping of the tokens of the renewal. Further we have received several requests for donations of our flag, to be flown at various venues, which also a cost to the Association. Should you have knowledge of any Military Police person active or retired who may be interested in joining our Association, please feel free to have them contact us through our web page. With all the activities of the 75th Anniversary, there is plenty of opportunities for members to seek out old and new friendships. I hope that you are able to take in a few of these events and ensure that the new members learn of our past from members who have lived it. "War Stories" are also intriguing to the younger generation. I am sure that we all have some to share. Please have a look at our web page for the events, and check out Association’s "SitRep" Newsletter which is full of event news. On a personal note, I would like to pass on my condolences from the Executive/Committee Members and all of the Association to the family and friends of members who have given their last call and are now watching over us. It has been a year of sadness with the number of Passing within our Brotherhood of Military Police, active and retired. Rest in Peace and they will always be Honored and Remembered.

Russell L.E. Girden, President

“O” GROUP With

Russ Girden TPA President

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POINTSMAN ATLANTIC

Mr. Rick DeGruyl Good Day all and greetings from the East Coast. First I would like to express our condolences to family & friends of Moncton native, Sgt Andrew Dorian, KIA.

Recent months have been quiet, we are all digging out of snow all most every day. Marian and I were able to travel to Moncton to meet up with Lt General (ret) Romeo Dallaires. When we last met at a PTSD Conference/ Gala by tema.ca in Halifax, I forgot to get him to sign the flag. Confirmed flag photo ops summer 2015; CF 18 Demo Team, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Enrico Colantoni (Sgt Parker from Flash Point), Governor General of Canada & MP 75th Committee in the National War Museum. In the works of being confirmed; Provost Marshall, CDS & Minister of Defence. Also the New England Patriots are setting up a date to do a team photo with the Pointsman Flag to Honour &

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Remember our fallen. The signature flag will be displayed at the 75th MP Anniversary Gala in the National War Museum, Ottawa. The antenna version will be flown from my hand cycle, (funded by Soldier On), for the Army Run in Ottawa in Sept and in May for a 400 km ride; CFB GAGETOWN to CFB HALIFAX to raise funds in support of the Military Police Blind Children’s Fund thru the MPNMRR. Please see attached flyer and consider making donation/ sponsor my hand cycle ride for the kids. Also the Pointsman Association has donated one of our flags to the MP Museum opening soon in Halifax Armoury. This flag will be carried on a/m hand cycle ride and delivered to the Museum Committee in Halifax. Sincerely

Rick de Gruyl PS: between snow storms I have been busy supporting efforts to have New Brunswick put thru a PTSD Legislation Policy for First Responders. A cause close to my heart as this terrible unseen injury nearly took me last year. I know several firefighters and paramedics and 2 RCMP members, (1 was retired) who took their own lives in the last 3 years. I have intervened directly with 5 suicidal members and with help from the RCL and tema.ca we managed to keep them with us. Praise God for that. I also had several phone interactions with executive staff at PM's Office and Veterans Affairs to help improve the system at OSI Clinics. We all need to be vigilant and do buddy checks to help those who spent their careers helping others and neglecting their own traumas.

FROM THE HOME STATION, CFMPA

SCHOOL CWO “Lew” JOHNSTONE

CFMPA SITREP to Honoured Veterans and Retirees. Feb/Mar 15

Well, where do I start? It has been hectic as usual as at some points we had +200 staff and student s in house. These include/included 1 X MPOC, 5 X QL3, 1 X QL 5A, 1 X QL6A and 1 X

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QL 6B. The MP QL 6B hosted their Training Mess Diner on 4 March with over 200 staff and students in attendance. They did not have enough serving staff on so the dinner lasted 5 hours before we broke to the lounge. As there was a Grad Parade for QL 3 Course 0020 and all of the six courses were either on or in attendance at the parade, not many remained in the lounge after the dinner was over. Note to self - No Parade after the Mess Diner. A little birdy did tell me the Cmdt was entertaining until 0430 hrs. I was extremely proud of the Sgts on this year's 6B course. I was amazed they attended in better shape than most QL5A students and eagerly participated in all fitness periods, be it runs, circuit training or stretching (yoga). For your information, the current version of the 6B course is nowhere similar to those we with a little TI had attended in the past. The course is now truly a Pass/Fail course and has an extensive Pre-Course Package, eight EC tests and four PC tests to be passed. The students are instructed on Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Business Planning (BP), the Operational Planning Process (OPP), Military and Civilian Personnel Management, contributing to Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Addressing Issues as a Command Team Member, Provide Technical Advice to Superiors and the highlight was an exceptional two period presentation by the VCDS CWO, On Leadership at Higher Levels and the Command Team. This is the second year CPO1 McTigue has given time from his busy schedule to do so. We took advantage and had the MPOC students in attendance as well for their Professional Development. The Commandant and I are attempting to assist Mr Doc Aldridge and his committee in making venues and staff available for the Pointsman Association's "Rendezvous 75 of RV75", which is scheduled for 2-4 Oct 15 at CFB Borden. Normally this would not be an administrative issue; however, as there is no firm declaration of when we will be required to move staff and students into the new Academy, we will do our very best. Currently the new facility is about one month from substantial completion and then it is passed to DCC for a couple of months, prior to Shared Service Canada installing the IT network. It is hoped Selection and Training could be utilizing their offices as early as August and the remainder of the staff/students by mid-October. The Branch Advisor/Deputy Commander (LCol Sansterre) and the Branch CWO (CPO1 Bolduc) will be determining the required events to recognize the Grand Opening/Dedication as firm dates become available. As family does not need an invitation to visit your home; here are dates of upcoming parades: a. MP QL3 Serial 0021(F) - Red Beret Ceremony 1530 hrs, 16 Apr 15 and Grad Parade 0915 hrs, 17 Apr 15; b. MP QL3 Serial 0022 (E) - Red Beret Ceremony 1530 hrs, 16 Jun 15 and Grad Parade 0915 hrs, 17 Jun 15; c. MPOC Serial 0003 - Red Beret Ceremony 1530 hrs, 23 Jun 15 and Grad Parade 0915 hrs, 24 Jun 15 (To be confirmed); d. MP QL3 Serial 0023 (F) - Red Beret Ceremony 1530 hrs, 29 Jul 15 and Grad Parade 0915 hrs, 30 Jul 15; and e. MP QL3 Serial 0024(E) - Red Beret Ceremony 1530 hrs, 10 Sep 15 and Grad Parade

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0915 hrs, 11 Sep 15. Also of note in addition to the upcoming Annual Posting Season (APS), requisite staff training for the new academy infrastructure, summer annual leave, the Academy is planning on having two teams participate ibn the "Peace Keeper's Challenge" being held in Ottawa in conjunction with the 75th festivities. Once Again Mr Bob Thomas has graced us with his continued support, Not only did he have that beautiful bike on display (which I will find a way to obtain legally or illegally) between the two cruisers during the Grad Parade, he donated another cheque to the Veteran's Museum Support Fund and delivered a box of items graciously donated by Mrs Margret Frost, widow of Charlie Frost, C Pro C, and prominent supporter of the Branch and Heritage Hall. This box contained one of the three larger 1990 versions of the sculpted "Pointsman", a beautiful signed portrait of Col Ritchie, dedicated to Mr Frost, a C Pro C, 60th Anniversary commemorative plate Finally, with the exception of a two day Branch PER Board, I will be attempting to burn off my remaining annual leave and so I will be out of the office from 18 Mar - 7 Apr 15. During this timeframe, I will be tackling the "Honey Do List" but will have my Blackberry and will address any issues/concerns. Until next month, take good care. Securitas

Lew Johnstone L.H. (Lew) Johnstone, MMM, CD CWO, CFMPA CWO Canadian Forces Military Police Academy Adjuc, Adjuc EPMFC École de la Police militaire des Forces canadiennes

Maj/maj A.B. Battista, CD CWO/adjuc L.H. Johnstone, CD, MMM

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Dave Brant * Hank Landry * Wayne Grady * Dave Weiler * Howard Dyke * Paul Guay * Stephen O’Neil * Ivan Peters *

“The Best Way to Honour our Fallen and our Veterans is to Live Your Life To The Fullest…

For Their Blood, Toil, Sweat and Tears paid for it and their sacrifices should not have been made in vain.”

Marie Gibson

It is said that: “Behind every successful man is a good woman,

Who Made Him That Way”…

It is Also Known That: “Beside every Blessed Man Walks a Woman

Whom Gave Him Her Life, Her Essence and Heart, & He In Return Gave Her His Soul”

Rest in Peace.

“TO HONOUR AND REMEMBER”

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN… WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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INFO POST

Our MP Vets Fly Maple Leaf and Thunderbird Proudly in Florida

Front Row L/R: Claude Ritchie, Ernie Robichaud, Danny Gosse, Gus Marche, John Valiquette, Ricky Ouellette. Back Row L/R: J.C. Dionne, Dave Cowell, Keith Chapman, Gordon Albert, Jim Grant, Bruce Murphy, Brian Lintner, Reg McCluskey, Grant Payne. Missing from photo,(Stuck in traffic) Jean Charlebois.

BZ to Gus Marche and his Group that held a very successful Get Together at Fort DeDoto Park in Florida USA. Advertised as a Mini Reunion, the event will be called ''Annual Florida Picnic for Retired Military Police'', to be in line with all the other organisations such as RCMP, OPP, Metro Toronto Police, etc, and most Provinces who all hold an annual picnics at Fort Desoto Park on different days throughout the winter.

ANNUAL FLORIDA PICNIC FOR RETIRED MILITARY POLICE

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 FORT DeSOTO PARK, SHELTER 5 10:30AM. - 3:30PM. The Pointsman Association has already received a request for one of our flags to be part of next year’s picnic, as well as an invitation to any of our members planning to escape our cold winter during March 2016 to attend…

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75th

Anniversary “MP Veterans Historical Platoon”

With the announcement of RV75 being held at the Canadian Forces Military Police Academy, there is no greater need now for members to assist with the MPVHP. By being at the school there will be displays that will require some assistance, as well as with some special events surrounding the reunion itself. At times the students of today will be visiting the Reunion to learn and speak with those who proudly served in the field, something that many will not get experience should the present MP programme continue.

Duncan Legget who is serving as the OPI of the Platoon is looking for members that have experience with giving instruction, as well as assisting with displays of vintage vehicles, uniforms and equipment. Should you wish further information on the MPVHP, please send an e-mail to thepointsman@execulink.com or you can send an inquiry to The Pointsman Association, PO Box 33023 Bellwood Post Office, London ON N5Y 1A0.

POINTSMAN ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIPS

membership can send an application on line to thepointsman@execulink.com or send by Canada Post to:

The Pointsman Association PO Box 33023 Bellwood Post Office London ON N5Y 1A0 (Please include you particulars, e-mail address, and past Badge Number if appilcable)

MEMBERSHIPS: The Pointsman Association memberships. Initial year is now $70 dollars (still receive a wallet, membership card, coin, and an small token from the Executive). Yearly dues after your first year is $20.00 Those wishing to be POINTSMAN

ASSOCIATION MEMBERS or renew their

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SHOUT OUTS!

HANDCYCLE RIDE; FUND RAISER FOR:

MILITARY POLICE BLIND FUND

Hello,

my name is Rick de Gruyl. I am a retired military policeman/ disabled volunteer firefighter.

I am asking for you to support my hand cycle ride of 400 kilometers to raise funds for; The Military Police Blind Children’s Fund thru the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride. (Tax receipts available upon request).

When: 20 May 2015 to 27 May 2015

Where: MP, CFB Gagetown, 400 kms to: MP, CFB Halifax

Suggested Sponsorship:

5 cents/ km = $20 for

OR make a donation in any amount to;

http://www.mpnmrr.ca/donate.html

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RETIREMENTS:

The Pointsman Association wish All the Best to The MP Branch’s Former Provost Marshall Colonel Tim Grubb and Major Bob Edwards as they trade in their red

berets for fishing hats and motorcycle helmets.

COLONEL T.D. (TIM) GRUBB, CD

Col Tim Grubb enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1981 as a Reserve Military Police Officer, transferring to the Regular Force in 1984. In 1999, Col Grubb deployed as the Provost Marshal / Chief Force Protection for the NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina where he was responsible to provide advice and direction on police and force protection issues impacting the NATO mission. Col Grubb has been an active member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police where he served both the Counter-Terrorism and National Security Committees and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute of Strategic International Studies. He was also pleased to represent the military police within the National Executive Committee for Criminal Intelligence Service Canada. Col Grubb became the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and Commander of the CF MP Gp in June 2009. During his tenure, the CF MP Gp expanded considerably to include command over all Canadian Forces Military Police performing policing duties. In August 2013, Col Grubb completed his duties and assumed the position of Departmental Security Officer for the Department of National Defence.

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Bob Edwards: I've asked for a low key DWD 'Beer Call'; but there are a couple of friends coming from Halifax so it's likely to turn into a decent 'Kitchen Party'! It will be the afternoon of Friday 1 May at the Holland Armouries here in Ottawa, ON

Bob Edwards Here is a partial text of the retirement message for anyone who may be interested: 1. AFTER MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA AND THE CAF, MAJ BOB EDWARDS WILL RETIRE ON 04 MAY 15.

2. BOB ENROLLED IN 1979 AS A PRIVATE WORKING ON CP-107 ARGUS AIRCRAFT ENGINES IN GREENWOOD NS. UPON GRADUATION FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE AND ORDNANCE ENGINEERING, HE WAS POSTED TO SHEARWATER, NS, AND REMAINED THERE FROM PRIVATE THROUGH WARRANT OFFICER. HE COMMISSIONED INTO THE OFFICER CORPS AS A MILITARY POLICE OFFICER AND WAS POSTED TO CFB HALIFAX WHERE HE REMAINED FOR 7 YEARS. IN 2005 HE WAS POSTED TO OTTAWA , IN THE POLICE POLICY SECTION OF THE DPM POLICE. IN 2006 HE WAS PROMOTED TO MAJOR AND POSTED TO CHIEF OF DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AS A SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ANALYST.

3. WITH 35 YEARS OF SERVICE COMPLETED, BOB HAS DECIDED TO RETIRE AND POINT THE MOTORCYCLES EAST, THIS TIME FOR GOOD.

4. A SMALL BEER CALL IS BEING PLANNED FOR 1 MAY 2015 AT THE HOLLAND ARMOURY (2ND FLOOR), 2100 WALKLEY ROAD, IN OTTAWA, STARTING AT 1400 HOURS UNTIL 1900 HOURS.

POINTSMAN 75th

ANNIVERSARY LEFENDS & LIES FB SITE

The Pointsman Association has created another Facebook site that welcomes your pictures and stories about your time in the Military Police Trade. Since it is difficult to get together in the Mess to quaff some ales and tell some lies, we set this up for you to be able to sit at home and share your memories for this 75th Anniversary of the Military Police Branch. In Facebook just search the “points Association Facebook site and follow the leads…

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75th

Anniversary Year EVENTS & FUNCTIONS: 2015

Date Event Location

MAY LONDON LUNCHEON LONDON ON

JUNE 75

th ANNIVERSARY “CASUAL” BORDEN ON

JUNE 75

th ANNIVERSARY WEEK OTTAWA ON

JUNE ATLANTIC MESS DINNER HALIFAX NS AUGUST MP NATIONAL RELAY MC RIDE CANADA

OCTOBER RENDEZVOUS 75 CFMPA BORDEN ON

NOVEMBER CFMPA REMEMBRANCE PARADE TBA

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LONDON ON MAY 9TH

2015

The POINTSMAN ASSOCIATION

“LONDON LUNCHEON”

On Saturday, May 9th we are inviting Military Police Serving Members and

Veterans in the London and Southwestern Ontario area (and those who may be planning to visit London on this day) to join us for lunch, a few cold beverages and lots of legends, stories, tall tales and lies. The Kelsey’s at the Bellwood Plaza (just across from Wolseley Barracks), 900 Oxford Street East here in London is where we are getting together around 1130 hrs to about 1330 hrs. The menu is very reasonable priced with good menu selections. It is unfortunate that under the present circumstances that Base London (or at that matter Prevost Armouries) are not options at this time. However we would like to see a good turnout to toast the 75

th Anniversary of Our Branch, and look to

further opportunities to gather to quaff an ale and tell some lies… Further Details will be posted on all Pointsman websites. (thepointsman.ca and all Poinstman Facebook sites or email thepointsman@execulink.com) RSVPs appreciated but not required.

BORDEN ON JUNE 12

TH 2015

75th

ANNIVERSARY “CASUAL”

Hosted by MP UNIT BORDEN Friday, June 12

th, 2015 1130-1400 hrs

Place: Circled Pine Golf Course

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31 Louisbourg Road, CFB Borden ON

$15.00 Salad, Chicken Entrée, Dessert Tea/Coffee/cash Bar

Dress is Business Casual

Please RSVP By June 1

st, 2015

To: Niki Mills mpubordenmp75@forces.gc.ca

Event Lapel Pins

(as pictures above) Available for $5.00

OTTAWA ON JUNE 2015

75th

ANNIVERSARY WEEK

Attached is the Anniversary Week programme, please include in the Sitrep to get the schedule out to the members. We have 5 events running in Ottawa from Wed – Fri, 10-12 Jun 15 (Thunderbird Challenge, Golf Day, Casino Night, Blind Fund Charity BBQ, and Gala Dinner). In addition, for anyone coming to the events in Ottawa that we still have 20 spots available for the Golf Day and that we want to pre-sell as many tickets for Casino Night as possible so that we can purchase prizes. Details for Golf Day: http://www.militarypolice75.com/new-golf-day.html

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Details for Casino Night: http://www.militarypolice75.com/new-casino-night.html T.M. (Tim) Utton Captain | Capitaine Anniversary Week Schedule of Events In June 2015, the Military Police Branch will celebrate its 75th anniversary of service to the Canadian Armed Forces. Join colleagues past and present in a celebration of our honourable past and rich heritage. 10-12 June 2015 Ottawa, ON Wednesday, 10 June 2015 Thunderbird Challenge Thunderbird Challenge was an annual MP skills competition that ran from 1993-1999 in Winnipeg. Over the years, MP from across the country competed against each other in pistol, rifle, and physical fitness events. Not only did this event demonstrate the capabilities of our members, it forged lasting bonds of camaraderie and esprit de corps. As part of our week of anniversary events, Thunderbird Challenge is making its return for the first time in 16 years! Everyone is welcome to attend to watch this exciting competition as teams of Military Police complete the obstacle course, pistol shoot and rifle shoot. A cash BBQ will be on hand for refreshments, and 75

th Anniversary merchandise

will be available for purchase. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and will run throughout the day. Connaught Ranges 1 Lewis Gun Road Nepean, ON

Thursday, 11 June 2015

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MP75 Golf Day For those of you who have already reserved your spot, enjoy a relaxing day of golf at the Hylands Golf Club. This isn’t a tournament and there are no prizes; however, it is a chance for all current and former members of the MP family to enjoy a relaxing day on the links together. Golf attire is required (collared shirts and slacks); no steel spikes are allowed on the course. Registration at 7:00 a.m., tee-off at 8:00 a.m. Hylands Golf Club 2101 Alert Road Ottawa, ON NOTE: If you haven’t reserved a spot but still wish to play golf, there may additional tee times available at Hylands Golf Club on 11 June 2015. Please contact Dave Kimbers at (613) 998-1791 or email david.kimbers@forces.gc.ca to confirm availability. Visit www.ottawagolf.ca for a list of public golf courses in the Ottawa area.

Thursday, 11 June 2015 Casino Night! Have real fun with pretend money at the 75

th Anniversary Casino Night! Each

player will receive $10,000 of “play money” with the purchase of their ticket. There will be a fantastic selection of valuable prizes available to be won, including a 48” flat screen television (courtesy of the Canadian Military Police Association) as well as a few surprises on hand to make this a truly enjoyable evening. For refreshments, a cash bar will be on hand and pizza by the slice will be available for sale. Tickets are $35 at the door.

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Casino Night is open to everyone aged 19 and older. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ample free parking is available. Major Holland Armory 2100 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON

Friday, 12 June 2015 Charity Barbeque Kick off the final day of Anniversary Week by attending a charity barbeque – all proceeds benefit the Military Police Fund for Blind Children. All serving and former members of the Military Police family are cordially invited to attend this charity barbeque. Regardless if your background is Canadian Provost Corps, RCAF Police, Security Branch, MP Branch, civilian employee, or Commissionaire…we hope to make your acquaintance!

Static displays from various MP Units. See the newest equipment and speak with the men and women on the front lines of military policing in Canada

Free cake for all attendees, courtesy of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal

Charity BBQ hosted by the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride. All profits will go to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children

Purchase MP 75th Anniversary-branded merchandise, courtesy of Martel’s Medal Mounting and Guthrie Woods

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ample free parking is available. Major Holland Armory 2100 Walkley Road,

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Ottawa, ON

Friday, 12 June 2015 Gala Dinner At long last, the pinnacle of our 75

th Anniversary celebration has arrived.

The LeBreton Gallery at the Canadian War Museum will create a unique ambience, steeped in military tradition; combined with the gourmet three-course meal and entertainment provided by the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Gala Dinner will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is not to be missed. Please bring your invitations to facilitate seating registration. Dress:

Serving Military: DEU 2 or Mess Dress.

Retired Members: Mess Dress worn at time of retirement is authorized.

Civilians: Formal / Business attire as appropriate Reception is at 6:00 p.m. in the main lobby, with the dinner commencing at 7:00 p.m. Ample underground parking is available at the museum (flat rate of $6.00 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) Canadian War Museum 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON www.warmuseum.ca

Tourism in Ottawa In additional to the scheduled events for Anniversary week, visitors are encouraged to experience the world class sightseeing, museums, dining and shopping that Canada’s National Capital Region offers. Discover our heritage at

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impressive national sites like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the National War Memorial, and the Peacekeeping Memorial. Explore the historic ByWard Market with its bustling farmers’ market and chic shops, restaurants, pubs, and nightclubs. If gambling is your style, try your luck at Casino du Lac-Leamy. Ottawa also features a wide variety of award-winning museums and galleries located within minutes of Parliament Hill and of many downtown area hotels. Easily accessible and full of national treasures, all will enrich your visit. Of interest to Veterans will be the Canadian War Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum (admission is free to veterans at both venues!) and The Diefenbunker – Canada’s Cold War museum. Plan your visit by contacting Ottawa Tourism today! 1-800-363-4465 www.ottawatourism.ca

HALIFAX NS JUNE 13

TH 2015

Atlantic Region 75th MP Anniversary Mess Dinner

75th Military Police Anniversary Atlantic Mess Dinner 1800 hrs, Saturday, 13 Jun 15

CFB Halifax, Stadacona S-90, Juno Tower, Chief & PO’s Mess Atlantic room & Windsor Lounge

Cost $55.00.

Jeffery R. Dumville Sergeant / Sergent jeffery.dumville@forces.gc.ca Telephone | Téléphone 902-427-6641

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MILITARY POLICE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RELAY RIDE

DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED

CFMPA BORDEN ON OCTOBER 2,3,4 2015

RENDEZVOUS 75 field platoon/sections reunion

October 2,3,4, 2015 CFMPA BORDEN ON

“Here’s to Us AND Those Like Us” “DAMN FEW LEFT!”

The Field Platoon Reunion will serve as recognition to the early members from the Branch’s formation, and start to create a book and video of OUR stories, tales and legends about the CF Field Platoons. It will honour members past and present, and give faces and names to our empty chairs….

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Tentative Programme: Friday: October 2nd: Meet and Greet. @ Heritage Hall & Swinging T Mess Saturday: October 3

rd Vintage Military Vehicle Display, Tour of the Academy,

Special Events, Pig Roast Supper, Zulu Warrior Campfire Sunday October 4

th: Service of Remembrance, Get Away Brunch

FULL DETAILS MAY 1, 2015

Since The Academy will be in the process of moving to a new a better complex, we are working together to ensure that the Reunion is a memorable event for our veterans and participants. Members of the Academy will also be in attendance, as very rarely does the staff and students get to meet those that actually lived our History and Traditions. The full details will be out May 1

st, including the costs.

Accommodations on Base may or may not be available so we will post alternatives on the May 1

st announcement.

Since our last get together we have lost more old friends and comrades. Please consider joining us on this occasion….

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2015 LEST WE FORGET

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2016… OH WHAT A YEAR IT WILL BE!!!

1991-2016 25TH

ANNIVERSARY YEAR OF THE POINTSMAN ASSOCIATION

MILITARY POLICE VETERANS REUNION 2016

TRENTON ON

The next Reunion will be held in Trenton ON in 2016. The Reunion Committee is already hard at work as 100 rooms at the Yukon Lodge will be held for those attending the Reunion. Many events are being planned and it should be a GRAND TIME!

More Details to follow!

JUST IN TIME…. Mike Secord: (Frank Harrison)

If you know Mike and have not been advised, he was diagnosed with liver cancer recently and it is very advanced. I chatted with him last week about doing a little story line from MP’s who worked with him to give him a chuckle or fond memory, he was very tired and didn’t get back. I learned today he was back in hospital, much weaker and it has spread to his lungs. Without hearing it from Mike

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directly, second hand from a friend who visited him, it looks bad. I had asked him for permission to ask for short stories from folks who had worked with him to quickly put a little booklet together. However, in light of his prognosis, reaching out to you two for your thoughts. I told him it was so he could get a chance to read some kind words and maybe share some back. He liked the idea. Your thoughts, not going to do anything as he never officially endorsed? Has anyone done anything in the past like this? With a heavy heart, Frank

492 MP Cadets Unit Change of Command Parade On March 25th, 2015 the 492 MP Cadets from Gananoque ON had a Change of Command Parade. The Outgoing Commanding Officer Captain A. Pike helped develop the Cadet Unit into a very good Unit who proudly wore their red berets. The new Commanding Officer, Captain T. Sexton is very eager to continue building the programme & working with these cadets, making them good representatives of both their Unit and the Military Police Branch.

Captain Pike Receiving a plaque from Dell Blakney

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“As Much Reflection as Celebration”

75th

BRANCH ANNIVERSARY… TO HONOUR AND REMEMBER

It’s Spring! Or at least according to the calendar it is, and thus we have turned the corner on another “Typically Canadian” winter. As Canadians this past winter will find its way into stories around campfires, or tales we will tell the Grandkids of how we braved waist deep snow (or higher in the Maritimes) through blinding snow storms, or how after an ice storm the highway was so frozen that we skated our way to the next town for supplies. Yet there is something about this winter that will change the traditional mood of our stories, for it was a winter that we lost so many and so much. For over 20 years I personally have taken the writing of the Sitrep as a personal tribute to those people who in an all too short of time because my mentors, my friends, my family. It why we do the things we do. It’s why we care… because others cared enough to contribute in making you the person you are. It is also why that the Pointsman Association, and its predecessor the 1 Military Police Platoon Association came into being…to have an avenue to reach out in communication to comrades and friends, and to Honour and Remember. Since October of 2014, I personally cannot remember a winter where so many have passed on into Memory, Legend and Story. Veteran, comrade, family. At least one lesson that we have learned well over the years is to set up communications through various ways. The Pointsman and CMPA websites, our twitter feeds, and e-mails have been very busy this past winter with very sobering news that another has left us. The one benefit is that no one ever needs to go without someone remembering them. For there is No Truer Honour for a Warrior than to be remembered amongst his brothers and sisters. I like many of you were saddened by the many names that I personally recognized which came over social media. It was a year where through comments and condolences everyone appeared effected by a loss. Everyone recognized a name and recalled a memory.

So it is Spring, which will lead to summer, which will lead to warm weather and sunny days that will bring out the smiles & fun again. Over the

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next six months the functions and events of the 75th

Anniversary of the Military Police Branch have but one purpose… to give past and present members a chance to Honour, and chance to Remember. It also gives its members a chance to know that their own contributions to the History and Traditions made a difference, for the Branch is truly the total sum of all who proudly wore the cipher and the crown, or the sky blue, or combats, and experienced with pride the Red Beret & Thunderbird. As a whole we have an opportunity for reflection amidst celebration and satisfaction.

“Lest We Forget” is not only for Remembrance Day, but for all our days. Please ensure that you take some time to think about those of your past and present, for they are the basis of your future.

To Honour and Remember… Thanks Sarge.

As part of our History and Traditions, included on the last two pages is a sample score sheet for “Screw Your Neighbour” or as it is also known as “Combat Bridge”. Deal the number of cards to each player as indicated.

Each person bids on what tricks they can take using the trump designated. One catch, the total number of tricks cannot equal the total, number of real tricks (ie. 8 cards dealt, number of total tricks called from all players cannot

equal 8…. Thus someone will always get screwed. Those that make their bid simply add 10. To those that fail deduct 10 plus their bid. To those that

“simply can’t take a thing” (Eh Doctor!). Plus 15 to make it, minus 20 should you take a trick… Give it a try and

Remember no loaded weapons allowed on the tables!

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Screw Your Neighbour (Part 1)

Bid Score

Bid Score

Bid Score

Bid Score

Bid Score

13 S

12 H

11 C

10 D

9 NT

8 S

7 H

6 C

5 D

4 NT

3 S

2 H

1 C

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Score: Page 2

Name

#Trump

Bid Score

Bid Score

Bid Score

Bid Score

Bid Score

1Choice

2 D

3 NT

4 S

5 H

6 C

7 D

8 NT

9 S

10 H

11 C

12 D

13 NT

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