pre-deployment briefing - op caribbe - september 2016
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LCdr L.T. Creasy Commanding Officer HMCS BRANDON
LCdr S.P. Denneny Commanding Officer HMCS WHITEHORSE
Operation CARIBBEPre-Deployment Brief
MISSION
Operation CARIBBE is Canada’s participation in the multinational
campaign against illicit trafficking by transnational organized crime in the
Caribbean sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Power of Attorney (POA)
Allows a person (the donor) to appoint someone 19 years of age or older (BC) to be their representative (the attorney), for the purposes of financial transactions or business arrangements on his/her behalf
Power of Attorney
• The financial or business arrangements could include:– Insurance for car or home– Bank loans– Mortgage payments– Buying or selling property, including cars and houses– Pay issues
NB: It does not give the attorney the power to make health care decisions
Duties of the Donor
• Give clear instructions, help the attorney understand what the donor wants done
• Make sure it will be accepted by the institutions where it would be used
• Complete any other documents that the attorney cannot do (i.e. statutory declarations)
Duties of the Attorney
• Must act in good faith• Follow the instructions of the donor• Perform transactions with due skill and care• Cannot delegate the power of attorney• Must respect the title (ownership) of the
donor’s property and money• Must keep proper accounts/records
The Power is in the Document
• SAFEGUARD THE ORIGINAL POA
• DON’T TAKE IT WITH YOU ON DEPLOYMENT
Termination of POA
• Terminating events
• Revocation by the Donor
WILLS
What is a Will?
The written statement by which a person instructs how his or her estate should be distributed after death
Why You Need a Will
• From the death of a person dying intestate until administration is granted … the personal estate and effects of the deceased person are vested in the court…. s.3 Estate Administration Act
• If one dies “Intestate” then province uses formula to distribute estate
Wills
• Basic CF Will is adequate for:
First marriageSingle membersSimple financesNo children
Wills• Suggest you get a Will from a Civilian Lawyer if:
– Second or subsequent marriage– Home owner– RRSPs, trust funds, stocks etc.– Children– Wish to have several persons as beneficiaries
Will Kits May or May Not be Valid
Need to Re-Do Your Will?
• You should re-do or revisit your Will if:– Children are born– Death (of executor or beneficiary)– Change of life circumstances– You move to another province
Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB) Beneficiary
• Review SDB Beneficiary form – changes in circumstances (i.e. marriage) will not automatically change SDB beneficiary
Travel Authorization Letter
• Is proof that you consent to your child traveling with a spouse or another person
• May be required to cross US or other borders with children
• Can be signed by any Reg Force Commissioned Officer
For questions concerning legal matters call 250-363-4260
Your Community, Your Resource Centre
“offering programs and services unique to the military lifestyle. ”
What is the MFRC? We are an independent
resource for the military community
Our missionProvide programs and services that serve, involve and advocate for the military community and theirfamilies, and which address theunique challenges of the militaryfamily lifestyle and will result in anenhanced quality of life
Our vision
A proud, self-reliant military family thriving in a dynamic and supportive community.
3 Keys to a Successful Deployment
1. Plan well – make sure your loved ones know how to reach us.2. Know the resources available3. Connected to others
• Financial, Legal and Household•Use the checklists provided, specific ones for Single Members and Parents of Military Members•Pick up a MFRC Magnet• Download the MFRC “Everything Binder”
Plan and Prepare
What’s new at the MFRC??
• Keep connected with deployed parent• With other kids going through the same
thing• Starting October, weekly day and evening
sessions
Children’s Deployment Workshops
Tools for Parents and Caregivers
•Children’s Deployment workbooks
For those who live at a distance or who can not get into the MFRC at the Children’s Workshop times.
• We will call your parents, siblings, spouse, grandparents
• Keep them updated• Answer their questions
Staying in Touch Calls
• Mail dates posted on www.EsquimaltMFRC.com
• Changes will be emailed out to the Family Network
Drop off Mail Packages
• Get 3-hour period per week• Maximum of 4 sessions per month• Pick up your punch card tonight• Includes Saturday Sessions
Free Respite Child Care
• Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch• Halloween Dinner and Movie• Christmas Shopping Night• Return & Reunion Workshops• Homecoming Banner Making
Upcoming Activities
• Weekly events in Colwood & Esquimalt
• Free child care
Away Cafés/Dinners
• Keep connected with other families
• Get info on deployments • Participate in social
activities
Family Networks
Join the MCDV Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.
• Join the MCDV Family Network
• Your Network volunteer: VACENT – Tina [email protected]
• Meet and Greet Session – Oct 14
• Get up to date info from the Command Teams and the MFRC
Get Connected
• SIT calls for parents – where ever they may be
• New-comer activities• Postal services and VTC• Pet care and car storage advice during
deployment
Single MembersWe have not forgotten about you!
• Answer questions• Provide assistance in emergency• Refer to resources in community
24 Hour Info Line
8000 phonecalls per year
• Access Base Gym• Receive Military
Discounts from Businesses
• Takes 15 minutes• Member must be
present• Married or Common
Law• Children 13 or over
Military Family ID Card
We respect your
Privacy&
Confidentiality
Two Offices
CPAC Signal HillDaycare Counselling
Location 1: CPAC
Colwood Pacific Activity Centre
Location 2: Signal Hill
1505 Esquimalt Road, EsquimaltClose to Dockyard Gate, Fleet Club
Phone
250-363-26403-2640 on the Base
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada1-800-353-3329
24 hours a day 7 days a week
Website
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
TWO WAYS TO SEND YOUR MAIL:
Canadian Forces (CF) morale mail service
Canada Post
POSTAL INFORMATION
CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE
Free Service
Drop off at the local MFRC or Fleet Mail Office
No special services available withCF Morale Mail
Example
40 CM
Max weight: 20Kgs 100 CM40 CM
MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL
The maximum weight for parcels is 20kgsOversize and overweight parcels will not be accepted.
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Aye Missew123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2Tel-765-4567
Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)HMCS Ship NamePO BOX 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA BC V9A 7N2
CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS FOR MCDV PERSONNEL
Contents:ChipsNewspapersBooks
Sender’s address
AddresseeDescription of contents
John Doe123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2
Bloggins B.PO1 123 (Mess #)HMCS Ships NamePO Box 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA BC V9A 7N2
MAIL GOING THROUGH CANADA POST
Return address
Addressee
Canada Post Custom Declaration is MANDATORY!
CANADA POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Sender:Same as on parcel
Destination:Same ason parcel
Description of contents$20.00*NCV
Sign here
x
*NCV = No Commercial Value
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
ON THE CUSTOMS FORM REMEMBER TO FILL OUT THE LIST OF CONTENTS
AND DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN AT THE BOTTOM
PROHIBITED ITEMSAlcoholic beverages and tobacco products
Corrosive liquids/solids, flammable liquids/solids
Pornographic material
Knives
Drugs and narcotics (including prescription drugs)
Compressed gases (aerosols)
Perishable items
Supplementary restrictions according to host country
Note: Batteries are permitted only if they are in their original sealed package
ALL PARCELS WILL BE SCREENED
CF MAIL ROUTINGS
Mail will be sent via CMTT Timings are unpredictable
CF MORALE MAIL DROP OFF POINTS MFRC’S
RECRUITING OFFICES
LOCAL BASES
CALL YOUR LOCAL MFRC TO FIND OUT YOUR CLOSEST DROP OFF LOCATION
CONTACT INFORMATION:
FMO (250) 363-2176
MFRC (250)363-2640
HMCS BRANDONHMCS WHITEHORSE
Medical Information
CPO2 Robert GibsonFleet Senior Physician’s Assistant
Maj Shawn BenningerFleet Surgeon
HMCS BRANDON• HMCS BRANDON’s medical support will consist
of a Physician Assistant, WO Kennedy.• WO Kennedy is a QL6B graduate with a
Bachelor of Science Degree - PA. He is currently posted to CFB Trenton and has a total of 28 years experience in the CAF and has been deployed on 5 separate Ops in his career.
• WO Kennedy will act as the Senior Medical Authority.
HMCS WHITEHORSE• HMCS WHITEHORSE’s medical support consists of a
Medical Technician, Cpl Dorricott. • Cpl Dorricott is a QL5A graduate with a Primary Care
Paramedic qualification. While new to RCN Operations, he is experienced in Army Operations in Rural Settings.
• Cpl Dorricott will act within his scope of practice to address most matters but can obtain clinical direction as required from Physician Assistant or Doctor resources.
Medical Support Cont’d• Both MCDVs are stocked with a medical kit designed
to address the common medical concerns and conditions needing to be treated. These are regularly updated based on our past experience.
• Senior physician consultation is available 24/7 as is emergency medicine doctor review/guidance.
• Medical evacuation using Canadian Air Force or US Coastguard assistance is also available as required.