This document provides information for sending morale mail to HMCS Vancouver during its upcoming deployment. It outlines how to send mail through either the Canadian Forces morale mail service or Canada Post, with the CF service being free but offering fewer delivery options. Key details are provided on package sizes, addressing mail correctly to the ship, filling out customs declarations, prohibited items, and drop off locations. The deployment schedule and operations are also summarized.

1. HMCS VANCOUVER
OP PROJECTION/NEON MFRC Brief

2. • Command Team
• MFRC
• FMO
• AJAG
• Pay and Benefits
• Health Services
• Chaplain
• Questions
Agenda

3. 3
Command Team
CPO1 Jonathon Sorensen
Coxswain
LCdr Matthew Arthur
Executive Officer
Cdr Kevin Whiteside
Commanding Officer

4. 4
HMCS Vancouver Command Priorities
1. Lead each other;
2. Communicate with each other; and
3. Train to succeed in operations.
Our goal is for Vancouver to be a place where people want to work.
We take care each other and face challenges head-on. When
we deploy this summer our goal will be to return from overseas
healthy, happy and successful.
Happiness Breeds Effectiveness!

5. 5
How to contact and follow your team
• Facebook - http://facebook.com/hmcsncsmvancouver
• Twitter - twitter.com/hmcsncsmvan
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmcsvancouver/

6. What We Have Been Up To
• Intermediate Multi-Ship Readiness Training
• Pre-deployment Preparations
• Ship Maintenance
• Refresher Training
• Pre-deployment Leave

7. June/July Programme
• Mission Specific Readiness Training – Enroute to RIMPAC
• RIMPAC - Rim of the Pacific Exercise, is the world's largest
international maritime warfare exercise. RIMPAC is held biennially during
June and July of even-numbered years from Honolulu, Hawaii, with the
exception of 2020 where it was held in August. It is hosted and
administered by the United States Navy's Indo-Pacific Command,
headquartered at Pearl Harbor, in conjunction with the Marine Corps,
the Coast Guard, and Hawaii National Guard forces under the control of
the Governor of Hawaii. The US invites military forces from the Pacific
Rim and beyond to participate. With RIMPAC the United States Indo-
Pacific Command seeks to enhance interoperability among Pacific Rim
armed forces, as a means of promoting stability in the region to the
benefit of all participating nations

8. Operations While Deployed
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operates in maritime
environments around the world during Operation PROJECTION. CAF
members deployed on this operation are working to make the world
more secure and enhance relationships with Canada’s allies and
partners.
Operation PROJECTION shows Canada’s ongoing commitment to
global peace. The deployment of sailors, ships and submarines shows
how the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is ready to defend Canada’s
interests around the world.
Operation NEON is Canada’s contribution to a coordinated
multinational effort to support the implementation of United
Nations Security Council sanctions imposed against North
Korea.
The series of UN sanctions, imposed between 2006 and 2017,
aim to pressure North Korea to abandon its weapons of mass
destruction programs and respond to North Korean nuclear
weapon tests and ballistic missile launches.
This operation demonstrates the importance that Canada places
on security in the Indo-Pacific region, international security and
the importance of upholding the UN Security Council sanctions
regime. It further demonstrates Canada’s resolve in standing
with allies and partners in accordance with Canadian values.
This is in line with Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure,
Engaged.
OP PROJECTION OP NEON

9. Your Community, Your Resource Centre
“Offering programs and services unique to the military lifestyle.”
Votre Communauté, Votre Centre de Resources
“Offrant des programmes et des services uniques au style de vie militaire.”
We support those who are important to you.
The MFRC proudly honours the diversity of “families”.
Nous soutenons ceux qui sont importants pour vous.
Le CRFM honore fièrement la diversité des “familles”.

10. MFRC Open House
Journée portes ouvertes du CRFM
Wednesday June 1st
6:00 – 7:30pm (CPAC)
A fun event for the military
community!
Mercredi 1er juin
18h-19h30 (CPAC CRFM)
Un événement amusant pour la
communauté militaire!

11. Resources & Programs for Parents and Children
Ressources & Programmes pour Parents et Enfants
• Supporting Children Through Absence: Parent Orientation Session
– Monday June 6th, 6-7pm on Zoom
• Supporting Children Through Absence Workshops
– A variety of workshops for children ages 3 to 12 Download a copy of
Parenting from Afar
Not able to participate in the workshops? Pick up or order a copy of our Children’s
Deployment Workbooks and Parent Guide!
Vous ne pouvez pas participer aux aterliers? Ramassez ou commandez un exemplaire
de nos cahiers d'exercices de déploiement pour enfants et de notre guide des parents!

12. Programs for Parents and Children
Programmes pour Parents et Enfants
• Stay & Play
– Ages 0 to 5 years; Thursday mornings at the MFRC
Out of School Care
– Includes the Supporting Children Through
Absence Corner!
• Growing Parents
– For pregnant people and those parenting
babies up to 18 months of age
• Support our Troops National Summer
Camps Program

13. Ages 18 months to 5 years
For deployments or work-related absences of 21 consecutive days
or more, you are entitled to 1 free childcare session per week,
up to 4 free sessions per month. Book up to 8 days in advance by
calling 250-363-2674.
Âge 18 mois - 5 ans
Pour les déploiements ou absences liés au travail de 21 jours ou
plus, vous avez droit à 1 séance de garde gratuite par semaine
jusqu'à 4 séances gratuites par mois. Réservez jusqu'à 8 jours à
l'avance en appelant le 250-363-2674.
Respite Child Care
Soins Occasionels de Répit

14. L’équipe de bien-être et de counseling de la famille comprend un groupe de
travailleurs sociaux et de conseillers professionnels attentionnés et hautement
qualifiés. Ils sont là pour soutenir la santé mentale et le bien-être de vous et votre
famille. Ils offrent des conseils aux personnes et aux familles axées sur la famille.
• Intake Phone: 778 533-7736
• Intake Email: Intake@emfrc.com
Our Team
Notre Équipe
The Family Wellness and Counselling Team includes a group of caring and highly trained
professional social workers and counsellors. They are here to support you and your
family’s mental health and wellness. They offer counselling for individuals and couples
with a family focus.​

15. How We Support Families
Comment nous Soutenons les Familles
The FWCT provides preventative and responsive programming in the form of group facilitation and counselling.
The FWCT can support you with:​
• Mental health questions and concerns.​
• Relationship Issues.​
• Pre and post-natal supports - Join us for “Growing Parents”.​
• Youth Supports.​
• Supporting children and dependents with diverse needs.
• Emergency and respite childcare is available upon assessment.
La FWCT offre des programmes préventifs et adaptés sous forme de facilitation de groupe et de counseling.
Le FWCT peut vous soutenir avec :
• Questions et préoccupations en matière de santé mentale.
• Problèmes relationnels.
• Soutiens pré et postnatals - Rejoignez-nous pour « Grandir les parents ».
• Soutiens à la jeunesse.
• Soutenir les enfants et les dépendants ayant des besoins variés.
• Des services de garde d’urgence et de relève sont disponibles lors de l’évaluation.

16. The MFRC
Le CRFM
• Can work with you to develop an Emergency Family Plan
• Can help you build your network
• May be able to provide some assistance upon assessment
• Peut travailler avec vous à l’élaboration d’un plan familial
d’urgence
• Peut vous aider à créer votre réseau
• Peut être en mesure de fournir une certaine aide lors de
l’évaluation
Be sure to complete your Emergency Family Plan now available through the
MFRC Deployment App!
Assurez-vous de compléter votre plan familial d’urgence qui est maintenant
disponible par l’entremise de l’application de déploiement du CRFM!

17. MFRC Programs
CRFM Programmes
Join us for upcoming and ongoing
programs offered through the MFRC:
• EMFRC Wellness Toolkit
• Wellness Wednesday
Monthly drop-in virtual group for anyone who
is military connected and curious about
developing and maintaining personal
wellness.

18. Research shows that families that are well prepared,
know where to turn in case of emergencies, and
have strong support systems deal most successfully
with deployments.
La recherché montre que les familles qui sont bien
préparées, savoir vers qui se tourner en cas
d’urgence, et disposer de systems de soutien solides
pour gérer le plus efficacement les déploiements.
Key to Successful Deployments
La Clé du Succès des Déploiements

19. 1. Learn about available resources and services!
– Ensure your friends and family members know how to contact us (pick up one of our fridge magnets!)
2. Plan well!
– Update emergency contact information
– Make sure eligible family members have their Military Family ID Card (MFID)
3. Get connected!
– Join your Family Network! Take part in our events and activities!
1. Informez-vous sur les ressources et les services disponibles!
– Assurez-vous que vos amis et les membres de votre famille savent comment nous contacter
(prenez l'un de nos aimants pour réfrigérateur!)
2. Planifier Bien!
– Mettre à jour les informations de contacts d’urgence
– Assurez-vous que les membres de la famille éligibles ont leur MFID
3. Soyez connectés!
– Joignez votre réseau familial! Participez à nos événements et activités!
Our Top Tips
Nos Meilleurs Conseils

20. • MFRC Website: www.esquimaltmfrc.com
• Deployment App: Receive tips to guide you through all stages of your deployment. Customize
your experience with checklists, and a countdown clock. Available via the Apple App Store and
Google Play.
• The Military Lifestyle Podcast: Hosted by the Esquimalt MFRC, this podcast has a few
episodes dedicated to deployment.
• Site Web du CRFM: www.esquimaltmfrc.com
• Appli Déploiement: Recevez des conseils pour vous guider à toutes les étapes de votre
déploiement. Personnalisez votre expérience avec des listes de contrôle et un compte à
rebours. Disponible via l'App Store d'Apple et Google Play.
• The Military Lifestyle Podcast: Hébergé par le CRFM d'Esquimalt, ce balado
contient quelques épisodes consacrés au déploiement.
Resources
Ressources

21. • Deployment Support Handbooks: Contains tips, resources, and information specific to
pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment periods.
• Everything Binder: Helps keep track of EVERYTHING you may need at a moment’s notice.
• Pre-Deployment Checklist: Outlines several essential areas you may want to consider
when preparing for a deployment.
• Manuels d'assistance au déploiement: Contient des conseils, des ressources et des
informations spécifiques aux périodes de pré-déploiement, de déploiement et de
post-déploiement.
• Everything Binder: Aide à garder trace de TOUT ce dont vous pourriez avoir besoin à
tout moment!
• Liste de contrôle de pré-déploiement: Décrit plusieurs domaines essentiels que vous
voudrez peut-être prendre en compte lors de la préparation d'un déploiement.
Downloadable Resources
Télécharger Ressources
Includes information for single members, parents of members, partners, kids and pets!
Comprend des informations pour les membres célibataires, les parents des membres,
les partenaires, les enfants et les animaux domestiques!

22. Get Connected
Soyez Connectés
Be sure to join the Family Network’s Facebook group!
Assurez-vous de joindre le Groupe Facebook du Réseau Familial!
Register with us to receive deployment support by:
• Becoming a part of your Family Network;
• Connecting with the MFRC local to you; and/or
• Receiving support in French.
Inscrivez-vous auprès de nous pour recevoir du
soutien en matière de déploiement:
• En devenant membre de votre réseau familial;
• En vous connectant avec le CRFM local; et
• En recevant du soutien en français.

23. Get Connected
Soyez Connectés
HMCS Vancouver Family Network
Réseau familial NCSM Vancouver
Network Volunteers
Bénévoles du réseau: Amber and Lori
443 Squadron Family Network
Réseau familial 443
Network Volunteers
Bénévoles du réseau: Tara and Trista

24. Contact
Esquimalt MFRC / CRFM Esquimalt
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
Ou sans frais partout au Canada
1-800-353-3329
emfrc@shaw.ca
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
After hours Family information Line
Ligne d’information Familiale après les heures
1-800-866-4546
After hours Duty Padre Line – call the MFRC and Press “2”
Après heures de gardes -appelez le CRFM et Appuyez sur “2”

25. CFPU
Défense National
Nationale Defence
CANADIAN FORCES POSTAL UNIT
PO BOX 1000 STN FORCES
ASTRA ON K8N 5W6
Postal Brief
Deployment Morale Mail
12 Apr 2022
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Cpl Trevor Morehouse

26. • How to send your mail?
• Maximum size for morale mail parcel
• How to address mail to the ship
• How to fill out a Canada Post customs declaration form
• List of prohibited items
• Extra information
• CF Morale mail drop off points
• Questions
INDEX
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27. UNCLASS
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2 ways to send your mail:
• Canadian Forces (CF) morale mail service
Free Service
Drop off at the local MFRC or Fleet / Naden Mail Offices
No special services available with CF Morale Mail (i.e. parcel tracking or express post)
• Canada Post
Drop off at any Canada Post outlet
Postage is required
Special services including insurance, Registered Mail, Xpresspost, Priority, etc are only in effect until it
reaches Fleet Mail Office.
Proof of delivery available-only up to the Fleet Mail Office
Currently free letter mail-Drop off in any Canada Post Mail Box or outlet
HOW TO SEND YOUR MAIL?

28. UNCLASS
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MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL
Example
100 CM
40 CM
40 CM
Max weight:
20Kgs

29. Sender’s address
Description of contents of the parcel
Aye Missew
123 My Street
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Tel: 250-765-4567
Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)
HMCS MY SHIP
PO BOX 17000 STN FORCES
VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2
LIST OF CONTENTS
Chips
Newspapers
Books
Photos
Gummies
Documents
Addressee
HOW TO ADDRESS PARCEL TO THE SHIP
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30. CANADA POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION
*NCV = No Commercial Value
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**Canada Post Custom Declaration is MANDATORY!**

31. LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS
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• Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco
products
• Corrosive or Flamable liquids/solids
• Pornographic material
• Knives
• Drugs and Narcotics
• (including prescription/Over the
counter drugs/Vitamins)
• Compressed Gases/Aerosol/Pop Cans
• Perishable Food items

32. EXTRA INFORMATIONS
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• Supplementary restrictions
according to host country
(see Canada Post’s site for up
to date information)
www.canadapost.ca
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Note: Batteries are
permitted only if they are
in their original sealed
package

33. EXTRA INFORMATIONS
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ALL PARCELS WILL BE
SCREENED

34. EXTRA INFORMATIONS
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CF MAIL ROUTINGS
Mail will be sent via CMTT/Other
carriers
Timings are unpredictable

35. CF MORAL MAIL DROP OFF POINTS
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Signal Hill MFRC
CPAC MFRC
Fleet Mail Office
Naden Mail Room
A list of out of area locations is available at all drop off locations
Note: Wrapping paper and tape is available at Fleet Mail
Office and Naden Mail Room.

36. QUESTIONS
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
FMO (250) 363-2176
MFRC (250)363-2640
OPEN HOURS
Dockyard D-37
Monday to Friday
0900 to 1400
NADEN-Nelles Block
Monday to Friday
1000 to 1200

37. Capt Chris Fukushima
Deputy Judge Advocate
AJAG (Pacific Region)

38. AJAG Pacific
 AJAG Spectrum of Legal Assistance
 Power of Attorney (POA)
 Wills
 Travel Authorization Letter
 SDB Beneficiary Form
Discussion Points

39. AJAG Pacific
 Your personal legal affairs should be dealt
with by a civilian lawyer / notary
 Legal Officers may provide assistance to
CAF members in case of urgent /
operational necessity (ref: CFAO 56-5)
Spectrum of Services

40. AJAG Pacific
 Incapacity Planning:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-
health/incapacity-planning
 Enduring POA Form: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-your-
health/incapacity-planning/enduring_power_of_attorney.pdf
 https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Wills-
and-Estates/180
 http://www.trustee.bc.ca/documents/STA/It%27s_Your_Choice-
Personal_Planning_Tools.pdf
 http://www.nidus.ca/?page_id=68
 http://www.nidus.ca/PDFs/Nidus_Guide_EPA.pdf
Useful References

41. AJAG Pacific
Allows a person (the “donor”) to appoint
someone 19 years of age or older (BC) to
be their representative (the “attorney”) to
take care of your financial and legal
affairs on your behalf.
 General POA – ceases when incapable
 Enduring POA – continues when incapable
Power of Attorney (POA)

42. AJAG Pacific
Examples:
 Bill payments
 Banking
 Insurance for car or home
 Bank loans
 Mortgage payments
 Buying or selling property, including cars and houses
 Pay issues
 It does not include decisions about your personal or health care
Power of Attorney (POA)

43. AJAG Pacific
Do you need a Power of Attorney?
 Some banks have their own “in-house” power of attorney forms
so check with your bank first;
 Online transactions
 Assets, esp. real estate
 Does not apply to joint assets / accounts
Note: a POA does not give the attorney the power to make health
care or child care decisions
Power of Attorney (POA)

44. AJAG Pacific
Who should be your attorney?
 Someone you trust.
 Not someone who has financial problems.
 Not someone you don’t get along with, like an
estranged spouse.
There are potential consequences
resulting from picking the wrong
attorney!
Power of Attorney (POA)

45. AJAG Pacific
 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 Donor

46. AJAG Pacific
 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
Duties of the Attorney

47. AJAG Pacific
 SAFEGUARD THE ORIGINAL POA
 DON’T TAKE IT WITH YOU ON
DEPLOYMENT
The Power is in the Document

48. AJAG Pacific
 IAW the terms of the document (e.g. an
expiry date)
 If the attorney is the spouse and the
marriage or marriage-like relationship
ends
 Death or bankruptcy of the attorney
 Death of the donor
Termination of POA

49. AJAG Pacific
If you want to stop your attorney
acting for you:
 Advise them in writing (email is ok)
 If you revoke the power of attorney,
make sure you contact your bank to
inform them
 Get the original document back
Revocation by the Donor

50. AJAG Pacific
Will
The written statement by which a
person instructs how his or her
estate should be distributed after
death.
Complete a Will Certificate.
Wills

51. AJAG Pacific
 When a person dies without a will or “Intestate”
their property vests in the court
 The province then uses a set formula to
distribute their estate, which may not be what
the person wanted
 See the Wills Estates Succession Act for more
details or contact a civilian lawyer
Why You Might Want a Will

52. AJAG Pacific
Wills
• Basic CAF Will is adequate for:
 First marriage
 Single members
 Simple finances
 No children

53. AJAG Pacific
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
Wills

54. AJAG Pacific
Review SDB Beneficiary form –
changes in circumstances (i.e.
divorce) will not automatically change
SDB beneficiary
Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB)
Beneficiary

55. AJAG Pacific
 Can be signed by any Reg Force Commissioned
Officer
 Is proof that you consent to your child
traveling with a spouse or another person
 May assist you when crossing border to US or
other borders with children
 Example letter available for download from the
AJAG webpage
Travel Authorization Letter

56. AJAG Pacific
esquimalt.mil.ca/ajag/Documents/Bl
ank_Travel_Authorization_Letter_
Template.doc
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/childre
n/consent-
letter?_ga=2.35908576.192309177.16
43137118-303858980.1643137114

57. AJAG Pacific
Reception: 250-363-4260
DWAN Site:
http://esquimalt.mil.ca/ajag/
Questions?

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PAY AND BENEFITS
PO1 Jessica Mann PO2 Brittany Yaskow

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee Results
OP PROJECTION – Indo Asia Pacific
Hardship Level 3 - $596/Month
Risk Level 1 - $199/Month
Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee Results
OP NEON
Hardship Level 3 - $596/Month
Risk Level 1 - $199/Month

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PAY AND BENEFITS
PDP – Predetermined Pay
All members of the ships company will be placed on PDP (1/2 Normal Monthly Entitlement + Post
Living Differential) which will be Directly deposited to bank accounts twice a month as normal.
The Ships Office will only entertain a change in PDP in exceptional circumstances.
All other allowances will remain in the pay system to cover any Local Aquittance Roll’s or pay
parades that occur during the deployment. PDP will come into effect approximately 8 August when
we depart RIMPAC.
If not already completed, the amount will be discussed with you during the DAG process and you will
be required to sign an agreement form.

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Family Care Assistance
Refs: A. CBI 10.3.11
B. CBI 209.52
ELIGIBILITY
a) the member does not have a spouse or common-law partner; or
b) has a spouse or common-law partner who is a service member but that spouse or common-law partner
does not live at the member's place of duty for service reasons, or lives at the member's place of duty,
but for service reasons is absent from that place of duty during the same period.

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Family Care Assistance
Refs: A. CBI 10.3.11
B. CBI 209.52
ENTITLEMENT
Reimbursement is limited to (for commercial care services only):
a) $75/day with receipts; or
b) $35/day with a declaration in lieu of receipts.

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Home Leave Travel Assistance (HLTA):
Ref: MFSI, Sect 21
INTENT
Assists a member who is deployed or assigned to a place of duty outside Canada
to reunite with their family member. Is not taken in the first 30 or last 30 days of
deployment.
ELIGIBILITY
All members of Ship’s Company deploying for a minimum consecutive 60 days.
ENTITLEMENT
Reimbursement subject to the number of consecutive days members will deploy
with the ship and the type of HLTA taken.

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Home Leave Travel Assistance (HLTA):
Ref: MFSI, Sect 21
For travel to a member’s home or previous place of duty, reimbursement
calculated in accordance with CBI 10.21.05 - HLTA for Travel to Home or
Previous Place of Duty for the direct return journey.
This also applies to Reverse HLTA where a member’s family member travels to
reunite with them at a port of call. The member's travel back to ship, if the ship
has sailed, is also reimbursable as part of HLTA but is not included in the
calculation used to determined maximum HLTA reimbursement.
More information to follow.

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Custodial Expenditures
Ref: CBI 10.28.01
INTENT
Provides assistance for expenses associated with maintaining a vacant residence
while on deployment outside Canada.
ELIGIBILITY
Single members, service couples where both (and any dependants if applicable)
will be away from the residence, and deployed single parents with dependants
under 18 years of age where the dependant will not remain at the residence
during the time the member is deployed.

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PAY AND BENEFITS
Storage of Private Motor Vehicle and Related Expenses
Ref: CBI 10.28.02
INTENT
To reimburse a member for the storage of a Private Motor Vehicle (PMV) when
the shipment of the PMV to the location of the deployment is not authorized.
ELIGIBILITY
All deployed members of Ship’s Company.

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HONOURS AND AWARDS
OP PROJECTION – Special Service Medal Expedition (SSM
EXP)
• Time needed for medal: 45 days cumulative days
• Bars: There are no rotational bars for this medal
• This medal is not engraved

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OP NEON – Operational Service Medal Expedition (OSM EXP)
• Time needed for medal: 21 cumulative days
• Bars: Rotation bars can be awarded after a total of 210
days (including the 21 days needed to receive the medal
originally), and additional bars are awarded for each
subsequent period of 180 days
• This medal is engraved with service number, rank, initials
and surname
HONOURS AND AWARDS

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• Medals cannot be ordered until the ship meets the eligibility requirement
HONOURS AND AWARDS

70. Cpl Smith
Ship’s Medic

71. • Daily “sick parade”: Much like you would receive in a walk-in
clinic;
• Urgent care: Staff is trained to provide urgent care such as
suturing, intravenous therapy, wound management, etc.;
• Emergent care: Staff is trained in Advanced Cardiac Life
Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, & Acute Care Team
Training. If a situation outside the skill set of the Physician
Assistant there is communication with specialists as required.
Sick Bay

72. Sick Bay
Set up as a small trauma bay like
rural hospitals.
With similar capabilities including;
Basic lab work, fracture
management, oxygen therapy,
intravenous therapy, basic and
advance life support, advanced
cardiovascular life support, wound
dressing, low minor procedures, and
advanced trauma life support.
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73. • There is a helicopter on board that can fly the injured or sick
sailor to the nearest advance care facility. This could be
ashore or to another ship (such as a US Carrier) that can
provide a higher level of care.
• The senior leadership of the ship takes the crew’s health as
a priority.
• The patient will always travel with a medic and an escort.
EVAC

74. • Every member should have enough medication on board to last until
DEC 2022, Every member should consider having enough of their
medication to cover their post-deployment leave.
• Members should also bring a supply of their frequently used Over the
Counter medications such as Tylenol, Motrin, and allergy medications,
as well as their preferred sea sickness medication.
• Over the Counter medications can be requested from the Base
Pharmacy.
• Meclazine (Bonamine): request through Base Pharmacy (six month
supply). Request will be filled from civilian compounding pharmacy.
Please allow 3 days to fill.
Rx

75. • If you ever feel that your family member is ill or their mental
health has changed please feel free to get in touch with the
Military Family Resource Center, Base Duty Officer or
Padre.
• They will inform the Ship’s Medical Team of your concerns
and will see that your loved one gets the help they need.
Family Support

76. Call us for a confidential talk.
If we can't help, we know someone who can.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-268-7708
1-800-567-5803
CFMAP
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The new program gives Canadian Forces’ members and their
families access to the Occupational Health and Safety Agency’s
well-established Employee Assistance Services, which are
already available to other federal employees. By calling a 1-800
number at any time of day or night, eligble individuals will be
able to obtain professional counselling. This service is, of
course, bilingual, and provides not only immediate advice over
the phone, but also the ability to contact a counsellor within 48
hours and schedule an appointment within five days – sooner
in a crisis.

77. • Op Projection West 2022
– Immunisation: (6643-12)
• Every member is to complete an immunisation Departure Assistance
Group
• Standard North-American immunisation required
• Meningococcal Vaccine
• Covid-19 Vaccine (including Booster dose (3rd dose))
– Malaria risk: (6636-43)
• Low / absent: currently not required
Directory of Force Health Protection 6643-89
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78. • A review of the Medical Psychosocial Readiness Questionnaire
Issues that needs to be asses must be entered in this form so that we can assist as needed
• What is taken in consideration
– Medical and Mental Health
– Psychosocial
– Dental
– Immunisation
• Departure Assistance Group Status
– Red: Issues that needs to be address prior to deploying
– Yellow: Issues that can be mitigated during the deployment
– Green: no issues
***Final decision remains with the Chain of Command***
DAG Process
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79. Royal Canadian Chaplain Service
. . . caring for sailors and their families . . .
HMCS Vancouver Deploying Chaplain
Capt Christopher Willis
Christopher.Willis@forces.gc.ca
250-363-1900 ext. 39078

80. • They may be of assistance by:
– Morale support to the deployed, families and the Chain of
Command
– Assist with referrals for various military and community resources
– Providing short term crisis counseling
– Mentoring Peer Supporters
– Providing Religious Services/Spiritual Care
– Advocates who care for all
What does the chaplain do?

81. • The chaplain has unfettered access to the CO, XO, and Cox’n.
– This means that the CO, XO, and Cox’n maintain an open door
policy for the chaplain.
– The chaplain does not need to speak with anyone else in the
member’s chain of command in order to speak with the CO, XO,
or Cox’n in order to address concerns.
– The chaplain will, however, attempt to resolve issues at the most
appropriate level within the chain of command.
Chain of Command

82. • Vancouver participates in Sentinel which is a Chaplain led
peer support program functioning in the RCN. A good
portion of personnel have undergone some basic peer
support training.
Sentinel Program

83. • To alert a deployed sailor about a family emergency
• If I have an urgent concern for the wellbeing of a deployed
sailor
• When I have a problem and I don’t know where to turn
• For information or referral to services
• When I need to talk to someone who listens
• For religious counsel, services or prayer
Why would I call a Chaplain?

84. • Regular Business Hours (Monday – Friday)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Phone: 250-363-4106
• After Hours Emergency Duty Chaplain 24/7, 365 days a
year Phone: 250-818-2794
Chaplain Assistance is available . . .

85. Monthly Information sessions with
HMCS Vancouver's Command Team
during the deployment are to be
determined. Information will be shared
when dates are confirmed.
Des séances d'information mensuelles
avec l'équipe de commandement du
NCSM Vancouver pendant le
déploiement doivent être déterminées.
Les informations seront partagées
lorsque les dates seront confirmées.
Additional Questions?
Questions Additionnelle?