Briefing for the ships participating in OP Caribbe

1. LCdr L.T. Creasy
Commanding Officer HMCS BRANDON
LCdr S.P. Denneny
Commanding Officer HMCS WHITEHORSE
Operation CARIBBE
Pre-Deployment Brief September 30 2015

3. 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.

4. Operational Security
• No use of social media permitted
• Limited connectivity with family due to operational
needs
• Respect working relationship and security needs of
allies
More information…
• http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-canada-north-america-
recurring/op-caribbe.page
• Or Google Op CARIBBE

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. The Power is in the Document
• SAFEGUARD THE ORIGINAL POA
• DON’T TAKE IT WITH YOU ON DEPLOYMENT

12. Termination of POA
• Terminating events
• Revocation by the Donor

13. WILLS
What is a Will?
The written statement by which a person
instructs how his or her estate should be
distributed after death

14. 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

15. Wills
• Basic CF Will is adequate for:
First marriage
Single members
Simple finances
No children

16. 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

17. 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

18. Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB)
Beneficiary
• Review SDB Beneficiary form – changes in
circumstances (i.e. marriage) will not
automatically change SDB beneficiary

19. 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

21. Sandra Pinard
Deployment Coordinator

22. Your Community,
Your Resource Centre
“offering programs and services unique to the
military lifestyle. ”

23. What is the MFRC?
We are an independent
resource for the military
community

24. Our mission
Provide programs and services
that serve, involve and advocate
for the military community and their
families, and which address the
unique challenges of the military
family lifestyle and will result in an
enhanced quality of life

25. Our vision
A proud, self-reliant military
family thriving in a dynamic and
supportive community.

26. 3 Keys to a Successful Deployment
1. Plan well – make sure your loved
ones know how to reach us.
2. Know the resources available
3. Connected to others

27. • 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

28. What’s new at the MFRC??

29. • Keep connected with deployed parent
• With other kids going through the same
thing
• Starting October, weekly day and evening
sessions
Children’s Deployment
Workshops

30. 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.

31. • We will call your
parents, siblings,
spouse, grandparents
• Keep them updated
• Answer their questions
Staying in Touch Calls

32. • Mail dates posted on
www.EsquimaltMFRC.com
• Changes will be emailed out to the Family
Network
Drop off Mail Packages

33. • 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

34. • Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch
• Halloween Dinner and Movie
• Christmas Shopping Night
• Return & Reunion Workshops
• Homecoming Banner Making
Upcoming Activities

35. • Weekly events in Colwood
& Esquimalt
• Free child care
Away Cafés/Dinners

36. • 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.

37. • Join the MCDV Family Network
• Your Network volunteer: VACENT – Tina
mcdv.family@shawcable.com
• Meet and Greet Session – Oct 14
• Get up to date info from the Command Teams
and the MFRC
Get Connected

38. • 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 Members
We have not forgotten about you!

39. • Answer questions
• Provide assistance in emergency
• Refer to resources in community
24 Hour Info Line
8000 phone
calls per year

40. • 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

41. We respect your
Privacy
&
Confidentiality

42. Two Offices
CPAC Signal Hill
Daycare Counselling

43. Location 1: CPAC
Colwood Pacific Activity Centre

44. Location 2: Signal Hill
1505 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt
Close to Dockyard Gate, Fleet Club

45. Phone
250-363-2640
3-2640 on the Base
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
1-800-353-3329
24 hours a day
7 days a week

46. Website
www.esquimaltmfrc.com

47. TWO WAYS TO SEND YOUR MAIL:
Canadian Forces (CF) morale mail service
Canada Post
POSTAL INFORMATION

48. CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE
Free Service
Drop off at the local MFRC or Fleet Mail Office
No special services available with
CF Morale Mail

49. Example
40 CM
Max weight:
20Kgs
100 CM40 CM
MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL
PARCEL
The maximum weight for parcels is 20kgs
Oversize and overweight parcels will not be accepted.

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Aye Missew
123 My St
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Tel-765-4567
Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)
HMCS Ship Name
PO BOX 17000 STN FORCES
VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2
CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS
FOR MCDV PERSONNEL
Contents:
Chips
Newspapers
Books
Sender’s address
Addressee
Description of contents

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John Doe
123 My St
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Bloggins B.PO1 123 (Mess #)
HMCS Ships Name
PO Box 17000 STN FORCES
VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2
MAIL GOING THROUGH CANADA POST
Return address
Addressee
Canada Post Custom Declaration is MANDATORY!

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CANADA POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Sender:
Same as
on parcel
Destination:
Same as
on parcel
Description of contents
$20.00
*NCV
Sign here
x
*NCV = No Commercial Value

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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

54. PROHIBITED ITEMS
Alcoholic 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

55. ALL PARCELS
WILL BE
SCREENED
CF MAIL ROUTINGS
Mail will be sent via CMTT
Timings are unpredictable

56. CF MORALE MAIL DROP OFF POINTS
MFRC’S
RECRUITING OFFICES
LOCAL BASES
CALL YOUR LOCAL MFRC TO FIND OUT YOUR CLOSEST DROP
OFF LOCATION

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
FMO (250) 363-2176
MFRC (250)363-2640

58. HMCS BRANDON
HMCS WHITEHORSE
Medical Information
CPO2 Robert Gibson
Fleet Senior Physician’s Assistant
Maj Shawn Benninger
Fleet Surgeon

59. 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.

60. 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.

61. 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.