The document provides a multi-part briefing for members of HMCS VANCOUVER who are deploying on Operation Unified Protector. It covers topics such as the mission overview from the Commanding Officer, legal issues, support services from the Military Family Resource Centre, medical aspects, postal services, benefits and allowances.

1. HMCS VANCOUVER Pre-Deployment Briefing Pt 1: Commanding Officer Pt 2: Legal Pt 3: Military Family Resource Centre Pt 4: Medical Pt 5: Postal Pt 6: Pay & Benefits

2. OP Unified Protector / Op Mobile Situation Brief Commodore Peter Ellis COMMANDER CANADIAN FLEET PACIFIC Part 1: Briefing from the Commanding Officer What this operation is about and where it will take the HMCS VANCOUVER

3. This briefing is intended to inform you about the mission and related items

4. Arab Spring The Arab Spring is a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests that have been taking place in the Arab world since December 2010. Many demonstrations have met violent responses from authorities, as well as from pro-government militias and counter-demonstrators.

5. International Intervention On 26 February the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1970 which: expressed concern at the evolving Libyan situation; demanded an end to the violence; and requested Libyan officials ensure the safety of the civilian population. CHA sailed on 2 March under this UNSCR

6. International Intervention On 17 March the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1973 which further reiterated: the need to end the violence; the need for the international community to intervene to protect the lives of the innocent; and the need to enforce an arms embargo and no fly zone around Libya. CHA is working under this UNSCR

7. Canadian Tasks HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN has conducted patrols north of Libya in order to help to enforce the arms embargo . They have also boarded vessels , provided intelligence to NATO and provided support for minesweeping vessels. CP-140A Aurora Maritime Patrol aircraft have provided surveillance More than 100 sorties flown by Canadian Pilots; CF-18’s have conducted extensive ground attack missions

8. Potential Tasks for VANCOUVER Surveillance Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), including boarding operations to enforce the Arms Embargo Assistance to Humanitarian relief efforts Disaster Relief or Non-Combatant Evacuations Other tasks which may arise

9. VANCOUVER’s Readiness VANCOUVER is a High Readiness Unit, achieved over the course of a demanding program that began with work-ups (WUPs) in 2010 and will culminate during Mission WUPs in July. The ship has achieved many significant training and readiness milestones, and is well prepared and fully supported to excel at the task at hand.

11. Libya Egypt Algeria Tunisia Sudan Saudi Arabia Yemen Iraq Iran Turkey Israel Syria Oman France Italy Greece Spain

12. HMCS VANCOUVER Lt(N) Ivan Elieff Office of the Assistant Judge Advocate General (Pacific Region) Personal Legal Issues Part 2: Briefing on Legal Issues Power of Attorney, Wills

13. Discussion Points Power of Attorney (POA) Incapacity planning FYI Wills Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB) Beneficiary Form Travel Authorization Letter

14. 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

15. Power of Attorney General Limited Enduring

16. Power of Attorney financial or business arrangements dome by your attorney could include: Insurance for car or home Bank loans Mortgage payments Buying or selling property, including cars and houses Pay issues

17. Power of Attorney Who to chose as your attorney? Someone you trust Someone willing to do it Financially responsible choosing poorly = potential serious consequences

18. 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)

19. 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

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

21. Termination of POA Terminating events Enduring POA Revocation by the Donor

22. Amendments to BC legislation September 1, 2011 Grandfathered current valid POAs New duty to act imposed on attorneys New formal requirements for docs after 01Sep11 Many more changes - See a lawyer

23. Incapacity Planning Issues FYI Personal care planning e.g. Health Care Representation Agreement Committeeship See a lawyer

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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. Need to Re-Do Your Will? You should re-do your Will when: Newly married ( previous will is invalidated by marriage ) You should at least revisit, if not re-do, when Children are born Change of life circumstances

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

30. 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 commissioned officer

31. Sandra Pinard Deployment Coordinator Part 3: Briefing on the MFRC Activities and services for family members

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

33. Key to Successful Deployments 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.

34. The MFRC’s Top 3 Tips Plan well - Ensure your family knows how to contact us Learn about the available resources Get connected

35. Plan and Prepare Financial, Legal and Household Use the checklists provided Pick up a MFRC Magnet Single members – give the MFRC contact info to your loved ones.

36. Know what resources are available Check out the HMCS VANCOUVER Handbook Check out the Information Tables Find out about Upcoming Activities Check out the MFRC website : www.esquimaltmfrc.com www.esquimaltmfrc.com

37. Get Connected Join the VANCOUVER Family Network Your Network volunteers: Shaena and Claire [email_address] Attend the weekly Drop In Coffee Sessions Find out about fun activities – connect with others like yourself. “ Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”

38. Upcoming Activities HMCS VANCOUVER Meet and Greet – 27 Jul (CPAC) Drop In Coffee Sessions (every Wed & switch between Esq and Colwood) Join the VANCOUVER Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.

39. Upcoming Activities cont. Formation Fun Day: Jul 16 (Naden) Deployment Dinners: July 20, Aug 31, Sept 28 , Oct 26, Nov 23 Back to School Shopping: August 17 West Coast Welcome: Sept 10

40. VANCOUVER Sunday Sessions 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:00pm CO’s Presentation 2:00 – 3:00pm Network Planning Session 3:00 – 4:00 Adult Workshop Free on-site childcare from 12:30pm – 4:30pm

41. Get your Military Family Identification Card (MFID) Military Member must be present to sign the card Cards for Married or Common Law Children 13 and older Contains Member’s SN, gives you access to the Base and services, and the MIL Discount Program

42. Top 4 Service requests by loved ones of Deployed Members Free Mail drop off Staying in Touch Calls (anywhere) Networking Opportunities Respite Child Care

43. Single Members We haven’t forgotten you! Services Provided SIT calls for parents – where ever they may be Newcomer activities Postal services and VTC Pet care and car storage advice during deployment

44. Contact Esquimalt MFRC 24-hours a day / seven days a week (250) 363-2640 Or toll-free anywhere in Canada 1-800-353-3329 [email_address] www.esquimaltmfrc.com The Esquimalt MFRC is on Facebook and Twitter!!

45. Esquimalt MFRC Locations Signal Hill – (just up the hill from the Canteen Road Parking Lot) Lampson – (Lampson St School in the same building as the Base Language School) Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) – open evenings and Saturdays.

46. Medical Aspects Part 4: Briefing on Medical The Health Care Plan, Immunizations

47. This Brief Classified UNCLASSIFIED

48. Overview Staff & their experience Sickbay and its capabilities Deployment concerns Ports, Immunizations Medical evacuation

49. Staff & their experience Sickbay Staff: 1x Physician Assistant (WO Sean Davoren) 1x Medical Technician (LS Nicole Spivey) In addition: Casualty Clearers (~20 members of Logistic Dept) Everyone on board qualified in basic first-aid.

50. Sickbay and its capabilities Acute Care / Critical Care Evacuate those people whose illness or injuries are more serious Long-term Medications Medical Resupply Preventive Health & Hygiene

51. Deployment concerns Port Visits Immunizations

52. Deployment concerns Medical evacuation From sea-shore From land-land (Europe-home)

53. POSTAL BRIEFING FOR PERSONNEL DEPLOYED ON 0PERATIONS AIR LAND OR SEA Part 5: Briefing on Sending Mail How to get a package to a deployed member

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

55. CF MORALE MAIL DROP OFF POINTS MFRC Signal Hill and Lampson Mon to Fri 08:30 to 16:30 hrs CPAC Mon to Thur 07:30 to 21:00 hrs Fri 07:30 to 18:00 hrs Sat 08:30 to 17:00 hrs FMO Office and Naden Mail Room Mon to Thurs 08:30 to 15:00 hrs Fri 08:30 to 12:00 hrs Note: Wrapping paper, tape and addresses are available at Fleet Mail Office (FMO) and Naden Mail Room only.

56. CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE (CONTINUED) No special services available with this service; i.e. insurance, registered mail, etc… The only way to claim for damaged mail is through AJAG with proof of content, i.e Original receipt of the item.

57. WEIGHT AND SIZE FOR MAIL THROUGH CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE The maximum weight for parcels is 20 Kgs BY ORDER OF OS LOG SERVICES NDHQ OTTAWA Oversize and overweight parcels will not be accepted.

58. Example 40 CM Max: 20Kgs 80 CM 40 CM THERE IS A MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL SEE EXAMPLE OF BOX SIZE AT EACH DROP OFF POINTS.

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

60. MAIL SENT THROUGH CANADA POST Processed at any Postal outlet. Postage is required on all items, letters and parcels. ****Pending Government legislation. This option offers special services, insurance, registered mail, etc All items which are time sensitive ie: Xpresspost ,Priority courier etc, are effective only until it arrives at FMO Ops

61. Canada Post will continue providing free delivery of letter mail to deployed troops through 2011. The following addresses are the only ones Canada Post will recognize for free letter mail.

62. HMCS OTTAWA Member’s Name PO Box 17000 STN Forces Victoria BC V9A 7N2

63. John Doe 123 My St Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (250)555-6767 Bloggins B.PO1 123 (Mess #) HMCS ALGONQUIN PO Box 17000 STN FORCES VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2 MAIL GOING THROUGH CANADA POST Return address Addressee Canada Post Custom Declaration is MANDATORY ! MAKE SURE YOU TELL THE POSTAL EMPLOYEE.

64. 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

65. PROHIBITED ITEMS Cigarettes and tobacco products; Compressed gases (aerosols); Corrosive liquids/solids (bleach, acids, ammonia); Batteries; pornographic material; Explosives; Alcoholic beverages; Drugs and narcotics (including prescription drugs); Supplementary restrictions according to host country. NOTE: Batteries are permitted if in original sealed packaging.

66. Note: This is not a complete list. If in doubt Contact FMO. ALL PARCELS WILL BE SCREENED

67. CF MAIL ROUTINGS Mail will be sent via CMTT. Timings are unpredictable

68. YOU CAN CONTACT FMO AND MFRC FMO (250) 363-2176 MFRC (250) 363-2640

69. Duty free exempt on parcels from theatre; $60.00 per family member. Duty free exempt on parcels is as follows. Ex: Cpl Smith sends a parcel to his family which consists of 3 gifts for his wife and 2 children… 3 person family x $60.00 = $180.00 duty free So if the parcels’ gifts total $230.00 in value, the addressee might be liable to pay duty on the difference: $230.00 - $180.00= $50.00

70. FOR PERSONNEL SENDING MAIL BACK TO CANADA PLEASE SEE YOUR TRUSTY MET TECH ON BOARD THE SHIP. THEY WILL GIVE YOU THE PRICES AND CUSTOM FORM YOU WILL NEED.

71. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT REMEMBER TO PUT A LIST OF CONTENTS ON YOUR PARCEL AND DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN AT THE BOTTOM OF CUSTOMS FORM.

72. Benefits & Allowances Part 2: Briefing on Benefits & Allowances Plus information on Leave Travel Allowance

73. Benefits and Allowances Prior to departure Under OPCOM CMS (before theatre) OPCOM CEFCOM (OP MOBILE) Under OPCOM CMS (after theatre) Once alongside in Esquimalt

74. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE

75. Family Care Assistance Financial support for childcare services for SERVICE COUPLES (both deployed) or SINGLE PARENTS who have dependants less than 18 yrs of age TB regulations: Max $35/day with declaration Max $75/day with receipt For amount spent after what you normally pay NON-TAXABLE

76. PMV Storage PMV Storage : Commercial facility: actual reasonable costs Not claimable for non-commercial On the return, up to $200 for roadworthiness test once out of storage, before taxes. Receipts required. One vehicle

77. Custodial Expenses For single members or married service couples where both are away for service reasons can not claim if in SQs $275/mth (with receipts) can be paid to ensure the security of vacant residence (extra insurance costs, lawn mowing, minor maintenance, snow removal, etc) Commercial service only

78. CMS Operational Command Normal Sailing under CMS Command

79. Benefits under OPCOM CMS Normal Pay, PLD, Sea Duty Allowance 10 Minute Phone Calls Every 3 Days Foreign Service Compassionate Travel Allowance

80. OPCOM CEFCOM OP MOBILE Once CEFCOM takes command, they will tell the CO whether the ship is inside or outside the MARITIME EXCLUSION ZONE

81. Libya Egypt Algeria Tunisia Sudan Saudi Arabia Yemen Iraq Iran Turkey Israel Syria Oman France Italy Greece Spain

82. OPCOM CEFCOM out of zone OPS Foreign Service Premium (min $745/month – non taxable) Hardship Allowance Level 3 (Provisional) (min $482/month–non taxable) Hardship Allowance Bonus (for qualified members) Risk Allowance Level 1 (Provisional) (min $161/month – non taxable) 15 Minute Phone Calls Every 3 Days Home Leave Travel Assistance Foreign Service Compassionate Travel Allowance

83. OPCOM CEFCOM in the zone OPS Foreign Service Premium (min $745/month – non taxable) Hardship Allowance Level 4 ($642/month–non taxable) Hardship Allowance Bonus (for qualified members) Risk Allowance Level 3 ($482/month – non taxable) 15 Minute Phone Calls Every 3 Days Home Leave Travel Assistance Foreign Service Compassionate Travel Allowance

84. OPCOM CEFCOM in the zone While in the box and receiving Risk Allowance level 3, regular pay and allowances are also not taxed Maximum amount subject to tax relief is up to what a CPO1 (level C IPC 4) earns per month, currently $8135

85. OPS FSP (non taxable) Points LEVEL Amount 0 to 6 1A $745 7 to 12 1B $811 13 to 18 1C $878 19 to 24 1D $944 25 to 30 2A $1011 31 to 36 B $1051 etc,

86. Hardship Allowance The intent of the Hardship Allowance (HA) is to compensate for the living conditions existing at a specific post. Replaces Sea Duty Allowance as they both compensate for the same thing. If a member would loose money by going on HA, can elect to retain SDA instead (consider taxes and HA Bonus)

87. Hardship Allowance Levels Taxable and non Taxable (Cdn $) III $482.00 IV $642.00

88. Hardship Allowance Bonus 7 - 12 points 20 % 13 - 18 points 30% 19 - 24 points 40% 25 – 30 points 50% 31 – 36 points 60% i.e. 7 mths op experience @ HA 3 = $88.20 (20% x $482)

89. Risk Allowance The intent of the Risk Allowance (RA) is to compensate for the risks associated with a specific post.

90. Risk allowance (non taxable) LEVEL AMOUNT I $161 III $482

91. OP MOBILE In-Theatre Benefits (0-6) (7-12) OPS FSP Points 745.00 811.00 HARDSHIP - LEVEL 4 642.00 642.00 HA Bonus (7-12 = 20%) 0 133.20 RISK - LEVEL 3 482.00 482.00 TOTAL 1,869.00 2,068.20

92. Mission Leave Annual leave is not taken during tour Mission Leave is 2.5 days per month To be used in conjunction with your HLTA Travel days are not included in leave If leave is denied for operational reasons, special leave may be granted on return.

93. HLTA When proceeding on authorized special leave, reimbursement for transportation expenses for the return journey between member’s post and: the member’s home the member’s previous place of duty A reverse HLTA where the NOK comes to you If the CO authorizes a Third Location HLTA, then the benefit is an allowance, not a reimbursement

94. After OPCOM CEFCOM Back to normal sailing

95. Benefits after OP MOBILE Normal Pay, PLD, Sea Duty Allowance 10 Minute Phone Calls Every 3 Days Foreign Service Compassionate Travel Allowance

96. ONCE ALONGSIDE IN ESQUIMALT

97. On return home Disembarkation Leave (7 days) SLTA as applicable Convert Unused Mission Leave to Special Leave (if applicable)

98. Special Leave in lieu of Mission leave For days on OP MOBILE: 12 166-180 11 151-165 10 136-150 9 121-135 8 106-120 7 91-105 6 76-90 5 61-75 4 46-60 3 31-45 2 16-30 1 1-15

99. Special Leave in lieu of Mission leave Reckoned in working days Normally consecutive Must have served at least 30 days in AOO

100. Post Combat Reintegration Allowance (PCRA) No PCRA as this mission is not deemed a combat operation.