1325-1 (CO)
Canadian Forces Station
Gypsumville,
Pineimuta, Manitoba
R0C 2M0
25 March 1987
National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada,
K1A 0K2
Attention: D HIST
ANNUAL HISTORICAL REPORT
1986 CFS GYPSUMVILLE - UIC 2399
Ref: CFAO 71-7
- The following report, prepared in accordance with reference A, consists of a brief record of activities on the Station listed in chronological order from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 86. Attached at Annex A is a list of Officers, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and the number of Men on strength as of 31 Dec 86. Attached at Annex B are training and strength change statistics:
- January
:
1. Visits: The following person visited the Station this month:
(a) Major Stack - Command RC Padre.
2. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Projectionist Course 15 and 29 January;
- Fire Fighter training 9, 16 and 30 January;
- Command Post Training 30 January; and
- Shelter Training 21 January.
- Project:
(a) Completed stripping down FRT-49 and K-5.
B - February:
- Exercises
: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
- C/W 25 Brave 86-2 (Lie Exercise) 11-12 Feb 86; and
- Vigilant Overview 20-24 Feb 86.
2. Visits: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
(a) Master Warrant Officer Robbins - Directorate of Military Occupational Structures.
3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training 13 and 27 Feb 86;
- First Aid Training 4 and 6 Feb;
- Ground Search Party Training 25-27 Feb; and
- Winter Driving Course 14 Feb.
C - March:
1. Visits: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
- Chief Warrant Officer McMillan for a staff assistance visit on Food Services.
- Warrant Officers Dunford, Bryant, Gascon and Sergeant Collier - EME inspection;
- Lieutenant McKinnon - Area Social Work Officer.
- Captain Clark, Warrant Officer Lylyk - 73 Comm Group technical visit; and
- Captain Holmes, Sergeant Redecop - Aircom Financial inspections.
3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training 13, 20, and 27 March;
- First Aid Training 4 and 6 March; and
- Projectionist course 12 March.
D - April:
- Exercise
: This Station participated in the following Exercise:
- Joint CW/25 Brave 86-3 (live exercise) from 9-10 Apr 86.
2. Visit: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
- 737 Thompson Air Cadet Squadron visit.
3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on the Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training 10, 17, 24 April;
- Command Post Training 11 Apr;
- Base Defence Force Training 22 Apr;
- Security Education briefing 30 Apr 86; and
- Ground Search Party 23 Apr 86.
4. SPECTRIX Computer system installed and implemented.
E - May:
1. Visits: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
- Lieutenant-Colonel Fairlie - Command (P) Padre;
- Lieutenant-Colonel Forster - Command AJAG visit; and
- Sergeant Tremblay - RMED visit.
2. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training8, 15, 27, 28 and 29 May;
- Weapons training from 6, 9, 13, 23 May;
- First Aid training 2 May 86; and
- GSP training 21 May 86.
F - June:
- Exercises
: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
- Present Arms 86 10-23 Jun 86; and
- AMALGAM CHIEF 85-3 (Live Exercise) on 15 Jun 86.
2. Visits: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
- Master Warrant Officer Miller for a Comm Sec Inspection: and
- Warrant Officer Aucoin - AD Tech Career Manager.
3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training 12 and 26 June;
- Adventure training 16-27 June; and
- Weapons training 3, 4 and 24 Jun 86.
G - July:
- Visits
: The following person visited the Station this month:
- Mr. M Dudra - Canex Regional Representative.
- Course/Training
:
- Fire Fighting 10, 24 Jul 86.
- Project:
- Completed stripping down FRT-49 and K-5.
4. Change of Command: Captain JGD Caty assumed command from Major VV Kipple 11 July 86.
H - August:
- Visit
: The following person visited the Station this month:
- Captain Day - Non-Public Funds Technical Audit.
- Exercise: This Station participated in the following Exercise:
(a) AMALGAM CHIEF/Snow Time 86-3 19-20 Aug 86.
- Course/Training
: The following course and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighting training 21 Aug 86.
H - September:
- Visits
: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
- Mr. Lanktreg - Aircom Comsec Inspection;
- Warrant Officer Hooker, Mr. Bures and Mr. Blistos - site surveys on CADIN Pinetree Closure Program;
- Captain Swarbrick, Master Warrant Officer Davis - Supply Staff Assist Visit; and
- Sergeant Magill - Preventive Medicine visit.
J - October:
1. Visits: The following personnel visited the Station this month:
- Colonel Doshen Deputy of Operations (NORAD) 27-28 Oct 86.
2. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter Training - 16 and 23 Oct;
- GSP Training 29-31 Oct;
- Security Briefing - 16 Oct; and
- Disaster Response Plan/Emergency Defence Plan Exercise 7-9 Oct.
K - November:
1. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:
- Lieutenant Colonel Sim, Major Mercier, Chief Warrant Officer Marshall and Master Warrant Officer Barnes for a Comm Det visit on 18 Nov; and
- Master Warrant Officer Davis - Explosive Facilities Safety Inspection.
3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training 13, 20 Nov 86;
- First Aid Course 4, 6 Nov 86; and
- Safe Backing Course 18, 19 Nov.
M - December:
1. Exercise: The Station participated in the following Exercise:
- FABRIC MUTE 87-101 (live exercise) 9-10 Dec 86.
2. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:
- Fire Fighter training 4 Dec; and
- Defensive Driving Course 3, 4 Dec.
- Several significant events passed within the last year on this Station. Most noteworthy were:
- The FPS-507 Height Finder Operation ceased 31 Dec 86;
- The Station Ground Search Party participated in the Madiline Greisdale Search, in July;
- Clothing Store ceased operation in December;
- Station Ground Search Team disbanded in December 1986;
- Officers Mess amalgamated with Sergeant and Warrant Officers Mess in October 1986;
- Closure Reunion for present and past members of Station held 15 Aug 86;
- Radar monument officially dedicated 19 Sep 86; and
- Interlake Adjustment Services Committee (committee formed by local communities) held monthly meetings at the Parish Hall studying re-use possibility of the site.
- These milestones and the other events listed chronologically, contributed to the overall operational capabilities and effectiveness of this station. Overall, CFS Gypsumville enjoyed a successful year in 1986.
Signed by:
JGD Caty
Captain
Commanding Officer