1325-1 (CO)
4 April 1985
Historical Report
Canadian Forces Station Yorkton
1 Jan 84 to 31 Dec 84
Canadian Forces Station Yorkton UIC 2394
Canadian Forces Organization Order 2.56 - 19 Oct 79
January 1984
Senior NCO’s Supervisors Seminar was held at CFS Yorkton from 9 to 13 January 1984.
A meeting was held with SASKTEL representatives 30 January 1984 to discuss any problems the station has with SASKTEL’s service and equipment.
The FPS-107 School conducted a course 18 January to 6 March 1984. A total of 6 personnel were qualified, three from CFS Yorkton.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
30 Jan 1984 |
ECM DEMO YOGI 14 FALCON |
SIMULATED |
17 Jan 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-01 |
30 Jan to 28 Feb 1984 |
Bold Step |
February 1984
Four Emergency First Aid Courses were conducted on the station during 6 to 9 February 1984. A total of 38 personnel were qualified.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
1 Feb 1984 |
Manual tell to ROCC manual inputs |
3 Feb 1984 |
ECM DEMO YOGI 14 FALCON |
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6 Feb 1984 |
ECM DEMO YOGI 11 & 17 FALCONS |
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10 Feb 1984 |
ECM DEMO YOGI 11 & 17 FALCONS |
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21 Feb 1984 |
ECM DEMO YOGI 03 FALCON |
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23-24 Feb 1984 |
CW/NW BRAVE 84-2 |
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24 Feb 1984 |
ECM DEMO YOGI 03 |
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SIMULATED |
20 Feb 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-5 |
22 Feb 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-200 |
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27 Feb 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-6 |
Funeral Parade for Master Seaman Crose at Roblin, Manitoba on 20 February 1984.
March 1984
Winter Carnival held from 1-3 March 1984.
The Yorkton Adult Education Course toured DMCC 9 March 1984.
An Air Cadet Sports Weekend was held at the station 18-18 March 1984. A total of 13 Squadrons participated throughout the two day event.
The Kamsack Air Cadet Squadron toured DMCC 24 March 1984.
Construction and Engineering Staff Visit was conducted by the PACE Shop 27-29 March 1984. Captain Brontmeyer and WO Chambers represented the PACE Program.
RCAF Anniversary of 60 years held on the station. A Mess Dinner was held 30 March 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
SIMULATED |
19 Mar 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-7 |
26 Mar 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-8 |
The following projects that have been completed or are in progress during the period 1 January 1984 to 31 March 1984:
April 1984
The FPS-107 conducted major maintenance procedures by changing klystrons from 10 April 1984 to 22 September 1984.
RCAF Birthday and Raising of Air Command Flag on 1 April 1984
Visit by Colonel Gaines and Captain Locke from 9-10 April 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
8 Apr 1984 |
Amalgam Chief |
9 Apr 1984 |
AO with 5 FIS |
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10 Apr 1984 |
AO with 5 FIS |
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30 Apr 1984 |
White Spruce 84-1 |
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SIMULATED |
8 Apr 1984 |
Global Shield 84-1 |
May 1984
Command Chaplain visit from 21-23 May 1984.
A new antenna and antenna mast for the MP radio net and pocket pager system was installed in May 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
1 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII B52 |
2 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Hair 65 4 B52s |
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3 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Fuse 65, 66, 67 3 B52s |
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3 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Demo 2 Zesty 65 B52s |
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8 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII B52 |
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8 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Demo 2 Jagel 65, 66, 67 3 B52s |
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8 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Demo 3 Heir 65, 66, 67 3 B52s |
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10 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Jagged 65 1 B52 |
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14 May 1984 |
ECM Demo Yogi 01 CC117 |
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15 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII B52 |
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16 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Jaget 65, 66, 67 3 B52s |
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17 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Zesty 65, 66, 67 3 B52s |
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22 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Jaget 65, 66, 67 3 B52s |
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23 May 1984 |
Felix Keynote AO with 5 FIS |
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24 May 1984 |
Felix Keynote AO with 5 FIS |
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24 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Jaget 65, 66, 2 B52s |
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24 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Demo 2 B52 |
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24 May 1984 |
Maple Flag XIII Demo 3 B52 |
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SIMULATED |
14 May 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-10 Formats |
22 May 1984 |
Fabric Libel Formats |
June 1984
Farewell dinner for CWO Labrecque on 3 June 1984.
Farewell Dinner for Major Philip on 7 June 1984.
Farewell Dinner for WO James and Sgt. Travalia on 16 June 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
25 Jun 1984 |
ECM Demo Yogi 01 CC117 |
The following projects have been completed or are in progress during the period 1 April 1984 to 30 June 1984:
July 1984
Cadet Flying School 30 June to 9 August 1984.
CE completed fence for Supply Scrap Compound on 9 July 1984.
Captain Switzer SLogO takes over from Captain McCann on 16 July 1984.
Station Golf Tournament on 27 July 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
12 Jul 1984 |
AO with 5 FIS |
SIMULATED |
16 Jul 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-13 1.35 hours |
23 Jul 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-14 1.05 hours |
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30 Jul 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-15 1.45 hours |
August 1984
Change of Command Parade Major Philip handing over to Major Main on 3 August 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
7 Aug 1984 |
ECM Demo 1 B52 |
20 Aug 1984 |
ECM Demo EC117 - Yogi 15 |
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21-23 Aug 1984 |
Amalgam Chief 84-3 |
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SIMULATED |
6 Aug 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-16 2.00 hours |
9 Aug1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-16 0.40 hours |
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13 Aug 1984 |
Fabric Libel 84-17 0.80 hours |
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15 Aug 1984 |
In House Command Post 0.35 hours |
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20 Aug 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-503 2.30 hours Format Trg. |
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27 Aug 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-504 5.24 hours Format Trg. |
NPF Technical Audit conducted by CFB Moose Jaw
September 1984
Station Meet and Greet Picnic was held on 7 September 1984.
The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:
LIVE |
11-13 Sep 1984 |
CW Fabric Brave 84-1 |
20 Sep 1984 |
Maple Flag XIV ECM Demo Feud 37 |
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20 Sep 1984 |
Maple Flag XIV ECM Demo Gist 35 |
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25 Sep 1984 |
Maple Flag XIV ECM Demo Meuse 35, 36, 37 |
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27 Sep 1984 |
Maple Flag XIV ECM KIRSA 35, 36 |
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SIMULATED |
5 Sep 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-601 4.35 hours Format Trg. |
17 Sep 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-18 1.45 hours Format Trg. |
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19 Sep 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-602 1.45 hours Format Trg. |
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24 Sep 1984 |
Fabric Mute 84-20 2.00 hours Format Trg. |
MCpl. Dore was accepted for the UTPM Program and will commence his studies at Royal Roads Military College in September 1984
October 1984
On 19 Oct 1984 a modification was completed changing our height equipment from an FPS-507 to an FPS-6X.
A team headed by Major Tremblay arrived from FGHQ on 1 October 1984 to conduct a Technical Evaluation of equipment and maintenance procedures. The overall results were excellent with only a few minor deficiencies noted.
November 1984
Retirement Mess Dinner for Sgt. Bannerman on 7 November 1984.
CWO Seminar on 9 November 1984.
73 Comm Group visit on 21-22 November 1984.
NPF Technical Audit by CFB Moose Jaw.
December 1984
Air Command Inspection by Captain K Forster and MWO H Meister.
The Operational Exercise conducted at CFS Yorkton was:
SIMULATED |
4-7 Dec 1984 |
Vigilant Overview |
Funeral Parade held in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on 19 December 1984 for Officer Cadet Holwin.
Junior Ranks Christmas Dinner held on 12 December 1984.
CFS Yorkton Personnel as of 31 December 1984
Officers |
Appointment |
Major Main JP |
Commanding Officer |
Captain Zenert GL |
Chief Administration Officer |
Captain Borm RP |
Chief Ground Environment Officer |
Captain Switzer RL |
Station Logistics Officer |
Captain Cook AR |
Station Construction Engineering Officer |
Captain Shields JC |
Station Comptroller |
Captain Fournier JM |
Ground Environment Operations Officer |
Lieutenant Carney W |
Station Systems Testing Officer |
Other Ranks
CWO |
1 |
MWO |
1 |
WO’S |
3 |
Sgt.’s |
21 |
Other Ranks |
84 |