LCdr L.T. Creasy Commanding Officer HMCS BRANDON

LCdr S.P. Denneny Commanding Officer HMCS WHITEHORSE

Operation CARIBBEPre-Deployment Brief September 30 2015

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.

Operational Security

• No use of social media permitted• Limited connectivity with family due to

operational needs• Respect working relationship and security

needs of alliesMore information…

• http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-canada-north-america-recurring/op-caribbe.page

• Or Google Op CARIBBE

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

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

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)

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

The Power is in the Document

• SAFEGUARD THE ORIGINAL POA

• DON’T TAKE IT WITH YOU ON DEPLOYMENT

Termination of POA

• Terminating events

• Revocation by the Donor

WILLS

What is a Will?

The written statement by which a person instructs how his or her estate should be distributed after death

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

Wills

• Basic CF Will is adequate for:

First marriageSingle membersSimple financesNo children

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

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

Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB) Beneficiary

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

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

Sandra PinardDeployment Coordinator

Your Community, Your Resource Centre

“offering programs and services unique to the military lifestyle. ”

What is the MFRC? We are an independent

resource for the military community

Our missionProvide programs and services that serve, involve and advocate for the military community and theirfamilies, and which address theunique challenges of the militaryfamily lifestyle and will result in anenhanced quality of life

Our vision

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

3 Keys to a Successful Deployment

1. Plan well – make sure your loved ones know how to reach us.2. Know the resources available3. Connected to others

• 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

What’s new at the MFRC??

• Keep connected with deployed parent• With other kids going through the same

thing• Starting October, weekly day and evening

sessions

Children’s Deployment Workshops

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.

• We will call your parents, siblings, spouse, grandparents

• Keep them updated• Answer their questions

Staying in Touch Calls

• Mail dates posted on www.EsquimaltMFRC.com

• Changes will be emailed out to the Family Network

Drop off Mail Packages

• 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

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

Upcoming Activities

• Weekly events in Colwood & Esquimalt

• Free child care

Away Cafés/Dinners

• 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.

• 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

• 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 MembersWe have not forgotten about you!

• Answer questions• Provide assistance in emergency• Refer to resources in community

24 Hour Info Line

8000 phonecalls per year

• 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

We respect your

Privacy&

Confidentiality

Two Offices

CPAC Signal HillDaycare Counselling

Location 1: CPAC

Colwood Pacific Activity Centre

Location 2: Signal Hill

1505 Esquimalt Road, EsquimaltClose to Dockyard Gate, Fleet Club

Phone

250-363-26403-2640 on the Base

Or toll-free anywhere in Canada1-800-353-3329

24 hours a day 7 days a week

Website

www.esquimaltmfrc.com

TWO WAYS TO SEND YOUR MAIL:

Canadian Forces (CF) morale mail service

Canada Post

POSTAL INFORMATION

CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE

Free Service

Drop off at the local MFRC or Fleet Mail Office

No special services available withCF Morale Mail

Example

40 CM

Max weight: 20Kgs 100 CM40 CM

MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL

The maximum weight for parcels is 20kgsOversize and overweight parcels will not be accepted.

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Aye Missew123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2Tel-765-4567

Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)HMCS Ship NamePO BOX 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA BC V9A 7N2

CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS FOR MCDV PERSONNEL

Contents:ChipsNewspapersBooks

Sender’s address

AddresseeDescription of contents

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John Doe123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2

Bloggins B.PO1 123 (Mess #)HMCS Ships NamePO Box 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA 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 ason 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

PROHIBITED ITEMSAlcoholic 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

ALL PARCELS WILL BE SCREENED

CF MAIL ROUTINGS

Mail will be sent via CMTT Timings are unpredictable

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

HMCS BRANDONHMCS WHITEHORSE

Medical Information

CPO2 Robert GibsonFleet Senior Physician’s Assistant

Maj Shawn BenningerFleet Surgeon

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.

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.

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.