FYOP 2014 – The First 24 Hours
First Year Orientation Period, (FYOP) is the most demanding experience for many cadets. FYOP takes place during the first month of the academic year following Indoctrination Period (INDOC). INDOC is a 2 week period of military training prior to entering the college done by all ROTP cadets which takes place in St. Jean, QC. FYOP…
Classy Nostalgia Visit by Jerry Coggins Roddy
All photos by Curtis Maynard Special Visit to Coggins Club By: WJO Imagine for a moment visiting a place where your dad worked (served) for close to 30 years. Imagine further, you haven’t set foot on the grounds since his memorial was held there about 29 years ago. Imagine even more you have been invited…
Recruits Tip Their Toes in the Water Before the Real Fun Begins.
1st year Recruits ready for CFLRS by E7830 OCdt A. Castle, an ALOY cadet who has joined the ROTP program as a new recruit Last Wednesday, 6 August close to 200 “recruits” arrived at RMCC. The group stayed around the peninsula until Saturday when they headed off to Saint- Jean, PQ; where they immediately commenced…
Germany and the Origins of the Great War
Caption: The Comdt by all accounts appeared to have an enjoyed meeting with German Professor Mike Epkenhans this week. Among the topics discussed was the possible opportunities for increased academic collaboration moving forward. (L-R) LCol Jan von der Felsen,LCol Ralf Heimrich,Prof. Dr. Michael Epkenhans, commandandant, BGen Al Meinzinger, RMCC principal, Dr Harry Kowal, Dr. Jim Kenny,…
Meet the Class of ’65 Chair…
Dr. Nikolas Gardner arrived at RMC in July 2011 to become the first Class of 1965 Chair in Leadership at RMC. After completing his Ph.D. in History at the University of Calgary in 2000, Dr. Gardner’s academic career had taken him to the UK, where he taught at the University of Salford in Manchester from…
International Conference on Welsh Studies draws a multidisciplinary and international group of scholars to RMCC
International Conference on Welsh Studies draws a multidisciplinary and international group of scholars to RMCC On July 23-25 2014, RMCC hosted the three day conference of the North American Association of Welsh Studies. The International Conference on Welsh Studies was organized by the Association President, Dr. Huw Osborne of the RMCC Department of English, and…
Recent & Upcoming Happenings around RMCC…
Recent & Upcoming Happenings around RMCC… Compiled by: WJO Commandant, BGen Al Meinzinger recently noted in his weekly commandant’s report: “The annual HMCS ONTARIO summer programme is clearly underway and their “gung ho” leadership, positive Cadet attitude and especially the morning band performances are a very much enjoyable way to start the workday.” Although the…
RRMC Grad. Takes Over DCdt Duties At RMCC
DCdt Baton Has Been Passed By: WJO The 1,000 or so Royal Military College of Canada gentlemen and lady cadets will have a new leader when they return for the 2014/15 school year later in the summer. Last Friday, 4 July, Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Lemyre relinquished command as the Director of Cadets to Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Popov.…
ALOY 2014 Completion Ceremony – Impressive
ALOY 2014 Completion Ceremony By: WJO This past Friday, 20 June under ideal weather conditions the Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) held an impressive military parade. Family and friends from all across Canada were joined by college staff (military & civilian) along with ROTP cadets who are still at the college going through various forms…
BCDRC Checking Things Out on the Peninsula
BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL DEFENCE REVIEW COMMITTEE (BCDRC) VISIT In 1989 the BCDRC was established by the Minister of National Defence and is mandated to review annually the research, development and training activities in Biological and Chemical Defence undertaken by DND and the CAF. The review is conducted to ensure that all activities are defensive in…
Odds & Sods From Around the Peninsula…
Odds & Sods From Around the Peninsula… Jan, Feb, March, April, & May have slipped into the past and June is nearing the mid-way point… The 90th anniversary of the RMCC Memorial Arch is on Sunday, 15 June. A parade is being planned for Friday, 13 Jun to acknowledge this special occasion. The estimated start time…
Dog Days of Summer…Have Not Arrived, As Yet
Photo by:26670 NCdt III Katherine Silins Caption: (Left) Colonel Karl Michaud, Acting Commandant with College Chief of Staff, Commander Mike Mooz cutting the first pieces of the special cake commemorating the 138th birthday for Royal Military College of Canada. The 138th birthday is actually 01 June, but College personnel celebrated last Thursday ( 29 May)…