FYOP: The Pace Steps Up – With a Small Dose of Fun!!
To FYOP and Beyond! 26659 OCdt (II) Danielle Andela – FYOP e-Veritas Correspondent And FYOP continues! During this week the first year Officer Cadets have started their classes which include core curriculum courses in history, English, psychology and math as well as Second Language Training for any non-bilingual students. The events for the week include…
The Week That Was… Cadet Perspective
Cadets Back Early Before the Rigours & Realities of the Semester Finally Set In By: 26497 Ncdt (III) Matthew Noonan Many people often wonder why the cadets of the Royal Military College return so much earlier than their civilian counterparts. The extra week before the commencement of classes is perceived by many a parent, family…
FYOP – End of Week One…
The smell of FYOP is in the air! 26659 OCdt (II) Danielle Andela – FYOP e-Veritas Correspondent From the parade square, to the dormitory hallways, to the slopes of Fort Henry Hill, one thing is certain; First Year Orientation Program (FYOP) is underway. Most squadron members know the basic signs of FYOP, early morning wakeups,…
Late Summer Musings: II, III, IV Year Cadets…
Summer 2013 Experiences… By: 26301 OCdt (III) Nevin Williams 26694 OCdt (II) Jordan Burkhart This past summer many young Officer Cadets and Naval Cadets (mostly second years) partook in the Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) course. Usually completed after the first academic year, the course comprises of many different activities with the intent of introducing…
The Week That Was…
Photo by: Capt Yvette Grygoryev – Public Affairs Officer Caption: Chinese defence minister General Chang Wanquan visited RMCC last week. Commandant, BGen Al Meinzinger hosted the visiting General; the two exchanged gifts to commemorate the historic occasion. The visit by the Chinese MND and delegation was a great opportunity to showcase the College, and following…
Epaulettes Now Part of Cadet Dress
Photo by: Capt Yvette Grygoryev – Public Affairs Officer Caption: Five proud members of D Division showing off their new green epaulettes. L-R are: OCdt. Pouliot, OCdt. Lane, OCdt. Léonard, OCdt. Findlater-Hache and OCdt. Poulin of D Div New epaulettes for the Divisional level of command – WWI Connection By: 25941 OCdt (IV) Daniil Sviajine On Tuesday…
The Point Frederick War of 1812 Commemorative Walk – Starts 5 Sep – In Front of Panet House – 3:30PM
POINT FREDERICK AND THE KINGSTON DOCKYARD Recent articles in the Spring and Summer 2012 issues of Veritas have explored aspects of the War of 1812 with a focus on Point Frederick, the site of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC). Arguably the most important military site of the War in Upper Canada, the existence…
Class Act by Outgoing Principal…
As many of you are now aware, Dr Harry Kowal, a retired Brigadier-General has been appointed as the 13th Principal of the Royal Military College of Canada. Dr Kowal will take over from me as Principal on 1 Aug 13. Dr Kowal has a unique professional and academic background which is perfectly suited to his…
CoC Ceremony – 25 July
Click for better viewing… Spectators to be seated for 1045 Spectateurs/trices prenez place pour 10h45 Inclement weather venue: Currie Hall En cas de pluie tout sera dans la Salle Currie
ALOY Cadets Paddle Towards Graduation / Des participants du PILA naviguent jusqu’au diplôme
ALOY Cadets Paddle Towards Graduation By Lieutenant Navy Haley Mooney A week’s worth of rain could not dampen the spirits of 18-year-old Officer Cadet Tia Chartrand and 13 other cadet paddlers as they hung up their clothes to dry at their Kingston Mills campsite at the end of day six of an eight-day, 102 km…
Civil Engineering Department Survey Camp
MCE Ottawa and Connaught Ranges Visit 25836 OCdt Jason Martin On Thursday, 2 May 13, the third year class of RMC Civil Engineers partook in a field trip to Ottawa to visit the Mapping and Charting Establishment as well as be witness to a mapping exercise being conducted at the Connaught Ranges. The visit to MCE…
LFTSP & ATWOP – Year-End Wrap-up
LFTSP & ATWOP by 22358 Capt Thomas LaCroix Although the college population decreased significantly in May, students across the highway at the Department of Applied Military Studies are just winding up their studies as part of the Land Force Technical Staff Programme (LFTSP) Serial XVIII and the Army Technical Warrant Officer Programme (ATWOP) Serial X.…