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Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG
Commander Pascal BelhumeurCommanding OfficerHMCS WINNIPEG21 May 2015
Pre-Deployment Brief to Families and Friends
Part 1: Commanding Officer
1800-1815 What WINNIPEG is doing and where she is going – Cdr Belhumeur 1815-1825 AJAG and Power of Attorney – Maj. John Reilly 1825-1845 MFRC Deployment Programs and Services – Sandra Pinard 1845-1900 Break 1900-1915 Medical care for members – WO Adkins 1915-1925 FMO Mail Services – MCpl Whelan 1925-1935 Pay allowances and benefits – Lt(N) Heroux and PO2 Kennedy
MFRC – Here to support you and us
• Departure ceremony• Monthly Sunday Sessions
– Dates covered by Sandra in her brief
• Family Networks• Homecoming• Information sharing
Land Task Force — RCRPeriodic Training Exercises May – Dec 2014
Operation REASSURANCE
HMCS WINNIPEG to relieveHMCS FREDERICTONCurrently sailing withStanding NATOMaritime Forces in theMediterranean Sea
Air Task Force — CF-188 Hornet Repatriated to Canada in April 2015
Maritime Task Force — FFH 337
Support NATO assurancemeasures though training,exercises and assigned tasks
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG
Maj John Reilly
Office of the Assistant Judge Advocate General (Pacific Region)
Part 2: Legal
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
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• 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 your Will when:– Newly married (previous will is invalidated by
marriage)– Children are born
– Death (of executor or beneficiary)
– Change of life circumstances
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
Your Community, Your Resource Centre
“offering programs and services unique to the military lifestyle. ”
Key to Successful Deployments
Research shows that families that are well prepared, know where to turn in case of emergencies and have strong support systems deal most successfully with deployments.
The MFRC’s Top 3 Tips
1. Plan well - Ensure your family knows how to contact us
2. Learn about the available resources
3. Get connected
Plan and Prepare
• General checklists as well as specific ones for Single Members and Parents of Military Members
• Pick up a MFRC Magnet
• Download the “Everything Binder”
Know what resources are available
• HMCS WINNIPEG Handbook• MFRC Deployment Handbook• MFRC Resource and Information tables• MFRC website: www.esquimaltmfrc.com
Get Connected
• Join the WINNIPEG Family Network– Network volunteers: Kim, Ashley and Tammy
[email protected]• Weekly Away Café Sessions• HMCS WINNIPEG Meet and Greet Session June
29.
“Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”
Upcoming Activities
• HMCS WINNIPEG Preparing for Deployment Workshops : – Part 1 (all adults) May 26– Part 2 (those with children) May 28
• Children’s Deployment Workbook Session June 3• Sunday Information Sessions (monthly)
Join the WINNIPEG Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.
Upcoming Activities
• Hot Topics• Special Events monthly• FREE Monthly Dinners in Esquimalt• Father’s Day BBQ – June 20 at Goldstream Park• Formation Fun Day – Sept 19
Join the WINNIPEG Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.
Children’s Workbooks / WorkshopsComplete the “Pre-Deployment activities with your children.
Two options for offering your child support throughout the Deployment
- Onsite Children’s Workshops
- At Home Children’s Workbooks with virtual support for the “at home” parent via the web.
Parent Session June 3 6:30pm
WINNIPEG Sunday SessionsDates will be posted on the MFRC website
12:00 – 12:45pm Lunch
12:45 – 1:30pm Network Planning Session
1:30 – 2:30pm CO’s Presentation
2:30 – 3:30 Adult Workshop
Free on-site childcare from 12:30pm – 3:30pm
First Session is July 12, 2015 at CPAC MFRC
Top Four Service requests by loved ones of Deployed Members
1. Free Mail drop off
2. Staying in Touch Service
3. Networking Opportunities
4. Respite Childcare
Don’t forget to get your Military Family ID Card before your member deploys
Single Members
You are part of a family too! Services Provided
• SIT service for loved ones – wherever they may be
• Postal services and VTCs• Information services such as; pet care, car
storage, etc. • Virtual updates for those that live out of area.
Be sure to give our contact information to your loved ones.
Virtual Pre-deployment Briefing
Virtual Deployment Services
• Monthly Briefing “re-cap”• Parenting Support• Online Workshops
Pre- Deployment Re-cap• Monday June 8 – 3:00pm• Tuesday June 9 – 6:00pm• Pre-registration required.
Contact
Esquimalt MFRC
24-hours a day / seven days a week
(250) 363-2640Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
1-800-353-3329
www.esquimaltmfrc.comThe Esquimalt MFRC is on Facebook and Twitter!!
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG
Health Services HMCS WINNIPEG
Warrant Officer Eric AdkinsPhysician Assistant, CCFP, DM(A)
Corporal Deanna Wolfe
PCP Med Tech
Part 4: Medical
Health Care Onboard HMCS WINNIPEG
• Personnel• Services Available• Links to external providers
• Evacuation System
• Questions
Medical Personnel
– Certified Physician Assistant
• Certified through the Canadian College of Physician Assistants.
• Provides Basic Medical Care (equitable to services expected through local walk in clinic).
• Provides advanced care (Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support).
• Diving and Aviation Medicine sub-specialities.• 24-hour access to physicians and specialists.
– PCP Medical Technician
• Licensed Paramedic in BC. Equivalent to an Advanced Care Paramedic
• Accompanies all patients during evacuation.
Medical Services Onboard
• Walk-in medical care
• Emergency care 24/7• Emergency dental• Pharmaceutical supply• Consultation with outside agencies/facilities
Links to External Providers
• 24/7 contact with emergency medical advice.• Sub-specialty consultation available
• CoC Geographical Situational Awareness.• Nearest hospital services available.• Transportation/evacuation methods available.
– If an evacuation were required, member would be transported via most expedient means to local facility appropriate to the care required.
• In the event of repatriation, the member will be transported ashore as clinically indicated (with escort as required).
• Communications with NOC will be initiated asap.
Evacuation System
• Patients transported to hospital via embarked helicopter and/or ambulance.
– Outpatient consultation (FLS/Embassy).
• Evacuations to Canada will be via CAF Strategic Air Evacuation or commercial evacuation
– coordinated through NDHQ Operations.– Patients always escorted.
• An officer will be assigned to assist you with details and inform you where the receiving hospital is located.
• MARPAC Casualty Administration Cell
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CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE
Free Service
Drop off at the local MFRC or Fleet Mail Office
No special services available withCF Morale Mail
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WEIGHT AND SIZE FOR PARCELS
The maximum weight for parcels is 20kgs
Oversize 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 WINNIPEGPO BOX 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA BC V9A 7N2
CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS FOR HMCS Regina PERSONNEL
Contents:ChipsNewspapersBooks
Sender’s address
AddresseeDescription of contents
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MAIL SENT VIA CANADA POST
Process at any Canada Post outlet
Postage is required on all parcels
Special services including insurance, Registered Mail, Xpresspost, Priority, etc
Proof of delivery to a Military Post Office
Currently free letter mail
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John Doe123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2
Bloggins B.PO1 123 (Mess #)HMCS WINNIPEGPO 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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PROHIBITED ITEMS
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
Corrosive liquids/solids, flammable liquids/solids
Pornographic material
Knives
Drugs and narcotics (including prescription drugs)
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PROHIBITED ITEMS CONTINUEDCompressed gases (aerosols)
Perishable items
Supplementary restrictions according to host country
Note: Batteries are permitted only if they are in their original sealed package
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Duty free exemptionsParcels mailed from Theatre have an exemption of $60.00 per family member
Example:Cpl Smith sends 3 parcels to his family at a value of $60.00 per gift
3 x $60.00 = $180.00 duty free
If the items in the parcels total $230.00 then the addressee may be liable to pay duty onthe difference: $230.00 - $180.00= $50.00
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Consult with your Met Tech prior to sending mail back to Canada to ensure
you are using correct prices and custom forms
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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
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CF MORALE MAIL DROP OFF POINTS MFRC locations:
Signal Hill
CPAC
FMO and Naden Mail Room
Note: Wrapping paper, tape and addressesare available at the FMO and Naden Mailroom.
EXPECTED DEPLOYMENTEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT
BENEFITS & ALLOWANCESBENEFITS & ALLOWANCES
PO2 Gerry Kennedy
Senior Pay Writer
Part 6: Benefits
References• Military Foreign Service Instructions (MFSI) Section 10
• CJOC Directives for International Operations (CDIO) 1000 Series
• CF Leave Policy Manual
• Compensation and Benefits Instructions (CBIs)
TopicsTopics General Information
• Home Custodial Fees• Storage Personal Motor Vehicle (PMV Storage)• Family Care Assistance (FCA)• HLTA/RHLTA/Third Location • Leave (Special Relocation, Mission, In lieu of ML)• Allowances (FSP, HA, HAB, RA)
Home Custodial FeesHome Custodial Fees• Intent – reimburse cost associated with maintaining a residence
while attached posted outside Canada for a member that has no dependants or who is part of a service couple and are both absent due to service reasons;
• Benefits – Actual and reasonable expenses from a commercial firm. Up to $275.00 per month (30 days) supported by receipts;
• Eligible costs – snow removal, lawn maintenance, security, minor maintenance and additional insurance costs; and
• Paid on a CF 52 through the Pay Office.
Storage Personal Motor Vehicle• Requirements:
• Nearest commercial storage facilities,• at actual and reasonable cost, • supported by receipts
• When commercial storage is unavailable or not practical, DCBA may authorize the use of a non-commercial storage facility, of which the member is limited to $30.00 per month
• If stored commercially, may be reimbursed expenses that are required to restore the vehicle to roadworthiness up to $200.00
• may include labor, mandatory safety check, towing charges, brake cleaning/adjustments, minor tune up or parts associated with a minor tune up
Family Care Assistance (FCA)• Intent – assist in the cost associated with dependant care
for single parents or service couples when for service reasons the CF is the Sole cause of removing the member(s) from dependant(s) for a period of 24 hrs continuous hours
• Compensation – reimbursed the difference between what themember normally pays and what the member actually paid
• See Ship’s office for more details
Special Leave (Relocation)• Special Leave (Relocation) – granted at the discretion of the
COor TF Comd
• Reckoned in working days;
• Cannot be deferred or accumulated;
• Taken immediately after deployment or forfeited;
• Between 31 - 60 days – 4 days disembarkation
• Between 61 - 89 days – 5 days disembarkation
• 90 days or more – 7 days disembarkation
Special Leave (Mission)• Special Leave (Mission) – opportunity to leave the mission
areaand relieve stress in a non-threatening location
• 2.5 days calendar days for every 30 continuous days• Approx. 20 days expected for WINNIPEG’s deployment
• Remember – not to be taken within first 30 days, or last 30 days of deployment!
Special Leave (In lieu of Mission Leave)
• Special Leave (In lieu of Mission Leave) – provides for unexpectedcircumstances when imperative military requirements demand the withholding or recall from special leave (Mission) that cannot be subsequently compensated for while the member is on the mission
• Conversion factor of 0.7 • 10 calendar days Special Leave (Mission)
= 7 working days (in lieu of Mission leave)• In the end it works out to the same
• This will apply for members who cannot use all of their Mission Leave. While on the deployment.
• 10.3.11(1) (Entitlement to expenses – deployment to a theatre of operations) A member on deployment to a theatre of operations, proceeding to their home on special leave (mission) granted under article 16.20 (Special Leave) of the QR&O is entitled to, prior to embarkation for and after disembarkation from their deployment, transportation, accommodation and meals only under the Canadian Forces Temporary Duty Travel Instructions at public expense for that portion of the journey made by the most direct route to the member's home and return to the member's place of duty.
Transportation on Special Leave (Mission)
Home Leave Travel Assistance (HLTA)• HLTA applies to a member who is Attached
Posted/Deployed for an expected period over 60 days
• Intent of HLTA is to provide transportation assistance to permit the member an opportunity to reunite with his/her next of kin when granted mission leave
• Cannot be taken within the first or last 30 calendar days of the deployment
Reverse Home Leave Travel Assist (RHLTA)
• Mbrs Next of Kin (NOK) travels to meet the member;
• The primary intent of RHLTA is to provide transportation assistance to permit the member an opportunity to reunitewith his/her next of kin when granted mission leave;
• Same rules apply as for HLTA
Third Location (3rd HLTA)• Member and Next of Kin (NOK) travels to a third
Location
• Requests require CO approval
• Reimbursement to the member will be based on the calculation of return airfare costs from the port the ship is berthed at that time to Esquimalt
• Otherwise, same rules apply as for HLTA
Foreign Service Premium (Ops FSP)• Incentive in recognition of service on operations
• Intended to cover expenses not specifically covered by other benefits
• Calculated by points (1 point for each month served outside Canada)
• Partial months; 10 completed working days = 1 point
FSP Rates
LEVEL POINTS AMOUNT
1A 0 – 6 $788
1B 7 – 12 $858
1C 13 – 18 $929
1D 19 – 24 $999
2A 25 – 30 $1069
2B 31 – 36 $1111
2C 37 - 42 $1153
2D 43 – 48 $1196
FSP Rates
LEVEL POINTS AMOUNT
2E 49 – 54 $1238
2F 55 – 60 $1280
3A 61 – 66 $1322
3B 67 – 72 $1340
3C 73 – 78 $1359
3D 79 – 84 $1377
3E 85 – 90 $1395
3F 91 – 96 $1414
Hardship Allowance• Compensation for living conditions existing at a specific OP
• Level monitored regularly, semi-annually, or as required
• Considerations:
• Conditions at work
• Conditions of duty
• Health support service
• Home communications
• Deployment stress
Risk Allowance• Is to compensate for the risks associated with a specific OP
• Assesses the combination of both the probability of a hazard occurring and the severity of its impact on the Task Force
• Risk allowance is intended to compensate members for the residual risk they face in the mission area, taking into account the force protection measures implemented
• Military, civil health and environmental risks will have the same relative importance